Friday, September 01, 2006

Friday 1st September 2006

Well, the Faversham International Hop Festival is nearly upon us. The Festival Band has become the West Street Irregulars and will play on Saturday 2nd September 2006 in West Street, Faversham from 10:00. Only acoustic this year, and no drum kit.

A treat recently was Ralph Jordan playing 'Jour d'ete' live on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Johnny Walker guesting for Wogan. A brilliant achievement. Way to go Ralphie!

We seem to have picked up a few newcomers on teh session scene, which is always nice. A Bodhran player and a banjo player.

The best session of the moment is undoubtedly the Irish Session at the Anchor at Faversham on the last Sunday of the month. A good gathering of musicians, and appreciative audience, and entusiastic landlord and a great environment - what more do you want?

There will be a special Irish session in the Bear at Faversham on Saturday 2nd September 2006 starting around 8:00 - part of the Hops Festival - if the musicians can get a seat!

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