Are there no chiffers in Chicago?

Bagfed · Post by **Bagfed** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 3:53 pm

I just read a thread with all these people in Tulsa got together at a CD party.

I don't think I've heard from one person on this board from Chicago. I mean, Chicago is an Irish town right? Mayor Daley? South Side?

I'm jonesing to go to a live session to watch, but no one I know has the bug. I've never been so I don't know where is good.

Except for my kids and on the net, I've never even seen someone else PLAY a whistle.

I want to attend or start a slow session Or take lessons.......

Is any one else surrounded by non-whistling people?

AnnaDMartinez · Post by **AnnaDMartinez** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 4:09 pm

I am surrounded by whistle haters. In fact, I am going in front of a pit of vipers (local arts council) to see if they'll support the Celtic Music Festival that I am producing. They don't let outsiders in, and the whistle is considered an outsider's instument here. Only thing acceptable is plugged in guitars and BAD drummers! they even dislike bodhran players here, not loud enough! I am surrounded by cowboy C&W bands, and a few superannuated folk singers from the 60's!

energy · Post by **energy** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 4:26 pm

Hey Bagfed.

Yup, there are chiffers in Chicago. The two that come to mind are cskinner and Pat Cannady.

I live about two hours west of the city, myself, and have been in there for sessions only once. It was a good session, played at a fairly slow tempo, at Cullen's Bar and Grill. I don't remember the address. It was led by Jimmy Keane and Sean Clelland, two very good musicians, very fun. Not a "slow" session per se, but they take it slow, as many of the participants are Sean's fiddle students. There were a couple of whistlers. It's on the north side, though, so I bet you want to find something on your side of town. I'm sure someone else will have a good suggestion for your area...

livethe question · Post by **livethe question** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 5:10 pm

I think Otter lives somewhere in or around Chicago.

jim

goesto11 · Post by **goesto11** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 10:03 pm

Count me in as a Chicago whistler. Grew up on the South Side and have now migrated to the western suburbs (Naperville). I know there is a relatively new session here in Naperville on Monday nights, and I have a link at work that shows many of the sessions in the Chicagoland area. I'll post when I get the chance.

I've been contemplating going to a session, but my schedule has been really busy lately (plus I'm not very good yet).

Bagfed, what part of town do you live in?

John Mac

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 8:03 am

Don't forget Jim Conway too.

Cees · Post by **Cees** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:10 pm

On 2003-01-25 23:03, goesto11 wrote:
Count me in as a Chicago whistler. Grew up on the South Side and have now migrated to the western suburbs (Naperville). I know there is a relatively new session here in Naperville on Monday nights, and I have a link at work that shows many of the sessions in the Chicagoland area. I'll post when I get the chance.

John Mac

Naperville?? And sessions in Naperville?

I am so surprised! I lived in Naperville until I was 5 years old while my father went to the Chiropractic College in Lombard. (We moved to northern Wisconsin after that.) Of course I don't remember much of the area besides a few things but 20-something years ago it was a lot smaller, I bet (and without any sessions).

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Bagfed · Post by **Bagfed** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:32 pm

From what I understand, Naperville has exploded.

Isn't it one of the largest towns in Illinois now?

Everyone who wants to get away from the city moves out there right?

When I was younger I drove all the way to Rockford in the snow to go to a skateboard park for the day, so a ride to Naperville wouldn't bother me...if it was a good session.

ChrisLaughlin · Post by **ChrisLaughlin** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 2:13 pm

Dude, are you kidding? There's so much Irish music in Chicago that it might explode if not diffused before too long. Let's see.... Larry Nugent, Liz Caroll, Kevin Henry, John Williams, Isaac Alderson, Dennis Cahil (I think).... etc, etc, etc.... get craicing!
Chris

energy · Post by **energy** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 6:23 pm

On 2003-01-26 15:13, ChrisLaughlin wrote:
Dude, are you kidding? There's so much Irish music in Chicago that it might explode if not diffused before too long. Let's see.... Larry Nugent, Liz Caroll, Kevin Henry, John Williams, Isaac Alderson, Dennis Cahil (I think).... etc, etc, etc.... get craicing!
Chris

Liz Knowles, Jimmy Keane, Kieran O'Hare, Christy Barry(I think)...and many other very fine musicians.