Sean, no doubt you’re already considering this, but I’ve seen trad acts find out the hard way who the strong players are in their group, and who the weaker ones are. Make sure ahead of time that anyone singled out (or paired up) to carry the load, eve…
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This is a strong request for those with a sense of responsibility to update those sessions that they know are either still happening or have stopped or changed their venues. I have recently (2022) left California seeking a new home in the Carolinas and h…
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In our band we think more about changing the texture and allowing the audience to hear what is unique about the instruments. Some tunes suit the pipes, others suit the fiddle, still others show off the flute, and some sound terrific with “all singing/a…
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