I’ve just been watching Glenn Tilbrook: One for the Road again. It’s a documentary following him as he travels the US in an RV, playing solo acoustic shows. Watching him perform with such enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment to tiny crowds a world away from his Squeeze heyday, is just awe inspiring. His ability to engage the audience and make them part of the show, leading them outside to perform on the street, in Grand Central Station, even at an audience member’s house, is a joy to watch. Glenn Tilbrook running backwards down the street while singing and playing guitar, being followed by his entire audience, makes me want to rush out and see live music again in a way that a huge stadium concert never could. It’s so real and accessible, music in its purest form played for eager listeners by an amazing musician. Perfect. It leaves me feeling warm and happy, and reminds me once again that listening to music can be such a wonderful, mood altering experience. I love that.