It seemed to be a bit of a singer/songwriter line up, but there were one or two bands. It started with....
The Brass Funkeys
What a great band! It was a bit like a New Orleans Jazz Band, but a bit more hyped up and playing anything that came to mind. This includes Seven Nation Army, by the White Stripes, and One Step Beyond, by Madness, as well as traditional songs like Fly Away. I've been playing around with the video settings on the camera, so this doesn't anywhere near do justice to them:
Their final song got everyone singing "Sweet dreams are made of this...".
Katheryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
A husband and wife folk duo, they sang in a traditional folk style. Very nice, she's got a lovely voice and some very good songs.
Willy Mason
An American singer/songwriter, he's a bit too MOR for my taste, but the songs were well crafted.
Lucy Rose
The "name" act of the day, by the looks of it. Her songs were good, but I think she's too intimate a singer for a festival, especially late in the evening. The afternoon on Saturday would have been more appropriate.
Overall, I think they needed a band to really liven things up a bit. Bellowhead are on tonight, which seems to be about right, given their reputation.
Coda
As I was sat on the grass reading, this small group of young lads nearby were playing, one with a banjo and another with a guitar. The music was good, although their voices weren't strong enough, and they got a round of applause from those around them when they finished. It's that kind of festival.
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