The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #143187 Message #3303565
Posted By: melodeonboy
07-Feb-12 - 05:45 AM
Thread Name: Transatlantic Sessions London 6 Feb
Subject: RE: Transatlantic Sessions London 6 Feb
Overall, another great evening.
I didn't enjoy Eddi Reader's rendition of the Burns' song; too much pop histrionics!
I could have done with another song or two from Karen Matheson, especially one of her Gaelic ones.
The old-timey stuff at the beginning of the second half was fantastic, as was McGoldrick's air. In fact, as stated above, McGoldrick's playing was a joy all evening.
I actually thought that Raul Malo added something to the evening, cheesy though he is!
I found the second half more enjoyable than the first half.
Generally, at least as good as last year, if not a little better (though I did miss Julie Fowlis!).
My journey back was also rather disappointing, Will. An hour and fifty minutes to get from Waterloo to Sittingbourne (45 miles!).