Hawkwind at the Eclipse Party

[Adrian Parr]

Hello Folks

Got back from Cornwall yesterday after a few days in the great outdoors.
Got to Carleen and found the site after about 20 minutes.
Hawkwind played twice at the party. The first set was just after the total
eclipse (which was obscured by cloud unfortunately, though it went
completely dark and was a fantastic experience). They came on about midday
and played a very unusual set. Lots of improvisation, jams, plus Your
Fantasy, Assassins Of Allah, Space Is Their Palestine, Spirit Of The Age and
Hippy. Can't remember how long they played but it must have been at least 90
minutes. Very spacey, infact it was reminiscent of the second set they
played at Stonehenge in 1984 with everyone stoned and tripping out.
Later that night they came on again just after 9 o'clock and played a set
similar to the one at Pentrich Rock and Blues and lasted a little over 90
minutes. After there was a wonderful firework display. A great climax to a
gem of a day and the stars were out in all their glory. Captain Rizz was
there and joined the band onstage for both sets and really did a great job.
Even Richard Chadwick got up for some vocals during the first set. Fantastic
stuff!!
We all had a great time and it all brought back memories of those free
festivals in the 1980's.
Thanks to Hawkwind and everyone else who got the event together.
That's all for now
All the best
Age

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