Hyde Park 27th June 2009

pixelpidgeon · 28-06-2009, 12:39 AM

went with a good old friend on our what seems to be turning into a yearly jaunt. Great day. laid back atmosphere.
Started off with the Pretenders, who played a great mix of songs from new album, and earlier stuff

followed by a bit of Priscilla Ahn. Great singing voice and rootsy too.
Then Seasick Steve, who was definately in good cheer and form!

Then Ben harper and the relentless ones.. excellent show including a Led Zeppelin cover... cant remeber which one

Then it rained and thundered

...and the Fleet Foxes did a good few songs... but had to leave eraly for the Magic Numbers in the 'tent'... who were fantasic by the way

....And then, the man himself... Neil Young.

What can i say, first time i've seen him and the band live. luurverly!!

...then after a brilliant set, they encore with a Beatles song.. followed shortly by Paul McCartney!... and a Neil and Paul sing'a'long commences

ending with Neil recking a guitar in the most musical abbandonment way.

what a day...

anyone else go? p

Alan_W · 28-06-2009, 10:06 AM

Going today for the main event

BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCE

pixelpidgeon · 28-06-2009, 11:29 AM

Nice one. met some people there who are going today as well. Been going to hyde park every year for the last four. Think i saw Roger Waters Dark Side of The Moon last time before yesterday. Theres something about the place.

Enjoy!

John Henry · 28-06-2009, 3:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan_W

Going today for the main event

BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCE

Enjoy.

oliscott · 28-06-2009, 11:21 PM

Magic Numbers over Fleet Foxes, You crazy? No but seriously each to there own and all that jazz.

pixelpidgeon · 29-06-2009, 9:51 AM

Watched most of the fleet foxes set, but while they were on it was raining and thundering. I like the fleet foxes sound, but suits a sunny sky more than a grey one.

So i had best of both worlds

s70rmp · 01-07-2009, 3:16 PM

Neil Young was shockingly bad, we walked out after 3 songs and went to the pub

Dave Matthews Band and Bruce - Brilliant ! excellent shows

John Henry · 01-07-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by s70rmp

Neil Young was shockingly bad, we walked out after 3 songs and went to the pub

Dave Matthews Band and Bruce - Brilliant ! excellent shows

You walked out from Neil, I myself consider him to be better than Bruce.

How did the birthday go?

pixelpidgeon · 02-07-2009, 12:06 AM

cant agree with you there. Thought Neil Young and crazy horse played a blinder!

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Originally Posted by s70rmp

Neil Young was shockingly bad, we walked out after 3 songs and went to the pub

Dave Matthews Band and Bruce - Brilliant ! excellent shows

s70rmp · 02-07-2009, 1:08 PM

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Originally Posted by John Henry

You walked out from Neil, I myself consider him to be better than Bruce.

How did the birthday go?

70th bruce show for my 40th was most excellent

I would rate that show in my top 10 Bruce shows.

way to many people drunk wandering around but it was a good show !

pixelpidgeon · 02-07-2009, 5:48 PM

thats given me an idea to celebrate my 40th next year. cheers... and happy 'b'day

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Originally Posted by s70rmp

70th bruce show for my 40th was most excellent

I would rate that show in my top 10 Bruce shows.

way to many people drunk wandering around but it was a good show !

Alan_W · 02-07-2009, 6:47 PM

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Originally Posted by s70rmp

70th bruce show for my 40th was most excellent

I would rate that show in my top 10 Bruce shows.

way to many people drunk wandering around but it was a good show !

I think one of those was me. hic. But it was my 40th show for my 70th

Happy Birthday

John Henry · 02-07-2009, 8:13 PM

That's what spoils it for me, people being too drunk.

You should be getting drunk after the show not during or before.

BTW Alan are you really 70?

Alan_W · 02-07-2009, 8:59 PM

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Originally Posted by John Henry

BTW Alan are you really 70?

No, not really, I just feel like it sometimes.

Actually I tend to feel much younger in a Bruce audience

pixelpidgeon · 02-07-2009, 10:18 PM

yeah there was basically a punch up near us. obviously drink related. Was a hot day.
On these all dayers i tend to lay off the beer till 7ish. Would have preferred a few jd's and ice, but they only had beer or cider this year...

Quote:

Originally Posted by s70rmp

70th bruce show for my 40th was most excellent

I would rate that show in my top 10 Bruce shows.

way to many people drunk wandering around but it was a good show !