fiddleplayer01’s one hundred and twenty comments

There is a surprisingly low number of good traditional bands scheduled to play there this year. Disappointing. more…

In the past, the All Ireland senior ceili band competition has been broadcast live via the internet. Does anyone know if this is the case for this year's fleadh, and where I could find the link to watch the video of the competition this weekend? Thanks in... more…

Qualified competitors are automatically signed up for the All Ireland. If you are attending Scoil Eigse, however, there is a separate registration form that you should have been given after winning your competition which allows you to receive a discount o... more…

Try the Catskill Motor Court motel. Usually able to get rooms there on short notice more…

In the latest issue of Treoir, the Comhaltas magazine, there was an article about the Irish postage stamps that feature traditional Irish bands. Can anyone tell me the lineup of the Tulla Ceili Band pictured on one of the stamps? The picture was too small... more…

I know there are several tunes named after an Austin Tierney more…

Sorry, to clarify, that would be I think so, it would be against the rules. more…

I think so, because it states in the rules that all three players in a trio must be playing the melody at all times (i.e. no harmonies or accompaniment). Bodhran certainly doesn't fall under the category of a melody instrument. more…

Also, most of the traditional music events going on at the Old Town School of Folk Music and the Irish American Heritage Center would be worth checking out. Both places often bring in great musicians for concerts, ceilis, workshops, etc. more…

Random_notes: John Williams leads the session at Nevins in Evanston, which is about a half hour or so outside the city of Chicago. more…