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Author: | nwhitmer [ Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Lives of the pipers- piper biography additions |
I have a Website, Lives of the Pipers, with short biographies of selected uilleann pipers active in North America 1850-1950. I thought to start this thread to announce when I add biographies. I'll be doing so every once in a while. Newly added: Shaun O'Nolan (1873-1945) Boston and New York City, entertainer and songwriter James J. Scanlon (circa 1865-1942) New York City, musician and bandleader All the best, Nick Whitmer Ithaca NY |
Author: | WireHarp [ Sun Dec 09, 2018 12:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lives of the pipers- piper biography additions |
Great project Nick, I would love to see you include Tom Standeven. He was squeezing away at a time when the pipes were in decline in Ireland, knew so many of the great players and he influenced an awful llot of people with his music, including me. Robert Mouland www.wireharp.com |
Author: | uilleannpiperireland [ Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:25 pm ] |
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Very enjoyable reading |
Author: | nwhitmer [ Thu Jan 24, 2019 7:13 pm ] |
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I have added two more biographies to the Website: Michael J. Gallagher (1886-1971) and Richard Stephenson (circa 1855-1897) Lives of the Pipers Nick Whitmer |
Author: | PB+J [ Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lives of the pipers- piper biography additions |
I really appreciate what you've done at that site and also the info on Patsy Touhey. Thank you |
Author: | Cathy Wilde [ Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:00 pm ] |
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Nick <3 <3 <3 |
Author: | nwhitmer [ Wed Feb 27, 2019 5:39 am ] |
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I have added two more biographies to the Website: Johnny Patterson (1840-1889) The famous Irish circus clown. John Roantree (circa 1840-1896) Active in Philadelphia. Lives of the Pipers Nick Whitmer |
Author: | nwhitmer [ Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:00 am ] |
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I have added two more biographies to the Website: Adam Tobin (circa 1865-1920) namesake of "Tobin's Favorite" jig James T. Touhey (circa 1870-1923) Pat "Patsy" Touhey's "cousin" Lives of the Pipers Nick Whitmer |
Author: | Mr.Gumby [ Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:17 am ] |
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![]() Keep up the good work. |
Author: | ennischanter [ Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:17 am ] |
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Grand project ![]() |
Author: | RLines [ Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:12 pm ] |
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Brilliant work as always Nick. Thank you for this. Rick |
Author: | nwhitmer [ Wed May 08, 2019 1:24 pm ] |
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Two more short biographies added to the Website: John K. Beatty (circa 1835-1913) Chicago piper who ordered a well-known Taylor set. Hugh J. Cavanaugh (1889-1973) Brooklyn piper, student and friend of Michael Carney. Lives of the Pipers Nick Whitmer |
Author: | fgibbons [ Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lives of the pipers- piper biography additions |
I'm just coming across this now Nick. I've read a couple, and they really paint a vivid picture of what life was like for these guys. Look forward to reading more. Well done! -Frank |
Author: | nwhitmer [ Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:51 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lives of the pipers- piper biography additions |
Two more short biographies added to the Website: Tom Busby (1912-2000) Brooklyn and Long Island, keeper of the piping flame. John J. Cummings (circa 1828-1919) San Francisco piper, active late in life. Lives of the Pipers Nick Whitmer |
Author: | nwhitmer [ Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:22 pm ] |
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Two more short biographies added to the Website: James H. Daly (1875-1932) From Lowell, MA, regional piper and circus man. William Taylor (circa 1834-1892) Highly regarded player; with brother Charles, "pipemakers from another planet." Lives of the Pipers Nick Whitmer |
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