Christo has been slaving away in the studio working on the new album for Paradise Music.
Dan Britton came in and recorded bodhran on one track and SAdele McMahon has done 2 sessions, recording fiddle on 8 tracks. Her sister Bridget is over from Ireland so we're hoping to add her atmospheric vocals to some tracks in the next week.

Christo and his partner Georgina got married yesterday.
Govannen bandmates were there to see for themselves and cheer the couple on. Dan said "I never thought I'd live to see the day that CC would get married!" Dan, Adele & Neil were also there the next day to celebrate with friends at Poppadoms Indian Restaurant.
Christo had one day off for honeymoon and was straight back in the studio the next day to record with Adele for the next Govannen album!

Govannen played their first concert gig in Leicester for years with a stonking gig at The Donkey pub. Sadly Neil Rabjohn had to miss it through ill health.

There was a great crowd - so many chums in the room. We decided to widen the set and included some songs we've not done for ages like She Moved Through The Fayre plus some originals like CC's Train Of Thought and The Alien Jellyfish Song.

Govannen is starting work on recording a new studio album for Paradise Music. had to be replaced and new software installed etc.
Christo started work on 2 tracks and Dan recorded a session adding bodhran and percussion on one of them...

Ceilidhs
Govannen also can provide Ceilidh Dances with our expert dance callers Neil Rabjohn, John McDonald and Cathy Lesurf for weddings, functions and parties. The focus on our ceilidhs is fun and informality - dance experience is not necessary and our caller on the night will clearly guide you through the steps.

...and when you've had enough Ceilidh dancing...
As a break from the Ceilidh dancing or as a great way to round the evening off, Govannen can play a range of popular songs for everyone to have a bop.

"Thank you so much – I had such a great time.  Everyone loved you – the mix of music was perfect. Thank you all so much for a really memorable evening" - Donna, Bedfordshire

"Just wanted to say a really huge thank you to Govannen for the live music at our party.
It was a fantastic night - everyone throroughly enjoyed themsleves and the band contributed immensley to the atmosphere and fun we all had. They were brilliant in every way. Discreet setting up, flexible in their timing and responsive to the moods and tastes of our guests. I received so many positive comments about the night and most mentioned how impressed they were with the quality of the musicians. There was a splattering of Irish among the guests too, who enjoyed every minute! The band played some great choices of music and certainly got everyone up on the dance floor, which is what I had hoped for." - Sally and Andy, Rutland

"We just wanted to say a big thank you to you and the rest of Govannen for helping to make our wedding day so special. Everybody loved the band and the music/dancing was everything we wanted and more" - Jo & Dan, Rutland.

"We are back from honeymoon now and I just wanted to thank you for making our wedding so special. We have had so many people tell us how great they thought you were" - Emma, Leicestershire

"I wanted to get in touch and say thank you again for the fantastic music & service you provided during our wedding .... was really pleased at how much everyone enjoyed the music, and the dancing - we have had lots of positive feedback. John deserves a medal I think for managing to whip everyone into (some sort! of) shape. We had a lovely day, but you definitely made our evening." Heather & Tim, Bedfordshire

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