MikeBeck.us - Tour Diary - Wednesday, November 20, 2002

Highland Hotel
Soest, Germany
Wednesday, November 20, 2002

This was our second stop in Soest on this tour. In October, Frank Curtis and I played acoustic sets at Jason's Irish Pub. Tonight was a special night, celebrating Alan Greene's 50th birthday with his friends at the Highland Hotel. Alan is half of the acoustic folk duo Alan & Kelsey. Kelsey arranges all the music at Jason's Irish Pub and the Highland Hotel.

Kelsey and her brothers Nigel and Jason (proprietor of the Highland) presented Alan with a beautiful cake and a gorgeous Irish bodhran, a traditional Irish drum.

After the Electric Beans set ended, Drew Frink busted out his Mandolin and joined Nigel and Kelsey on acoustic guitars while John Flanders added flute. The guitars got passed around and songs were shared until just before daylight. One of the highlights of the evening/morning for me was hearing Nigel, Jason and Kelsey harmonize together on a beautiful song about whales (Maybe they'll remind me of the title... mike@bigugly.com). An amazing evening.

Thank you Pritchett family for providing such a warm and friendly venue.

In Opheusden, Nederland on our way to Soest. John Flanders' arrival in Soest. Soest boasts an incredible number of churches. Beans onstage at the Highland Hotel. Blow Johnny Blow!

Play that funky music white boy. Drew Frink. Damn this beer is REALLY strong! Franklin Curtis on harmony. Manu is definitely our most dedicated fan. Her surprise appearance in Soest was appreciated. Now she's off to Sicily! See you in Spring 2003!

Getting down in Soest! Kelsey transported! At midnight, these girls turned into the Pips. Stayed right up front the whole night! Thanks! Kelsey gettin' blurry!

Danke Schön Jörg. Inga and Marcus, diggin' the show. Boogie nights. Nice!

These people in Soest were getting crazy, like animals. Soul incarnate! Jack the Giant KILLER! Gettin' huge on the guitar.

You can't always get what you want... But if you try some time... You get what you need.

Rockin' unt rollin', respectively. After hours. Drew's back, Nigel and Kelsey. Drew, John and Nigel.

Kelsey... What a beautiful voice. Katja, Katerina and Jenny... The Pips. Marcus looks on. Nigel and his brother Jason singing, accompanied by Frank Curtis. The Highland gathers to celebrate Alan Green's 50th birthday. Jared Gallardo & Band. Damn that boy's sexy.

I said SEXY! Checkin' out Jared's sexiiness. Nice licks. The riddim section.

Kelsey with birthday greetings for Alan. Nigel arrives with Alan's surprise. What's inside?

Jeremy, John, Hard Nails & Honey. Alan's new bodhran. A beautiful instrument. Jason and Alan's cake. That's a lot of candles! J & J.

Jared joined the Beans for an electric finale.

Dinner? Stinky. Mike, Stinky, an unamed friend and Marcus. John and Nigel in the smokey late night.

Our friend and fan Christian Schneider also shot and posted some great photos of the band in action at the Highland Hotel. We'll try to get them posted for you soon!


In Opheusden, Nederland on our way to Soest.	John Flanders' arrival in Soest.	Soest boasts an incredible number of churches.	Beans onstage at the Highland Hotel.	Blow Johnny Blow!

Play that funky music white boy. Drew Frink.	Damn this beer is REALLY strong!	Franklin Curtis on harmony.		Manu is definitely our most dedicated fan. Her surprise appearance in Soest was appreciated. Now she's off to Sicily! See you in Spring 2003!

Getting down in Soest!	Kelsey transported!	At midnight, these girls turned into the Pips.	Stayed right up front the whole night! Thanks!	Kelsey gettin' blurry!

Danke Schön Jörg.	Inga and Marcus, diggin' the show.		Boogie nights.	Nice!

These people in Soest were getting crazy, like animals.		Soul incarnate!	Jack the Giant KILLER!	Gettin' huge on the guitar.

	You can't always get what you want...	But if you try some time...	You get what you need.

	Rockin' unt rollin', respectively.	After hours.	Drew's back, Nigel and Kelsey.	Drew, John and Nigel.

Kelsey... What a beautiful voice.	Katja, Katerina and Jenny... The Pips. Marcus looks on.	Nigel and his brother Jason singing, accompanied by Frank Curtis.	The Highland gathers to celebrate Alan Green's 50th birthday.	Jared Gallardo & Band. Damn that boy's sexy.

I said SEXY!	Checkin' out Jared's sexiiness.	Nice licks.		The riddim section.

Kelsey with birthday greetings for Alan.			Nigel arrives with Alan's surprise.	What's inside?

Jeremy, John, Hard Nails & Honey.	Alan's new bodhran. A beautiful instrument.	Jason and Alan's cake. That's a lot of candles!	J & J.

			Jared joined the Beans for an electric finale.

Dinner?	Stinky.	Mike, Stinky, an unamed friend and Marcus.	John and Nigel in the smokey late night.