Unforeseen storm causes abrupt end to Nazareth's concert in Narva
The Estonian border town of Narva played host to the much-anticipated Narva Bike festival last weekend, marking the event's return after a nine-year hiatus. However, the festival was not without its challenges, as heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted the proceedings, according to various news sources.
The highlight of the festival was undoubtedly the performance of the legendary Scottish rock band, Nazareth. Known for their hits like "Love Hurts," "Dream On," and "Where Are You Now," Nazareth took to the stage as the headlining act, much to the delight of the festivalgoers.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, Nazareth delivered a memorable performance, with local radio journalist Boriss Gorski describing their performance against the backdrop of the approaching thunderstorm and the Narva Castle as epic. However, the thunderstorm proved too much, forcing Nazareth to cut their show short after performing three songs.
Nazareth's bassist, Pete Egnew, expressed his fears that the thunderstorm in Narva might send him to an early grave, a sentiment shared by many as the storm wreaked havoc on the festival, causing some difficulty for festivalgoers trying to prevent their tents from being whisked away by the wind, as reported by the Narva Gazette.
Event organiser Grigory Malyshkin acknowledged the impact of the adverse weather conditions, stating that the festival would be memorable for Nazareth due to the challenging conditions. As for the remaining schedule of the festival, no specific changes or updates have been announced yet, although the festival had already hosted major events such as the Poker Run ride and a live music performance by Hypervert on July 12.
Despite the disrupted performance by Nazareth, the band's bassist since 1968, Pete Egnew, has expressed his gratitude for the warm reception they received in Narva. The Narva Bike festival organisers are hopeful that the festival will continue to thrive, with plans for future events yet to be announced.
The conference calls after the disrupted performance revealed that the band, Nazareth, planned to compensate for the truncated show by adding an additional concert in the town during their next European tour. In the meantime, festivalgoers found alternative sources of entertainment to enjoy the rest of the festival, including impromptu music sessions by local artistes amidst the wind-torn tents and the ongoing sports events held indoors, as mentioned in various online forums and news articles.
