by phil kelly » 25 Sep 2010, 15:12
Hi to everyone,
looks like i am to be the first in breaking the silence as far as the performers go regarding this years Shadowmania.
Firstly i am sure everybody who participated will agree we all had a ball on the day and it was great to meet up and have a good chat.
I would like to give massive thanks to ESP, namely Dave, Diane, Paul and Lee who all worked so very hard to put on the very best sound and lights package, truly professional in every way, simply the best , so many thanks on behalf of everybody, both audience and musicians alike.
Thanks to Nick for yet again another great review of another shadowmania , i can only reiterate that Shadowmania , like any good band for instance is not any one particular aspect that some may think ( eg, the lead guitar where Shads music is concerned ) but a total sum of all the parts, in this case all the bands and bandmembers who were simply excellent on the day, with regards to both their presentation and sound, and who all contributed to make the day the success it was ,it was great to be part of it with all of you.
Particular highlights as always were to see Jet and Brian ,plus in addition to see / hear Warren, Mark, Mo and Brian, providing a refreshing set of numbers in contrast to the main theme of the day being Shads Instros and in particular for myself great to hear Mark play some cool toneful guitar lines, brill.
Final thanks go to Cliff, Alan and Bob who for me are an absolute delight to work with and the continued support of my good friend Mick Johnson on and off the stage, finally of course dear Bruce who works so very hard up to and on the day to make the event enjoyable for us all, we really are all truly in his debt ,
Best regards,
Phil.