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Big Davey posted: Piping between 1:37 and 3:00. A nice version of the tune to Soldier's Return / Miller's Reel. I've always loved harmony, particularly between the Uilleann Pipes and Fiddle, it always works so well! Something I'm going to try to do on when I go on tour to Brisbane in two weeks or s...

Hi I'm wondering if the Abell low Whistles are just as nice as the soporanos. I have just purchased (second hand, batch #1235) a C, D, and Eb set and I must say the tunning is right on; in repalce of some other whistles (the maker and tweaker is to remain namless) that I was not at all happy with. O...

Hi John

I know of a whistle distrubutor in New South Whales who may be able to lend you (give you) a whistle or two. I've given him an email so hopefully he'll get onto you. Meanwhile you may like to check out Mitch Gatz's website http://www.ozwhistles.com.

Cheers L42B

Hi John While your onto it you may like to contact Ebay and other online auctioneers; just in case the lowlife decides to sell them on Ebay. Give them a description of the instrument so that they can notify you if it is posted up on the site for auction. This has happened in the past and they notifi...

Hi Ausdag, Good to hear from you again...long time no see ai? I have a few suggestions that I will look into and try some (gasps nervously) reed maintenance when I have the time. Who has made your reeds in the past. Currently I have a few reed blades that Paddy Keenan gave me at a workshop. I wonder...

Ole Buhl's famous handmade Bb 3/4. Although the looks aren't great the set certainly does sound the part. Hats off to you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XmRzGyy ... ed&search=

Cheers L42B

Hi Everyone Well my chanter read I think could well be past its used by date. The problem is my maker (who shall remain nameless) is no longer answering calls or taking orders. Or has changed his number and has not contacted his prior clients about this. His email has also been disconnected. In othe...

Hi Everyone I was listening to the classical station and heard a work by the American composer Aaron Copland. It was interesting to hear a few Irish tunes repeated through brief motives through out the work (particularly by the brass). One of the tunes I believe is the Mrs McLeod's reel and I think ...

Rorybellows Orriginaly posted by Rorybellows Dont forget to tell him ,the lads knocking down his old house in Kenmare found an old set of pipes in the loft ,which he must of forgotten about. He may want them back !!! (your joking right aren't you.) If Alain doesn't want them back, I'll hapilly give ...

Hi Tim I'll second what you said. Paddy is a 'true character' and a 'true musician' not just his understanding of Irish music but his respect for others who choose to study the art (regardless of their ability). I also got a sense of a great 'love for humanity' in the man's character as well. Althou...

Hi Everyone If you happened to hear of a rumour about a 'tsunami' warning for the Queensland coast, this warning has been canceled. Yes there was such a warning in the morning and Mackay did feel a small tremmor about 7:00am (I nearly lost my morning coffee, but caught it before it fell off the tabl...

"and play by emotion. Don't copy a players style for the sake of it, it sounds false." Paddy Keenan 25/03/07

Cheers L42B

Galician Dance Tune: Muinheira de Poio, the artists are Carlos Nunez and Liam O'Flynn. Liam seems to be really enjoying himself and doesn't seem to be taking things to seriously:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br-WKc3v ... ed&search=

Cheers L42B

Well I played with the local GHB band from 5:00-6:00pm, which I didn't get payed for as the funds went to the band. I certainly had a lot of fun in the process, although the venue was a pub there was no after band celebration of course (no seriously :D). Sometimes its just nice to make a lot of nois...

It looks to be in a court room of some kind. I think thats a judge sitting in the front row infront of a computer. What do you think, I might be completly wrong here though?

Cheers L42B