The Sentimental Bloke (Newport Folk Festival)
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:33 am
Momentum is gathering in this year, the centenary of the publication of "The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke", by C. J. Dennis. On Saturday I had the great privilege and pleasure of attending the "The Sentimental Bloke" - performed by father and son team, Dave (the father) and Alan (the son) Davies, ably assisted by narrator Jackie Kerin, and violinist Nicola (whose surname I did not catch). The performance was part of the Newport Folk Festival.
Dave and Alan performed four poems from the book, "A Spring Song", "The Intro", "The Play" and "Hitched". The venue, the Newport Scout Hall, was great - very natural, with a slight 'olde worlde' feel. There was a good crowd in attendance, and they were very animated and highly appreciative.
The poems in "The Sentimental Bloke" are long and complex. To learn any of them off by heart is a significant feat. Dave and Alan recited two each, and with great feeling and passion.
I dips me lid!
Dave and Alan performed four poems from the book, "A Spring Song", "The Intro", "The Play" and "Hitched". The venue, the Newport Scout Hall, was great - very natural, with a slight 'olde worlde' feel. There was a good crowd in attendance, and they were very animated and highly appreciative.
The poems in "The Sentimental Bloke" are long and complex. To learn any of them off by heart is a significant feat. Dave and Alan recited two each, and with great feeling and passion.
I dips me lid!