[Heeplist] Hilly Fields Charity Gig

[Bob Winward]

Sounded like an interesting day. So are we to assume, Mick and Bernie played
as a duet acoustically?


On 8/14/13 2:51 AM, "Iain Barnes" <i.barnes3 at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> 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,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Pete
>> 
>> 
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