(c) inesmusicpics (London 2015)
Lead Belly Fest in London at the Royal Albert Hall:
Starring:
Eric Bibb
Sir Van Morrison
Walter Trout
Eric Burdon
Billy Bragg
Mick Rodgers
Jools Holland
Ruby Turner
Paul Jones
Gwen Dickey
Laurence Jones
Slim Chance
Josh White Jr.
Gemma Ray
Chris Barber
Dana Fuchs
Tom Paley
This event took place at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Lead Belly Fest honoured the music of Lead Belly. He had a troubled life. The event was in support of the Lead Belly Estate and Foundation as well as the Shooting Star Chase Children’s Hospice Care with HRH The Countess of Wessex in attendance.
There was one highlight chasing the other. The main highlight was Walter Trouts comeback. He was introduced by his wife Marie. Her speach brought tears to all of us. He fought like a warrior to make this happen. After his first song this evening everyone got up on their feet and he was overwhelmed. Tom Paley (87) performed "On A Monday". He is the only member of the Lead Belly band who is still alive.
Eric Bibb did two accoustic songs.
Eric Burdon and Sir Van Morrison´s performances were also great. Van Morrison brought the house down with songs like Astral Weeks, Cleaning Windows and Midnight Special. Eric and Van were joined by all the stars that performed earlier and sung "Goodnight Irene" etc.
A lovely review by Heidi Widmer can be found on facebook (FB), I could not remember all the highlights but she did!
My pictures can be found on flickr by clicking on the picture above.
Here is an article with fantastic pictures by Ans van Heck:
Bluesmagazine.nl - Lead Belly Fest London 2015
