The 45 year musical career of Wales own Andy Fairweather Low came under review when the great man himself played Newport Riverfront on Saturday evening. “It really is me", he reassured the packed theatre at the beginning of the concert, reminding them that he wasn’t a tribute act called Fairweather High or Fairweather No.

Having played alongside such greats as The Who, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters, Andy has become a well respected musician in the music industry over the years as well as gaining a huge following across a wide spectrum of music genres.

The first half of the show featured Andy and his band the Low Riders launching into a cool eclectic mix of rock, soul, gospel and reggae. Treading over much material including recent composition Zazzy, Beatles classic Rocky Raccoon and Andy’s composition Hymn for my soul, recently an airplay hit for Joe Cocker.

The slick performances continued in fine form for the second half with renditions of Elvis’ My Baby Left Me and a startling interpretation of the Chantays guitar instrumental Pipeline. The best was still to come however, as Andy and the band rounded off the concert with his debut 1967 Amen Corner hit Gin House Blues and classic solo hit from 1975 Wide Eyed and Legless.

That still wasn’t it though, Amen Corner were revisited yet again, much to the audience delight for the encore. Here we had rousing versions of Bend Me, Shape Me and If Paradise Is Half as Nice, and yes folks, he can still hit the high notes!

After such a memorable concert, let’s hope it isn’t too long before Andy and The Low Riders make a return visit into town again!