[Heeplist] Hilly Fields Charity Gig

[Pete Wharton]

No Bob, they joined the other band. Mick on electric and acoustic guitar and
Bernie on lead vocals. The other band did backing vocals and secondary
guitar.

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: Heeplist [mailto:heeplist-bounces at travellersintime.com] On Behalf Of
Bob Winward
Sent: 14 August 2013 11:04
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Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Hilly Fields Charity Gig

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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