Glen Phillips Concert in Berlin

German Jaunt

Glen Phillips. At Avastar, Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, November
21.

There is something precious about seeing musicians perform in an
intimate setting. Whether it is David Bowie
enthralling 400 people in Sydney’s Tivoli or Randy Weeks‘
getting Los Angeles’ postage stamp-sized Cinema Bar jumping, the intimate ones are the
most rewarding as the aura doesn’t just infuse the music, but it
seduces the spirit too. And last Tuesday night, another performance
was added to the list: Glen Phillips at Berlin’s Avastar.

The diminutive Kreuzberg bar ensured a cozy setting and, in
front of a handful of friends, a bevy of fans, and a surprising
number of people who were introduced to Santa Barbara’s favorite
son via his recent tour in support of Teitur,
Phillips threw forth an eclectic set of beared and borrowed songs.
What made this performance so special was the connection Phillips
made with his audience. Both performer and audience let down their
guard and truly embraced the experience of exchange.