EVAN Dando takes to stage with his laidback attitude, face hidden behind his greasy locks and only a guitar as company.

The Lemonheads’ singer may look no different but he certainly sounds it. Once labelled as the “poster boy of 90s grunge”, his songs now embrace a country-rock vibe.

Dando graced the Fibbers stage last night as part of a UK tour around his Glastonbury performance this weekend. The support acts were York’s very own Sam Forrest and The Blueprints’ Stuart Allen.

In the past, Dando has been slated for his bad behaviour, seemingly fuelled by drugs. Perhaps he was just having a good day but his York performance showed nothing but an endearing and gracious act. He played a 90-minute set to an extremely appreciative audience, taking requests and interacting with his fans.

So endearing he was, the crowd happily forgave Dando when he stopped mid-way through Wild Horses, saying “Sorry, I blew it, what’s the last verse?”. After a second failed attempt, he uttered “ah f*** it” and carried on with his next song to warm laughter from the floor.

The Nineties’ star played 34 songs including favourites such as It’s A Shame About Ray, Big Gay Heart and My Drug Buddy. His a cappella version of Frank Mills was a triumph with enthusiastic crowd participation.

His captivating lyrics moved the audience through a range of emotions from the sorrow of Long Black Limousine, to the darkness of Skulls and to the downright ludicrousness of Being Around.

Facing an audience ranging in ages from early twenties to late fifties, Dando did an extraordinary job of appealing to all.

Review by Georgina Andrews