The northeast of England celebrated the life of Louis (Louisa) Killen on Saturday 18th of January 2014, in Gateshead, the place where he was raised, and she eventually died. A sellout concert raised £1000 for cancer research, and gave performers and audience alike the best evening they've had for a long time. Everybody was on top form, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy. The first half featured mainly the residents from the original Bridge folk club set up by Louis and Johnny Handle in 1958. And of course, it was Johnny who ran the night as only he could. It was notable that he refrained from dismantling the concert grand-he must have mellowed in old age. A wider variety entertained the crowd in the second half, culminating in an inspirational short speech from Louis' ex-wife Margaret who had not only looked after Louisa as she was dying, but flew over from Montana specially for this concert. This was followed by the song he was most associated with "Pleasant and Delightful". If you wish to get a flavour of the night, the finale is available on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9-4Si-RvVs