[Heeplist] Hilly Fields Charity Gig

[Bob W]

Was it impromptu ?  Or planned?

Bob Winward

On Aug 14, 2013, at 2:56 PM, "Pete Wharton" <heeplistpete at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> 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
> 
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> Bob Winward
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> 
> 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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