tongue & groove

Thanks to the performers and attendees who participated in what was a fullsome and totally entertaining night in R.C.Y.C on Friday last.

Katrina Emtage (flute) and Ilse de Ziah (cello) opened the night, setting the scene with the sound mosaic that looped flute to cello and back again. Featuring their own compositions and a sprinkling of music from comtemporary composers (Ian Clarke's The Great Train) and the Irish Tradition, this duo introduced sounds to a suitably wowed audience that are not often, if ever, heard in these parts.

Local guitarist and songster Dave Power pressed the night forward with a very fluent and poetic landscape of his own songs. Taken along with the travelling gypsy and the disappointing prophecies of her "Crystal Ball" to the fantasies of being "Someone Different", the eloquently delivered and rhythmically sound tales of song made for a thoughtful journey, at times heart felt, at times hilarious, altogether an extremely satisfying listen.

The Be Naturals pizzazz was not to be stopped! A flawless and energetic performance whose tonal centre was impressively and consistently strong. Their repetoire was richly rounded with fun, spice and chic and the audience couldn't get enough of them! Their generous encores were received by a standing ovation and uproarious applause- and proper order too.

Arthaven would like to sincerely thank RCYC for generously providing us with a wonderful venue at such short notice. Admiral Hugh Mockler joked that the Yacht Club had never seen such culture which we were happy to provide.