Babel and Unusual Folk, 19th May

A more perfect line up for the Folk House would be hard to find. Interspersed with poetry - some good, most bad - the evening of wyrd-folk begins with The Wraiths, a duo who bring poetry to life through song. The music fits well with the words, lovely melodies, tension, great songs.

Whale Bone Polly are great again, the trio's friendly banter and gorgeous close harmonies make everybody smile. They are followed by Babel, who play a more storming set than usual. This band always make me think of the desert, although they're not particularly arabic. Perhaps the heat had something to do with it...