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| From | "wigout6@juno.com" <wigout6@juno.com> |
| Subject | Glenn Tilbrook in Baltimore |
| Date | Sat, 1 Apr 2006 04:20:41 GMT |
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I just wanted to post a quick review of the fabulous Glenn Tilbrook solo / acoustic show last night at the 8x10 club in Baltimore. I went expecting to see him and his backing band The Fluffers, just like the great show I saw last year at the same location (w/Sherman Boim). But this time it was just Glenn and his 12-string for most of this night. I find it really amazing that his voice is so amazingly similar to his recordings from nearly 30 years ago, and he hits practically all of the high notes without fail.
He played a healthy does of Squeeze tunes, including Take Me I'm Yours, Someone Else's Bell, Piccadilly, Tempted, Hourglass, Black Coffee in Bed, and many more. At one point, his 6-string electric/acoustic wasn't working (bad battery), so he decided to take the show outside, this being a nice, warm evening. After most of the crowd went out the front door, I followed to find him standing on the hood of a hot BMW convertible, strumming a guitar and singing "Goodbye Girl" with a large crowd singing along. I said to the guy next to me, "Damn, I wonder whose car that is?!" He responded, "It's mine, but I don't give a shit, this sounds great!" He then played "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)" and we all headed back indoors. The crowd pulled back from the street and let an extremely backed-up line of cars go by...
He played 2 wonderful sets, including a great version of "Another Nail In My Heart." When I saw him last year, I was privileged to hear an amazing recreation of one of my all-time favorite guitar solos. This time, someone yelled out for it while he was playing his 12-string, and he suggested that it might be better to wait until later in the set. He then paused, and said he'd give it a shot anyway, and the solo sounded just wonderful on the 12-string.
He ended a fabulous night with a perfect version of "I've Returned," which I had been yelling for all night. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw someone play for a couple of hours to a loving crowd, and seem so genuinely thrilled at the opportunity.
If you get a chance to see Glenn Tilbrook, don't pass it up. Go see him. You won't regret it.
Be seeing you,
Bill
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