There were some Hic-cups this year , Notably Vin's inability to attend / perform due to his well documented illness, and the illness which befell one of Alan's band's relatives which necessitated an immediate return home. There was lots of juggling behind the scenes and from my point of view on Sunday,Harvey Andrews, Marie Little, New Rope String Band and Chis While and Julie Matthews did elongated sets with a smile on their faces to cover Vin's absence and did brilliant sets. Also Jez Lowe did great work and sets on the Saturday to cover Alan's Band.
Some asked "Why not let Jez cover Vin's sets on the Sunday".
I must tell you Jez was still waiting to do a spot at the Saturday festival night club and then perform at Ashby-de-la-Zouch the following afternoon.!!!!!! A big thank you to Jez.
Most audiences (fair enough) don't seem to understand how hard these performers work dragging themselves and their equipment up and down the country to perform for us .I thank them all again.