The GB Band at the infamous Matiere gig.
From left: David Rogerson, Neville Messent (at drum kit), Gavin, Mr Good Head (at rear), Warwick Hill.
On the trip in from the main road to Matiere the band's old Bedford van hit a series of bumps which caused
it to become airborne, resulting in damage to lighting and backline equipment. Then, whilst the band was setting up,
one punter was heard to say to another, "We had a great band last week; a guy on the piano and a guy playing fiddle...."
"As we continued to set up our large sound reinforcement system we realised, with a sinking feeling, that we were in for a very bad night."
Then, to add injury to insult, half way through the first set the local power supply delivered a stunning jolt which allowed vast quantities of smoke to escape from the mixing desk and leaving the band to finish the night on back line amps and two vocal mics rigged directly into the PA.
Nev, with no monitors at all, had to be directed with helpfully shouted instructions such as "chorus!" and "1, 2, 3, stop!"
