OFFTOP: Gong US tour??

[M Holmes]

Keith A Henderson writes:

> Hi Folks:
>
> Just saw this posted on the rec.music.progressive newsgroup.  Sounds fantastic!
> Coutesy of Malcolm Humes, I think.
>
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> Hi all you pixies and gong-o-philes,
>
> I have news from credible folks that a Gong US tour is planned
> for March, with a couple of New York and other shows supposedly
> already booked.
>
> This is supposed to be a variation on the Gong 25th Anniv. Classic
> lineup - rumored to be teleporting in are Daevid and Gilli, Mike
> Howlett(!), Tim Blake and Pip Pyle, with Steffi Sharpstings on
> gitfish. Supposedly they'll all bus 'round the US of A in a big way
> for a month or so. Possible variation is that Daevid's son might be
> drumming instead of Pip.
>
> Strong and Streamin'  - this would be the first Gong tour of the
> classic ilk in the US since, uh, I forget. Mid 70's? A once
> in a lifetime show for folks like me that couldn't afford to hop a
> plane for last years anniversary bash!
>

If anyone gets 'em, I'd be interested in any live tapes featuring Blake,
particularly solo spots.

FoFP