We saw Webb solo for the first time last night. It was very different to a full band show but equally enthralling. One interesting thing to me was the amount of effort Webb put in to the performance. This was no 'easy ride'
The songs really stood up well to a stripped back sound and vocally Webb was remarkably powerful. Especially as his schedule is punishing by any standards and there is no 'entourage' to sprinkle Rose petals in his path. Far from it.
The interactions with the crowd were insightful and well received. There were clearly a lot of Brits who had waited a long, long time to see him and the anticipation and excitement was very real. The material was as always carefully chosen and included a moving tribute to Merle Haggard, Daddy Frank. It was great to watch Webb use his flexibility to 'tune in' the room. I picked up the set list but he digressed from it. Cannot wait for Leeds on Saturday. (Horace, See ya there hopefully?)
The Spanish dates were in a trio format. Greg, the stand in drummer did a stand up job and Webb & Tom were just, well, Rocking. :-) We saw 2 shows in Barcelona and Valencia. Both were good but I think the band were improving throughout the tour and Valencia was really, really good. The crowds were rightly appreciative and everybody enjoyed the Fiesta.
Getting a Euro Tour together is a major effort and risk. We should applaud WebbCo in its widest sense for taking the chance.
If there are any Brits reading this then do try and get to a show. You won't regret it. There is only one Webb Wilder. I've seen dozens of messages on this board over the years saying 'Please Tour the UK' Well he is here and can only do it if supported.
"Real Music is out there and real people are making it"
Who knows when the next opportunity will be?