Off The Tracks Spring Festival 2009
Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2009Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel, Isley Walton, Donington, Leicestershire, England MAP
£65 for w/e inc camping; children (12-16) £30
Last updated: Wed 13th May 2009
Oh happy days! The first (for me) festival of the year brought out friends, old and new, to one of the year's finest weekenders.
Next up were Drymbago who went down a treat, delicious melodies played from a great brass section with percussionists melding together to form a glorious fusion of folky, african vibes. Wonderful. One of the highlights, for me, of the event. Great to see folk dancing the grey clouds away.
The same could also be said of the indoor stage in the barn, already full when I arrived, the frantic sights and sounds in there warmed many a heart. Shamus Oblivion and the Megadeath Morrismen were kicking up a storm. Funny, fast, frantic full-power folk delivered with a vibrancy and cheerful abandon. Quality stuff.
Back outside I was a happy man to find a spare drum at an impromptu drum session and helped keep the beat going into the night - mission accomplished - bring on day two!
review by: Phil 'The Van' Lenthall
photos by: Phil Bull
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