Just back from my weekend on Bath and Bristol. I liked a lot both cities despite the constant light rain. We were able to walk the cities and see most of them but we ended soaked and the wind was also very unpleasent, but it was worthy anyway.
The show was absolutely amazing, I loved every bit, and it was a dream made true as I've being a fan of Jerry Douglas since the first time I listened to the "Alison Kraus and Union Station live" record, almost twenty years ago, and I was so amazed by that dobro sound. Seeing an American legend like this across the pond was a great chance that I didn't want to pass, so seeing him alone made this very special. Also discover he's not an excellent player but also a very funny person was so great!
Also was very special seeing Paul Brady playing live for the first time, I loved every bit of the songs he played, also very funny on stage.
Phil Cunnigham, another legend, wow, this show was an unique chance to see so many legends together. Also a very funny man!
Of course or Macs played beautifully, always a delight to see them play. There was there also Donald Shaw, who plays accordion on some MK records, great to see him too.
Dirk Powell was also very special, loved every song he played. I spent the week digging in his records, and he has great stuff. I'm on my way to become a fan for sure.
From the rest of artists, I loved quite a lot what Sarah Jarosz played, thie week I'm going to listen to his records as she's very good. The song she sung with no vocals (great descripton, Val!) together with Jerry Douglas was the highlight for me, with McGoldrick playing also very very beautiful flute.
Also John Doyle was very very funny, I was laughing for quite a while when he explained about the song was about to sing, and ending saying he was available for playing on kids parties LOL
A very very special night, I'm so proud and happy for attending this!
After the show some fans went to talk with Mike, who was very happy to learn some MK fans were there and enjoyed the show. He didn't said us much as he obviuosly can't, but he hold us they (John and him) were going to London tomorrow (meaning sunday) so probably they are today at British Grove recording with MK. He also told us that as they have a tour with John Doyle, they would go the studio any chance they have, when they are playing close enough to made the morning trip and went back to the city they have to play. Looks like this time they are going to have more presence.
I made an audio recording of the show, if I can during the week I will check how it sounds, as I left the recorder on the floor to avoid being catched from security.