Wadebridge 2010 Stories!

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Wadebridge 2010 Festival Review by Mannie McClelland

What a Scorcher!

Gorgeous weather down in Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend was an added bonus to a marvellous action-packed festival, which is being acclaimed by many as “the best yet.”

The streets and squares were alive with dancers, buskers, processions and street entertainers. Song and music sessions overflowed from the pubs out into the streets, contributing to the overall feel-good atmosphere.

Highlights

There were so many but for me a few deserve special mention:

The opening concert on Friday night featured Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, heroes from way back playing together again. It was a sell-out and the fans were not disappointed, as we were treated to a blend of old and new material, superbly performed. This was the icing on the cake after an already splendid set of performances from Stompin' Dave Allen and Steve Turner – a welcome returner to the festival.

Stompin' Dave – you have to see it to believe it! Have you ever before seen “Duelling Banjos” performed in two parts by just one guy on one banjo? At top speed – while continuing to stomp on his box! Never mind the various other feats, such as juggling with his fiddle and bow, without missing a beat, and the excellent music he can play so fluently. A truly memorable, five-star evening...

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