Redline
are first on this evening. A 5 piece Classic hard
rock act. Reminiscent of Iron Maiden/ Judas Priest
at times with a fair old bit of guitar glory moments.
'Edge Of Falling' is a relatively decent track
as is 'Some Kind Of Mean'. The band have a good
stage connection between them and the crowd seem
to be taken by them.
The Quireboys, in all fairness still know how
to please a crowd after all these years. Their
mix of poppy glam rock still has
the appeal and lead singer, Spike still knows
exactly how to play up for the cameras. Kicking
their set off with 'Tramps and Thieves' and classic
sing-a-long track 'There She Goes Again', the
crowd are quite relaxed and are really enjoying
themselves.
Moving swiftly through a good selection of tracks,
including a new one, 'Too Much Of A Good Thing'
and classic, 'Hey You', then finishing up on the
brilliant '7 o'clock'.
Saxon
take to the stage just after 9pm. With 'Sacrifice'
being the first track. The crowd is quite mixed,
hardcore rockers to the younger generation, nice
to see with a band of this stature.
Ploughing on with 'Wheels Of Terror' and 'Power
and the Glory', of which is now in it's 30th year,
it's hard to imagine as Biff has so much energy,
making the most of every inch of the stage!
'Rock n' Roll Gypsy' is a real crowd pleaser,
with fists in the air and everyone singing and
chanting back, the huge two hour set is welcomed
in pretty much the same manor continuing
on with the likes of 'I've Got To Rock (to stay
alive)', 'Never Surrender', and a chosen track
this evening, 'Motorcycle Man' after which all
that you can hear is the crowd chanting 'Saxon',
'Saxon'.
It's a great atmosphere tonight in the Wulfrun
as we stand in the presence of true home grown
legends, playing better than ever. 'Ride Like
The Wind' (Christopher Cross cover), has the crowd
up and at 'em again as does the huge riff laden
track 'Crusader'. Saxon finish their set with
'Strong Arm Of The Law', 'Denim and Leather' and
'Princess Of The Night', and leave everyone on
a real high, both natural and beer induced!
Redline 2/5
The Quireboys 3/5
Saxon 4/5
Review By Jude Onions
Photos By Robert Lawrence
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