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In G, from Tommy Keane & Jacqueline McCarthy (pretty sure they have it in the most common key).

Whoa, sounds great (and nice playing Tom). BTW, that first tune is the Old Torn Petticoat (http://thesession.org/tunes/368) I believe as the Corner House is a much different tune (http://thesession.org/tunes/479), at least if Irish tune names are to be believed. Sounds very similar to my Suttner 38 when I play along with you, really similar actually. Looks great and sounds great, nice job Frank!

Another great clip from the same Comhaltas concert, 79'. Joe Shannon (Chicago) on pipes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU1nRIyf18I

Here's a note of appreciation to Peter, who enviably lives in "Irish Concertina Dreamland", please don't stop posting. I certainly don't think I'm alone in thoroughly enjoying your take on the news/sites/sounds of Clare. Thanks! ~dave

In case others have missed it, the (very good) Irish Trad show Geantrai is available online (always in Gaelic, sometimes with subtitles). the descriptions of each show is available here: http://www.tg4.ie/Bearla/inte/geantrai/sea7.htm and the actual show is available from the Web TV link: http://www.tg4.ie/Bearla/webt/webt.htm Pick 'Ceol' from the menu and select the show you want to watch (streamed in Windows Media Player format). Shows this season have featured Noel Hill and Alan Egan. ~dave

I'll be there and I certainly hope to meet some of you as well. ~dave suttner a4

I'm all registered up and I'll be there (first time at Catskills). Camping somewhere (blackthorn likely, unless I hear better suggestions). Looking forward to a good week. Taking afternoon advanced class only, and hope to session away til the wee hours... ~dave

I am making last minute plans to attend Goderich and was wondering if anyone could answer a couple of questions. I'm pretty 'schooled-out' and just want to enjoy some people and tunes (read: sessions), so what is the session scene like at Goderich? What/where/when and good Irish/concertina session tips are appreciated. Are sessions pub centered, or other? Is there a chance of sessions in the daytime? Also, since I won't be attending daytime classes, what is a good way to find out about unscheduled musical happenings during the week? thx ~dave

I'll add my soft-case opinion here... I use a Tamrac lense/accessory case (don't remember the number) and have for the past 8+ years. It is padded internally and I have added a plywood bottom (for shape) with some closed-cell foam padding over that (where the concertina always rests). The case has room for some extras (preamp, mic cable, screwdriver, tums, batteries, bones, etc.). This bag holds up really well (very heavy cordura) and has the most important benefit, a shoulder strap. I have replaced the strap a coupld of times (it gets the most wear) and really like the Eagle Creek 'best strap in the world' (or some such). I appreciate the tales of bangs, falls, bumps, trips off a car roof, etc. My Suttner has made a trip or two to the pavement in the bag (unscathed), which tends to roll as it hits the ground, oddly enough. However I feel strongly that a case (soft side or not) that isn't too big/heavy -and- has a shoulder strap keeps the concertina close to your body the most (which affords the most protection, accident and theft). You don't tend to leave it on the car roof, under a chair, or in the aisle. It's just too easy to sling it over your shoulder. Oh additionally, make sure that whatever case you use/build, it fits conviently where you normally travel (car, airplane, train, etc.). And an additional bonus I've found is when on a plane I am carrying a (wink, wink) expensive camera that -must- (and is normally allowed) be with me (underseat or wherever). AA seems to use this the most (don't tell the stewardess it's an instrument, which enjoys no special handling, but that it's a camera, which can be treated with special care apparently). ~dave

Very nice tunes with Aoghan Lynch (in a ceili band) on this weeks Ceili House (http://www.rte.ie/rams/radio/latest/rte-ceilihouse.smil). ~dave

Could someone email the aforementioned 'explicit' link directly to me as I would like to see the pics myself... ~dave

For a good Irish tune name/recording reference check: http://www.irishtune.info/ It list names for this tune as: Peg Ryan's / A Kerry Polka / Kerry Polka / Egan's (also in G) ~dave

A bit more information will likely get a more constructive answer (re: alternative fingerings, etc.). Could you give: - what tune - what key - what phrase - what is your concertina layout (re: wheatstone, jeffries, swapped c#/d#, etc.) ~dave

Lester, I purchased that calendar page on eBay late last year. There is a bigger scan of it here: http://www.glennweb.net/gallery/Woodworking/concertina It's a 1958 calendar Withers print, very nice. Soon to be framed. ~dave