Ricky Cool and the In Crowd on stage in Foyleside on Friday.Ricky Cool and the In Crowd on stage in Foyleside on Friday.
Ricky Cool and the In Crowd on stage in Foyleside on Friday.

Sun and smiles out as Ricky Cool and the In Crowd get into the swing with ska set at City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival

The sun and smiles were out as the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival got into full swing with a set by Ricky Cool and the In Crowd in Foyleside Shopping Centre on Friday.

The Birmingham rhythm and blues, soul, ska and reggae outfit got feet tapping with a Jamaican-influenced set as punters enjoyed lunch in the food quarter.

Their version of ‘You’re Wondering Now’, the 1964 Andy & Joey ska hit made famous by The Skatalites and The Specials, went down a treat as Derry geared up for one of biggest weekends of the year.