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Antwerp
Sportpaleis - Belgium: 13 December 2008
As usual on saturday after work in a rush to Antwerp, this
time not straight to Els, my Girlfriend, but to
"Sportpaleis" ( nearly in the backyard from Els )
halfway Ray called me to tell he had arrange a backstage pass so
I can go direct to the backstage entree, in the restaurant I met
the rest of the bandmembers and had a good chat before they get
on stage. Wonderful artists tonight, some I never saw live
before ( Spotnics, Billy Joe Royal and the Hollies ) The
venue was packed full ( over the 15.000 ) including a wide VIP
area in front of the stage. Mungo Jerry on stage with four hits,
wirh a wonderful Baby Jump version!! this line-up played really
great... after the gig we're waiting for the grand finale, we
had a good chat and some drinks, Ray did a few interviews for
the local TV and (internet) Radio stations. I moved to the stage
to see the Troggs and the Hollies, what a great musicians.
Backstage I had a short chat with Dave Berry and Dave Dee.
The final started on 23:45 and ended 00:10. all artist again on
stage, Ray started with "Everybody, Need
Sombody" and took lead to all the artist, everyone did a
verse and / or a refrein. A great happening on and off stage,
ever seen 15.000 people get out of there head !? Tonight I used
my new digital "mirror reflex" Canon camera, see the
results by yourself.... 'round 00:30 the band went to the
after party but for me it was time to say goodbye, it was late
enough and Els was home waiting (just a few km away). Left me to
say a big thanks to Ray and the band, nextime again !!
A 45 minuts Compilation of the show will be broadcast on 1
januari just after midnight, on the local Antwerp
Tv-Station ATV
Rob.
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