Hi Folks
May started off with a wee tour in UK with Cherish the Ladies. The girls came over for 4 gigs, Stockport, Ulverston, Big Whistle Weekend in Bury and finished off in Glasgow. I’m delighted the new lead singer of the Cherish the Ladies is Michelle Burke from Cork. I’ve know Michelle for a few years now and will be looking forward to working lots more with her now she’s joined the band. I also played at the Big Whistle with Dochas as well as Cherish then Ladies. A big thanks to Phil and all the team for looking after us, we had a lovely weekend.
Just back from the Orkney folk festival with Dochas. We had a total blast over the weekend and would like to thank all at the Orkney folk festival for looking after us so well. A big thanks also to Jeana Leslie for the loan of a jack lead for the keyboard!
I had Sunday night off as the rest of the band went home on the ferry earlier that day and really enjoyed the final concert, every act at the festival played two numbers and it was great to see all the other acts in action as often at festivals you don’t get to see everyone play. One particular highlight for me was catching Crooked Still and Solas in concert. They were both on great form playing storming sets over the weekend!
On Sunday afternoon a football game took place between the visiting artists and the local bands/festival helpers. We got beat 4-2 but we put up a great fight. Especially Karine Polwart who was in goals for us. Afterwards Maireread Green (from the Anna Massie band) and I were presented with joint player of the match award, a kettle - apparently it’s a bit of a tradition at the festival!
This was my first visit to Orkney and I will definitely be back, the hospitality was fantastic and the weather was superb. Go and visit if you get the chance!
Kathleen
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