A Tune A Week: #2 Christmas is creeping closer—lights going up, cookies appearing on counters (unless you have a puppy like mine), and that familiar mix of excitement and mild panic settling in. So it felt like the perfect moment to revisit a tune that captures that same swirling spirit: Christmas Eve. If you’ve been … More The Joy of ‘Christmas Eve’: Perfect Tune for Your Holiday Playlist
View my favorite online music workshops and classes. … More Stay Creative and Brighten Your Winter
A Tune A Week: #1 Every now and then, you come across an Irish tune that just has attitude. The Drunken Landlady is one of those tunes. It’s a reel that practically dares you to keep up with it—full of twits, turns, and that kind of slightly unhinged energy that makes it so much fun … More The Drunken Landlady: A Tune with a Kick
Happy Thanksgiving! … More Giving Thanks: Even in the Sour Notes
Coming in December, I’ll be learning and showcasing a tune a week. Hope you enjoy! … More A Tune a Week Coming in December (…and Beyond)
Join us for the Worst Song Ever at the Barre Opera House on November 22! … More Stepping Out of the Musical Comfort Zone
Stay tuned for this year’s tune a week. … More Adopting a Puppy and Rediscovering My Fiddle: A Journey
On Friday, September 12 at 7pm, legendary Irish fiddle player Kevin Burke will be playing a concert at the Telford/Connor residence at 1060 Bent Hill Rd in Braintree, VT. From his early days with The Bothy Band to his celebrated solo performances, Kevin Burke is considered one of Irish music’s luminaries. The recipient of a … More Kevin Burke House Concert
Each April 22nd, the world pauses—if only for a moment—to honor the Earth. It’s a time to reconnect with the natural world, reflect on the landscapes that surround us, and maybe plant a seed or two (literal or metaphorical). As an Irish musician, I can’t help but hear the land singing back to me through … More Earth Day and the Echoes of Irish Music
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. The one day of the year when everyone suddenly discovers their Irish heritage, Guinness flows like water, and people who’ve never heard of a jig suddenly become professional dancers. And for those of us in Irish bands? It’s absolute madness—in the best way possible. Playing gigs as an Irish band during … More The Joy (and Chaos) of St. Patrick’s Day Gigs
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