Category Archives: Misc Goodies

Yesterday was a good day. A day of friendships, of music, of sunshine, of appreciation. A full day. A day full of blessings. Wedged among planning trips to Clare and Dingle, of appreciating the just right instrument for you, of … Continue reading →

During a long winter, we all look for harbingers of Spring. Growing up in the northeast, I remember my Grandmother calling us when she saw her first robin or the day we received the Burpee Seed catalog and could start … Continue reading →

A lovely recent performance at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in DC featuring Banjo player and vocalist Mick Moloney, fiddlers Athena Tergis and Rhys Jones, accordionist Billy McComiskey, and pianist Brendan Dolan. Presented in cooperation with the Irish Arts … Continue reading →

Sometimes you just have to re-post an interesting article. I thought the description of a “session” was just about right. Thanks Tes! Another reason to love NY

“From sound to melody, Irish music has played a vital role in shaping traditional mountain music. We hear its influence in a pipe-like drone of a cross-tuned fiddle, and in the fast-paced rhythm of any good old-time tune.” This is … Continue reading →

Last night I had the pleasure of being invited to the home of one of my former students to play some tunes and sing some songs with him, his wife and their two border collies. John and Holly have a … Continue reading →

St. Paddy’s Day in May! Come on down to C’ville Coffee and enjoy a wonderful evening of Irish music and dance. Along with BRIMS Trad ensemble, there will be a bunch of fabulous guest musicians to round out the evening. … Continue reading →

Hey, I just want to put a plug in for Bill Kittrell’s fiddle class offered by BRIMS starting on Thursday at 7pm at our current home at the Renaissance School. Bill’s been an instructor of Scottish fiddle for years, and … Continue reading →