It was totally exhiliarating! Meeting these gents was a joy, as they greeted us most warmly, and friendship was in the air immediately, as though we had known each other forever.
Our Chorus started the concert with a few down-east favourites, and you can imagine our elation when we got our first standing ovation after only our fourth song! (No Chorus member I talked to could remember that ever happening before) With each song you could feel even more appreciation emanating from the audience.
We received another standing ovation after our set, and 2 more in the second half.
The Men of the Deeps brought a set of coal-miner-related songs, most of them joyful and upbeat, while some also touching on the dangers of the trade. And their songs also moved the audience into a great deal of cheering and clapping.
It was a wonderful experience. You can always tell if an audience is clapping out of politeness or out of enthusiasm. These folks were well past enthusiastic, and it was a joy to be there!
Proceeds from this concert will go to the Bereaved Families of Nova Scotia charity.
What a treat to hear and see the Men of the Deeps ...
... and an honour to share the stage with them!
Thanks to Paul Wallace for the photos.
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