Having a very understanding partner who didn’t mind me rearranging her birthday celebrations, Rob and I were able to make the trip over to the excellent Twickenham Folk Club to once again support the wonderful Vin Garbutt.
We quickly assured Vin when we walked in that we weren’t really stalking him – after all, this was the third time in reasonably quick succession we had supported him! The atmosphere in what turned out to be a full house was great and the club organisers provided an excellent p.a. system and time for a good sound check. With the unseasonably warm weather, it felt like a summer’s night had arrived early and everyone was on good form.
From the comments we received later, it certainly felt as though our set was well received by an audience who were largely new to our music. Vin himself was on cracking form – great songs, excellent jokes, amazing penny whistle playing. He manages to combine all of this with being both friendly and very approachable. Many thanks to Twickfolk for the invitation.