The Charlatans Tickets

Great venue Charlatans..... superb Big Band ........Fantastic would recommend seeing Both food/alcohol very reasonably priced & good lol

The Charlatans Looking back 30 plus years, it would seem The Charlatans continue to live up to the name of their debut album Some Friendly. In the intervening decades, they have continued to release a string of indie albums and singles that have maintained strong links to their fanbase, especially those hailing from in and around Glasgow, a frequent stopping off point whenever they have toured. On Sunday evening at Queens Park, we were again treated to a set list full of classic tunes that had the big tent bouncing and singing along as the band maintained their Some Friendly attitude which shone brightly upon those facing them in the massed ranks of devoted fans. It was good to see how much they appeared to be enjoying the occasion. The Charlatans have always been a delight to see live, with frontman Tim Burgess pacing and dancing around the stage with the widest of smiles, occasionally indulging in taking photos of the audience with his phone mid song and happily letting the band all do what they do best on keyboards, drums, bass and guitar. They look and feel like a band of brothers, each knowing what the others are doing, ready to take their place at the heart of the songs when required. It's a togetherness that lets the rest of us enjoy the music and the spectacle before us. The indie pop music remained the focus though with the band's signature Hammond organ sound driving the songs forward throughout the evening as one classic dance tune followed another. Proof of their longevity though was the reminder played as a backdrop throughout the time they were on stage. A rolling montage of still images and video clips showing them as young men at the start of a long career. While those on stage may be a little older, and possibly even a little wiser from their earlier exploits, what they do bring is years of experience to ensure the sounds are crystal clear for everyone singing and dancing along. Sixteen songs after they kicked off with Then we knew the night was coming to an end when the opening chords to standard set closer Sproston Green rang out. With its long instrumental intro and exit it allows the band to flourish with Tim playing second fiddle as he waves one last goodbye to the crowd. Although anticipated, it's become a tradition, and somehow remains in keeping with the attitude that has pervaded their gigs throughout the years. Another great gig with the whole band rolling back the years and every one of them still looking good for it. Somehow, I suspect it won't be too long before I'll be writing another review of the band, and safe to say Tim Burgess is more than likely to be looking forward to coming back to the city too. Being played on a Sunday, the big tent was also hosting three support acts from late afternoon. Big Day, Swim School and Callum Beattie were given the roles of warming up the crowd ahead of the headline act. In truth though, The Charlatans family of fans weren't filling the tent in huge numbers to see them which was unfortunate, though each had their own fanbase to draw on. In their own ways, each act played really well and said all the right things between songs in thanking the promotor and the Charlatans for sharing the stage. There just seemed to be a bit of a disconnect though between the music The Charlatans are renowned for and the rock and roll slant of the support bands.

The Charlatans never let u down, what a performance from start to finish. Also a crackin venue and crowd 👏🕺💃🏁

Just fecking brilliant. Tim and the boys brought back the nostalgia back in a spell binding set in the wonderfully relaxed Queens Park Top Tent. A balmy summers evening, a wonderful crowd and at nearly 60 Tim's vocals have never sounded better. The energy, the riffs, the brilliant dancing and the ever smiling front man made this evening truly memorable. Bravo. And thank you. 💙💙

Amazing concert and venue. Charlatans were amazing, great sound inside the big tent. Venue was perfect, queues for bar and toilets went in quickly.

Disappointing short set for the money. Been going to see them for over 30 yrs and feel it's now just about the money for them.