[Heeplist] Hilly Fields Charity Gig

[Iain Barnes]

Thanks Peter, a great read as always. 

Iain

On 13 Aug 2013, at 19:28, "Pete Wharton" <heeplistpete at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> I guess video of this will show up somewhere, enough flaming people appeared
> right in front of the bandstand with video cameras and phones!
> 
> 
> 
> It was a very pleasant afternoon in a park in Enfield, North London. For
> once the sun had decided to stay out for the afternoon. I didn't know the
> area well, but I managed to catch sight of a sign that said event parking
> and followed a small road through some woods to a gated golf club car park.
> I wasn't sure where to go from there, but I could just hear some music, so I
> followed my ear and found the park. The 2FBS were still doing their
> soundcheck and setup, so I grabbed a space on the grass about 30 metres in
> front centre and soaked up a few rays. 2FBS kicked off the music about 3pm.
> Two guitarists accompanied by a guest drummer and bass player. Pretty good
> range of standard classic rock from 60's through 80's. About 3:30 I saw Mick
> and family and Bernie with his family wandering across from the entrance,
> Mick with an acoustic guitar over his shoulder. After they'd made themselves
> known  to the organisers, they walked over to get a space to sit together
> and walked right past me. Bernie saw me first and after greetings and asking
> after my health confirmed that he was all clear. Mick of course was his
> usual effervescent self and gave me his usual big hug. They then went off
> and got some space, though of course everyone then wanted to talk to Mick &
> Bernie, so I'm not sure how much time they spent with their families. It was
> a pretty loose gathering, many people brought their kids who were running
> around, riding their bikes or kicking a football. It was one of those rare
> British Sunday afternoons where you can just lie back and relax in warm
> sunshine. The band were on a smallish octagonal bandstand, covered over and
> raised about 4 or 5 steps up from the ground level. The natural slope of the
> park provided good vantage. One youngster just about able to walk was intent
> on joining 2FBS on stage and much to his mum's consternation kept going back
> and trying to do the steps, it was that relaxed atmosphere. About 4pm, 2FBS
> took a short break, and when they came back, Mick and Bernie joined them
> onstage. 
> 
> This was a cue it seemed for various people to then proceed to come and
> stand right in front of the stage area, right in front of me and take their
> private video. Hence why I didn't get much on just my phone as I lay down in
> the sun!
> 
> They started off with Nail on The Head. Well it's a fairly simple rocker to
> try and get the crowd going with I suppose  :)
> 
> After that came Stealin. At this point I decided sod the video recorders and
> went and stood in front of them for a decent view!
> 
> Then Lady in Black, more "singing" from me :)
> 
> The Wizard and Easy Living finished the set. 
> 
> Despite some calls from a muppet or two in the audience, they didn't attempt
> Gypsy or July Morning without keyboards!
> 
> That was it, no encore, despite a call for one.
> 
> 2FBS finished off the afternoon's music around 5:30. The organisers then
> rapidly announced the winning raffle tickets (not one of mine  :( ) for Heep
> goodies, t-shirts, cd's, WTS tour programmes etc . Prizes which Mick and
> Bernie then signed for anyone who wanted. I managed to sneak in the queue
> (line for you Yankees!) and said my goodbyes to the boys and got yet another
> hug off Mick!
> 
> That was it, off home for my tea (dinner for anyone not North English!) The
> golf club had kindly locked the vehicle access gate which meant squeezing my
> car through the pedestrian gap with about an inch to spare either side! Then
> I took the wrong turn and ended up going the opposite direction I wanted :)
> All good fun though and I still got home in time for my Sunday tea!
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
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> 
> Pete
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