SLIPKID'S Concert Photo Archives - Wishbone Ash 1997 U.K. Tour

*Updated 11/22/98*

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U.K. Fall 1997

Andy Powell - guitar, vocals
Roger Filgate - guitar, backing vocals
Tony Kishman - bass, vocals
Michael Sturgis - drums

- AshCon97, Leisure Centre, Mansfield, England 11/8/97 -

Special Guests:
Martin Turner - bass, vocals
Claire Hamill - vocals
Chris Auld - guitar

Andy Powell admiring the artwork for 'Ash Through The Ages' on exhibit at the convention. Roger Filgate Andy plucking his Takamine acoustic guitar. Martin enjoying himself during his special-guest appearance. Tony Kishman Mike Sturgis Mike Sturgis Mike takes a bow after 'Vas Dis'. Martin and Tony sharing the stage, bass, and vocal duties. Martin and Tony sharing the stage, bass, and vocal duties. Andy introducing Claire Hamill in her Elvis t-shirt. Andy and Claire Hamill Chris Auld in his guest appearance in 'Living Proof' and 'Runaway' Chris Auld Claire Hamill on 'Living Proof'. Mike and new friend Claire Hamill after the concert. Mike and Martin with infamous box. Chris Brennan with the words for 'Another Time' which he held up during the concert so Mr. Kishman could remember the words !

- Wirral Guitar Festival, New Brighton, England 11/12/97 -

Andy, Tony, and Roger Roger Filgate Tony Kishman Tony showing off his badge to prove he belongs backstage.

- Club Rio, Bradford, England 11/13/97 -

Note: Roger Filgate was ill and in keeping with the "show must go on sentinment", a suitable replacement was found in the 17 year-old fingers of Chris Auld. Chris and his brother Steve had already performed at several AshCons doing Wishbone tribute sets and their own material, and being familiar with the Ash songs was the only logical choice. Upon getting the news that the band were in need of a replacement guitarist for the evening, the lad's father Billy is rumored to have replied something like "I'm not sure he'll want to as he's tied up in Chemistry class at the moment...". As it turned out, Chris was more than willing to leave his studies behind for a day, and he filled in admirably at Roger's spot stage-left (or is that stage-right?).

Chris Auld Tony and Chris Michael Sturgis Andy Powell introduces Chris to the crowd. The lads pause for a refreshment break. Thanks Chris ! Back for the encore, Chris goes toe to toe with Andy Powell on 'Hard Times'. Needless to say, the crowd wanted more.... This club had an amazingly complex lighting system. A complete throwback to 70's era disco with continually flashing lights changing colors all throughout the concert. This made photo taking nearly impossible as soon as an exposure was set the lights completely switched to another color ! One of the light towers did make a comfortable perch for me to view the concert high above the crowd on the floor. This was the tower from which I watched the show and caused Tony to introduce me as the 'American in the go-go cage'.

- Cellar Club, South Shields, England 11/14/97 and 11/15/97 - Updated 11/22/98

Roger's welcome return to the band after a day spent in the hospital.

The Cellar Club. The Cellar Club with unidentified flying object hovering overhead. This place is always sold out when Ash rolls into town. Roger weak but fiery as ever on the geetar. Andy and Tony Tony and Roger Roger warms up the lap-steel. Andy with vintage poster and lucky fan - photo courtesy Ronnie Clark. Ronnie Clark, Andy, and somebody - photo courtesy Ronnie Clark.

- The Boardwalk, Sheffield, England 11/16/97 -

The club was too crowded for me to get any concert shots, but I have a good one of the stage and Mike playing bongos backstage after the show.

The Boardwalk, Sheffield. Ash's equipment on stage. Mike grooving on the set of bongos that were lying around backstage.

MORE TO COME......

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