Alaw - 20/9/2019

I enjoy the local music scene immensely. Very distinctively Welsh, with talented musicians and bands prepared to play to village hall audiences locally - what's not to like. Alaw is a trio led by Oliver Dickson-Smith on fiddle. Jamie Smith on accordion and Dylan Fowler on guitar make up the band. They play jigs and reels and Welsh songs and English ones and the rhythms are great and the playing expert. This gig was at Catbrook Village Hall and it is a privilege to drive for just ten minutes, enjoy some locally brewed beer and listen to some fine music and all for just ten pounds. I'll be seeing Jamies and Oliver again in February when Mabon include our village hall on their farewell tour.