Jack White Blows the Roof off

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Jack White Blows the Roof off
03 Jan 2025
By Her Maj

The good people of Ballarat and surrounding regions were treated to the show of a lifetime when the legendary rock icon, Jack White, put on an absolute face melter of a show. It's not often that regional areas get to see an artist of this calibre, but thanks to ALWAYS LIVE and Frontier Touring, we were able to witness a world class performance by an artist at the absolute top of their game.

Jack White and his band delivered an unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll performance as part of their 2024 No Name Tour. The show featured a tight blend of tracks from The White Stripes and Jack’s solo work, leaving the audience screaming with joy. The set was seamless, with barely a moment where Civic Hall wasn't thrumming with heavy bass and howling guitars.

The stage setup was unique but effective, with Jack White front and centre, the drummer on the left, the bass player beside him, a row of amps at the back, and the Hammond organ on the right. This arrangement allowed Jack to dominate the stage, conversing with his band while remaining the eye of his very own private hurricane.

Jack White led the performance like a maestro, with his band perfectly in sync and he constantly checked in with them, making sure that everyone was unified. His attention to detail and stage presence were extraordinary, and his collection of heavily modified guitars were a highlight for any rock aficionado. Hopefully he got the time to see the From Medieval to Metal exhibition that is currently on at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Fans were thrilled to hear a number of White Stripes classics, including Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground, The Hardest Button to Button, and the iconic Seven Nation Army.

The music hit hard and shook Civic Hall, it was loud, fast, and richly textured, with a mix of ferocity and catchy hooks. This concert will undoubtedly be remembered by the people of Ballarat as one of the most exciting and memorable shows we've had in years!