Procol Harum at Äänekoski, Finland

Linda and Roland's pictures (4) • 23 July 2009

Despite some brave attempts, numerous broken ribs and the consequent medication prevent Gary
from contributing much in the way of vocals

Geoff Whitehorn, de facto leader of the band

Geoff introduces the players as Procol Harum prepare to leave the stage

Chris Cooke approaches with the torch he habitually uses, to assist the musicians as they step from onstage glare into offstage gloom

Chris ready to help Gary to his feet

Prof. Courvoisier exhibits the setlist that Procol were planning to play. Note 'Top A by band' next to AWSoP

Titti, Roland, Kate, Ian, One-Eye, François and Jens with his big camera

Palers among the last to leave the tent

Post-show discussion of a most strange gig ... Juice, Kate Hockley, and Titti

The following morning, Jens drives south towards Helsinki while Roland tries to sum up the experiences
of the previous night for the 'Beyond the Pale' readership (read it here)