If you’re new to Irish sessions—or you’ve been around them for years—you know they have a way of taking on a life of their own. The Drinkwater Session is a perfect example. This session is a migratory continuation of the old Charlotte Session that got its start back in early 2016. Like a good tune, … More Drinkwater Irish Sessions: A Cozy Community
Join us on Friday, December 12th for live Irish music at Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT from 8-10pm. … More Playing Music vs. Running Sound: Two Very Different Gigs
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)
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
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