12 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, June 15th, 2000


Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified), www.eastlancashireonline.co.uk


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GREAT days were enjoyed at the Ribble Valley's fifth annual folk festival as talented performers from across the world brought Clitheroe alive to the


sound of music. From the opening set,


THE fact that the sun shone on the street festival could have been linked to the blessing bestowed on Chlheroe by the Chinese lion dancers, Clioy Lee I'ut (120G00/S/26)


performed by Lynn and Barrio Hardman, to the applause which heralded the comedy of the Old Rope


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String Band late on the fes­ tival's last night, the Great Davs Festival again proved its pedigree by providing music, dance and laughter for three days. The Friday evening con­


cert bill included the Hard­ mans. Derek Brimstone and, from Coventry, the Armpit Jug Band. Former Houghton


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Weaver Norman Prince started Saturday's enter­ tainment with a live broad­ cast of his BBC Radio Lan­ cashire show from St Michael and St John's Social Club, joking with the organisers and interviewing and listening to festival artists playing jazz, pop, skiffle and both traditional and contemporary' folk. On behalf of the festival, Mr Steve ltagnall explained that the common perception of folk music was wrong, as arguably it encompasses evervthing from classical music to modern rap. Saturday saw music and


by folk band "Claret" and also starred Sandra Robin­ son, whose voice was com­ plemented by masterful gui­ tar work from her husband, Tim, bass player Brian Widdowson and former local girl Louise Martin. Headline band Show of Hands lit up the hall with a spellbinding display of power, sensitivity' and virtu­ osity, while Steve Knightley • and Phil Beer enthralled the audience. By Sunday lunchtime,


music was again heard at venues around the town, including the Emporium Wine Bar and the Old Post House Hotel, and the after­ noon concert featured Bob Allaway and Aceousticelidh among others. Traditionally, the final


mayhem on the streets. Moon Do Lune, assisted by Blackburn's Bowjanglcs, brought smiles and laughter to shoppers and visitors. A steel hand and drummers brought a taste of the Caribbean, Africa and Brazil to Castle Street and the open market, while the Chinese lion dancers bestowed a blessing of good luck and fortune on the town. A showcase concert at St


Michael and St John's, and other fringe events, such as the sessions at various venues, set the seal on a fine afternoon. Festival partners LCC Youth and Communi­ ty Service operated an out­ door stage by the station, with the permission of E. II. Booth’s. And a wealth of talent from youngsters rep­ resenting the Ribble Valley was showcased on stage. The evening concert at the parish hall was launched


concert has become a special event and this year the Har­ risons started the show off with a touch of jazz, pop and folk. They were fol­ lowed by Gloucester band Firebrand, who interweaved melodies and harmonies into arrangements for Irish pipes, harp, guitar and fid­ dle. The Old Rope String band closed the festival with their own brand of clowning and musicianships. Speaking later, Mr Rag-


nail said that organisers aim to provide quality entertain­ ment and, by putting on a street festival, hope to encourage more life into the town and provide a spin-off for town centre shops and businesses if possible. "The Great Days expands


a little eacli year and we are keen to continue developing into other areas," said Mr Ragnall. "We have been asked by visitors why there is no street entertainment on the Sunday' of the festi­ val. Unfortunately, the town shuts down on Sunday, and so at present there is no incentive for us to do this.."


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