Guys, I'm cancelling the slow session. I just can't get past the idea that even if the weather is great when we arrive at 7:30, it won't be a freakin' skating rink by the time we leave.
So, don't forget the Dance Flurry is this weekend (www.danceflurry.org) where trusty and I will be playing along with a million other fantabulous performers (!). Also, if you're not up in Saratoga (or if, like Jeff, you are but you're going anyway...), there's a phenomenal Old Songs concert featuring Alisdair Fraser and Natalie Haas (www.oldsongs.org for tix/info).
Also, a few reminders on upcoming cool music:
Irish Arts Week: Paul Keating reminded me to tell you all that there's an early registration discount for The Catskills Irish Arts Week (http://www.east-durham.org/irishartsweek/). It's totally worth it to register early if you can. Plus, check out the amazing teaching line-up! (Bear in mind, it is subject to change due to performers' scheduling.) Arts Week is scheduled for July 13-19, 2008.
Banjo Burke Festival: Bridget Burke asked me to let people know that there is a fundraiser for the Second Annual Banjo Burke Festival being held at the Celtic Hall in East Greenbush on April 22 (I think). I'll get you more details as soon as I can. (The festival will be held in East Durham on Columbus Day Weekend.)
Old Songs: Andy Spence asked me to remind people to get your tickets for the Celtic Fiddle Festival (featuring Kevin Burke - Ireland, Christian LeMaitre - Brittany, Andre Brunet - Quebec, and Ged Foley - every-damn-where on Guitar) on Tuesday, February 26 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $25.
Celebration of Celts: Louise Dunphy asked me to remind you to save the first weekend in May for the Celebration of Celts, which I believe is moving back to the Chatham Fairgrounds. I'll let you know when I have more details. Cel o' Celts is May 2-3-4, 2008.
The Dance Flurry: Trusty and I wish you a very happy Flurry weekend! We hope to see you out there, and I want to remind everyone to go support Cedar Stanistreet and Friends for the Celtic session on Sunday morning! I expect, like always, the session will be in the Atrium of the main hotel. Don't miss it! It's going to be great fun! Also, Maura MacNamara will be playing in various places, as will Bob Gaesser and the Italian Village Dance Band. Get out and support our friends! (This weekend: Feb. 15-17)
Until Next Time,
The Trad
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2.13.2008
1.13.2008
What Time Is It?
Yesterday Trusty Companion and I played a contra dance. It was more of a trainwreck than a dance, but it was fun anyway! The best part? When we anticipated a change in the dance, and switched tunes at the perfect time! I've always been impressed by the great players, like Fennig's All-Stars, where their tune choices are superb and their timing is impeccable. Yesterday, we had a little taste of how that works.
It was so cool!
We hope you're having a great weekend, and that you've given some thought to my previous diatribe on community. If there's someone at the session you want to get together with and play some tunes to practice, ask them! Get their phone number or e-mail and make a date. That's how the rest of us started out. If we couldn't find a session, we'd make one at our house! You CAN do that. You share tunes you're working on, learn some that they've got, play together, and generally have fun. Our session usually involved chili and beer, but that part is up to you...
Don't forget, the list of sets for next time is up already (look to your right!). I will have copies of the big giant practice tune list for folks at February's session. Remember, it's Wednesday, February 13, right before The Dance Flurry in Saratoga Springs, NY (Feb. 15-17, 2008 at the City Center).
Phenomonal young fiddler Cedar Stanistreet and friends (probably John Cromie, a superb whistle player, among others) will be leading the Irish Jam on Sunday morning. So stay up all night and show up in the atrium of the hotel for that shindig. Should be fun! There's always a pile of fabulous players that come, including some kids from Boston who kick #$%!
In the meantime, enjoy the weather and the rest of your weekend, and don't forget to practice!
All the best,
The Trad
It was so cool!
We hope you're having a great weekend, and that you've given some thought to my previous diatribe on community. If there's someone at the session you want to get together with and play some tunes to practice, ask them! Get their phone number or e-mail and make a date. That's how the rest of us started out. If we couldn't find a session, we'd make one at our house! You CAN do that. You share tunes you're working on, learn some that they've got, play together, and generally have fun. Our session usually involved chili and beer, but that part is up to you...
Don't forget, the list of sets for next time is up already (look to your right!). I will have copies of the big giant practice tune list for folks at February's session. Remember, it's Wednesday, February 13, right before The Dance Flurry in Saratoga Springs, NY (Feb. 15-17, 2008 at the City Center).
Phenomonal young fiddler Cedar Stanistreet and friends (probably John Cromie, a superb whistle player, among others) will be leading the Irish Jam on Sunday morning. So stay up all night and show up in the atrium of the hotel for that shindig. Should be fun! There's always a pile of fabulous players that come, including some kids from Boston who kick #$%!
In the meantime, enjoy the weather and the rest of your weekend, and don't forget to practice!
All the best,
The Trad
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