We saw Alistair Hulett at Auckland Festival many years ago, when we were touring New Zealand. Ally was living in Australia then, and we didn't know him from Adam; but we listened to his set and really loved it. He was thinking of returning to Scotland then, and we exchanged addresses. Years later, Ally and Dave Swarbrick toured, and Llantrisant Folk Club was packed out to see and hear them. I reviewed their CD for Taplas magazine, and I still go back to it and give it a play - it's an outstanding album.

Thank you, Ally, for giving us your music. Thank you indeed.