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... the same person. Could it be that the fiddle seemed more appropriate for dance music, as the fife was more effective for military purposes? For ... adds to the possibilities for a solo player whose job is to keep the dancers moving. Glad to see the mention of Othar Turner and the African-American ...

What informs my interest in replying to the OP on this thread, ... they got it from? My bet is that no-one does. When playing the A part of "Yorkshire lasses" I found ... Scottish, Irish and Welsh origins. It's why English dancers could nick the word "ceilidh" from the ...

... musicians found in every English parish - the same musicians who played for dancers on a Saturday night and the following morning accompanied church choirs. If the ‘difficulty’ ...

... or via credit cards these days, that statement is impossible to enforce. Its good to have a show of commitment from the clients. On the other ... I'm up for joining Riverdance now. I just don't want to show the other dancers up.... Regarding Michael's legacy - it would be good at least for ...

... of balance. Phil Bleazey points out that the long foot is easier for dancers to hang ribbons on. There's another pertinent youtube video in addition to Casey's ...

... Sunday and Monday (Bank Holiday) in the pleasant town of Baldock in Hertfordshire. That’s pronounced Bal as in BALance and dock as in court. SUNDAY ... And Templars (if Numbers Allow) Lasting 90 minutes each and rotate! Dancers From Maria Grant School Of Dancing From 4pm 8pm Scattering Session ...

... programme in the series is one I hadn't seen before. It's about Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin , a beautiful ... And if you look closely you can spot Hammy playing for dancers I believe. And, while we are at it: tonight's Siar ...

A short flash of the dancers in Gleeson's near the start as well. A few familiar ... Spent hundreds of nights on that little stage playing for dancers, years after this was filmed ofcourse. Ollie Conway ...

... through other connections, Tommy Potts for example. There are a number of fiddleplayers ... that 'lonesome touch' thing is clear in the playing of particularly Martin Rochford, Paddy Canny ... about how the battering some of the West Clare dancers influenced his thinking about the rhythms ...

... the beginner tunes and are more interested in playing and hearing something new. I don't think ... or the Swedish to a beginning fluteplayer for example. On the other hand I remember nights when we were playing for the dancers and general entertainment in Coore when Jackie ...

... would have been heard in that huge ensemble. Perhaps why they went for a modern flute. Nothing wrong with mic'g traverso, along with mic'g the ... Wouldn't be surprised if he plays a jig or two (or reels which set dancers dearly love at breakneck speed).

Here are a couple of thoughts, for whatever they are worth. The metronome (pre-digital) ... own time. There is, however, a sort of paradox. Dancers often will anticipate, or even lag, a beat ... all dances and dancers are mechanically precise. Playing with the beat (a little) is part of the fun. ...

... improved by this redundant joint. Consequently my "Irish flutes" carry my own design of foot joint, which, sadly, means that the Morris dancers have no where to tie their ribbons. I'm sure no one else will mourn the loss." It must be true, it's on the internet. Best wishes. Steve

... may well work, but in the outdoor setting with over 10,000 people on average each day and some days up to 20,000 - well, we've had bands backing dancers with 8 players and the only thing anyone heard beyond the first few rows was the whistler.

... past with Aaron and Kelsey's May I Have This Dance Troup, I've played for (and danced in many, many years ago) the Clanna Eireann Dancers (which would mean you know John Bunch). My band, Fraoch, played at the wine bar the ...