Unexpected micro confluence at UK biker rally

[leftyguitars]

I was working at a biker rally in the north east of the UK this weekend (www.storminthecastle.co.uk) and during the sound checks I saw that one of the bands bass players was playing a tastefully modified 4003.

As soon as the sound checks were finished I went across for a chat and imagine my surprise when it turned out to be fellow forum member Steve Lodge (Stevebasshead). We talked for as long as time would allow (no drinks though as I was working).

Steve's band (Diablo) did a stunning set in front of 6,000 bikers in the biggest marquee that you have ever seen.

Steve giving it some...


and a rare one of me working...


Unfortunately we didn't get one of us together.

[jps]

You're not working, you are thinking:

"Bloody hell, they think I can run this thing?"

[leftyguitars]

I'm thinking 'A 48 channel monitor mixer? What the ....?'

And in true Homer style, 'Ooh look at this... lights go up, lights go down'

[stevebasshead]

Hi Peter, it was great to meet up and chat, and so out of the blue! It was a pleasure to meet a fellow forumite and Rickenbacker enthusiast. Thank you for posting this, it may have been the smallest possible confluence but it was an unexpected bonus on top of what was a fantastic event.

I had an absolute blast! Thanks again to yourself and all at Stormin' for organising and running one hell of a gig, I wish I'd been able to make the 2nd night to see UFO but we already had a gig further up north.

And yes, that marquee was enormous, what you can see in the photo doesn't really capture it's size. I think it had it's own climate...