Lancslad and David LoVine joined radriano and myself at our forebitters and chanteys workshops. There was a great turnout for them. Workshops at this festival range from pure teaching to singarounds and sessions. This was more in the session category, with some background information given. Radriano and I also did an open mike set, and listening to some other open mike performers, I thought this was one of the better years, with some great old talent and new talent. I thought the new food vendor, serving Indian dishes was much better than last year's outside vendor's hotdogs and the like. I missed Saturday's festivities due to work, but I trust all went well.

Hats off to the festival directoir, Michael Jones, and to all the volunteers, musicians, and dancers. Nobody gets paid except for venue rental. it's a true labor of love.

Chanteyranger