The fest was overall pop and rock - and some of the rock bands truly abysmal. There was some very interesting chap on the folk stage singing folk songs (or so close that I could not tell the difference) over mostly electronica backings but some guitar. But I forget his name. There was a band of four young women who sang extremely well but I did not care for their arrangements. There was a solo female singer who was technically excellent - but it was singer-songwriter, not folk. And in the back garden of one pub there was an absolutely stonking blues/rock band in 60s early 70s style! I think they must have been playing the same set since the 60, since they all looked about 60-something, but the drummer was younger so I assume his dad died and he got drafted. The Late Red was lovely, but the Festival Ale less pleasant. The specialist fudge was nice but not as nice as the specialist fudge at Sandwich. I think I will be back again next year. What does anyone know about the Faversham morris festival? I think Ernie Warner organises it.
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