Ed Blaney's Bowie Odyssey

A concert in Leeds led by Ed Blaney, formerly frontman of the Ultimate Bowie line-up, built around the songs of David Bowie rather than costumed impersonation.

Ed Blaney's Bowie Odyssey is a project fronted by Ed Blaney, who returned after a two-year break that followed the end of the Ultimate Bowie line-up. The project previously appeared under the name Bowie IS Back, and the new name marks a fresh start with the same focus on David Bowie's music. Blaney leads a band of musicians who perform songs from across Bowie's catalogue, from large-scale anthems to earlier classics.

The show does not use costumes, wigs or imitation. The emphasis is on Bowie's voice and the arrangements of his songs, performed with what the project describes as passion, authenticity and respect for the catalogue.

The concert suits listeners who want a dedicated evening of Bowie's material without an impersonation. The venue, Brudenell Social Club in Burley, is a live music venue that began as a working men's club and mainly hosts pop, rock and indie concerts.