Angels spread their wings once again

AUSSIE rock act The Angels set the Hallam Hotel alight last week with over 400 fans on hand to see the recently reformed group.
It had been almost 10 years since fans of The Angels had been given the chance to see Doc Neeson and his band perform favourites such as Take a Long Line, No Secrets and Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?
Fortunately, the band did not disappoint and played a strong, continuous hour and a half concert with both No Secrets and Take a Long Line played within the first five songs of the show.
It was a move that had Angels fans both new and old feeling pumped for the remainder of the show, and the band continued to pull out hits and fan favourites such as Shadow Boxer and Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again? Much to the crowd’s delight.
The show closed with a stirring rendition of Dogs Are Talking, and a hearty round of applause for a band that despite its age, and time apart, played like it was late 1970s.
Guitarist brothers Rick and John Brewster never missed a note, and provided newer fans with a taste of the authentic, raw Angels sound that had embraced fans during the band’s peak of the 1980s.
Chris Bailey, who had played bass during a critical period of the band’s time, between 1977 and 1981, returned along with drummer Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup.
And the Doc, who had quit in 1999 after a serious car accident, looked relieved to be back at the mic and singing his old favourites.
His voice had not deteriorated and the passion was still burning when he belted out the vocals.
Overall, an energetic show that proved that The Angels are worthy of their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame 10 years ago, and that they truly are one of the hardest working bands in the world.