Two weeks ago, the English folk scene's current darlings, Bellowhead, appeared on this very stage and presented a set of traditional songs with arrangements so vibrant and interesting that they all but swamped the songs themselves.
That was never going to happen with June Tabor. For Tabor, the song's the thing and her delivery here, with every word given due weight, ensured that every tale was clearly told. We could, however, have done with just a smidgen of Bellowhead's adventurous spirit.
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