Valerie Newsom’s six comments

I was once again listening to Alasdair Fraser's Skydance CD today and all of a sudden it struck me. This is the tune used by Jim Malcolm to write his very moving song, Jimmy's Gone to Flanders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok2eSOSb-eY more…

This 2nd annual weekend retreat workshop promises to be a good time for all. Nestled on picturesque Whidbey Island, Fort Casey is a great place to wander as well as study music. more…

Ceolachan, more…

Irish fiddling, Cape Breton fiddling, Cajun fiddling, Mexican fiddling, New England fiddling, Old Time fiddling. Bands from around the world come to teach their tunes to you. There are tutors to help you get it and jam sessions that go all night long. more…

This session moves from home to home. About 25 people show up each time. Calum MacKinnon teachers a tune or two, we jam, and we potluck. more…

According to clannamore.com, this tune was written about 1014 as a final tribute to the greatest king-Brian Boru--Ireland ever knew. He is credited with defeating the Vikings by organizing the princes of several kingdoms. more…