FiddleFi’s forty-two comments

  • Re: Traditional Music Festivals in Ireland, Scotland, UK or Europe in 2022?

    Louisburgh Music festival is taking place this year in County Mayo, Ireland from Friday 29th April- Monday 2nd May(Bank holiday). Workshops, concerts and sessions. more…

  • Re: Hearsall Inn Pub

    Hi Julie- there is on road parking but it can get very busy on a Tuesday night, so you may have to look on Duke st/Allesley old rd as well as Craven St as there are double yellows around too. Hope to welcome you one Tuesday night! more…

  • Re: Active Sessions In Birmingham England

    Hi RooLF more…

  • Re: Hearsall Inn Pub

    We are delighted to inform you that after 17 months, three weeks, and five days (not that we have been counting!) our weekly lessons and sessions will be returning from Tuesday 7th September 2021. more…

  • Re: International Day of the Jig: June 8, 2020

    I think agreement between nations is still possible- after all pi day is celebrated on March 14th…! more…

  • Re: Great Western

    My daughter has just gone to study in Gloucester and I’m hoping to fit in a session whilst visiting. This venue is closest to her, so I hope it’s still going. more…

  • Re: Sessions in Connemara? (next summer)

    I regularly visit Westport/Louisburgh and attend a session on the Rock road leading out of Leenane towards them on Sunday evening, about 7pm start I recall. more…

  • Re: Trad Festival List

    The Anne and Pat Molloy Summer school is in Birmingham, England, as the link says. Another one I can recommend and also thankfully attend. more…

  • Re: Trad Festival List

    Can I add Feile Chois Cuain - Louisburgh Music Festival please? First May Day Bank Holiday weekend in Co. Mayo. I didn’t get there this year but am sure to return when I can. more…

  • Re: How important is foot tapping when playing?

    When I started learning over 20 years ago, I didn’t tap my foot, but began to try to, as I thought it would make my timing better- but it didn’t work, as there was no way I could make my playing follow my tap, which was probably not regular anyway. more…