music

we took advantage of two of the many St albans Festival events, Larks in the Parks and St Albans Alive! Sue and I had a lovely day on our craft stall at Larks in the Parks, it was like a village fete, and because it was local we knew lots of people to say hello and chat to. I just wonder if they will put it on next year, with all the expected local government cut backs, shame if they don't.Yesterday we went to St albans Alive!

Last night it was St Michaels Street folk evening. The street was closed to traffic for the evening so both   dancers and onlookers could enjoy themselves. Four pubs in the street had live bands, we saw the Swanvesta Social Club playing at the Black Lion, a local band that have a loyal following and deservedly so with their inauthentic sound of Cuba, latin beat with just a hint of St Albans!

Went to the market this morning, the traffic in St Peter's Street was stopped to let the Folk at the Festival process through the town, there were a variety of Morris dancers and musicians and I spotted a folk group from Switzerland with alpenhorns in traditional dress.

Chuck, my friend Angie's husband, organised a free all day live music event at the Six Bells Pub in St Michael's Street. Although it was breezy the sun shone and everyone there enjoyed all the different types of music. The bands that played were The Swan Vesta Social Club, The Runaway Boys, The Hornblower Brothers, Coracle, Dan Raza, The Harpenden Pipe Band, The Batford Band and last but not least Angie and Chuck. It marks the start of the St Albans Festival 21 June - 6 July.