Saturday night I missed the European Song Contest for the first time in probably 10 years. (As an aside, if we want to win it again, why don't we let ITV do the coverage, fronted by Ant and Dec? I'm sure they could arrange the necessary phone vote result). It was time that I took a break. I've come to realise that it is not natural, and probably not good for my health.
Fortunately for me I ventured out to the Sandford music festival, which was of a really high quality. In particular was this guy Kit Hawes, who unfortunately has little decent video on youtube, but what there is conveys a little of how good he was/is. I'd advise trying these: Video 1 Video 2.
Now normally I dismiss those both younger and more talented than me surprisingly easily, but Kit was incredible - I admit I was slightly inebriated, but I swear his fingers were moving quicker than the refresh rate of my eyes. (Eeew - IT metaphor...)
A highlight had to be a rendition of Bach's cello concerto during which he detuned his E-string AS HE WAS FREAKING PLAYING. If I had been wearing a hat (and I feel that I should do more often), I would have taken it off to him.
Other fine performances were seen of a lovely Irish woman called Sarah McQuaid and a band called the Swamp Gods or something that were like the Talking Heads mixed with the Velvets and Stooges. "Social Leper" was a particularly catchy number.
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