Images From The National

Here are a few not very well taken photo's to give you some idea of what the National Festival is like, although it's bright and sunny most places are shaded and under the trees, no excuse I should do better, I'll try again today.


There are children busking on almost every corner, this little toddler was so sweet and believe me she could play a few tunes. She was doing alright finacially as well, I might join her and see if she needs a songwriter?

There's an Australian songs and tunes tent called The Billabong I think? and I just loved this iron horse which had several moving parts, the big kids (grown ups) loved it. You'll notice I resisted the temptation!


Here is Andrew Patterson's Troubadour Tent which is by invitation only, most of the big bands and acts have played there over the weekend, although it's only a small venue it's one of the places to be seen. I was fortunate enough to be given a slot on Saturday morning, I had a full 30 minutes and manged to get 5 songs in which went down very well, so much so I've been asked to join in the Monday special concert and I'll be on stage with Boo Hewerdine, Les Barker and a great singer called Graham Wilson.

During my wanders I came across this giant Scottish Piper with a woolly dog who seemed to be intent on licking everybody to death.


More pictures from me tomorrow!