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
Showing posts with label Irish Arts Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Irish Arts Week. Show all posts
2.13.2008
12.11.2006
Nice blog...but what's with the date?
So my crankiest friend of all my cranky friends (not you, of course) e-mailed me and complained about my using the "british" mode of listing the date on my blog page. Well, it's european I'll have you know, my friend. I was just getting myself into Irish mode for various reasons. So, after January 1, I'll change it and you can have it your stupid American way. See if I care. As Opus would say: "phhhhhbbbbbbtttttt!!!!"
The good news: we're getting our Colleen O'Sullivan handmade dinner plates at the session on Wednesday! I'll post a picture when we get them. We have mugs and bowls already, and now we're going to have to commission some dessert plates (if she doesn't kill us first). This woman is one talented artist, if you didn't already know, and quite a nice whistle player to boot!
I promised to post Carty's Jig again, but I can't get it up on the page! Grrrr! The version I have I got from one of Mike McHale's students. (I'll try to post it elsewhere for January and provide you a link.) Mike is great. He's got such flowing, beautiful versions of tunes, and he's a real pleasure to play with. You're more likely to get 'hold of him south of Catskill, where he lives, but sometimes he ventures into the great north (you know, Albany) and then, look out! Here come the tunes! If you play flute or whistle, you might want to consider taking a class with him at the Catskills Irish Arts Week (http://www.east-durham.org/irishartsweek/).
By the way, the date for Irish Arts Week has been moved out a week. It's now July 15-21, 2007. The organizers in Ireland moved the dates for Willie Clancy Week, and Paul didn't want to conflict with the father of all teaching weeks, so don't forget to put in for your vacation time as soon as you can. You don't want to miss this. From what Paul tells me, it's going to be a humdinger of a week.
Don't forget: slow session at Old Songs Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 PM. (www.oldsongs.org)
The good news: we're getting our Colleen O'Sullivan handmade dinner plates at the session on Wednesday! I'll post a picture when we get them. We have mugs and bowls already, and now we're going to have to commission some dessert plates (if she doesn't kill us first). This woman is one talented artist, if you didn't already know, and quite a nice whistle player to boot!
I promised to post Carty's Jig again, but I can't get it up on the page! Grrrr! The version I have I got from one of Mike McHale's students. (I'll try to post it elsewhere for January and provide you a link.) Mike is great. He's got such flowing, beautiful versions of tunes, and he's a real pleasure to play with. You're more likely to get 'hold of him south of Catskill, where he lives, but sometimes he ventures into the great north (you know, Albany) and then, look out! Here come the tunes! If you play flute or whistle, you might want to consider taking a class with him at the Catskills Irish Arts Week (http://www.east-durham.org/irishartsweek/).
By the way, the date for Irish Arts Week has been moved out a week. It's now July 15-21, 2007. The organizers in Ireland moved the dates for Willie Clancy Week, and Paul didn't want to conflict with the father of all teaching weeks, so don't forget to put in for your vacation time as soon as you can. You don't want to miss this. From what Paul tells me, it's going to be a humdinger of a week.
Don't forget: slow session at Old Songs Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 PM. (www.oldsongs.org)
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