Tamworth Country Music Festival – Day 4 – Lake Keepit

Well after a good night sleep we woke early and made the 8am Bush Poets & Balladeers Breakfast Show. It was great. We saw some new acts and a few of the same one’s we saw last time. It was enjoyable.

We went back through town and managed to catch the last song of 8 Ball Aitken at the centre stage. We really enjoyed their style of music so we got a timetable and we found they were playing at 5pm.

We pencilled it in, and then we made our 2pm show – the Lonesome Train. They were a happening rockabilly band. They were fabulous fun and had lots of people up and dancing.

We strolled around for a bit and then make the next venue and we had a great time. They were really good. The Atrium Acoustic Lounge was a brilliant venue and they gave a great performance. So much so we bought their album.

We saw this kid busking in the main street. He had the fastest fingers I've ever seen. Such tallent. Steve got talking to his dad who was sitting on a nearby bench and he said he'd been playing since he was five. He'd had a couple of teachers, but after only a few lessons got bored as he knew more than his teachers did. He said he now plays flamenco music, as its the hardest of all guitar music to play, and loves it cause its his only challenge. But he comes to Tamworth to make a few bucks and get his name out. As you can see in the clip, he looks bored shitless, because he is! He can do this with his eyes closed. He really has a gift, and at 15 life has barely begun for him!

Below is a shot of two wanabe guitarists who couldnt bring themselves to buy his album as it would just depress them more (we gave money instead - as his sign reqested - dont clap, throw money instead!)

We took the 8 Ball Aitken CD back to the van and played it loudly. Steve decided he wanted more sleep and a paddle so we took off 50kms out of town towards the lake.