Foula Fest 2018

Foula Fest was held on 20th - 22nd of July 2018. As well as the fantastic music sessions held at Ristie in the north of the island, there was a Saturday night concert, supper and dance in the Foula Hall. The weekend provided great opportunities to explore the stunning island of Foula, famous for its spectacular seabird cliffs; time to go hiking in the hills and take to the Atlantic Ocean and view Foula from the sea. The Foula communities hospitality was first class and over the weekend we got a chance to enjoy the island's outstanding seafood, lamb and baking - expertly prepared.
00:00 Foula Boat Trip to North Banks
04:42 ‘The Exiles Farewell’ - Ella and Martha Robertson
08:54 The ‘Hoy!’ Tunes, views of the Kame of Foula
11:47 Dave Moir plays ‘Angi’, Puffins dance along
13:55 ‘Josephine’s Vals’ Davie Henry and Kenneth Gear
16:47 Session with Jim and Bobby Gear, Ristie
17:43 Foula Band
20:48 ‘Eklunda Polska No. 3’
24:06 Session, ‘Willafjord’
25:17 ‘Midnight on the Water’ Foula Band Finale.
This film gives an flavour of the Foula Fest weekend. It was just filmed on my iPhone 6, so sound quality does vary in quality as does the picture in low light. It is amazing what you can do on a phone though and fine to have a record of such a memorable weekend.
Thanks to the Foula community and all who supported Foula Fest 2018.
• Foula Playlist
Maurice Henderson & Ewen Thomson
Doon Da Rooth - Trad. Shetland
Da Papa Stour Sword Dance - Trad. Shetland
Da Yakki Drogan - Trad. Shetland
Ella & Martha Robertson
Da Exiles Farewell - Bobby Isbister
Da hoy! Tunes
Dave Moir
Angi - Davy Graham
Davie Henry and Kenneth Gear
Josephine's Vals - Roger Tallroth
Session - Jim and Bobby Gear
Foula Band Singing - Fran Dyson-Sutton, Penny Gear, Jim Gear and Davie Henry
Maurice Henderson & Ewen Thomson
Eklunda Polska No.3
Session - Willafjord
Da Foula Band
Midnight on the Water
Jim Gear
Da Peerie Hoose in Under da Hill - Foula Trad.

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It literally heals and restores my soul my listening and hearing this music!! 🎻♥️🎹Maurice you really know how to set the scene and feeling of the place!!