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It's the free reeds! Great sound that appeals to me for many of the same reasons as the uilleann pipes. Great sustain if you want it, droning, regulator-style chords, and of course no huffing and puffing. But folks who praise it for being able to "just pick it up and play" are ignoring the...

I'd buy a CD of them *talking* about playing traditional music. It is especially frustrating after some of the talk floating around on the board about Paddy doing a solo piping album . . .

Well, here's my chance, finally, to be surly on the UP Chiff Board! At least one of us read the NY Times article and screamed in frustration. Paddy was "50 / 50" about doing a 50 year reunion album with original members of the Chieftans, but no, his American producer convinces him to do ye...

Iris Nevins from the IAANJ emailed the following: The sad news is spreading that Flute Player, Mike Rafferty passed away sometime around midnight. He will be very much missed. He has played at IAANJ both as a session host, a session attendee, and in concert, he graced our stage with his wonderful mu...

That's it! Thanks to everyone for responding. It's a great tune, and sits very well on the pipes, with lots of opportunities to add "Willie Clancy style."

Blackie;
That's the one! Thanks.
JVF

Hi all;
Jerry O'Sullivan taught us a jig at the Piper's Gathering this year, a new composition called The Man from Clare. Anyone have the dots or an ABC transcription available?

Thanks,
JVF

I have seen quite a few first time commercial posters "use" the forum to sell pipes and then are never heard of again. Gee I wonder why they lose interest after they sell their pipes?? Let's be realistic, there are a percentage of folks who try the instrument and realize that they will ne...

Can anyone on the chiff board tell me about the session scene in Vancouver, Canada? We'll be there late June.
JVF

What are we looking at here, a museum collection? A manufacturer's showroom? Coffee break at a Tionol??

Of course, the potential is also there for a newby with two left thumbs to butcher their "David Quinn chanter kit," and then show up at a tionol boasting "hey, look at my David Quinn chanter." Offering a kit comes with a certain level of responsibility for the finished product, n...

I certainly fit that description, started in 1984 with a less-than-ideal practice set, sold that and quit in 1989, and did not start again until getting a much better half set in 2002. Upgraded to a full set in 2004 and worked hard at it until 2009. I find my interest lagging a bit this year; time c...

I will be traveling to Japan July 18--30th. Uilleann pipers in Japan, especially Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, please get in touch with me, I would like to meet and have some music!
Thanks,
Jim Van Fleet
vanfleet@bucknell.edu

Standard List of All the Usual Questions You Need to Answer to Get Good Advice: 1. Where are you located? UK, US? Specific town or region? 2. How much are you looking to spend? 3. How long are you willing to wait? 4. Have you contacted any pipers locally, who might provide lessons, leads to instrume...

Darth; I'm going to guess . . . air pressure! :D Sorry, couldn't resist. Its a pretty common problem, solved in a variety of ways. Some folks swear by a bit of hair slid under the tongue to keep it from closing all the way. Gently "springing" the tongue once (or a few times) will sometimes...