The Christmas concert at Kirby Twins Acoustic Club in the packed village hall in Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire is like a homecoming concert for Govannen. The hall was full of 100 fans - mostly all local friends.

The Govannen sound had been strengthened by the addition of Neil Rabjohn on cajon drum and a recording was taken by the band to hear how things sounded. The holiday season added a couple of Christmas touches, but also gave them the opportunity to play a couple of popular songs, take some requests, and stretch out a few arrangements of traditional tunes.

A fun album and a record of a great night with the band on top form.

Alan Stivell, Donal Lunny, The Waterboys, Shane McGowan, The Pogues, The Moving Hearts, Planxty, Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Sting, Moving Hearts

recorded digitally live at the Kirby Twins Acoustic Club, Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire.

Celtic Suite

Th album's curious title is taken from Chris's misspoken announcement of the piece Saddle The Pony. The band often comment that the name of the horse on the album cover is Sniff.

Celtic Suite started as a solo violin air by Adele - what followed was a string of tunes and improvisated magic from Govannen.

Tequila is a running gag by the band as Christo often adds it to various songs wherever he can. At party functions the band now play it straight as part of it's regular set.