Calan were indeed excellent, I also enjoyed Chuck Brodsky very much, a real engaging performer, with a real wit in his lyrics. I was lucky enough to be stage manager for his concert on the main stage, so met him backstage, really nice guy.

Just for interest's sake you may like to know that the accordianist in Calan is the daughter of Huw Williams, of Crasdant fame.

All round a brilliant festival, have to say I don't fully understand the comments earlier in this thread about 'too much concert and not enough folk' Surely concerts are what folk festivals are all about, and the sessions and singarounds are a great add on, but not the main event. Not really sure what the expectations of those making the comments above was, but when a festival brings you exciting new talent like the acts mentioned above, it can only be good for the cause! Long may it continue.

Huge congratulations to Alan, Sandra and their team. Bring on next year!

John