Riot Fest Toronto 2014: Day 1 Summary

I've finally finished posts for all 13 bands that I saw on Day 1 of Riot Fest Toronto. Lots of pictures and lots of tunes and lots of great memories. Here are links to all the posts, all in one place.

The Cure

The Flaming Lips

Death From Above 1979

Paul Weller

Broncho

Awolnation

Afghan Whigs

Citizen

Manchester Orchestra

The Beaches

Circa Survive

Rubblebucket

Mounties

Riot Fest 2014 Day 1 Band 10: Paul Weller

Paul Weller is a legend. From The Jam to Style Council to his solo material, Paul Weller has built a giant fan based on great songs and performances. I saw him for the first time on the Riot Stage on Day 1 of Riot Fest Toronto.

Paul Weller didn't allow photos. That's something Jeff Tweedy should consider from his comments at TURF. What Weller did allow was his fans to have a great time soaking up the tunes.

Seeing Paul Weller live, you understand how he became a legend. He oozes talent, attitude and cool. He's a total pro. Great stuff!

Weller's latest release More Modern Classics is out now. Here are some tunes from across his career:

"Sunflower"

"From The Floorboards Up"

"Wake Up the Nation"

"My Ever Changing Moods" by The Style Council

"Start" by The Jam

"Town Called Malice" by The Jam