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Pete Doherty makes dedication to Carl Barat at solo show

Pete Doherty at Brixton Mass, June 17 2008

Pete Doherty at Brixton Mass, June 17 2008

Watch video footage of Doherty's intimate London gig on NME.COM

Pete Doherty played an intimate acoustic show in London last night (June 17), dedicating a song to his former Libertines bandmate Carl Barat.

You can watch video footage of the gig by scrolling down and clicking on the video below.

Doherty played for nearly five hours for what was one of his longest shows ever.

During the gig he covered The Stone Roses and Neil Young and argued with a fan onstage.

The Babyshambles frontman was supported by his bandmate Adam Ficek, who played an acoustic set under his alias Roses, Kings, Castles, showcasing tracks including 'Sparkling Bootz' and 'Pretty Sue'.

Following another support slot from singer/songwriter Alan Wass, Doherty took to the stage at 10:30pm (BST) and apologised for his lateness.

"I'm sorry I'm late, but I've got a blinding excuse," he joked. "I, er, my escort died of an overdose. No, erm, I broke my crucifix, that's it!" He then played human beatbox and soundchecked by playing 'Harvest' by Neil Young.

Pete Doherty interacted with fans a great deal during the gig, stepping from the stage to chat, take song requests and pose for photos throughout the night. He took four breaks during the gig to allow fans to have cigarettes outside.

After playing 'The Ballad Of Grimaldi', Doherty hauled a fan up onstage and had a pop at him about chatting through the set.

"Do you wanna hear some tunes?" he asked the fan, who replied, "yeah, I wanna hear some tunes from you."

Doherty replied by saying, "well, all I hear is you talking about some bird!", prompting laughter from the audience.

Later in the set, after covering 'Who's Got The Crack?' by The Moldy Peaches, Doherty discussed Dirty Pretty Things – the band his former Libertines bandmates Carl Barat and Gary Powell are currently in.

"I've tried to go and see Dirty Pretty Things twice," he said, "but I got nicked on the way to both. I'd like to dedicate this song to Carlos Barat." He then played 'You're My Waterloo'.

Later in the set, Doherty was joined onstage by Wass, who played harmonica, and keyboardist Peter De Havilland, who aided the singer/guitarist in playing songs including 'Back From The Dead' and 'UnBilotitled'.

Doherty ended the gig at 3:15am (BST) solo by playing Babyshambles' 'Carry On Up The Morning' before being driven back to his Wiltshire home.

Pete Doherty played:

'Harvest'
'Billy Bilo'
'Never Never'
'Tell The King'
'Dilly Boys'
'The Ballad Of Grimaldi'
'Albion'
'The Lost Art Of Murder'
'Delivery'
'Salome'
'I Love You But You're Green'
'You're My waterloo'
'Who's Got The Crack?'
'Time For Heroes'
'Can't Stand Me Now'
'The Delaney'
'Death On The Stairs'
'The Good Old Days'
'A'Rebours'
'Why Did You Go Home?'
'Music When The Lights Go Out'
'What Katy Did'
'Don't Look Back Into The Sun'
'Blackboy Lane'
'For Lovers'
'Waterfall'
'Back From The Dead'
'UnBilotitled'
'East Of Eden'
'What A Waster'
'Love Rain O'er Me'
'There She Goes'
'The Ha Ha Wall'
'My Darling Clementine'
'Up The Bracket'
'Radio America'
'Carry On Up The Morning'


Doherty returns to the venue tonight (June 18) to play a set with Babyshambles ahead of another band show on Thursday (19). Tickets are being sold on the door.

Comments (7)

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benn_muz 

Jun 18, 2008

LEGEND!!!!!!!

K-L-A 

Jun 18, 2008

(To anybodywho went to this gig...) What time did you have to get there to get your ticket?

ginandteacups 

Jun 18, 2008

thats proof that the man is completly dedicated to his music. 37 songs is just mad i wish i'd been there

timeforheroes1989 

Jun 18, 2008

What a legend Peter is! this was an amazing gig although he dragged it out into the morning it was worth it! cant wait till thursday! x

Jamie_Fullerton 

Jun 18, 2008

Doors 8pm, should be fine if you get there then.JF.x

kim08 

Jun 18, 2008

Pete is totally amazing!!!! i love him!!! ani 1 that says he isnt is just weiiirrd!! xxxx :) i luv pete!!!!!! and what he did for carl!!! awww! xx how thoughtful! xx :)

Lucas Karagozian 

Jun 19, 2008

hi, i'm from argentina and i'm going to london on the last week of july. I know pete and babyshambles give last minute gigs, how can I get tickets to them? also, does somebody know about any good band playing that week?

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