kate-dowling’s twenty-nine comments

This is a recording from the festival of the same name in St Paul Minnesota. This festival focuses on young players - trying to get them tutelage from the best of the best. more…

What does it take to get you to go to a trad Irish music event, concert, or workshop? I am surprised at how often amazing music is happening and no one turns out for it. Even in one's own town! It's nearly insulting to the artists! more…

Registration is open! more…

Hi - The Center for Irish Music is putting on our 2nd Annual Young Irish Musicians Weekend June 20-22, 2008 in St Paul, Minnesota. This year's artists include Liz Carroll, Dermot & Tara Diamond, Tommy Martin and Daithi Sproule. more…

Hi - I *think* I remember reading some time ago about a flute weekend in April in Ireland (classes, concerts, craic etc) ... I searched the archive but could not find a reference. I am wondering if anyone has any information on this and if it might be h... more…

IMO, don't do a small-handed flute. You'll progress beyond it and need to get a new one in a few months or a year. Also, you NEED a tuning slide. Good luck! more…

That's brilliant! I know James has a busy schedule, so this should work well. You could also take lessons with him at the Young Musicians Weekend coming up in St Paul June 22-24. It's going to be great craic! more…

Due to strong demand, The Young Irish Musicians Weekend is now open for ALL AGES! more…

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The Center for Irish Music (www.centerforirishmusic.org ) has an exciting event coming up in June: The Young Irish Musicians Weekend, June 22-24, 2007 in St. Paul, MN. more…