I thought I'd follow up on this thread ...

The British Isles Festival was a pleasant surprise. For a festival only its second year, and for a festival coping with weather and power outages; it was really well run. Lots of great music, great venue - plenty of good food and interesting vendors ... I was impressed.

It was a bit too (Celtic) rock focused for my taste - but I enjoyed the bands, none-the-less. And the festival organizers were really great folks! I'll probably be back next year - assuming the calendars work out and they want me back!

Another very pleasant surprise on this trip was Kim C and Mister (as she calls him - you and I might say, Paul). I imposed myself on them for a fun evening of talk, food and music. They brought me to see a freind of theirs speak at the town library and what a treat that was! This guy was terrific - an author of historical novels, a college professor - and a truly wise, eloquent man. I'll leave it to Kim to say more about him.

Then I have to say - and I know Spaw will be taking notes; Kim is real beauty with a fine, strong, almost Appalachian-style voice - a love and respect for the tradition - and a genuine gift for song writing - especially for lyrics. Beautiful stuff. I've already stolen two of her songs, looks like I may lift a few more!

Thanks Kim and Mister for your kind hospitality. I hope our paths cross again soon.

... ain;t Mudcat grand .. ..