HAWKWIND

The band continued their successful festival tour with an appearance at the German Berg Herzburg event last Saturday. The following review was written by good friend of the museum and contributor of many a fine live write up in the past, Nick Lee.

Hopefully they'll also be some photos to accompany this piece in the near future (don't worry Nick, from another source!), but don't forget that if you were there, or at any other Hawkwind related gig and would like your say then feel free to submit any reviews by -

Definitely a very good weekend, despite the weather which was truly biblical at times. On Saturday night it managed to go from 0 to force 10 in a few seconds!

The weather had stayed fine on Friday though and Mr Quimby's Beard played a cracking set. Very similar to the Sonic Chillout set but tighter, the sound was excellent and they got a great reception from the crowd.

Though it may have soaked people through it certainly didn't dampen their spirits. There was a great crowd for Hawkwind who played an excellent set.

Very similar to the spring tour but with the addition The Watcher and Angels of Death in place of Angela Android and Wings. Dave was out front for most of the set (playing the Les Paul again for those that are interested). Though I'm still not sure about the amount of sequencing being used now that it comes from Alan's side of the stage it certainly seems to leave Dave free to play a lot more lead guitar and experiment with 'live' effects, and Dave was certainly on fire on Saturday. From where I was stood the sound seemed fine, I was near the front and more to Dave's side of the stage so I probably wasn't placed to hear the sound problems that some other could hear. Could've been a bit longer though at barely 90 minutes but they were on an hour late and with another band to follow. The audience didn't seem to want to hear that there was to be no second encore and the poor MC didn't really stand a chance against their shouts while a very sheepish looking Mr Barton had to start taking down the Baron's equipment.

A very sociable festival all in all with a great atmosphere, reminiscent of a larger Hawkfest or maybe Treworgey, the sort of festival we don't have too many of over here any more.

Good to catch up with lots of people from the list and crew as well. I'd probably consider going back to this one, despite the distance, even without Hawkwind on the bill.

And as promised here's some pictures of the event but not of the band but more the general vibe of the event, thanks to one of the museums overseas friends, Bernhard Pospiech for these shots
Judging by this shot the captain, he could just as easily sitting on Brighton sea front, all that's missing is the ice cream, "is that with or without a flake in it Dave?"
	Apparently Bernhard had spent 20 minutes setting up his camera ready to catch the onstage action and then these punters had the cheek to come and stand right in front of him!
""Hmmm, nice arse" thinks the bloke standing to the left of Mr Barton, no not Keith's arse you fool the young lady's