Flash - A Tribute To Queen

Anyone that knows me will know how much I love music. It's my happy place, my therapy, the thing that makes me feel alive, and something that I can still enjoy as much as I can despite suffering from anxiety. Which means when I come across something new that I like, my enthusiasm is probably all too obvious, as it was this summer when I went to see Flash - A Tribute To Queen perform at Chelmsford's Fake Festival.

I grew up on many of the Queen songs they perform, so nostalgia was always going to be a factor, although for me, with a tribute, that can only take you so far. Beyond this I could see and hear musical skill, vocal ability, and charisma. This is why you go and see a good tribute act, this is why a good tribute act works, and this is why I hope to be able to see lots more of Flash in the future.

I can only judge on what I have seen and heard so far, but these guys come across as absolute pro's, and a strong unit that work together well on-stage. They respect the songs they are performing, but you can hear little touches of them in there too. They interact with the crowd, and they make a lot of them smile.

I've heard some of the classic Queen songs live before, sung by covers artists, but hearing them performed by a pro tribute act is a whole different level of good. I even felt a tiny bit emotive at watching a Youtube video of 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives' live.

Claudio is the frontman who entertains, bursting on stage with energy and charisma, sneaking a go on the other's instruments like an excited kid entering a music shop for the first time, doing it all without the cocky attitude of some performers I have seen on TV recently.

Someone described them on social media as just a sing-along with Freddie style show - well yes, if you are there, and you have a frontman adept at working the crowd, how are you not going to respond to that! You can't please everyone, but those that listen to the detail know why Flash work, and many smiling faces this year lay testament to that.

If you're a fan of Queen, British Rock, or just want to experience a new tribute act for yourself, then check out Flash - A Tribute To Queen.

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