This week’s tune is a Donegal tune called the Gravel Walks. I literally remember the first time I ever heard this tune. I was in a retail shop in Stowe, Vermont and they had some Celtic music CD playing in the background and this tune came on. I thought it was a cool tune so … More Gravel Walks: Tune 7 of 52
This year, I’ve been having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit. So to help get into the spirit of the season, I figured I would stray from the Irish fiddle tunes this week and play one of my holiday favorites. … More Greensleeves: Tune 4 of 52
For some this pandemic has been an opportunity to catch up on house projects, crafts, or learn a new skill. For me, I’ve had moments of productivity and moments where I have barely left the couch (the 15 pounds of extra weight is proof of that). I can’t even count how many shows I’ve binge-watched … More Some Say the Devil is Dead: Tune 1 of 52
Join me in learning a tune a week for 52 weeks, from December to December. Add some music to your repertoire or just listen. … More A tune a week coming to a computer screen near you
Love is in the air. This coming weekend a good friend of mine is marrying the love of his life and he requested I play a specific tune during the ceremony. So I’ve spent the last couple of days learning said tune (I know, nothing like waiting until the last minute).
Really is there any better place to learn Irish music than in Ireland? I think not. I’m currently in Glencolmcille, Ireland at the Cairdeas na bhFidiléiràfiddle school, studying the Donegal tradition of fiddle music. I’ve been to some beautiful places but this is by far the best place to spend a week learning fiddle tunes. … More Fiddle School in Ireland
Find out what makes a good bow. … More A Bow Meant for Me
Hope to see you at this weekend’s concert and workshops! … More Martin Hayes and the Teetotallers
It’s really not about the notes or number of tunes you know, it’s about the feeling that the music evokes. Find out more… … More Trust the notes, remember the feeling
View pictures of St. Paddy’s Day weekend with Michael Cooney! … More A weekend filled with Irish music
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