Margaret Kirkland’s eighty-eight comments

I would contact the Irish Music School again for private fiddle lessons. They are setting up their schedules for January and you could get some private instruction through them. Set up an every two week or once a month lesson. more…

fliedermaus is right, narrow the focus, think about what you are trying to find out and give yourself a little time to do it.. more…

Ah, DD! more…

Ah HA, DD! Well, just not a begrudger! more…

cpardi, more…

As the person from Misla says, don’t overlook the midwestern bands and duets and trios, there is a lot of talent in St. Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul! Don’t let the East Coast centered list above (excepting two people!!?!?) mislead you! more…

Al, I disagree… more…

A truly ITM festival would be wonderful, I think you should model it more on Willie Week than Milwaukee Irish Fest! Workshops would be a great idea, have it close to accomodations, check into ITM musicians across the country for booking, not only local! more…

zoukgirl, if you want permission to just sit in sessions and noodle around, you have already gotten it here. more…

Pat Broaders, Jesse Langan, of course Denis Cahill, all living in Chicago presently! more…