Festival 2002 at the Starbar was a very strange one indeed. It all started when in off the street walked a Andrew Bailey looking for somewhere to stay, as do many artists around that time of year, but none with such a sense of unpredictability as Bailey.

We helped out with somewhere to stay that first night. So he was off to get his gear and would return later to catch our live music spot.

That night we had Andrew Taylor performing his own songs, when in walked Bailey with a bag and video cassette sleeve lined with harmonicas in various keys. No longer than getting a drink in he was up on the stage and ripping into a blues jam with the ever (musically) accomodating Andrew " teach " Taylor.

More drinks were supplied (large Laphroiags) where Bailey proceeded to dip his harp into his drink and blast the night away. Bailey's musical sharpness was complemented throughout by an off the wall comedy routine which drew upon visual aids such as wellie boots, ping pong balls and a variety of kitchen utensils. Completely unique performer.

Well what a start to the festival that was, and Bailey enjoyed performing in the starbar with its friendly atmosphere so much that outwith his Fringe committments at the The Stand Comedy Club, used the Starbar as an outlet for his bizarre and very much improvised gig with Andrew Taylor supporting his blues/ comedy Special.

This year Mr Bailey has offered his services throughout the 2003 festival while also appearing at the comedy stand club daily.