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Courteeners last night in Leeds. Didn't sell out the arena - top wings curtained off - but pretty much full everywhere else. DMAs in support were a popular choice, though missed Reverend and the Makers as I was in the pub.   Pretty much a straight bat with not much deviation these days. Fray seems to have improved his pop chops as a songwriter - Solitude of the Night Bus and Pink Cactus Cafe from the new record are quite good - but live, they're still pretty much a straight bat with a frontman that seems to be lost in his own cosplay sometimes.

I'd be happy with Rod for a trip down memory lane.  My Dad was a huge fan and I grew up listening to his music.  Might even be one I shed a tear at if it happens.  Epitomises what a Sunday afternoon legend slot is all about for me.  Good chance for people to don their wigs, tartan and leopard print leggings too.  His voice is a concern though

reasons to doubt the info: 1) it would sound plainly ridiculous if it hadn't come from a good source 2) we already have info about Rod Stewart from multiple sources   Are you seriously expecting him to play?

I place my bet on Queens Of The Stone Age

Too soon to return, I'd have assumed? Not that I'd put a cameo in a Fender set past them.