Nigella sings.

Terry Lees paid me one of his regular visits the other day and I couldn't help recording this. He is playing a Willis CM. The guitar's name is Nigella, she'll be at Towersey by the way. The piece of musoc he is playing is called "When First Unto the Country."

Thoughts on Sidmouth Folk Week.

Well here it is, Wednesday the 25th at five in the evening and I am rushing to get ready for Towersey Folk Festival this weekend and yes the ladies will be with me for you to appreciate and even take home with you.

Please remember I do not accept credit cards, I am tired of supporting bankers and their lifestyles, especially when they don't spend it on buying hand made guitars, I do accept cash and cheques.

As you can see from the photo Sidmouth is still crumbling away at the edges, pity someone doesn't drop more of those boulders at the cliff bottom, it would probably save some very nice houses from being washed out to sea.

It was strange being at Blackmore Gardens this year, especially after the previous years at the Ham. It was definitely quieter, both from the adjacent dance tent and the visitors. The general fear was that no one would show up to look and buy. As it turned out that wasn't a problem although towards the end we could have played cricket in the almost empty tent. Very noticeable was the absence of the professional musicians this year, although we did have a visit from the Spooky Men's Choir for an open air concert.

I will be in the Music Tent at Towersey from Friday morning till late on Monday afternoon.