It was only the second time they had played together but Folk'n'jazz Allstars Ceilidh Band were brilliant. It was a truly international line up with three French, two Dutch and three English musicians and several have been talking of when they can play together again. Thanks to them, and also to John and Linda, who worked hard entertaining us with songs between dances, last night's ceilidh to open the winter season in Verfeil last night went with a swing.
The new venue is a great success, really well heated and comfortable. The freezing weather yesterday may have put some non hardy folk off but there was a good turn out and again a great mix of French, English and Dutch. There were some enthusiastic dancers amongst the audience and they all seemed to have good time learning English and French traditional dances.
The next Folk'n'jazz evening will be on Thursday 19th December (please note unusually this is not the last Thursday in the month which is boxing day). This will be a convivial party evening with food and drink - auberge espagnol (bring something to share).