Folk by The Oak

In a wild moment I agreed to go to a one day folk festival with T of N.  These are not usually my idea of fun.  Too many people, dodgy weather and queues for horrible loos.  I thought I would put up with it for a day and make an effort.  So I delivered the rabbit to his alternative holiday destination then we were on the road bright and early.  

No hitches were encountered and on arrival it was warm but cloudy and I gazed at Hatfield House in the distance and remembered visiting it in 1982!  

The weather underwent a major improvement, we got a good spot and I lay on my back.

Then I had a sandwich and enjoyed Moore Moss Rutter from South Yorkshire followed by Lady Maisery who really got me in the mood.  They sang about Aberfan.  I even agreed to a beer. 

I noted down Keston Cobblers Club who sang the Mother song, which could have Buddhist origins, and then Nancy Kerr as I want to get both of these on i tunes.  

Then the brilliant Unthanks came on. 

Mary Chapin Carpenter from the US seemed to be a very nice person and sang lovely mellow songs.  

I had to lie down again. 

Then the sun set

And out came Bellowhead full of life, energy and total grooviness.  I was blown away.  What a great day. Oh and the loos were fine.