Joe Brown in Glasgow

[George Geddes]

Disappointing turnout at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, which is a shame because Joe and band delivered their usual professional and entertaining show. Joe's voice is maybe not quite as good, but musically he's still first class, as are his backing musicians, including his extremely talented son Pete.

For the first half, I counted eighteen stringed instruments on stage, not counting the double bass and bass guitar... ukuleles, dobros, mandolins, banjos as well as acoustic and electric guitars. Slightly fewer in the second half, but Joe did swap his 335 for a Gretsch on one number!

Still a couple of dates left on the tour. Joe, ever the professional, opened the evening by apologising for the cancellation of the spring tour. Old school maybe, but with a repertoire which includes Burl Ives, Beatles, U2, Steppenwolf, the Who and Motorhead, he doesn't just rely on trotting out the same old songs. Great night.

"Take a good look at all these guitars... You paid for them!"

George

[dave robinson]

Great pro and wonderful performer, looking forward to seeing him again soon.

[neil2726]

The Gretsch guitar Joe uses was I believe a gift from Danni Harrison. Joe's original Gibson from the early 60s is now owned by Roy Wood!

[dave robinson]

Interesting Neil, I never thought he would let that go.

[neil2726]

He made the point in an interview I saw a few years ago - he said he had tried to get it back but Woody wouldn't let him have it!

[George Geddes]

Pete Brown had a red 335 on stage, with CND stickers etc. I wondered if it was Alvin Lee's?

George

[Billyboygretsch]

Looking forward to seeing Joe in Stevenage on 3rd November.

[Billyboygretsch]

Seeing Joe tonight in Stevenage and really looking forward to it.

[bazmusicman]

Hi Bill, you won't be dissapointed. I saw him a month ago, brilliant entertainer.

Best regards,
Baz.

[Billyboygretsch]

Great show very varied and what a bunch of talented musicians. I loved Pinball Wizard on banjo and mandolin