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In which we conclude the evening with a touring acoustic duo putting plenty of emotion and dynamics into their performance.

In which Gina's acoustic sound is augmented and transformed by electronic wizardry and a full band.

In which we get the unique combination of tubular bells played fingerstyle with poetical lyrical flow.

In which Mikey goes strapless, yet still manages some finger-picking good guitar playing.

In which Andy brings in some harmonies and fiddle to his songs, keeping the inclusive feel of the evening going.

In which I finally find the time to check out Leonie's regular night, see what she has in store for us.

In which the two bands join up to give us some more complex harmonies.

And now we see the guys who've organised this little exchange tour. More bands ought to do things like this.

In which a band from Ireland are invited over here to play. So I grab the chance to capture the performance while I can, especially as jazz stuff tends to improvise from show to show anyway.

Back to the regular lineup for Rae this time as they play support to some rather interesting jazz bands. Since they're pretty enthusiastic about it as well, I think the event bookers chose wisely.

In which the songs twist and turn away from four chord turnarounds, keeping me interested.

In which we see an entire set programmed on a tenori-on. That's another interesting first for me.

Steady bass note, intricate fingerpicking above it. You could do it the other way round, but I've found that doesn't work as well. Hey, I didn't write the laws of physics.

In which the performers swap roles as the headliner takes lead vocals.

In which we get back to serious business and funny songs.

In which ukelele's are used to surprisingly creepy effect. Is there nothing Halloween can't sink it's claws into?

In which I go to investigate the start of a new Acoustic night at the leftbank, and discover it's filled with Dartingtonites. I think the world is trying to tell me something.

Given the number of songs he has about social issues, I find the undercover hippy's name very appropriate. What better place to catch him than stokes croft.

For a second night in a row, it's loopstation time. Only this time with a more masculine slant.

In which I arrive in the leftbank to catch the end of another set.

In which they play a song they hate for the encore, which ironically is the catchiest of the lot.

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The birthday boy gets no peace from the Dartington mob. Oh, if only my camera did low light better so you could see his face. :)

Leonie assembles her band and I see many of the same songs as last week, only built up some more.

Nuala will be turning up quite a few times in this collection, so stay tuned.

In which I continue to figure out who to make contacts with in the scene.

Another night, another chance to catch a talented singer at work.

Another conclusion concluded

Still gradually increasing my stamina until I can manage full sets.

In which I reconnect with Nade, a couple of years after I last saw her around the open mic circuit.

Continuing to rack up practice.

Another night of recording in quick succession.

My very first bit of band filming, several months before I started doing it in earnest. See Heg, Natalie and Anita playing together before the full Wolf Chorus was assembled.