Danny 'Hooks' Holland - 3rd Dutch Teddy Boy R'n'R Weekender
The 3rd Dutch Teddy Boy R'n'R Weekender
It was Friday 4 th March 2005 at 4-30 am, and the snow had fallen deep and crisp and even in Kent. Why, you may ask, was this a problem for us, who live miles away from there? Answer – 'Cos Dover is there and we we're catching a ferry to Dunkirk , and driving ourselves and a double bass to the Dutch weekender that morning…
We needn't have worried, as the roads were clear and we made the crossing in good time. What we Didn't know was how bad the weather was going to be in Vlissingen, where the Danny Wild and the Black Katz gig was – And it was Bloody awful!! Snow with a forecast of more snow.
Our hosts for this one were once again Southern and Rocking Music, now also operating Empire Records . Marc Fenich and Peter (Boola) De Nooijer took good care of us so we had no need to worry and once again, the crowd were great.
We played at De Piek in Vilssengen centrum
Although the weather had deterred a few from coming, those that did attend certainly sounded like they were enjoying the night.
After a blistering set by local band 'The Cat Yanks' and some DJ music from Willie 'The Kid' Storm , Danny Wild went on and performed some of his own Rockabilly hits from the 'Wild In The Country' album, and some yet to be released songs. He also slotted in some covers of the great Rockabilly artists such as early Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly and the crowd were soon swinging along to the music.
We would like to thank the sound guys and the lighting engineer at De Piek for their help during and after the show.
We would also like to thank the Drummer of the 2Tones for providing the Drum Kit.
Our special thanks go out to Peter ('Boola' ), and his lovely wife for their hospitality at the Hotel De Valk in Westkapelle , NL – A great place to stay. Also to Marc Fenech for booking us.
A final thanks must go to Dr. Bob our bass man for driving the band to and from Holland – And not losing his sense of humour once… Cheers, Bob.
Pictures courtesy of Jules Timmerman and the De Piek Website