Wow! Saw Geffers at the show last night - so it would be interesting to hear his views. What a fantastic show - absolutely superb. I saw the show at the O2 Arena in late September (which was fantastic) but last night at Cardiff was something else - in a different league altogether. As fantastic as Cliff / Shads were three weeks ago - last night they were even better. Cliff was on tremendous form vocally and Hank, Bruce, Warren, Mark and Keith Hayman were simply awesome. The sound was wonderful too. Cliff was full of energy. I was right on the front row for this show and it becomes even more apparent what a consummate performer Cliff is and just how much effort and energy he puts in. Simply top class throughout. Mark and Keith do their respective jobs to perfection. They are outstanding players and 'spot on' throughout. And as for Warren 'Mr Multi - Instrumentalist' Bennett - superb. He was constantly switching between keyboards, guitar, snare drum, guiro, accordion, percussion...and, of course, ship's bell!! Brian was a powerhouse driving force throughout the entire evening - what a truly great drummer he is (and where does he get the energy / stamina from??). As for Hank and Bruce....I've run out of superlatives. Two master musicians at the absolute top of their form. Hank's R'n'R solos.....brilliant, simply brilliant. Of course (as has been noted on previous Concert nights) The Shads own little mini - set was sheer bliss. Instrumentals in excelsis. Sublime and uplifiting. I've already mentioned that Cliff's singing was tremendous, outstanding even. Moreover so were Bruce, Hank, Warren, Keith and Mark. At many points during the evening there were some incredible 4 and 5 part harmonies. Really - it was just (stage time) 160 minutes of perfection. All of the scripted routines were still there - but there was a lot of spontaneous comment, reaction and badinage too. If the show is anywhere near as good as this at Wembley then you are all in for a double treat. Exhilarating and uplifting. To Cliff & The Shadows - Bravo!!
Rob