We had a walk over to West Exe Park today, where Tiverton Town Band were playing a concert. It’s not often you see a bandstand being used for its intended purpose these days.
Photos follow, but a brass band really needs video first:
Setting Up
The Horns
The Audience
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Playing Guitar
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