27th August - Fourth Day of Greenbelt
As I made my way to the Grandstand this morning I heard some lively music coming from
the Underground venue. I went in and found out there was a lively worship service in there. We sang choruses accompanied by rock music - a good way to wake up ready for the day ahead.
When I arrived at work there were quite a few people in the Centaur foyer - they had just come in ready for the next talk and were looking at the exhibition. I had one odd moment when a man came over and offered me a doughnut to get me to mind his bags. I'm not all that keen on doughnuts, but I took it anyway.
When my session finished there was no-one to take over, but it was quiet so I went into the main hall to see the rising. Martyn Joseph was interviewing the lead singer of Duke Special today. I've not heard his music before but I enjoyed listening to his songs and hearing what he had to say.
I then decided I need some lunch so I made my way over to the Performance Cafe where I heard a few songs from Steve Lawson followed by Cathy Burton. I then had another look around the shops. I bought my seminar CDs as I get a free one for working and then went over to the G-source music tent to hear Martyn Joseph play a few songs from his new album.
After this I went back to work as we were supposed to be taking down the display. However I found that there wouldn't be enough people available to do that for another hour so I sat down outside and relaxed in the sun.
I then helped the two Steves to dismantle the exhibition - it was quite hard work - the stands are quite heavy.
I went over to the Sovereign Lounge for the feedback meeting. I heard all about the parts of the festival that I had missed, saw a few friends and had the chance to contribute my own ideas.
I then went back out onto the site for tea which was Japanese veggie Tempura and noodles- very good. I just about got to mainstage in time to hear the last few Ian Archer songs. Then came Duke Special - they were great. The drummer was crazy as you can see from the video below. I enjoyed them more than Delirious - they were so different from anything else - music was lively too.
After a few songs from Delirious I decided I was getting tired so I went to have another hot chocolate with whipped cream before going off to bed.
This has cetainly been a great festival. It was good to see so many good gigs and nice to see old friends too.