Thursday 30 October 2008
Glenn Tilbrook Hits the Fluffers On His Whistle-Stop Komedia Outing
For more than three decades Glenn Tilbrook
has been among the most amiable men in music, renowned for writing many of the most likeable songs around.
A consummate storyteller with the ability to put a damn good tune together.
However, something seemed to be amiss at his Komedia gig, last Tuesday.
The first set saw Tilbrook and his band, The Fluffers, seemingly rush through the songs with very little of the main-man's engaging between song banter; where often his charm & wit come to the fore.
Those segments in his shows are usually as entertaining as the pop masterpieces that bookend them.
The second half kicked off in fine style, with John Bentley and Chris Difford joining the band on stage for Black Coffee In Bed.
But it was a case of peaking too soon, as what followed was a selection of songs that no-one seemed to know.
The momentum was lost until the old staple Take Me I'm Yours was dusted off for an airing.
Next up were the band's now trademark medley of covers, where each member takes their own moment in the spotlight.
The Fluffers are as engaging as the man himself, each with their very own distinct personalities.
From the Arthur Daley-esque drummer, who twirls and juggles his sticks, to the keyboard player's insanely enthusiastic work - to the point where he nearly sends his instruments crashing to the floor!
Despite this not quite being up to the standard of his previous Brighton shows, Tilbrook still remains a joy to watch.
With a back catalogue to die for that can ignite the best party in town, it's just a shame he kept so much of it tucked away on this outing.
by: Staurt Avis
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Glenn Tilbrook Pic By Andy Sturmey
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