Watching Hawkwind is like visiting another planet in many ways. All the talk of space, strange UV creatures flowing around the stage and the most hypnotising backdrops I have ever seen. And Im sober as a judge! Though they do look old now (I never understand that saying; what are people supposed to do? Look younger with age?!) they are still as good as ever, with Alan Davey providing the harsh punk vocals with his strange way of singing (craning his neck upwards), while Dave Brock stands in the dark giving out spooky vocals backed by Richard Chadwicks high pitched ramblings. And then there is the UV creepy crawly aliens on stage now and again. With bubble machines and majorette sticks. That keep messing with Jason Stuart and his keyboards. But the backdrops; some relevant to the songs, like Robot, are mesmerising. It is hard to turn away.
Though no sign of Masters Of The Universe, the encore includs crowd favourite Spirit Of The Age and Motorhead. And no Silver Machine as Bruise already had the pleasure during their set.
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Fri 14 Jun 2024
Hawkwind
Nottingham
Rock City
[NG1 5GG] £32.50
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Fri 16 Aug 2024
Hawkwind
Bath
The Forum
[BA1 1UG] £35.50
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