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the Coast and "Country" Side of Bideford Bay
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Whilst
Glastonbury Festival revellers last year were wallowing in the mud, music
lovers in North Devon were basking in the sunshine at their very own live
music festival. The Bideford and North Devon Music Day organised in association
with the North Devon Festival was held on Sunday June 26th 2005 in Victoria
Park, Bideford. Thousands of people, of all ages, enjoyed the free all day
show with non-stop music on two stages. The main stage was headlined by
legendary Jazz guitarist, John Etheridge who has appeared either in concerts,
touring or recording with many well known artists including Stephane Grappelli,
Dizzy Gillespie, Yehudi Menuhin and Nigel Kennedy. Folk Rock Cellist, Caroline
Lavelle, who is currently a touring member of the Chieftans, made here first
appearance at the event. They were supported by local folk, rock and pop
bands, school bands & orchestras. The crowds were entertained with an
eclectic mix of music styles including Folk, Gospel, Jazz, Pop, Punk, Reggae,
Ska, Rock and Rockabilly. A Brazilian flavour was added by the Bideford
School of Samba and "with a swing of the kilt and the skirl of the
pipes" a taste of Scotland from the Bideford Youth Pipe Band. The event
saw the addition of an Acoustic Stage where local artists played Afro-Celt
Rhythms, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Skiffle and Irish Jigs n' reels. It was a fun
day for all the family, with attractions, stalls, refreshments and licensed
bar. This exciting celebration of music is a charitable event with all profits
granted to schools and non-profit making bands for the acquisition of musical
instruments and music paraphernalia. Sadly 2005 was the final Bideford Music
Day event. |
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