Thursday 2nd September 2010 @ Grain Barge, Bristol
Featuring Performances From: The Magic Lantern, Rozi Plain, This Is The Kit

An evening of folk heaven. All kudos to the endearing Joe, the organiser of Flyin’ Folk at the Grain Barge, who was mentioned consistently throughout the evening by the folktistes. And deserving he was of audience clapping, for tonight’s friendly affair was as relaxing as lying in a warm bath, with a glass of wine and pink and blue petals touching velvet bottoms on the water’s surface.

Firstly we had The Magic Lantern, a messy haired, woollen adorned chap with a likeable mouth and strong themes to his songs; including being a modern 25 year old. The quandary. He’s much like Johnny Flynn, but with a little less joviality and polish. Surprisingly captivating. I’d recommend certainly.


Rozi Plain was next. A passionate guitar player and singer, she was a good listen and appeared confident with a lovely voice.

This Is The Kit were the last on stage. Bristolian, but living in Paris currently in an endeavour to learn French. Love that. Her voice shoots through you with its incredibly pure and soft sound. Similar to Mary Hampton and Martha Tilston, she sounds utterly immersed in her music. Sitting down listening to her with a pear and apple cider was complete bliss. Like going to a forest and finding a nymph with a guitar to sprinkle shiny magic on you then lull you to sleep with her beautiful, natural sound.

The whole evening was incredibly pleasant; a fabulous way to while away the evening. Just listening and imagining a pure and simple land where all the folk people live; sustainably, with goats, chickens (not for meat), gold straw and apples, lots of apples. Idealism.

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Helen Martin