We are in Rounstone now. Last night we walked into a pub and asked them if there was music. They said no, so we asked if they wanted some. They said sure, so we entertained for over three hours. It was great fun! By 1 AM, we were singing American country songs around a large table with a young country band from Austria. I was dizzy and laughing my head off by the end of the night...you know how strong that still water can be. Hee hee. Really, one would think I'd had tons of Guinness. I think was contact drunk. No hangover, though.
Ok...first bad thing to report. Went to the Rounstone shop (Malachy Kearns')...they don't allow people to try the wind instruments...not only that, but they were incredibly rude about it. Hmph.
I played the Seery whistle last night. A great session whistle. I have also discovered another new whistle that everyone would be wise to order. It is so new that it is not yet priced, and the maker is not yet taking orders for it. But...I will certainly keep you posted.
Either Westport or Doolin next. Kinvara was wonderful...I was sad to leave. What a wonderful country.
From reading Azalin's and Chris's posts about sessions, I get the idea that it is a different sort of thing for instrumentalists and singers. I think the songs stick out more, because they are a change, and the voice doesn't really blend in with the other instruments in the same way. I've enjoyed the recognition, I must say. This morning I walked into a jewelry store and some guy said "You're the pub singer!" I liked that. In Nashville, things are very different.
Jessie