Michelle Mc’s four hundred and fifty-four comments

I played my grandad's accordion as a kid but had no access to folk music except Aus classics like Click go the Shears and Waltzing Matilda and a few others. I bought my own harmonica and played the same songs. I played cornet and saxophone in the school b... more…

I used to watch people play trad tunes on Instagram. The time is limited though, you could probably only play one tune at a time. more…

Damien Rogeau- Not true, there is some leeway when it comes to whistles to raise or lower the pitch with air pressure. I do it often on my MK low whistle and some of my high whistles, mostly with the C# which sometimes is not a C#. If a whistle has too ma... more…

David50, they do seem to be dancing a bit out of sync with the tune. Anyone recognise the style of dance? more…

Well i loved DS9, it was my fave and and I didn't mind Avery Brooks acting style, It was part of his personality like most actors. He had bold mannerisms. I like all the Treks and look forward to Picard and the next Discovery season. So the tune was compo... more…

I'm happily watching Star Trek Voyager for the umpteenth time and in the episode 'Fair Haven', which, yes, is cliched, There is a dance scene where a tune is played with bodhran, hammered dulcimer and fiddle. It doesn't quite sound Irish, maybe Scottish o... more…

Richard, WVTM? Sorry for my ignorance! more…

I second Paddy Malony, but I don't have a huge knowledge of ITM history yet. more…

Ok, Cunla is the same as The Frieze britches. more…

I have that album, I think it's 'Cunla'. more…