Kasabian triumph at their first gig in three years – photos and setlist
Serge Pizzorno and co. played Glasgow O2 Academy
Last updated 14th Oct 2021
Kasabian performed their first live concert in almost three years – and their first since the departure of Tom Meighan – at Glasgow O2 Academy last night (Wednesday 13th October).
The 2,500-capacity show was the opening date of Kasabian’s sold-out headline UK tour, and the new incarnation of the band were met with a typically euphoric Glasgow welcome.
Contrary to previous reports, Kasabian founder and songwriter Serge Pizzorno served as the band’s lead vocalist and frontman at the show, and he ditched his guitar for several numbers to bounce around the stage.
The Music’s Rob Harvey, previously touted in the press as the band’s new singer, appeared on stage as a touring musician performing additional guitar and backing vocals.
Kasabian’s 18-song set kicked off with 2004 anthem ‘Club Foot’ and featured a glut of classic songs including ‘You’re In Love With a Psycho’, ‘Underdog’, ‘Empire’, ‘Vlad The Impaler’ and ‘L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)’ before reaching an epic conclusion with traditional set closer ‘Fire.’
Set rarities included the first performance of ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’ track ‘Ladies and Gentlemen (Roll the Dice)’ in 12 years, and the first outing of ‘Happiness’ in a decade. See Kasabian’s full setlist below.
Kasabian make their live return in Glasgow:
Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno
Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno
Kasabian perform at Glasgow O2 Academy
Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno
Kasabian’s Tim Carter
Kasabian's Ian Matthews
Kasabian perform at Glasgow O2 Academy
Kasabian perform at Glasgow O2 Academy
Kasabian perform at Glasgow O2 Academy
Kasabian's Chris Edwards
Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno
Kasabian perform at Glasgow O2 Academy
Kasabian’s Tim Carter
Kasabian perform at Glasgow O2 Academy
Taking to Twitter this morning (14th October), Kasabian wrote: "Glasgow, That gig was everything, beyond the stratosphere to new moons. Thank you!! What a start 🚀🚀🚀🚀"
The band’s last concert took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 30th September 2018 as part of the global tour supporting the Leicester band’s 2017 album ‘For Crying Out Loud.’
Kasabian’s autumn 2021 UK tour continues at Liverpool Guild of Students tonight (14th October) and wraps up with a show at Birmingham O2 Academy on 4th November.
Serge Pizzorno and co. headline Neighbourhood Weekender on Sunday 29th May 2022 and Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday 18th June 2022.
Kasabian’s setlist in Glasgow:
Club Foot
Ill Ray (The King)
Underdog
You're in Love With a Psycho
Bumblebeee
Stevie
Fast Fuse
I.D.
Ladies and Gentlemen (Roll the Dice)
Pinch Roller
Treat
Empire
Switchblade Smiles
Vlad the Impaler
Encore:
Bless This Acid House
Happiness
L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)
Fire