Hank plays Eastbourne 2002

My previous trip to Eastbourne had been exactly 12 months ago when I’d been to see Warren Bennett & Dick Plant at the Winter Gardens... it was nice to be back again although this time at The Congress Theatre next door. I understand it was over 20 years since Hank had last visited Eastbourne on a concert tour. 

So to the concert which was of a very high standard and I certainly wasn’t disappointed.. Although on the front row we were set back a way on account of the orchestra pit, which had been covered for this gig. But I still had a great view and was able to appreciate the light show from this position as well... which, I have to say is pretty spectacular this year. a bit better from the years of when The Shadows first played concerts where Bruce Welch once famously remarked... ".... the lights were either on or off...."!! 

The music was the same as at the other concerts and I have really enjoyed the acoustic stuff on this tour & I do hope Hank develops the acoustic stuff further and, on future recordings ventures even further back into his musical roots.... I know I have said it before but to watch him play this stuff is truly awesome - he makes playing look so easy when in fact we all know that it certainly is not!!

I’ve really liked Fergus Gerrand this tour as well, extremely skilled job being a drummer, I’ve liked his sound and indeed his style. Hope if Hank does a further concert or two in the future we see Fergus again...

Lovely to see Ben Marvin who grows in stature every time I see him. With a sound and indeed a great style all of his own. Watch this young man. He’s going to be big! Hank is obviously very proud of his talented son. Check out Bens’ new web site for all the news about Ben’s new band...