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A glorious hot summer evening
provided an opportunity for villagers to chill out with a glass of wine
and enjoy the music |
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Andy Stefanczyk. His very generous loan of the
stage and all of the audiovisual equipment made Astonbury 2003 something
special. Andy's company Stuff
Business specialises in staging events, functions and providing AV and
media solutions. |
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Nigel Palmer (left), Jon Chesher (just visible),
Anthony Palmer and Neil Chesher started off with some Duanne Eddy numbers |
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Co-compere Dave Lewis tries to cool off as he
nervously awaits his bass-playing debut. |
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And the moment of truth as Dave (centre) attempts
to perform Shazzam without the benefit of any safety equipment. Eagle-eyed
readers may note that the bass guitar has only three strings. That was in
an attempt to cut Dave's confusion by 25% |
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Ticketmeister and performer John Whyte attempts
to learn his lines. "I like it! I like it! ... I'll never remember
all these words!" |
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Christina Tomlin performs one of her own compositions. |
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Simon Gresswell and co-compere Avi Gupta |
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Sharon and Anne |
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As the sun went down a number of hot air balloons floated
overhead |
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The children sit down to enjoy Phil White and Sally Turnham's
performance |
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A jazz trio of of students led by villager Ant Palmer on the
drums |
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Tony Reese (right) was on top form. Neil Chesher and Ant Palmer
also pictured. |
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Dave Lewis makes a presentation to a lucky youngster |
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"Who'll start me off for ten pounds?" last year's
Astonbury chairman Andi Swain rings every last penny out of the audience
with a charity auction that raised well over £1200 |
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Gerry and the 'Atricks kick off the second half |
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The audience enjoy the performance as the sun starts to go
down |
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It's a family affair as Nigel (left) and Ant Palmer perform
Fanfare for a Common Man |
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No Emerson. No Lake. Just Palmer and Palmer. |
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As the sun dies away the audience start to dance in front
of the stage |
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Tony Reese (centre) backed by Neil Chesher (left) and the
Johns Whyte and Brancker |
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Astonbury is great fun for all of the family |
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The finale. From left to right John Whyte, Neil Chesher, Tony
Reese and Simon Gresswell |
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Musical director Neil Chesher is finally able to relax after
another great Astonbury. He says that 2003 was the last one..... .. . |
