Astor Theatre, Deal/Kent
Band:
Albert Lee, git, voc, key
Gerry Hogan, steel guitar, git
Peter Baron, drums, voc
Brian Hodgson, bass, backgr voc
Pete Wingfield, key, voc
Gerry Hogan, steel guitar, git
Peter Baron, drums, voc
Brian Hodgson, bass, backgr voc
Pete Wingfield, key, voc
The Astor Theatre is another place I like, 2nd time for me there. The route to Deal was quite an adventure, picked my car up at Victoria Station and it took me forever to get out of London in thick traffic. Found my way to the coast, good driving on a sunny day and I was rewarded with a nice cosy hotel next to the beach.
The show was fantastic, Albert looked great and everyone was in a good mood. "Real Wild Child" was breathtaking. Pete Wingfield did a couple of songs and some instrumentals in his very own style - I enjoyed it very much, and of course, Pete, everyone remembered Radio Luxembourg!
Peter Baron did "Wake up screaming" but didn't do "Country comfort" despite requests by some people in the audience. Albert joked "He has some discomfort ...". As Christmas was around the corner, Gerry played some chords of "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer" and "Jingle Bells" right in the middle of "Country Boy" which was great fun.
Can't tell which song I liked best as they were all so fantastic. Nice chats after the show also with Pete W who told me that he had played in Italy during the summer with a blues band which was great fun. After wishing everyone a Happy Christmas it was time to say good-bye.
As it was a sunny day I took a stroll on the pier next morning before heading towards the airport. A great way to finish up the year, no more gigs until January next year.
Set List (bits and pieces only ... ):
Two more bottles of wine
Evangelina
Pulling it off
Tiger Rag
Only with you
Just because
Man of constant sorrow
Sleepless nights
Country Boy
Encore:
Don't
Tear it up
