I attended the equivalent concert by the Trans. Sess. artists (Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas, Michael McGoldrick, Eddie Reeder, Russ Barenberg, Tim O'Brien, Bruce Molsky, et al) at this same time last year. And I knew what to expect, so no complaints about the lack of English content - though I also wish the emphasis was different.

I had no complaints about the acoustic quality of the evening - though I have to say I preferred the solo and small group spots to the whole ensemble on the whole. Jerry Douglas's post-interval solo spot was tedious - Michael McGoldrick's solo spot was entrancing and enthralling. A mixed evening, but enjoyable on the whole.

I can understand your irritation with the mix of performers. I wonder why the acoustics should have deteriorated so much from last year's acoustics. But to complain there was no English music is to misunderstand the purpose of the Sessions. Yes - I would like to see the English equivalent of the T.R. as well, but that's another story...