cab’s ninety-nine comments

If you ever get bored with it, I find this version makes a nice change: more…

Just don't try playing when lying on your front. more…

So sorry to hear of this tragic loss. I spent time with Mike in Tubbercurry around 15 years ago and was struck by how unassuming he was. Our tutor, Michael Hurley, began the first session by extolling the virtues of the world's great flute makers (inclu... more…

Here's how it appears in 2/4 in Johnson's Choice Collection of Favourite Country Dance Tunes (1750), as transcribed by Anne Wride for the Village Music Project. more…

No, definitely a different tune. more…

Ten years after Oswald, a tune called Sweetest when Naked appeared in Johnson's Choice Collection of Favourite Country Dance tunes. But it's in 2/4 and A major. Not had a chance to compare them yet but, despite the differences of time and key, I think t... more…

I play a Forbes and have tried a couple of Damian's in sessions with him. I'd happily recommend either. My Forbes has no slide. No more does my Doyle. There's enough adjustment in the joint to keep them nicely in tune except in the most extreme of cir... more…

A good start would be the Star in Bath on a Friday night. The Swan in Bradford-on-Avon is 2nd Wednesday of the month. You'll find more Bath sessions here https://sanchobramble.weebly.com/ more…

Now defunct. Landlord informed us yesterday that he is concentrating on food and can no longer give us houseroom. Currently looking for a replacement pub. more…

Only if you've got three legs. more…