PARTY LEEUWARDEN 2007
PARTY IN
Harmony Trail is back! And as we
promised this was definitely an unforgettable Everly-day. The fans who traveled
to
For an entry price of only € 7,50
per person we enjoyed way over 6 hours of very good entertainment.
Fred & Geoffrey as per usual
sang many special versions of Everly throughout the afternoon and evening....as
if they've never been away. Frans van den Borg had reserved the big room of
'Schaaf'. It is a great place and we are real envious but also proud of a venue
like that; home soil for Harmony Trail and the De Haan Family.
Although this Party was not
organized by EBI Fred and Geoffrey asked me to host and do the opening with a
short speech and of course I was very glad to comply.
They had so many other surprises in
store for us which sounded even better than they looked in our most recent
newsletter.
The Friese Everly Brothers, the
Brothers De Haan, do a slick Everly set still and photos will hopefully soon
show how well they looked too! Jurjen Kooistra was a nice escape from
Everly fever. The Dutch Dean Martin sang of the most well-known classics, among
which of course 'Memories Are Made Of This'. Quite a theme for the Party!
Impressive backing sound by the way.
Next to Harmony Trail, The "Hanenkoor" (a choir of 20 members of the
De Haan Family) was the highlight of this Party. What an original idea.
Also very unique to hear and watch a choir sing Everly songs. So easy to sing
along with as well so this is a thing to treasure. This should be on TV!
Another unique part of the Party
were The Brabantse Everlys. Fred and his brother Willem had not sung Everly
songs together for 40 years. What a reunion. Weeeeheelllllll, this was really
very well done.
And what a bunch of songs they
performed. So many of them are hardly ever sung live by anyone....or really
never at all.
From 6 o 'clock onwards through out
the night an Indonesian meal was served at the buffet at a very friendly
price. Special thanks to Rob Blokland for selling EBI's Everly
merchandise at The Kentucky Shop. Especially the rare DVD that was shown got
many requests.
This was surely a Party to remember,
Guys. Wonderful atmosphere.
Next time
Worth the trip, the hospitality, a
complete weekend of entertainment and leisure.
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