The Robin 2, Wolverhampton - Acoustic, Electric, Q&A

David · #1 Sep-20-2008, 4:49 PM

Sure looking forward to hearing all about this evening's very special gig in Wolverhampton

Glenn mentioned earlier, he was planning on playing 5 songs electric tonight (the rest acoustic), plus he would be playing lead guitar, on "Coast To Coast" and "Superstition" and with some very special significance, as he'll be using Mel's very own "Black Beauty" (1968 Gibson Les Paul)

Chip · #2 Sep-20-2008, 5:06 PM

David...why aren't we there right now?

I knew this would turn out to be a special show. I hope we get lots of photos and video of tonight.

Chip

Kayleigh · #3 Sep-21-2008, 12:56 AM

The gig last night was amazing! Glenn kicked ass!!!!

He is soooo lovley!

I asked him a question .. lol at him refering to the 'Cannock girl' thats me LOL

i said 'What was it like for you growing up in & arround Cannock when you were a kid' as im kind of in the same boat as he was coz thats where i live!

He is the greatet man ever! Glenn you rock!

Andrew Steed · #4 Sep-21-2008, 3:54 AM

For what is now nearly 36 years I've been hearing the line "I won't last...., without lovin' " in the song Will Our Love End. Glenn's clear enunciation of the line last night put me right. I've often wondered why the title didn't seem to feature in the song. Please feel free to call me dim, but it does change my perception of the song.

It was a really good show. Fabulous Getting Tighter in the electric set with a great bass solo and "riding your range" section. My favourite version of that is on the 1974 Kilburn Space Trucking, but I reckon he equalled that last night. Other highlights were acoustic versions of Black Cloud and Holy Man. Holy Man had an introduction added that was part of a song on the first Trapeze album.

The Q and A section was entertaining. Glenn kept telling us that we'll find out more in the book, so it should be a good read when it comes out. Good to hear that he still gets on well with David Coverdale.

soulmover2005 · #5 Sep-21-2008, 4:20 AM

I have seen Glenn 20 time's or so over the year's and to my eye's and ear's last night was the GREATEST show I have ever seen him put on. The pure emotion coming from Glenn was caught by everyone in attendance. Highlight's of the night, which is going to be hard as the whole set was incredible, were, 'I Found A Woman', and the best version of 'This Time Around' I have ever heard. 'Seaful' and an electric 'Coast To Coast' from the Trapeze catalogue with Glenn playing Mel's Les Paul were simply awsome. Stevie's 'Superstition' had Glenn paying homage to one of his hero's, and if you closed your eyes you would of believed Stevie was on stage alongside Glenn and the band it was that good. 'Gettin' Tighter' and 'This Time Around' from CTTB rounded off what was a show that is going to take some beating. A few minor gliche's with Glenn's bass near the end didn't detract from what most who were in attendance will agree, was a one of a kind gig.

soulmover2005 · #6 Sep-21-2008, 9:25 AM

Come on guys, where are the reviews and photos?

nikburgess · #7 Sep-22-2008, 12:51 PM

Wow what an amazing evening. The acoustic set was super. I've seen Glenn many times but this was the greatest for me because I met Glenn at the end and had my picture taken with him and got a couple of cds signed.

Would anyone have a scan of a ticket stub they could send me please. I didn't pick one up as I left because after meeting Glenn we were ushered out of the fire exit. In my excitement I totally forgot. I phoned the Robin today and they told me they had all been throw away by now. Can anyone do me the honour please?

wolfysmith · #8 Sep-22-2008, 1:29 PM

Originally Posted by nikburgess

Would anyone have a scan of a ticket stub they could send me please. I didn't pick one up as I left because after meeting Glenn we were ushered out of the fire exit. In my excitement I totally forgot. I phoned the Robin today and they told me they had all been throw away by now. Can anyone do me the honour please?

if you ask Harry Le Chat she should have some. i think she and Jerome took about 20!

Shirl · #9 Sep-22-2008, 1:33 PM

Originally Posted by wolfysmith

if you ask Harry Le Chat she should have some. i think she and Jerome took about 20!

Yes - I remember Nathalie picking up a similar amount at Chad and Steve's drum clinic in Norwich!

nikburgess · #10 Sep-22-2008, 1:53 PM

Originally Posted by wolfysmith

if you ask Harry Le Chat she should have some. i think she and Jerome took about 20!

Will do thanks

nikburgess · #11 Sep-27-2008, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by wolfysmith

if you ask Harry Le Chat she should have some. i think she and Jerome took about 20!

I just want to Thank Harry Le Chat for sending me some ticket stubs. You are an absolute star

marieodonnelly · #12 Sep-28-2008, 12:52 PM

Man alive I'm a week late posting this up as have been poorly and passing out and scaring dr's which has been very fun! On the mend now!

Yes the gig at the Robyn was incredibly special. It was fantastic to get such insight into the writings of the songs and to learn what they mean to Glenn. Very emotional gig on many fronts! It was great to see him playing guitar and Tony Remy steppin gin on bass for Coast To Coast, well what a brave man to do that but I loved it I have to say! Took some photos too but not really checked them out yet due to being poorly, will see if I have any good ones to post up!

It was really nice to see lot's of familiar faces there too, Nathalie and Jerome, Mike & Penny, Kayleigh, Julie, Adam, Lee and loads of others who I will probably recognise and speak to at the next gig now!!!!! It's like havig a whole new family!!!

xxx