Memorable show from two great bands

WHILE attention has been given by the media to Cork’s Midsummer Festival, I have not read anything about a beautiful concert at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral on June 22.

Blarney Brass and Reed Band and the Star of the North Concert Band from Minnesota in the US provided a relaxing night of music in Cork’s wonderful old cathedral.

The audience experienced a touch of midsummer magic. Blarney Brass and Reed played for the first half of evening – and what a splendid band it is.

After the interval Star of the North sent the big band sound soaring to the rafters.

The band settled into a wonderful programme conducted energetically and with some ballet-like movements by Wayne Feller.

Thanks to both bands for a great evening. Events like this don’t just happen – there’s a lot of organisation. The large audience appreciated that. Good luck to Star of the North band members as they tour Ireland, North and South.

Patricia O’Neill

Hillside Cottage

Hoddersfield

Crosshaven

Co Cork