Squeeze Frontman Tempted Fans at Jammin’ Java
March 29
Recommended Beverage to go with this Show:
A bottle of Harp
You might head over to a Glenn Tilbrook show, as I did, to hear a few Squeeze tunes and relive those ’80s memories. You might, as I did, have moderate expectations but think it’d be fun and entertaining. And you would, as I was, be surprised and truly impressed at a show that exceeds all expectations.
Tilbrook—a humble, extremely likeable Brit—performed two sets solo at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Virginia on Wednesday night. The first consisted mostly of songs from his solo career, including “Hostage,” “Neptune,” “Untouchable,” and “Parallel World,” though we got teased with the Squeeze with "Take Me I'm Yours." His distinct, smooth voice sounded as melodious as it did two decades ago when his band topped the charts. And he’s skilled on the guitar, incorporating stirring solos and bluesy, rockin’ riffs into the repertoire.
His second set was packed with such Squeeze gems as "Goodbye Girl,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Another Nail for My Heart,” and “Tempted.” At one point, he unplugged his guitar and had the entire crowd follow him to the bar, where he climbed on top to do an awesome acoustic version of “Black Coffee in Bed” urging the crowd to sing along, and they happily did. It was a most intimate moment between fan and artist. Other highlights included a moving cover of Willie Nelson's “You Were Always on My Mind” and his closer, the Squeeze classic “Pulling Mussels (From a Shell).”
Opener Jim Bianco was a treat, with a deep gravelly voice that provided a fine contrast to Tilbrook’s sweet, melodic tone. The Los Angeles-based musician with his fun, sometimes-humorous lyrics, is quite talented and has toured off and on with his friend Glenn for many years.
Recommended Beverage to go with this Show:
A bottle of Harp
You might head over to a Glenn Tilbrook show, as I did, to hear a few Squeeze tunes and relive those ’80s memories. You might, as I did, have moderate expectations but think it’d be fun and entertaining. And you would, as I was, be surprised and truly impressed at a show that exceeds all expectations.
Tilbrook—a humble, extremely likeable Brit—performed two sets solo at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Virginia on Wednesday night. The first consisted mostly of songs from his solo career, including “Hostage,” “Neptune,” “Untouchable,” and “Parallel World,” though we got teased with the Squeeze with "Take Me I'm Yours." His distinct, smooth voice sounded as melodious as it did two decades ago when his band topped the charts. And he’s skilled on the guitar, incorporating stirring solos and bluesy, rockin’ riffs into the repertoire.
His second set was packed with such Squeeze gems as "Goodbye Girl,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Another Nail for My Heart,” and “Tempted.” At one point, he unplugged his guitar and had the entire crowd follow him to the bar, where he climbed on top to do an awesome acoustic version of “Black Coffee in Bed” urging the crowd to sing along, and they happily did. It was a most intimate moment between fan and artist. Other highlights included a moving cover of Willie Nelson's “You Were Always on My Mind” and his closer, the Squeeze classic “Pulling Mussels (From a Shell).”
Opener Jim Bianco was a treat, with a deep gravelly voice that provided a fine contrast to Tilbrook’s sweet, melodic tone. The Los Angeles-based musician with his fun, sometimes-humorous lyrics, is quite talented and has toured off and on with his friend Glenn for many years.
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