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Ok, so I'll make a new design today without the whole kokopelli thing... And the name?
Fipple Fest - celebrating the instrument known as the Irish whistle, tinwhistle, or penny whistle.

Does that cover all the bases?

Cannon beach is a ways north of here. I prefer the coast here, although it is quite nice up there as well.

It's just an idea... You did notice that he's wearin a kilt... Don't read too much into it. I'd do a siluette of Joanie madden, would be recognizable, but she might not like it... Just sayin

first attempt at artwork for the show... feel free to share your artwork for the festival

here's the web page for the festival (not much there yet) http://www.ethnicwind.com/#!whistle-festival/c4s2 I've contacted Joannie Madden, and Colin Farrell (not the actor) so far, awaiting their responses. Seamus Egan would be AWESOME!!! I'll see what I can do. BTW - Dale if you read this C&F S...

I am planning to host an Irish whistle festival in Oregon next summer. Pretty much a year from now. We have 3 great whistle makers in Oregon who I'm sure will attend (although nothing is concrete yet). I would love to have as many makers as possible represented, as well as great music by some premie...

Why don't we hold a whistle convention/festival that would include whiske makers, liver performances from top whistle players, workshops and ceilis and sessions. I'm sure I could host it here on the beautiful Oregon coast. And it would be great to get as many makers to come as possible. I'll talk to...

Just since I have been referenced and a few of my whistles made this post I though I'd add my two cents. As usual jemtheflute is quite right although maybe not the most polite. The angled end doesn't affect tuning or voicing in any way. The angled end can give one a very slight perception that the b...

Made Some really nice wood display stands for some whistles today... let me know what you think, and share some pics if anyone else has some nice ones! http://m.ethnicwind.com/stand This one is Oregon Myrtle wood burl http://m.ethnicwind.com/stand1 http://m.ethnicwind.com/stand2 This is a great Mapl...

Thanks for your prayers. we are out of the hospital, and although my daughter isn't well, she's much better and improving.

I know this thread has morphed a bit from the original question, but as the maker of said whistle in the original post I'de like ot mention that yes, my whistles are hand-made, and yes there a subtle differences in them. if you are having trouble with the low notes, there are things I can do to fix ...

I would like to ask for your prayers for my very sick 2 year old. She's been sick now for about 3 months. Right now she's in the pediatric ICU and she's been diagnosed with RSV, Pneumonia, and a bunch of other things. She's stable, and seems to be doing well. Unfortunately I am not able to work whil...

reasons why not to have a thanksgiving special #1:
You might have to make this many mouthpieces to fill the orders for 1 day of the special....

I'll try to get a sound clip up, but this time of year I'm super busy!!! barely have time to eat with all these orders!

ethnicwind.com is having a thanksgiving special from now until midnight Friday night you can get the Emerald low D for only $59.99 in the US, and $74.99 anywhere else in the world. The emerald low D has been getting great feedback from our customers, and in the 3 months it has been available it has ...