NEW ORLEANS COMES TO EDINBURGH
Yesterday (the 17th) the 2015 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival began, and it runs until 26th July. Today the Grassmarket was turned over to the Mardi Gras, a three hour celebration of music.
Despite forecasts of storms across Scotland the event was favoured with near ideal conditions. A stiff breeze kept the clouds scudding across the skies, giving long spells of blue and plenty warmth. The thousands who turned up could be entertained and sunned simultaneously.
Three stages and a marching band area made for plenty choice, as did the variety of musical styles on offer. My favourite were a group of fruitcake Italians who played with the crowd, got them involved, and provided almost as much laughter as foot tapping.
And the whole event was covered by one of my favourite words. Free.
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