Thanks to Aengus and all the staff and volunteers in Kansas City last weekend for doing an excellent job.
There was a tremendous amount of talent this year and it was great to see so many friendly faces. It was run impeccably in all facets and the organizers deserve a big pat on the back (and probably a week off!) The only suggestion I could make is to have more dancing. A self proclaimed dancing fool, I had the opportunity to get out of my seat at a few unofficial showcases and thoroughly enjoyed it. Melisande from Montreal had many of us cutting the rug for their whole set!!
I only got to see a fraction of all the talent, but a few that stuck out for me were:
Special shout out to Neil Pearson in the UK room and Shelly Nordstrom in the ECMA room for once again curating amazing talent. Their rooms are always a big magnet for me.
So much music and so much love, I am already looking forward to next year.
Sean
