The Marquee was full for Jools Holland (approx 2000), the whole audience were on their feet, generally dancing and enjoying themselves, not really what your navel gazing, finger in the ear, folkie generally wants. Didn't see anyone who was underwhelmed but suppose there could have been the odd one or two. Ruby Turner highlighted the vocal limitations of most female folk artists shame that, after all it was a folk festival.

He played for over two hours non-stop, no breaks, and never once did the tempo drop. He played guitar and piano, sang, and talked about some of the musical derivations of his music.

In contrast the next night Dougie Maclean was bearly half full, and many people left before the end.