We need a bee smiley here. I've been a busy little one.
I've been so busy with music lately, I've not had enough time for mad science!
That must change. I've a reputation to maintain, after all (bwahahahaha!). 
But this Wednesday past I delivered a CD of rhythm tracks for a dance production I'm involved with. Then yesterday (Thursday), we in Slow Djinn Fez performed...
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I've been so busy with music lately, I've not had enough time for mad science!
That must change. I've a reputation to maintain, after all (bwahahahaha!).
But this Wednesday past I delivered a CD of rhythm tracks for a dance production I'm involved with. Then yesterday (Thursday), we in Slow Djinn Fez performed...
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mneylu:
oooh purdy
i have heard thjat too.. but we cant tell customers that because we sell moldavite and want them to buy that, because that is for sure from some non earthly thing. But it is possible.. they sure feel weird.
i have heard thjat too.. but we cant tell customers that because we sell moldavite and want them to buy that, because that is for sure from some non earthly thing. But it is possible.. they sure feel weird.
mneylu:
oooh purdy
i have heard thjat too.. but we cant tell customers that because we sell moldavite and want them to buy that, because that is for sure from some non earthly thing. But it is possible.. they sure feel weird.
i have heard thjat too.. but we cant tell customers that because we sell moldavite and want them to buy that, because that is for sure from some non earthly thing. But it is possible.. they sure feel weird.
l_f:
Cool! I will reply to your comment when I resume having access to a "normal" internet connection (What may happen as early as tomorrow night.)
Cheers!
Cheers!
No word from my colleague whose parents are from New Orleans. Left messages expressing concern, but told him he need not call back. Presume that his parents evacuated early and so are okay, but will have to check again later.
Day 12, evening, Sligo. Stopped by sessiuns at Foley's and Earley's bars. Younger musicians at Foley's, but bar was very small and crowded. Four or...
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Day 12, evening, Sligo. Stopped by sessiuns at Foley's and Earley's bars. Younger musicians at Foley's, but bar was very small and crowded. Four or...
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mneylu:
Ahh! 
Thank's so much for the info on bohdran-ing 
The djembe is my choice but i'll play whatever is there,
Aww. That's lame about the internet cafe. Last time i checked this at one of those I totally had the pictures on.. no one said anything. I was conscious that they might.. didn;t lean back from the screen
Im glad your trip is going well
Thank's so much for the info on bohdran-ing
The djembe is my choice but i'll play whatever is there,
Aww. That's lame about the internet cafe. Last time i checked this at one of those I totally had the pictures on.. no one said anything. I was conscious that they might.. didn;t lean back from the screen
Im glad your trip is going well
Pictures from the disaster in New Orleans have made it into the papers and onto the telly over here. One of my colleagues from grad school has family down there; I must try to call to see how they're doing.
Meanwhile...
Day 11, Sligo: Drizzly to Rainy. Took it easy. Also took in W. B. Yeats exhibit in Yeats building. Bought a couple books. Read...
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One of my colleagues from grad school has family down there; I must try to call to see how they're doing.
Meanwhile...
Day 11, Sligo: Drizzly to Rainy. Took it easy. Also took in W. B. Yeats exhibit in Yeats building. Bought a couple books. Read...
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Day 6, evening, Letterkenny: 1st half of Altan concert was brilliant, as expected! By then, though, I could hardly keep my eyes open, I was so tired, so I grabbed a cab back to the hotel and fell right into bed.
Day 7, Letterkenny: Weather has cleared up, for the first really nice day so far this trip. Crowds in streets, music in the air!...
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By then, though, I could hardly keep my eyes open, I was so tired, so I grabbed a cab back to the hotel and fell right into bed.
Day 7, Letterkenny: Weather has cleared up, for the first really nice day so far this trip. Crowds in streets, music in the air!...
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mrpinstripesuit:
As I said to your text, which I have spread around to a few others, Splenidid. Now to get that mandolin under control.
