Southern California Tionól 2008

Patrick D'Arcy · Post by **Patrick D'Arcy** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:04 pm

Hi Everyone,

The Southern California Tionól this year will take place from Oct 31st to Nov 2nd... Halloween weekend!

Our guests will be Nollaig MacCárthaigh, Tommy Martin, Martin Preshaw and David Quinn.

Please visit the website for further details: http://www.SoCalPipers.com/

Looking forward to seeing some of you there!

Pat.

MikeyLikesIt · Post by **MikeyLikesIt** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:35 pm

Fun fun fun!!! Can't wait!

fel bautista · Post by **fel bautista** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:51 pm

And we can wear a costume!!!

MikeyLikesIt · Post by **MikeyLikesIt** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:22 pm

I'll be dressed as Michael Hubbert as it looks like he won't be able to make it due to scheduling conflicts.

fel bautista · Post by **fel bautista** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:24 pm

I will be dressed as Mr. Bill : OH NOOOOO!

Fergmaun · Post by **Fergmaun** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:31 am

Hi Pat

The information on your web page on Nollaig MacCárthaigh need some corrections.
The concert pitched set by pipemaker Peter Hunter with chanter by Andreas Rogge.
The set by pipemaker Joe Kennedy is pitched in C sharp not C natural.

Cheers

Ferg

nemethmik · Post by **nemethmik** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:02 am

Hello Patrick,
I'd consider using a much better/recent photo of Tommy Martin
http://www.pipers.ie/images/tionol08/20 ... ol0083.JPG
<img width=600 src="http://www.pipers.ie/images/tionol08/20 ... ol0083.JPG">

Would be interesting to know what pipes Tommy plays?

Just an idea. Have fun, Miki

tommykleen · Post by **tommykleen** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:38 am

nemethmik wrote:
Would be interesting to know what pipes Tommy plays?

I think it's a Thompson (body)/Bourke (chanter) gemisch if I recall.

Maybe he'll tell you himself on this here forum.

T

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:32 am

My personal favorite photo of Tommy is the one with him wearing an elvis costume... now if I could only find it...

Patrick D'Arcy · Post by **Patrick D'Arcy** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:35 am

Thanks for your help guys.

PD.

[Edited to remove: hilarious sarcastic remark]

Piobairi Uilleann Inis Fa · Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:53 am

A few years ago, the North East Tional was over the Halloween weekend and there was a prize for best costume for both piper and pipes. The most memorable for me was Richie Wolf's pipes dressed as "Ghost D" and David Power (with no costume) looking much like Frodo as he stood next to someone in a Gandolf costume from Lord of the Rings.

Neil

Cathy Wilde · Post by **Cathy Wilde** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:52 pm

Joseph E. Smith wrote:My personal favorite photo of Tommy is the one with him wearing an elvis costume... now if I could only find it...

http://www.box.net/shared/kzr97fuxa9

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:58 pm

Cathy Wilde wrote:
Joseph E. Smith wrote:My personal favorite photo of Tommy is the one with him wearing an elvis costume... now if I could only find it...
http://www.box.net/shared/kzr97fuxa9

Yes, that's the one, with the mighty James Kelly looming over his shoulder. I doubt he'll be sporting it at the So. Cal Tionol, but maybe if folks ask him nicely...

Anyhoo, I wish the Tionol every success, Elvis or not.!!!

Cathy Wilde · Post by **Cathy Wilde** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:05 pm

I thought I remembered some more in that series on Tommy's website -- these featuring the entire band, including Pat Egan, I think in matching ensembles -- but I guess he removed them to make room for pictures of the lovely new pipes he's making. Tough call -- lovely pipes, Tommy as Elvis/lovely pipes, Tommy as Elvis .... Hmmm.

MTGuru · Post by **MTGuru** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:21 pm

fel bautista wrote:I will be dressed as Mr. Bill : OH NOOOOO!

OH NOOOOO, I hate costume parties! On the other hand, if I just come as I am, people will think I'm dressed as a zombie. Yeah, that might work.

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