Marching on the stage with silver trumpets in hand they launched into Starlings and with each bellowing fanfare they revealed Welsh flags to resounding cheers.
Elbow's 'homecoming' show in this sleepy seaside resort had been long-awaited and the 3,000 strong crowd piled in early to try and grab a good spot.
The Seldom Seen Kid has firmly put this Bury five piece on the map after years in the critical wilderness watching bands with less talent take all the plaudits.
Guy Garvey plays the role of an engaging host, stopping to raise a toast with his cup of tea to the audience and check everybody's having a good time and explaining the background behind various songs.
Also dedicating songs to his sister, who is about to graduate and bandmates Craig and Mark Potter's families who were in the audience.
The bearded frontman had the crowd in stitches after he halted the band's performance in the middle of Mirrorball because his bassist's amp had cut out.
He teased bandmate Paul Turner about why he hadn't spoken up before launching into a repetoire of comic asides about the band's Welsh heritage and his childhood holidays in Great Orme.
Candidly he revelead his 'first knee trembler was near the slide in the park by the pier' and drew huge cheers describing how his dad had to re-mortgage their house to cover the amount of money he spent on the sit in Star Wars video game at the Golden Goose arcade.
During an excellent 90-minute set the band delighted with their best know songs accompanied by four female backing singers-cum-mini-string section, which Guy dubbed 'Elle-bow,' to surprising groans in the audience.
Guy's laid back demeanour just can't help but make this reviewer imgagine him as Jolly Guy Garvey, a pirate leading a rabble rousing sing along about plundering the best that love and life has to offer.
One of the wonders of Elbow's gigs are their live following - who consist of youngsters and parents initiating their kids in to the joyous world of live music.
And plunder they did. The merch stall was overun post-gig with the Llandudno faithful grabbing everything from band kitchen towels, mugs to whisky flasks.
An honourable mention should be paid to Canadian support act The Acorn who got the crowd in good spirits with their song Crooked Legs and geared up for the Elbow love fest.
Click manged to catch up with big-hearted Guy afterwards to record a video message for our charity partner Fab4Peace Purple Revolver's John Lennon and Yoko Ono Bed In celebration
Rating: Perfect weather to play 8/10
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