Sentence examples for playing support from inspiring English sources

On arrival, he discovered he was playing support to singer-songwriter Willie Mitchell and would be backed by Mitchell's band.

Their first UK tour found the White Stripes reluctant subjects of media hype at odds with their grass-roots operation, but their sold-out, 10-date blitz was bookended by two key shows: their sublime first Peel Session, and a secret show at London garage-rock club Dirty Water, with their hero Billy Childish playing support.

Two years back, you'd catch the guys playing support at almost every buzzed show in the capital.

They continued playing support slots during the first half of 2004 most notably touring both the US & UK with Stellastarr and opening for Morrissey twice.

They landed slots at Brown Trout Festival and Sweetwaters, and even ended up playing support for Elvis Costello when he came through Palmerston North in 1982.

Michaels added that Hartman was "the least appreciated" cast member by commentators outside the show, and praised his ability "to do five or six parts in a show where you're playing support or you're doing remarkable character work".

"You know, playing supporting parts takes courage".

It's such a reversal to get men playing supporting roles and women the leads.

Shatner spent the ensuing several years playing supporting roles before assuming more-substantial parts, in a range of classic plays.

As I chatted to those playing supporting roles in football's annual finale, the sense of anticipation built.

The film stars Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, and Nat Wolff, with Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, and Willem Dafoe playing supporting roles.