REVIEW: HENRY FOOL LIVE - 08.04.02
REVIEWER: MARISSA FROM NEW HORIZONS

 

"In complete contrast was a reduced Henry Fool with neither Stephen Bennett or Fudge Smith able to make the gig. Tim Bowness played the guitar on stage for the first time while the rest of the band filled in on other instruments. The line up, which included Peter Chilvers and Mike Bearpark, played not only Henry Fool Material, but also versions of songs from NoMan and Tim Bowness & Samuel Smiles albums. This was a superb and atmospheric set ... a real treat.

Finally to end the weekend, Focus showed that they haven't lost their touch; they played new compositions which, while linking with their seventies' music, brought the sound up to date. This went down well with all who were there - they were the hit of the weekend.

So another successful Whitchurch Festival ends after three days of excellent music in so many different styles. Thanks are due, yet again, to Dave and Pete for organising the festival and to all of their helpers who ensure that the weekend runs so smoothly."