scjandy’s thirty-three comments

I have the sheet music for a tune called Maggie. I think it is in the key of A flat. Does anybody have a sound file of this tune? I am having a difficult time sight reading the music and would like to hear the tune. Does this tune have other names? more…

Nope, that is the problem- the closest session I have found is in Dallas (which is mostly oldtime)- I have heard that there are some good ITM sessions in Portland - which is an hour and fifteen minutes drive time. more…

I went to a session in Dallas, Oregon for my second time. more…

I just got back from a workshop - we learned a new tune there (North Shore)- and I think I’ve also got farewell to whiskey under control- that’s two more tunes! more…

“It helps if you can play a lot of tunes as you are more likely to attract more and better players” more…

So how does one go about organizing a session? Not just any session- but a sustainable, reliable session that is full of friendly, talented musicians - welcoming to novices. more…

Check out the Paperboys for an interesting twist on ITM. They rock in concert! They play in the Pacific NW in the USA as well as across the pond. more…

Lucie, can you play in front of a family member or friend? more…

I am not sure that the etiology lies with in what you eat before you sleep- but I sure would like to know what you drink/take! Be careful, this could turn into sessionophobia- or worse, melophobia…..(http://www.phobialist.com/)… more…

Yeah, I took part in a fiddle camp this summer- they referred to the song as punch before breakfast. more…