Every now and then a bit of feedback comes along that puffs up our sails and keeps us floating merrily through the darker practice months.
One such comment was included in Rychard Carrington’s review of Teignmouth Folk Festival, published on p.97 of the Sept/Oct 2024 edition of Rock'n'Reel Magazine.
'Of the daytime open-air acts in the centre of town, the groups who impressed most were the Irish traditional quartet Celtic Dawn and the Fisherman’s-Friends-influenced Back Beach Boyz. Yet most captivating were the Morris sides who were dancing all over the place. Particularly thrilling were the Border Morris sides, with their tasseled tunics and combative sticks. These exuded a dark pagan energy that really excited. The most stunning side, Beltane Border Morris, had something of a goth/steam-punk appearance, while taking influence and inspiration from not only the legends of Dartmoor but also an anarcho-socialist affinity with the history of brave political protest. It is such heritage that makes folk festivals more than just good entertainment.'
