Roadhog
Live @ The Victoria
Woolton
19th November 2016
Roadhog – North West
links:
https://www.facebook.com/Roadhog-Classic-Rock-Band
Members:
Graham Lee – Vocals
Kev McGinn – Guitar
Neil Humphrey – Bass
Pete Almond – Drums
After being unable to attend the Fox and Goose in Southport last week, due to chronic back pain, I made a concerted effort to attend The Victoria gig and was so pleased I did. On entering the venue I was approached by a guy named Pete who manages the Vic about seating and a table, (as the high stools and tables are just inaccessible for me – being a short-ass) and was placed right at the front of the stage, as we all know the Fox and Goose isn’t exactly made for comfort, but having a table and comfortable chair made all the difference.
Due to the location of the venue, nestled between residential accommodation, it isn’t a late gig, finishing at 11pm, but Roadhog more than filled the time with some classic tracks from the past.
The band started their set with some lighter tracks like Sweet Home Alabama, I just wanna make love to you and Tush, just to lull the crowd into a false sense of security J and then when the second set began they went head first into the nitty gritty and rocked the pace up, which always works!
Everyone was happy and contented and joined in the ensuing banter that usually follows between tracks. Roadhog are famed for doing it and it’s a good move – nobody feels left out at one of their gigs for sure.
With just a quick five minute break the band were back on the small stage at the Vic and bombarding the audience with some powerful renditions of songs from yesteryear.
Oggy tried his best not to swear, but in usual Oggy mode a few little un-savouries passed through the mic that apparently suffers from Tourette’s - much to the delight of the audience, but let’s face it, Oggy without swearing is like fish without chips, and anyway, we all expect it now! Plus the obligatory changing of the lyrics to certain songs such as Hot Blooded, Whisky in the Jar and of course Alright Now, when the band stop playing as Oggy reveals the words “and I rubbed my nob all over her face!” Even I find it difficult remembering the right lyrics once the band start playing those tracks.
The audience always gets a good ear bashing at a Roadhog gig but together they make a good strong formidable team.
With time running out the band changed a few tracks to allow for a couple of requests from the ever-eager audience and quite unusual for them nobody was dancing although space was at a minimum, however for the final track Born to be wild which is always played in honour of bikers everywhere, the rule was broken and two women immediately took to the floor and went wild! Especially when the mic was handed to them to join in the chorus! A great end to the night!
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Jane - Thanks for your continued support and friendship
Neil and Jan - Glad you are an item now! It's official x
Special mentions to Pete the Manager of the Vic for sorting out the table and chairs, Jane Craig for instigating everything beforehand, so the night was made a lot more relaxed and comfortable, plus the bar staff at the Vic, Neil Hastie and Jan Hull for their stories and banter which made the night a lot funnier, more than usual, and travelling the furthest to see the band – we love you both! Sandra and Dave who always make a concerted effort to come and support the band, and to the Physiotherapist who offered help at the end of the night with my stick – much appreciated. And also to the rest of the punters who stayed until the very end and joined in. Not forgetting Roadhog for putting on another fun filled night’s entertainment that we all enjoyed immensely! Cheers Oggy, Kev, Neil and Pete.
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