Sting opened his eight-night run at the historic Brooklyn Paramount mid-week, performing as a powerhouse trio alongside guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas.
Supported by opener Fiction Plane—featuring Sting's eldest son, Joe Sumner—the performance proved that both Sting's voice and his songs have withstood the test of time.
Delivering a packed set of hits from his Police and solo catalogs, the trio nimbly played jazz-infused, stripped-down versions of fan favorites, including "Roxanne," "Message in a Bottle," "Every Breath You Take," "Englishman in New York," and "I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying" (later covered by Toby Keith).
Remarking that there are no wrong notes while performing, only opportunities, the trio effortlessly tore through the 20-song set, delighting the sold-out crowd.
The shows will continue this week, as Sting 3.0 will appear at the Paramount tonight, Sunday, November 15, followed by Tuesday, November 17, Wednesday, November 18, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at the venue.
Photos and report by Bill Kelly
