The doors opened at 10.30, and we were due to perform on the lawn at 1o.45. As we gathered together, a few drops of rain fell. We edged closer to the building for a bit of shelter, and prepared to play in a downpour. It happens all the time. So we were pleasantly surprised when we were told we could play in the theatre instead.(It was a very up market community centre.) Not only in the dry, but also on a stage. Damh the Bard introduced us, and off we went. We only played a couple of tunes, but the audience definitely liked us.
Then we went off for a cup of tea, and a good look round. During the next few hours, there were interesting talks, by Philip Carr Gomm, Levanah Morgan, and Rae Beth, in the theatre. Mythago Morris danced their hearts out on the lawn, and then gave people the chance to try it themselves. While indoors there were lots of stalls, selling everything from jewellery and books, to pictures, and musical instruments. Everybody was friendly and having a good time, the Community Centre was beautiful, and there was plenty to do and see all day.
About 5.15 we went onto the lawn again, but this time it was warm and sunny. There was a large crowd who applauded loudly at the end of every tune, and then someone called out jokingly, "You call that drumming? I've heard grannies play louder than that!" That was all the encouragement we needed to let rip. We formed a tighter circle and called the audience to come closer. As they surrounded us we threw ourselves into the last number. People were dancing, and clapping, and bouncing around to our music, the energy poured out of everyone. It was fantastic, and by the time we finished, we were dripping with sweat and grinning from ear to ear. It was the best gig we have had so far this year. We are hoping to be invited back next year.
