April 14th Gig Report By Markku Kemppainen Having seen Heep on the Saturday night on April the 14th 2007, what can I say. Were they good, were they bad or who cares? In a word they were fantastic. The new drummer has kicked the band into full speed. Every song was played with power and commitment I havenīt seen too often with these old bands. Of course Russell is a different style drummer and I caught myself wondering if his style fits. I think it does. They could play the old songs even more differently than what they did at Katinkulta. But no reggae, please. The guys didnīt play any new music. Everything they played really pleased the audience and got them wild. We werenīt just polite, we loved the show. Highlights for me were the opener So Tired which amazed me with the speed and power. Is this going to be what it looks like? Yes it was. My personal favourite was Between 2 Worlds. With a bit faster tempo the song really rocked and there was this feeling of yearning. July Morning, Cry Freedom, Words in a Distance. And of course, the musts Easy Livinī, Bird of Prey, Lady plus some others. Charlie can fill me in, please. BTW, Charlie, it was me who said Hi! and that youīre doing a great job at the beginning of the show, remember? Unfortunately I couldnīt hang out longer than the last song because I had the bus to catch. Bernie told something about hanging around at the bar, but I had to leave. That was a huge disappointment! And a big thank you to Charlie who got the sounds right once again!. When I heard Nazareth their sounds were awful and I was frightened. Is this how Heep is going to play? Just the bass humming in my ears and too loud and too boring? No, Charlie, you made our night! Heep sounds were loud but enjoyable and just as they should be. Thanks. All in all, what a great night of rockīnīroll! Still a bit tired but now Iīll have to concentrate on my work. The bills keep coming! There were around 4000 people to hear the new Heep! Markku Kemppainen