When I was a little girl my grandmother used to say “listen with your ears not with your mouth.” I’ve been at sessions where I wish I could say something similar to some of the musicians around me like “listen with your ears not with your instrument.” If you listen to as much Irish music … More Listen with your ears, not your instrument
What do burgers and pancakes have in common? Combine the deliciousness of sweet or savory pancakes at The Skinny Pancake with the hearty music of folk singer and fiddler, Lissa Schneckenburger and you have one good night on the town. I was first introduced to Lissa many years ago when she opened up for Darol … More Burgers and Pancakes
Now that football season is over, the Irish Session at Ri Ra the Irish Pub starts up again today from 5-8pm. This is a fun session. Sometimes musicians just passing through town drop in for a tune or two. And sometimes its just us local Irish musicians. Either way, there is really nothing better than … More Irish session at an Irish pub – nothin’ like it
I’ve always felt that music is both soothing to the soul and spiritual. It can transcend you to a different time and place whether you’re playing the music or just listening to it. This past weekend I lost a friend and colleague to a tragic car accident. The first thing I did was turn to … More A Tune for Kaye
Check out this video of Liz Carroll and John Doyle. … More Rockin around the Christmas tree
Music is a gift to be shared. How can you share it? … More The gift of music
There is beauty in the white space. Whether its art, advertising or music, that empty space can enhance an experience. You don’t have to use every color or play every note for something to be beautiful. In fact some of the most beautiful tunes have a break in them and some of the most touching pieces of art are the simplest of pictures. … More Enjoying the white space
Recently, I enrolled in an Irish Session Music class at the Summit School of Traditional Music in Montpelier. In this particular class, we are learning all about the great composers of traditional Irish music like Ed Reavy, Paddy O’Brien, Josie McDermott and more. What’s great is that we learn the history of the tunes as … More The strategy behind learning tunes
A return to Radio Bean. … More My return to the Radio Bean Irish Session
How do you become a better musician? Stop playing. … More How to be a better musician – stop playing
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