Russ
Hird (guitar & vocals), Ronnie Semple (harmonica & vocals), John Morgan
(electric bass) & Gordon Smiles (drums)
(Review by Russell).
The Bodega: a pint of Prince
Bishop (the impeccable house beer at the Camra award-winning hostelry), a good
crowd in for the match (a deserted nearby Wetherspoon’s wasn’t showing the
match). Man Utd 3 The Toon 1. Kind of inevitable, little in the way of
disgruntlement. Move on, as they say.
A walk along the Quayside, the Tyne in full food (albeit a millpond). Sage Gateshead slept, green and red lights dimmed. The Pitcher
and Piano sparkled, bubbly at the ready, somewhat optimistically with not a
reveller in sight (inside or out). Up ahead at the Ouseburn the Tyne Bar glowed
invitingly. Would there be any room at the inn?
Walking through the door the
place was as one would expect to find it…absolutely packed! The Boneshakers
were in full flight knocking out rockin’ r ‘n’ b. A pint of Wylam’s Tankard, a
precious standing space at the back of the room. The sound not the best, it
never is, but no matter. It was loud enough, more than. A solid foundation
(bass and drums), wailing harp, killer guitar licks, beer, women, song, more
beer…Cheers!
One of several guest sitters-in, Steve
Dixon got up, battered Strat in hand (just like Rory’s) and called Crossroads. It was worth the trek. voice
and guitar the business. A Santa-fied encore a la Chuck Berry and that was it.
The Boneshakers’ first ever gig took place in the very same pub, on the very
same day exactly four years ago. Next year – December 26 – you can guess where
they and their fans will be.
Russell.
Thank you for the write up Russell. Flattered you enjoyed it
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