‘Frank Carducci and the Fantastic Squad’ were indeed fantastic! I’ve had tickets for previous tours but never managed along ‘til now, the last tour of Franck’s with this amazing line-up. Had to catch them … deja vu to be back at Ivory Blacks so soon.

What a brilliant show for musical invention and theatrics, I was most impressed, so tight, cleverly arranged and smoothly choreographed. Superb musicians and all charismatic performers. Bravo!

Chatted with Franck before and after, so charming and I love his Shergold Custom Double neck (an original one, not like my copy!). Hope to see him next year, expecting a Franck & Mary tour. Magic!

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We know what we like on a Sunday afternoon in Glasgow! A great venue, live music, amazing people, lots of singing (not just the band) and classic prog!
Thank you, we look forward to seeing you all again 🎵🎤🎸🎹🥁🎷🎸🎶😍

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/outside-the-original/2026/ivory-blacks-glasgow-scotland-b7de9c2.html

Having seen Steve and his brilliant shows a few times before, I was not convinced that I should buy expensive tickets again … but I’m glad I did! As I’ve said, I think his solo album recordings are ok but not as special and moving as songs from his time with Genesis. So a first set of solo material was interesting enough, but the 2nd set of Genesis highlights was what I came for, so my observations obviously focus on that!

An evolved band line-up with new keyboards player Lalle Larsson and drummer Felix Lehrmann (both sounding amazing) coincided with some minor arrangement and ‘interpretation’ changes to versions of Genesis songs. Great players, and nothing wrong with artistic licence, but for me some of the special ’signature’ elements were missing, watered down or overblown. A teeny bit disappointing for a perfectionist Genesis nerd like me, but still a great show overall. Steve still playing brilliantly respecting he is now 76. Bravo!

All made a bit more special by a few pre-show activities to do with the fact that my band Outside The Original will be playing that magnificent venue on that very stage next March (tickets here)! We met with Steve Brown of Moving Pictures and Dan to take pics to help promote Rushfest. A few pints and chat enjoyed too before Steve and James were honoured to meet with the gracious Mr Hackett before the show! What a day!

Attended by George, George and James

Attended by George & George

Attended by George, Andy & Douglas

Attended by George

Attended by George