Adventures of Mandogrl!

Fergus, Jill and Mike
What can I say! It was a great evening had by all. The show was sold out and people were piling in to see the very first show put off by the newly formed Bay St. George Folk Arts Council and having none other than Fergus O'Byrne to kick off the evening was an honor. Fergus told stories and entertained with lovely ballads and dittys on his banjo, guitar and Bodhran. He played for an hour and then there was a line-up of local performers. Performers included George Chaisson with Ray Skinner, Bernie White, The Kippers (Bill Alexander, Betty Rumbolt, Esther Oosterbaan, Shaun O'Keefe and Teddo Marche, Diane Doyle with Cal McNiven, Donny Dunphy and Bernie White, Lynette Murrin, Mike Maddock and Kylie Cook, Joe Wiseman with Mike Bennett, Lloyd Pretty and Bernie White ( I hope I didn't miss anyone ). Mike and I played as well and we were quite pleased with our performance. Of course, I almost got 3rd degree sunburn under those lights, I still cannot get over how hot and bright they were. I guess I am not used to the bright lights just yet. ha Here are a few pics of the evening. You will also be able to check out the Folk Arts Council webiste for more pictures.