Swift’s seventy-two comments

The fiddle in question is currently in Shetland, being played by a superb Danish fiddler called Henrik Jansberg. Not only have I played it myself and loved it instantly, but this thread came up in conversation at Monday night's session when we were taking... more…

Thanks a lot folks, I'll pass those details on. Cheers, S more…

Hey folks. more…

Can somebody explain to me, very slowly and clearly, exactly what's wrong with this? As for McGoldrick writing it for fun, what other excuse do you need to write a tune? more…

The video was pulled by RTE. Here's a new copy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y0NtTh5iHc more…

Sorry to hear that C, I hope these typed dissertations aren't making your hand even worse! What is it you normally play when you're on form? Just realised I've no idea what your instrument(s) is/are. more…

Oh yeah, and check this from bb's Wikipedia quote: more…

Well, I was expecting a good kicking there. Maybe I did the denizens of the site a disservice by pre-empting a harsh response, apologies for that. more…

Ultra-commercial - obviously, but I still wish that I could play half as well as her. I've had her CD "Raining Up" for ages and I really like the direction in which she takes the music. Furthermore, I don't think that having a sweet tone makes you "too cl... more…

Have a few gigs and a workshop in Broadstairs, see you there Ric! more…