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To WFOD again: 1. Some more thoughts on shopping for tin whistles and their applications from your New Hampshire base. If your new Freeman instruments have arrived, you probably have two whistles that are better than any and all tin whistles that you'd be apt to find in any store in NH! I've never s...

Welcome WFOD: 1. If you're ever in Dover, NH, visit EarCraft music store on Central Avenue. I have purchased some Clark whistles there years ago. Daddy's Junky Music Store in Portsmouth has some Gen-types too. A Portland store also has Generations, if you don't mind paying sales tax, turnpike tolls,...

I have an Alba Low D non-tunable. Q.1 Would anybody out there be able to describe the differences between the MK's and the Alba ? Q2. 'Bout how much do the MK's go for now? Q3. Should I get an MK and sell my Alba ? ( OK, okay, just kidding. I know only I can determine that ) I have a potential buyer...

Hi: On getting a good inexpensive C Soprano tin whistle ------ Good suggestions so far. I will add to this list of alternatives a C Susato whistle as perhaps an acceptable choice for your purposes. I have had one for years, used it for gigs, seisiuns, and recording. It's plenty loud enough for sessi...

Attention: PanCelticPiper and other non-ABCers 1. Click on the session website link shown in the Original Post by crickett. 2. This gets you to the Hills of Larraga page on "the session" 3. Click on the " sheetmusic " tab near the top. 4. There, you've got the familiar standard n...

Congratulations Paul: Thanks for sharing what you did. I, too, played a couple of gigs at senior communities on St. Paddy's Day. Like you said, very satisfying. Whistles Played ?? -------- That's right , we want to know. I think we can guess that they might be Busmans, but what kind ? Colorful delri...

Hi Squidgirl: Count me among those who've found this to be a welcome story. So, now. . . . . . . OUT WITH IT ------ Alright, let's have it. 1. What tunes did you play ?? List them in order, please. 2. What whistle (s) did you bring and play ? Key, bore, etc. 3. All the other glorious details. The tu...

Thanks for the heads-up on the Catskills Irish Arts Week, MusicalADD. Fascinating possibilities. Everybody I've met who's attended those East Durham shindigs raves about the great times they had. Music, music, music. Day and night. Andy, The Sweets place is in Hazardville, Conn, just east of Enfield...

HI: First, I don't know anything about retail whistle stores in the Philly area. Boston has zilch as far as I've been able to tell. SUGGESTION--- Keep your eyes open for the North East Whistle Gathering 2008, usually held in New England. There, you'll be more likely able to try lots more whistles th...

ALL--CALL for Expressions of Interest Well, we've got four parties interested, so far. A good start. Because time is getting somewhat short, how about an all-call for potential attenders. WHAT TO DO . . . . . 1. Post a reply expressing your level of interest in attending. 2. Indicate First Choice Pr...

******N.E.W.G. has its Fifth Anniversary ?? ****** It's probably about time to open discussions on the Subject's prospects. I have the feeling that there will be such an event, although I'm never sure how things will unfold. Will four dollar petrol diminish the interest this year ? LOCATION, LOCATIO...

Hi Paul & Char;____________ Do have a great time on the Yucatan. We visited Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, etc. for the first time in February while in that neck-of-the-woods. Lovely!! -----Music Department----- Again, let me suggest that you take along some nice musical instruments from the f...

---------Burke Enat brass Burke -------------- I have had my Black Tip one for years and it's one of my favorite whistles. I recommend it. Why the key E natural, you might ask ?? I use it for gigs playing guitar-accompanied whistle tunes and sets. Also for song accompaniment to my partner's vocals, ...

This is to let JessieK know that my nickel Copeland arrived in great shape; I opened the package about the time the Big House Closing was taking place (mid-day?). And was probably still playing it while the moving vans were unloading. Thanks for the delivery. SO, HOW DO I LIKE IT ?? --------- So far...

Hi FJohn# : Paddy Moloney has always played out of the side of his mouth. Mr. Moloney is a pretty famous tinwhistler. The general public knew who he was long before they heard about Jonnie Madden, even Mary Bergin, along with many others, I'd say. Not necessarily Ireland; I'm talking world-wide. Who...