Bunker Hill Folk Review!
What a swell place! What a surprise! What a jewel!
Went to bunker hill folk review and it was amazing. What a charming and lovely atmosphere. So many people there dedicated to freedom of expression and people who simply love music and want to listen to what people say through their music.
No mics, no amps, just a musician and his/her weapon of choice (Timothy Blackman).
As soon as you walk into the bunker you can't help but feel like you've gone through a time warp or a door to another realm or something. Folk insignia scattered across every wall, posters, pictures, newspaper clippings and vintage tools - all adding to the dreamy world where people really listen to music.
It even had a folk library, books and CD's galore.
It was really cool to see Lid play there. It was my favourite gig of hers and also her most scary to play. I think I loved it because I know Lydia doesn't like it when people come to her gigs and just talk through them, and here you could watch the people listen and see them smile when they heard a lyric that was good for them.
As well as that it just is a lovely and simple thing to hear her songs totally acoustic and unplugged.
What a crazy place. Top hats, double basses, hate songs, protest songs, love songs, cushions, chairs, beer, tea, fiddle-improv. and political tye-dye t-shirts.
A big mark on my musical map. A place I must journey back to, not least to hear the great appearance of Great North, Phil Austen and Mali Mali.
I only hope I can remember to film upcoming gigs there and can capture some of the magic.
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