Uriah Heep, March 2nd 2013, Frome, UK
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Topic: Uriah Heep, March 2nd 2013, Frome, UK
Posted By: aapatsos
Subject: Uriah Heep, March 2nd 2013, Frome, UK
Date Posted: March 06 2013 at 17:45
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Nice and neat venue, Cheese & Grain, in the middle of nowhere (judging by my night trip) was hosting Uriah Heep, which I had managed to miss when I was back in Greece and only a few minutes away from the venue then - so had to bite the bullet and get on a 2-hour drive to see them... I arrived just in time to miss the second support act (shame on me, mis-timed my journey) so just on time for the break. Heep were introduced by a local rock radio producer (did not catch his name) similar to what a local band in a local pub would have been introduced (felt like that but no harm really). Mick Box, Bernie Shaw, Phil Lanzon (from the 'old' team), Russell Gilbrook (no Lee Kerslake due to health problems since 2007) and a session bass player (Trevor Bolder apparently recently had an operation) which no-one introduced to us. They kicked off quite dynamically with Against the Odds (Sea of Light, 1995) and Overload (Wake the Sleeper, 2008) love that track and they played it spot on and then dived in time with Traveller in Time (Demons & Wizards, 1972) love that track and great performance, just as the original Sunrise (The Magicians Birthday, 1972) All my Life (Demons & Wizards, 1972) before returning to weaker contemporary tunes from the new album I'm Ready, Nail on the Head and Into the Wild (Into the Wild, 2011) - which where the ones I enjoyed the least however, in between we had the joy to listen to a lovely classic and a great one from their 90's discography Stealin' (SF, 1973) Between two Worlds (Sonic Origami, 1998) Following the distant past/recent past mix, they then went on to please the audience with classics Gypsy (Very Eavy Very Umble, 1970), nice heavy version Look at Yourself (s/t 1971) July Morning - ok no Byron but a decent performance from Shaw approaching it with respect and Lady in Black (Salisbury, 1971) - this sounded unfortunately quite poppy with the drum beat not helping... encore came back with Free and Easy (Innocent Victim, 1977) bad choice and the fact that Box invited the ladies from the front to come up to the stage to 'headbang to one of their heaviest songs' spoiled the whole night for me there, even if they went on to close with Easy Livin' (D&W, 1972) All and all, a good, enjoyable night, worth the trip but a mixed bag and not a great by any means performance with the following high and low points high - Mick's humbleness and "magic" tricks on the guitar, a beast of a drummer in Gilbrook, Shaw's spirit lows - the actual guitar soloing did not seem convincing, a really short encore  I would appreciate comments from those having watched Heep lately, thanks for reading. |
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: March 06 2013 at 21:28
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According to the official IQ web site, former IQ bass player John Jowitt is filling in on bass for this tour. Can't say for sure he was at this particular show, but... ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: March 06 2013 at 21:44
I never bought an Uriah Heep album since Ken Hensley left the band, I must add that I have not bought a solo Ken Hensley album either. The band lost one of the ultimate best vocalist ever for me to date, David Byron. However once Ken left the band, they became more Arena rock to me, my neuroids and headphones too agree with me. This said, from that Ken and Byron era, Salisbury for me is my ultimate favorite track of all times ever  It's gasmic orgasmic explosive eargasmic!!! 
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Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: March 06 2013 at 22:26
Just in case anyone doubts my intentions, here a picture with Ken Hensley and me, he is so funny, made me laugh so much and make me look like a Gremlin lol P.S. I posted this pic on another forum a few days ago too   |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: March 07 2013 at 02:48
| Nice review, sounds like a good night! Get well soon Trevor. |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: March 07 2013 at 03:17
Not a liar. Kati  No Mick Box?------------- “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” ― George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four "Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk Hand in Hand"- Neil Peart |
Kati wrote:Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: March 07 2013 at 06:49
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