Thursday 21st September 06 - Freaks Union 10th Anniversary Show with Monkey Boy and Stop It You're Killing Me at The Adelphi (4/4) By Michelle Dee Photographs by Mo

(1/4), (2/4), (3/4), (4/4).

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After accompanying the front two on a rendition of the early Peace keepers she concludes with a stage dive of such style. I'm stood wishing I too knew the words to the rampaging songs so's that I could join in and really feel part of something special. Past Freak's guitarist Greg Ulyart is called to the stage to accompany Jimbo on My Only Vote and I haven't seen him so happy for quite some time. It's clear he has a special place in his heart for his old band and they in turn for his contribution to the Union. He's onstage singing jumping around pleased as punch. Cock On as Stuart says.

The last number Step Back gives more chances to see why people love Freaks Union the way they do. Simple scream out loud choruses and more jumping then a 110m sprint hurdler. They finish in Spinal Tap fashion with a big drawn out series of guitar fanfares. There was an encore or two that followed the bizarre tribute to Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes from owe it all to Stew.

The show continued on apace as the shouts got louder the surfers touched the ceilings and the floor a short solo on a mini guitar and the unforgettable image of Jimbo on his knees head butting the full size one. But if you weren't there then you won't really appreciate it. I've given you too much as it is. I'll leave the last words to Jimbo. Freaks started as a live band and we're ending as a live band thank you very much. www.myspace.com/siykm www.myspace.com/thefreaksunion www.myspace.com/monkeyboyofficial

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