Put the bodrahn down and pratice what you have been tought
See you soon enough and the first pint or two (alright pint and a Red Breast) are mine in celebration of you momentous feat.
I'm talking with Sadra and I am sure that had I had teh opportunity to mention she would send her congratulations along as well.
Put the bodrahn down and pratice what you have been tought
See you soon enough and the first pint or two (alright pint and a Red Breast) are mine in celebration of you momentous feat.
I'm talking with Sadra and I am sure that had I had teh opportunity to mention she would send her congratulations along as well.
More trip journal updates. I'm reading your comments but will likely not make too many direct replies since my Internet time here is costing around 4 Euro/hour.
Day 4, afternoon, Sligo: Stopped in CD store specializing in Irish trad recordings on way back to inn. Another mistake: cost me 75 Euro to get out!
Had a nice dinner later upstairs in a restaurant overlooking the...
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but will likely not make too many direct replies since my Internet time here is costing around 4 Euro/hour.
Day 4, afternoon, Sligo: Stopped in CD store specializing in Irish trad recordings on way back to inn. Another mistake: cost me 75 Euro to get out!
Had a nice dinner later upstairs in a restaurant overlooking the... Read More
mneylu:
I am jealous of your bodhran skills 
I never quite mastered that with the hand placement and everything....
wait a second.. drumming for firedancers.... how did i miss that before?! what type of drums?
I never quite mastered that with the hand placement and everything....
wait a second.. drumming for firedancers.... how did i miss that before?! what type of drums?
Found an internet cafe in Sligo, where I'm typing this. Have pics from trip so far, but posting them will have to wait until I get home.
Day 1, Dublin: Staying in dorm room at Trinity College. Toured the college and saw Book of Kells a second time. In evening, passing by pub across from campus, heard music from within. 3-piece band --- pipes/whistle, guitar,...
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Day 1, Dublin: Staying in dorm room at Trinity College. Toured the college and saw Book of Kells a second time. In evening, passing by pub across from campus, heard music from within. 3-piece band --- pipes/whistle, guitar,...
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l_f:
It sounds like a lot of fun, especially with the lady... Wait! She is a lawyer!!!
mrpinstripesuit:
That's a great walk. Next time do it all the way to Kilmaihan after walking to Glasnevin and back to city center.
This week's Reno News and Review has an article on Slow Djinn Fez, one of the bands that I play in.
Tomorrow morning I leave on two weeks vacation to Ireland, where I'll be competing in the Irish National Music Festival, the Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann. I'll probably not post here until I get back. Have fun while I'm gone, kids. I know...
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Tomorrow morning I leave on two weeks vacation to Ireland, where I'll be competing in the Irish National Music Festival, the Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann.
I'll probably not post here until I get back. Have fun while I'm gone, kids. I know... Read More
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shivasshakti:
Congratulations on the good review in the RNR! I'll come check ya'll out once my new hubby and I move back out west.
Have fun in Ireland!!! I'm jealous!
Have fun in Ireland!!! I'm jealous!
mrpinstripesuit:
Show those pretentious musicians how a dulcimer is played. And the mandolin as well.
Up at 4am local time so I can call Ireland in advance of my trip there. Bloody time difference! Staying two weeks: Dublin -> Sligo -> Letterkenny -> Sligo -> Dublin!
time difference! Staying two weeks: Dublin -> Sligo -> Letterkenny -> Sligo -> Dublin! VIEW 5 of 5 COMMENTS
l_f:
P.P.S. 
I just noticed that you are not in this group. You may find it interesting.
So I presume you play either belly-dance or Irish music. In either case, you would be a great addition to this one. There is also a group for the former, which I appreciated watching in any style, and love listening to the Turkish one especially. What instrument(s) do you play?
Cheers!
I just noticed that you are not in this group. You may find it interesting.
So I presume you play either belly-dance or Irish music. In either case, you would be a great addition to this one. There is also a group for the former, which I appreciated watching in any style, and love listening to the Turkish one especially. What instrument(s) do you play?
Cheers!
sorry for double posting!