by Katrina VanTyne If you’re not versed in Irish music and you happen to stumble into a place like Bagitos on a Saturday afternoon when the place is filled with musicians, you might not know exactly what to make of it. There is definitely an art to sessioning and a few unwritten rules you should know before … More 4 Common Misconceptions of an Irish Session
For the next couple of weeks there are some great musicians coming to town and shows that should not be missed. It all starts tomorrow. Here’s a video of Karan Casey and Lúnasa. The list of upcoming shows are below: Friday, Nov 22, 2013 Wendy MacIsaac and Mary Jane Lamond – Cape Breton Music Place: … More Celtic Music in Vermont
Learning music isn’t just about learning the tunes. Anyone can memorize notes. But when it comes to traditional Donegal music, knowing the dances can help tell the story of the tunes, making it easier to feel the music and help it sink in. At the Donegal Fiddle School I attended in Glencomcille, learning the dances was … More Music and Dancing, Like Peas and Carrots
Find out what makes a good bow. … More A Bow Meant for Me
Visit the 7th Annual Carolan Festival June 14-15, 2013. … More Sessions, Lessons and Dancing, Oh My…
Stories from my brief dancing stint on Broadway and some info on a step dancing workshop this weekend. Read on… … More Learning to Dance
Hope to see you at this weekend’s concert and workshops! … More Martin Hayes and the Teetotallers
