On Friday my shift was from 2-6, so I was finished before the music started. I first caught a session featuring The Waifs, Paul Kelly, Sandy Scofield, and Lynn Miles. I really like The Waifs, they're a folk rock group from Australia who have played the festival several times. Paul Kelly is also from Australia and is also very good.
The next session saw was Bill Bourne, Baka Beyond, Karine Polwart, and K'naan. K'naan was the act I was most looking forward to seeing this year, and I was not disapointed. He was born in Somalia and came to Canada as a refugee when he was ten. His music is a blend of hip hop and traditional African music. Baka Beyond also really impressed me. The members are from six different countries and they play a mix of Celtic, Gaelic and West African music.
Then on the mainstage I saw Susan Tedeschi, The Neville Brothers, and Hawksley Workman.
After the mainstage, I was off to the volunteer party. I saw the Holmes Brothers for a bit, then went up to the quiet room and saw a good acoustic jam session featuring Ron Kavana, members of Show of Hands, Baka Beyond, and others. Then it was back to the party room for a great cajun band called Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
Vicky Simpson from The Waifs
K'naan and Baka Beyond
The Neville Brothers