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Fair to middlin irish fiddlin.....would enjoy hearing about any gatherings out there amongst ya!!
A group devoted to the discussion and learning of Irish Traditional Music.
A group devoted to the discussion and learning of Irish Traditional Music.
Hi Barry,
My suggestion is to listen to a lot of traditional music, and as many recordings as you can get your hands on. I have posted a couple of annotated discographies in the blogs section, but additionally, sometimes it's best to start with t...
Friends:
I’m thrilled to announce not one, but TWO great house concerts this month, featuring some of the finest Irish musicians in the states! Since appearances by such players in our area are rare you won’t want to miss either one! These shows ...
Friends:
I’m thrilled to announce not one, but TWO great house concerts this month, featuring some of the finest Irish musicians in the states! Since appearances by such players in our area are rare you won’t want to miss either one! These shows ...
A group devoted to the discussion and learning of Irish Traditional Music.
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- I was born in Pittsburgh, PA and have been playing music for the last 21 years. I began playing Irish traditional fiddle in college and have largely focused on the genre and instrument ever since. I recently completed a doctorate in history at Loyola University Chicago, at which I wrote my dissertation, "'Auld Sod' and New Turf: Entertainment, Nationalism, and Identity in the Irish Traditional Music Community of Chicago, 1868-1999." Having performed in Pittsburgh, Ohio, Chicago, and Dublin, I am interested to see what the Nashville area has to offer. So far I have greatly enjoyed the sessions at the Fiddle and Pick.
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A Select Annotated Discography of Essential Irish Traditional Music Recordings of the 1970s Revival
Bergin, Mary. Feadóga Stáin. Gael-Linn : 1979, LP. Reissue Shanachie 79006 : 1994, compact disc.
Crisp and brisk performances of well-known tunes make Mary Bergin’s recordings essential listening for the Irish whistle player. Along with Clare’s Micho Russell, Bergin set a standard for tin whistle performance.
Bothy Band, The. 1975. Green Linnet CSIF 3011 : 1983, cassette; Bothy Band, The. 1975. Compass Records LUN 3002 : 2007, compact disc.
__________. Old Hag You Have… Continue
Crisp and brisk performances of well-known tunes make Mary Bergin’s recordings essential listening for the Irish whistle player. Along with Clare’s Micho Russell, Bergin set a standard for tin whistle performance.
Bothy Band, The. 1975. Green Linnet CSIF 3011 : 1983, cassette; Bothy Band, The. 1975. Compass Records LUN 3002 : 2007, compact disc.
__________. Old Hag You Have… Continue
Posted on March 30, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
A Brief Annotated Discography of Essential Classic Irish Traditional Fiddle Recordings
Canny, Paddy, P.J. Hayes, Peader O’Loughlin, and Bridie Lafferty. All Ireland Champions. 1960. Reissue, An Historic Recording of Irish Traditional Music from County Clare and East Galway, Shanachie 76001 : 2001, compact disc.
All Ireland Champions was the first commercial LP of Irish traditional music ever recorded, and on that basis alone should appear in the library of any serious Irish traditional musician. P.J. Hayes (father of Martin Hayes), Paddy Canny, and Peader O’L… Continue
All Ireland Champions was the first commercial LP of Irish traditional music ever recorded, and on that basis alone should appear in the library of any serious Irish traditional musician. P.J. Hayes (father of Martin Hayes), Paddy Canny, and Peader O’L… Continue
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 12:55pm —
Conjecture vs. Evidence: “Celtic” Music, Ulster Scots, and the Myth of Irish Traditional Music’s Role in the Genesis of American Old Time Country
As the Greek philosopher Socrates stated, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you no nothing.” Or did he? First, the Athenian philosopher Socrates, condemned to death in 399 BCE, might or might not have existed. Socrates could have been an invention of the philosopher who supposedly transcribed his Dialogues, Plato. Secondly, nowhere in the Dialogues do the exact words regarding wisdom appear. Plato’s work contains a discussion pertaining to wisdom, and Socrates muses that one of t… Continue
Posted on March 22, 2009 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments
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- At 8:28pm on April 7, 2009,
Michael Keyes said… - Michael,
I wanted to thank you again for having a good time at the session last Saturday. I hope to come again some time and play a few more tunes.
Michael Keyes
www.mikekeyes.com
- At 9:17am on February 4, 2009,
Kirk Pickering said… - Go Stillers! Sixburgh, PA!
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Fall Moon Pickin' Party at Fiddle & Pick
December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm
Open jamming fundraiser for the music school.
Pickers with instruments: $5.00 (includes free beverage.)
General admission: $10.00 (includes 2 beverages.)
- Mrs. Santa's SING-ALONG on December 5, 2009 from 9:15am to 12pm
- Mrs. Santa's SING-ALONG on December 5, 2009 from 9:15am to 12pm
Most of us play our accoustic guitars at the jam sessions here.
But I was just wondering how many of you also own and play electric guitars. What kind? And what amp do you have? Tell us about it.
As for me, I have a 1979 Gibson ES-175D, an arche...
Fall Moon Pickin' Party at Fiddle & Pick
December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm
Open jamming fundraiser for the music school.
Pickers with instruments: $5.00 (includes free beverage.)
General admission: $10.00 (includes 2 beverages.)
- Bill Evans and Megan Lynch In Concert on February 28, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
- Bill Evans and Megan Lynch In Concert on February 28, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
- Teen Fiddle Class on December 10, 2009 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
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