Poet Nadine Aisha Jassat was on MC duties and opened with one of her own quaintly sensitive verses, before introducing Stout and Mackay to the stage. The fiddle and harp duo have deep folk roots, but a very modern musical sensibility, with strong jazz influences in their eclectic compositions. Fast flowing, often gentle, occasionally discordant as each went their own way and returned into harmony, frequently foot tapping. Very enjoyable..
Another poem from Jassat and Sermanni took her place before the mike. As cookie as ever, Rachel marked the Burns nater of the night with her own delicately phrased version of Ae Fond Kiss, following up with her own material. Eccentric introductions, an ethereal voice, smart guitar accompaniment and constantly fascinating lyrics, Sermanni is a distinctive and individual folk/pop voice that deserves a wider audience. She ended the show by inviting Jassat back on stage for a joint piece of guitar, song and spoken word, a beautifully sensitive end to the show.
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