The festival was amazing, and a big step up from last year, with lots more stalls and performers, and an even better set-up at the open mic... which is why a lot of our group were there. Heck, we want to play too... Early morning jams just don't cut it somehow!
The bar had definitely been lifted from last year, with, we suspect, a few 'ringers' performing live... but, hey, we're not pros!
Sunday saw our little 'family' take to the stage, with me up first, absolutely terrified, having only just worked out how to place my new piece live a few hours previously! Still, I was really pleased with myself having the bottle to play live, especially as it was an instrumental piece, more prog than folk... I played safe on my second number, and went for the Dylan classic 'Knocking on Heaven's Door'... the uke sounded great plugged in, and I even thought my vocals weren't half-bad!
Mighty Malc was up next, with lovely renditions of John Denver classics, amongst others... Malc would take root on the stage if you let him... he loves playing!
My very old friend Gareth was on after Malc, and stormed through three numbers, two of his own, and copied me and went for Heaven's Door as a finale... robbed! I've known Gareth for many years, and it's always a pleasure to see him play. He's set up his own recording studio, so get in touch all you budding musicians. I might be biased, but Gareth takes great pains to capture sound as it should be, and is always open to collaboration, and even playing along if needs be!
Jules finished up our little family gathering with two of his own numbers... I love Jules' playing and songs. He writes big epic folk songs with beautiful guitar work... I hope the recording works out, as it's wonderful stuff. I was collaborating on one of his tunes, providing harmonica to his singing and playing over the weekend, and it's sounding good!
Here's to next year, and more music!
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