Reverend and the Makers take Wrexham gig to the streets

The Sheffield-based rock band were in town to perform an album launch show at The Rockin' Chair on Saturday, September 12.

Led by brilliant frontman Jon McClure, the band performed hits like Long Long Time, Shine the Light, A Letter to My 21 Year Old Self and Late Night Phone Call to keep the crowd bouncing.

But, perhaps the ultimate highlight of the night was when they took to the streets of Wrexham to perform an acoustic

In his review of the gig for WxmWeekly, Colin Forbes, aka Music and Sport WXM who regularly photographs gigs in the town and beyond, said: "Everyone was bouncing, singing, and suddenly this acoustic gig felt anything but acoustic. It was a brilliant way to end the night."

Colin added: "What I got was one of the liveliest acoustic gigs I’ve been to."

"Jon McClure wanted a platform to sing from. He found it by sitting on the railings outside Santander Bank, opposite the Horse and Jockey pub. For 15 minutes he sang classic songs, beginning with a tribute to Dolly Parton by singing Jolene and finishing with Elvis’ Caught in a Trap.

"This topped off a great night. One of those nights you’ll remember, one of those gigs where songs will be stuck in your head for days."

The band themselves took to social media to write; "Every headline gig we’ve ever done ends in the street outside. Last night was no different and the November tour will be the same."

Click on the gallery above to see some of the pictures taken by Colin.