Weddings in Calgary

I’m in Calgary, got here on Wednesday after little sleep the night before in the UK trying to get ready. There’s a lot to get in place where you’re away for six weeks. Canada greets me with its usual smile and comforting embrace; I do love this place.I’m singing at a some good friends wedding today before I fly to Winnipeg tonight to start the Folk Festival there tomorrow (Saturday). Giovanna, who does publicity for me here, and Mark had there pre wedding dinner last night and it wonderful to hear the kind speeches and good wishes for them. They are great people and deserve much happiness. Giovanna’s Father, who is a very politicised and for the people Italian gentlemen, made a number of very funny remarks but my memory will be of him telling us of his delight that his daughter is marrying a ‘progressive’, a radical. He and the other parents are delighted that these tow have found each other and that’s great. There is not enough joy in the world, but I saw a lot on folks faces last night and I’m sure there will be more today. The town is heaving as the famous Calgary Stampede starts today. Lots of guys wearing big hats and boots..kinda glad i`m leaving to return in a few weeks when things have calmed down.