[Heeplist] Alexandra and Annapolis

[lethridge@carolina.net .]

The set lists have been intentionally shortened. In Alexandria, Gypsy was left out of the encore. In Annapolis, Too Scared To Run was left out. What Kind Of God was not in either set.

The new songs were Speed Of Sound, The Law, Outsider, One Minute, and Can't Take That Away.

They did Hanging Tree, Sunrise, July Morning, Stealin', Magician's Birthday, Easy Livin'.

Magician's Birthday was a 9 minute awesome version.

Some of the band are a little bit under the weather. After the cruise at 90 degrees, then coming to snow and cold, the change got the best of them. Bernie had to go to the doctor after Alexandria to get some meds for his voice. Phil has a touch of the flu, and Mick is not feeling his best. But as thru troopers, you couldn't really notice it on stage. Bernie said he was having trouble with his midrange, but the high notes were there. Since Bernie has been doing this starting at age 18, he has experienced this before. He actually told the doctor what he needed.

There is a young lady named Claudia and friend from Germany, who are going to all the concerts. You will see them upfront, standing,(if allowed), going crazy, in tune with the music. These girls used to be huge Alice Cooper fans, but when they found Heep, Heep became their #1 obsession, putting Alice at #2. They work extra at their jobs to have the money and time to be able to do this. Imagine the logistics involved in going to all the shows, especially for someone out of country. Say hay to them and congrats on choosing the best band in the world.

Hopefully by the time you see them there will be full set lists and the boys will be at their best physically.

Heep On, Lannis