The Last Irish Sessions of the Year
Find out where all the sessions are around New England! … More The Last Irish Sessions of the Year
Find out where all the sessions are around New England! … More The Last Irish Sessions of the Year
What are you New Year’s Resolutions? … More New Year’s Resolutions – What’s Yours?
One of the things I love about this music is that it brings people together. Especially traditional music, the greats are easily accessible and are willing to share tunes, tips, tricks and stories. It’s what makes this music special. Recently, I’ve been struggling with my playing. I feel like I have reached the point where I’m just … More 3 Practice tips to improve your playing
How much should you practice your instrument in a given week? … More I can go for miles and miles and miles
This weekend I was reminded once again just how lucky I am to have music in my life. I had a little session after the session party on Saturday with close friends, great music and beautiful scenery. Thanks to all who came over. Here are some pics from the party: Thanks to all who came … More A little night music
Find some practice tips and learn how to better your playing. Visit sessionobsession.org. … More Why Biking is Truly Like Playing Fiddle
In my last blog post, How do I learn to play sweetly, I wrote about my struggles in learning to grasp that sweet fiddle sound that so many of my peers and heroes possess. I got some wonderful advice from those very same peers and figured I would share them so you too could benefit … More 11 Ways to Play Sweetly
As a child, I wanted more than anything to be on the Hardy Boys TV show with singer, Shaun Cassady. As I got older I wanted to marry Rick Springfield. And I was completely star-struck when I actually got to meet rock and roll star, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, while buying a coke at a … More Why Irish music is not like Rock-n-Roll
If you don’t own Live at Mona’s, read no further and go buy the album. If you already own the album, then you know who Patrick Ourceau is. And you also know that this Saturday there is no place else you should be but in Montpelier to watch him play. Patrick is a well-known and … More Patrick Ourceau, Live in Montpelier
Next week I’m heading to Connecticut to see my beautiful little niece perform in a ballet recital (yes, this is a picture of her, isn’t she sweet?). When I was her age I was also a little ballerina and had to perform in recitals such as this. As you can imagine, I am thrilled to see her … More How sessions are like a ballet performance.