Well, the moment finally arrived, the kids were very excited...
#neonfly at The Queens Hall in Nuneaton.
We got there bright & early to ensure the kids got to the front.
Before the gig, we had a nice chat with Willy Norton (the singer) & also with Frederick Thunder II (guitarist / song writer)
The kids had made birthday cards for Fred & were eager to give them to him, it was lovely to see & Fred was genuinely touched that they had made cards for him.
Anyway, the doors opened & Neonfly were still doing their sound check, which was an added bonus & we positioned ourselves at the front.
Cue the intro music, it is in it's self fantastic & gives an immediate adrenalin rush
Ship with no sails follows the intro & the audience (90% who have probably never heard Neonfly before) seemed to be instantly fixated & realised they were witnessing a very special band.
The Enemy was next, then A Gift to remember, followed by "The" Medley of the revenent, the ornament (my favourite instrumental by any band) & spitting blood.
Then we were treated to 2 new songs; fierce battalions & heart of the sun.
finally, morning star, a quality tune, probably my fav song by them.
After Neonfly, we moved to the back of the room & we had a nice chat with the guys & they gave the kids drum sticks, set lists, guitar pics, a real gift to remember, what a great gig & what a great bunch of guys, can't wait for the new album & the next time :)
Paul Miller |
Frederick Thunder II |
Andy Midgley |