How do I say, the luckiest Friday the 13th ever experienced by me! As a diehard fan of The Rolling Stones since I ponied up the pennies at age 11 to buy the HOT ROCKS' double LP, I experienced all those great songs up close and personal by The number #1 Rolling Stones Tribute band, The Glimmer Twins! UP close and personal and resembling the legendary, youthful boys on that infamous 1972 Exile On Main Street Tour, The Glimmer Twins rocked, shredded, pranced, oooozed" and sang me into a 1960's-70's time warp that I couldn't get out of. NO, rather, I didn't desire to get out of! A+++
The Players: AmaZing! Mick was Mick, Keith was Keef,' The lady singer was Lisa Fischer, who for many years was the dynamic and powerful backup vocal presence of the some of those iconic, timeless songs. She did not disappoint. Usually, I research the real names of these accomplished "tribute" players but here I must admit for the sake of my time machine bubble' it really doesn't matter. The players were tight, the "characters" were spot on and I was truly lost in the songs! I especially loved not only the skill and stage persona of the "Keith guitarist" but really liked his joking around and in total Keith tone throughout. "I almost forgot that I wrote this song".............well, it's probably because I didn't" (insert smokers throat Keef' chuckle here)* Backing guitar, Bass, keyboards and drums were all apart of this special presentation. AND I must say the sax presence was Bobby Keys at his finest. THIS special musician also showed fine skill with the flute and keyboards. A+++
The songs: Covering the classics from the 1960's through the 1980's, the setlist was appreciated by all. patrons in seats behind me were commenting all night how great "this song", "that song"were and how convincing the act was. Just a fantastic presentation, a surefire escape for longtime diehards' like myself! The show open included a very cool old time movie clip of Chuck Berry plodding rhythmically on Nadine' and some classic Stones footage. The Glimmer Twins then exploded with Brown Sugar out of the starting gate. Wow! And that sax bridge! I knew I was in for a good night. While Brown Sugar is my all time favorite song by the legendary Rolling Stones, my all time favorite album is Exile On Main Street. It was the second album purchase I made with the limited fund$ of a 13 year old in the summer of 1972. From the opening number, Brown Sugar into All Down The Line' from Exile, I really needed a seat belt for my auditorium chair. The ensemble performing these timeless classics were best on Can't Ya Hear Me Knockin' from Sticky Fingers. The blues were blazing off the guitar strings, especially the solo from "hat guy!" LOVED him and his contributions! OTHER great selections included the Country diddy, Dead Flowers', a song I saw Brad Paisley join for on a Stones tour in recent years. The Glimmer Twins nailed it! Yes, it was a great setlist... but was missing a longtime fave, It's Only Rock N Roll (But I like it). A++
The Audience: Like most Rolling Stones concerts, fans from 17-70 enjoyed the generational prowess of the World's Greatest Rock N Roll Band and delivered powerfully, note by note by The Glimmer Twins! This appreciative group of fans, some decked on in Stones wear, was a bit too calm and courteous for me but I enjoyed seeing those who stood, danced arm and arm in the front row and shouted out their pleasure for songs. The audience felt the songs and enjoyed their time machine visit back to a time when life seemed "simpler"..WE need to be standing for the Glimmer Twins! B-
Thanks to The Levoy Theater, Amanda, Tyler and the volunteer ushers who were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. I love attending shows in this historic theater. It's totally a gem for us music lovers tucked away here in Southern New Jersey. NO....there were no Mike Trout sightings on this fine night in Millville. A++
Thanks Bob!
WHO are these guys :http://theglimmertwins.com/
