Damh the Bard is damn good

The Damh the Bard (pronounced "Dav") gig was most excellent (especially when not filtered through mind-numbing pain as was the case with Saturday). Great Irish/Pagam folk songs played by a consummate entertainer, in a rather intimate setting which still could create a dance floor easily. I really do suggest that if you have the time, that you see him when he plays in Melbourne and Sydney, accompanied by Spiral Dance. Very very beautiful and poignant songs, along with lots of fun. Although he has sold out of CDs from his stay in Adelaide. Melbourne: Friday 20th May (tomorrow) at Bar 303 (303 High Street, Northcote, VIC). Doors open 8:30pm. $20/$15. Sydney: Saturday 21st May at The Bald Faced Stag (345 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, NSW). Doors open 8pm. $35. Bookings advisable: 0435 899 948. Well worth your time. In other Spiral news, it looks like the Winter Solstice Feast may be delayed a week due to the normal incompetency of the Folk Federation taking two bookings for the same night for the hall. Probably the 2nd of July, although confirmation should be forthcoming soon. Watch the skies! I mean, Interwebs. ETA: I can confirm the 2nd of July as the new date for Spiral's Winter Not-Quite-The-Solstice-Anymore Feast.