"Nothing ever happens in La Contie", or so said compere and host Brian yesterday evening in an introduction to a song. Well he was certainly proved wrong last night as regular folk'n'jazz goers, plus it seemed at least half of the English population of Najac, poured into his garden to enjoy what turned out to be a definite "happening".
For the first time in the history of folk'n'jazz the regular core of performers were outnumbered by new faces. It made for a full and varied programme with Rana singing her own lyrical songs, foot tapping Irish music and songs from Shauna, Des and Charlotte, poems from Lorna and Brian and also Didier ( his poems in French sounded lovely even though I had some problem translating) and also I suspect the highlight of the evening for most of the audience a set from Sara and Damien who perform as Keryda. They play celtic harp and double bass in many venues around the region, including the market in St Antonin, and we were fortunate that they agreed to come and play for us last night. Their music included Irish, jazzy celtic, and even Balkan material - absolutely brilliant it was too.
Together with the programme prepared by the regular singers/musicians it was a real feast of music and song. Eventually it had to end and several spots had to be shortened leaving many of us wishing we could hear more - but it was getting a little chilly ( is it just me or is Autumn coming a little early?) and so we will have to wait until next month. Talking of which the last Thursday in September (26th) folk'n'jazz returns to the beautiful courtyard of the Vigerie, a small chateau at St Vincent near Varen and the MC for the night will be Linda Hatfield. Don't forget if you want to perform then contact Linda at folkjazz82@outlook.com or phone 05 63 67 93 35.
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Val says What a great evening, my favourite was Rana, thought her songs, self composed were brilliant and sung in French and English. I know Rana is a TAG reader, so Rana you must come again. Difficult to pick anyone out really as everyone was superb. Brian and Lorna had gone to a lot of trouble decorating the place for us and Lorna had even made some streamers[ you can see them in the bottom picture] from old material left in the house when they bought it. [When I shouted out near the end ''does anyone know - My tiny hand is frozen?'' my tiny hand was.]
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