The Official Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom - BBC Reviews

Thrilled to be there, we waited with the rest of the eager crowd for the return of the Charlatans to Glasgow Barrowlands. And with a blast of dry ice, a bellowing Hammond introduction and an old familiar swagger, the band exploded into 'Forever', the new single from 'Us and Only Us'. The crowd cascaded forward and an evening with one of Britain's top bands began. Tim Burgess crooned his way through tunes from all of the band's albums with certain gems such as 'Just Lookin'' and 'One to Another' sending the crowd even further into an already "Lovin' it" atmosphere. After two encores the band ended an excellent gig with that old chestnut 'Sproston Green' sending everyone home thoroughly satisfied.

Backstage, the soul dance kid himself disappeared, the The Charlatans

newly wed bliss is obviously taking its toll. The rest of the band were in top form entertaining all the liggers and as the Stella flowed, Mark Collins considered the merits of doing a moonwalk in gripped trainers followed by a practical demonstration in which we all joined in. Nice one Mark! After a calamity photo shoot the evening ended with big hugs and cheerios. Good Show, Good Night, Great Band!