Everything comes full circle and I’m reminded of that more often than not. Take for example, bell-bottoms and leg warmers. Who would have thought they’d be cool twice in my life-time? Or platform shoes, of which I’m still afraid to walk in. Even when it comes to my writing. I come up with an idea, I start … More The joy of coming full circle
At the end of each year it is always fun to know which posts were the most popular. It gives me an idea of what you like to read about and helps me plan for upcoming articles. Below are this year’s top posts: Here are the top 5 posts of the year: 10 Tips to … More The 5 most popular posts in 2015
When one door closes, another one always opens. If you were an avid session-goer to the On the Rise Bakery session that recently ceased because of new ownership, fear not. The session lives on…It’s just in another location. This Thursday, November 20 from 7-9pm, marks the start of a new session at the Jericho Cafe and Tavern (the former … More When one door closes…
June is one of my favorite months in Vermont. Mostly because it’s the start of summer. The grass has turned green, flowers have bloomed, caterpillars have turned to butterflies and I can finally leave the house without a warm jacket. It’s also my favorite time of year because it’s the start of festival season. A time … More Upcoming traditional music events
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
Session Obsession 