North European Tour (Oct-Nov 1979)
November sees the troubled band, close to it's demise, subjected to another tour at Van Baelen's behest, again in an attempt to heal the band. Again things go awry. Kazuki is unable to play the German dates due to session work commitments, while Kruger quits after being bottled off stage in Hamburg. Oracle and van Baelen complete the remaining German gigs as a duo, with more favourable results. The Dutch leg of the tour sees Kruger and Kazuki return to the band, although with Kazuki considerably more enthusiastic. The dislocation in styles and tastes between Kruger and Oracle and Van Baelen and Kazuki, is increasingly a problem, and is amplified when Castle, who has been travelling with the band, takes the role of bassist. While musically they are formidable, ideologically they are split. The end of the tour also marks Oracle's departure from the band.
giglist
- Gütersloh, Stadhalle, Friedrichstr. 13, Thursday 25 October, 1979
- Hamburg, Kaiserkeller, 38 Grosse Freiheit, Monday 29 October, 1979
- Hamburg, Kaiserkeller, 38 Grosse Freiheit, Tuesday 30 October, 1979
- Hamburg, Fabrik, Barner Str. 36, Wednesday 31 October, 1979
- Hannover, Rotation, Goseriede 9, Friday 2 November, 1979
- Grootebroek, Kwot, Raadhuislaan 17, Tuesday 6 November, 1979
- Markelo, Bills Bar, Van Amerongenstraat, Thursday 8 November, 1979
- Groningen, Tante Vera, Oosterstraat 44, Saturday 10 November, 1979
- Bergen op Zoom, Korenbeurs, Potterstraat 50, Sunday 11 November, 1979
- Rotterdam, Eksit, Eendrachtstraat 87a, Tuesday 13 November, 1979
- Rotterdam, Eksit, Eendrachtstraat 87a, Wednesday 14 November, 1979
- Brussels, Théâtre 140, Monday 19 November, 1979
- Gent, Voorhuit Sint, Pietersnieuwstraat 23, Friday 23 November, 1979
- Gent, Voorhuit Sint, Pietersnieuwstraat 23, Saturday 24 November, 1979
- Brussels, Vieux Saint-Job, Tuesday 27 November, 1979
- Brussels, Vieux Saint-Job, Tuesday, 12 February, 1980
- Brussels, Théâtre 140, Wednesday, 13 February, 1980
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