One of my favourite times of the year is autumn, the long shadows, golden
sunsets and of course a Hawkwind tour. I am intending seeing several dates,
tonight the first being The Assembly at Leamington Spa.
Dave and the boys didn't disappoint. With 7 musicians on stage the Hawkwind
dense wall of sound left no one untouched (not even in a sound proof shelter).
Such a joy to hear old classics like; Steppenwolf, Golden Void, Motorway City,
It's So Easy, Sonic Attack, Orgone Accumulator, Reefer Madness Etc.
Having being going to Hawkwind
shows for over 33 years now, it always feels like I am coming home in some way,
bumping into a few people I know in the hall. Now that John Etheridge is in the
band, I remember him from previous musical adventures, so our times cross again,
along with Tim Blake who he and I go back decades. Not forgetting the good
Captain Dave Brock himself!!
In many ways the band remain
timeless, yet they get still get better (and tighter) the more I see them :) and
so does the light show. Even though band played for close to two hours, it still
is never long enough for me or the crowd of eager fans.
I recommend, if you haven't got
a ticket to see them, you do so immediately!!
Rob Ayling
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