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14 Nov

The Hollies Sage Gateshead 14 Nov 2010

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The Hollies Sage Gateshead 14 Nov 2010
Will and I went to see the Hollies last Sunday night at the Sage Gateshead. I’d scored a couple of cheap £7 tickets up in on the top level above the stage; the height can be a bit dsconcerting but the view is still good. As ever the band were 100% professional and presented us with an evening of classic 60s songs. Peter Howarth is now no longer a newcomer and is as much a part of the Hollies sound as the others. Tony Hicks looks great; its hard to believe that he has been doing this since the early 60s. He displays some nifty fret work on his electric sitar during the intro to The Baby and some great banjo to take us into Stop Stop Stop. Peter tells us that Tony is “a great innovator” so it must be true! Seriously Tony is a very under-rated guitar player; it always good to see him. Bobby keeps the beat on track at the back.
Another great show by a band who just keep on going. Will found it a bit dated but had to admit that they were good. Roll on next tour.
Setlist:
First Half: Curly Billy; I Can’t Let Go; Jennifer Eccles; Sorry Suzanne; King Midas In Reverse; Then Now Always (Dolphin Days); She’d Kill For Me; Sandy (Acoustic); Just One Look; Yes I Will; Stay; Look Through Any Window; Blowin’ In The Wind
Second Half: I’m Alive; Long Cool Woman; Bus Stop; On A Carousel; The Baby; Weakness; Listen To Me; Here I Go Again; Hey Willy; Gasoline Alley Bred; Carrie Anne; Stop Stop Stop; The Air That I Breathe; He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother; Let Love Pass
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7 Mar

The Hollies Carlisle Sands Centre March 6th 2010

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The Hollies Carlisle Sands Centre March 6th 2010
The Hollies missed out the North East on their spring 2010 tour so I decided to make a visit to Carlisle to see them. The Sands Centre is a nice venue just out from Carlisle city centre. I arrived early and took my seat in the circle. Just after 7.30 The Hollies took to the stage, starting off with Here I Go Again. The sound was clear, but a liitle on the quiet side for me; it could have done with a little more volume. Highlights for me in the first set were Bus Stop (always been a favourite song of mine) and the Baby which starts with a great solo from Tony Hicks on his electric sitar. The first half closed with a new(er) song, So Damn Beautiful.
After a short break they are back with more hits. Highlights were King Midas in Reverse (don’t think I’ve seen them play it before), Stop Stop Stop with a great banjo solo from Tony and Peter Howarth’s solo acoustic version of Can’t tell the bottom from the top. They finish with Air that I breathe and He ain’t Heavy, with Let Love Pass as the final song. I get out into the car park at around 10pm and I’m back home for around 11.45pm. It was great to see them again, the old songs still sound great.

setlist:
First Half: Here I Go Again; Just One Look; Stay; I Would Fly; Bus Stop; On A Carousel; The Baby; Sandy (Acoustic); Then Now Always (Dolphin Days); We’re Through; Long Cool Woman; So Damn Beautiful
Second Half: I Can’t Let Go; Jennifer Eccles; Sorry Suzanne; Yes I Will; King Midas In Reverse; I’m Alive; Look Through Any Window; I Can’t Tell The Bottom From The Top (Acoustic solo); Listen To Me; Hey Willy; Gasoline Alley Bred; Weakness; Lucille; Stop Stop Stop; Carrie Anne; The Air That I Breathe; He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother; Let Love Pass

website: http://www.hollies.co.uk/

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15 Mar

The Hollies Sage Gateshead March 14 2009

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The Hollies The Sage Gateshead March 14 2009

I’d persuaded Marie to go to see the Hollies on our wedding anniversary; so was hoping that this would be a good show which we could both enjoy. This is the 5th time I’ve seen them since the “new” singer Peter Howarth joined the band after the sad death of Carl Wayne.

The Sage was full, which was great to see. Its good that some many people remember those great songs and want to turn out and see the band sing them. The set is, as always, in two parts with the hits spread througout the night. The Hollies have just released a new album and play 3 songs from it; all of which sound good. One of the new songs tells the story of history of the band from the early days. It was written by drummer Bobby Elliot and sung by guitarist Tony Hicks; being the only two remaining original members.

They treat us to all the hits, changing the arrangements of some of them; all of them sounding great. Tiny Hicks still looks as young as ever and plays great (and very under rated) guitar. His electric sitar intro to The Baby is excellent, as is his lengthy banjo intro to Stop Stop Stop.  Peter is left onstage alone to perform a great version of Can’t Tell the Bottom from the Top.

Marie actually enjoyed the concert ; perhaps there’s a chance she might come to see them again next time.

Website: http://www.hollies.co.uk/

Set list:
First Half
Here I Go Again
Just One Look
Stay
I Would Fly
Bus Stop
On A Carousel
The Baby
Sandy (Acoustic)
Then Now Always (Dolphin Days)
We’re Through
Blowin’ In The Wind
Long Cool Woman

Second Half
I Can’t Let Go
Jennifer Eccles
Sorry Suzanne
Yes I Will
One Way Ticket
I’m Alive
Look Through Any Window
I Can’t Tell The Bottom From The Top (Acoustic Solo)
Listen To Me-Hey Willy-Gasoline Alley Bred
Weakness
Lucille
Carrie Anne
Stop Stop Stop
The Air That I Breathe

Encores
He Ain’t Heavy
Let Love Pass

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