Many moments of ecstasy, especially at the start when we had that wonderful instrumental followed by Julie Fowlis.

The "core" band were excellent, as always.

It was great to hear Dirk Powell. I was quite moved by the references to his father. It was a shame his cajun accordion didn't come across properly.

Twickfolk said "I was absolutely floored by that slow uillean pipe lament McGoldrick played early in the second half (the one with Donald Shaw on harmonium)." Well, I was too!

Low points for me? Yes! Allison Moorer's piano piece was bordering on the unpleasant. As for Paul Brady - I'm sorry, I just don't get it! I must be lacking the "Paul Brady appreciation gene" that every other bugger seems to have! To me he never sounds anything other than a light pop singer. More "la-la-las" than you can shake a stick at! :)

Am I pleased I went? Definitely! There was little that I didn't enjoy, and so much that I did. Should they do it again next year, I'll be there!