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Campbeltown Kiltie Ball. . Scottish Strathspey composed by John McLellan, of Dunoon. Played on English Concertina, Trump, Fiddle, Hammered Dulcimer, Whistle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #525 Cheers, Dick

Siud Mar Chaidh An Càl A Dholaidh ( 'That’s How The Cabbage Was Ruined' ) . Scottish Strathspey often sung as a Puirt à beul ( Mouth Music ). Photo is of Skunk Cabbage. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #524 Cheers, Dick

In Scotland it was usually associated with a Hawker or Peddler. In the N.E. of Scotland it usually referred to a fishwife or a “backbearer”, i.e. one who carries creels into the country to sell fish. 🙂

After nearly 300 years I don't really think anyone is going to be too worried about the exact date. I just added the date to give folks a rough idea of the age of the tune. 🙂

Ghoid iad Mo Bhean Uam an Reir ( They stole my wife last night ) . Scottish Highland Fling, first published in 1784. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Fiddle, English Concertina, Whistle, & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #523 Cheers, Dick

Cadgers of the Canongate . Scottish Reel, first published in 1757. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Whistle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #522 Cheers, Dick

The Lass O' Corrie's Mill. . A Scottish Strathspey, first published in 1875. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, English Concertina, Fiddle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #521 Anyone interested in learning this tune might like to follow this link for the Music & ABCs on the TTA site The Lass O' Corrie's Mill or Find more details on it at Session.org The Lass O' Corrie's Mill Cheers, Dick

Lady Louisa Gordon. A Scottish Strathspey, aka Miss Farquharson of Invercauld, composed by William Marshall & first published in 1796. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Fiddle, English Concertina, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #520 Cheers, Dick

Invercald's Rant - A Scottish Strathspey, first published in 1761 and later used by Robert Burns for his song - O Tibbie, I Hae Seen the Day. Played on Hammered Dulcimer, Fiddle, English Concertina, Whistle & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #519 Cheers, Dick

I was watching a video last night of the Scottish band The Whistlebinkies playing a concert in Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, with Stuart Eydmann on Concertinas & one of the tunes they played was this cracking wee 4 part March ... which I just had to learn & record today, as you do. The Queen’s Welcome to Invercauld. A Scottish March, composed by J. Scott Skinner & published in 1884. Played on English Concertina, Fiddle, Tenor Banjo & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #518 Cheers, Dick

My 1923 Wheatstone Aeola 62 key Baritone Treble English. Cheers, Dick

Two Irish Hornpipes, played on the English Concertina & recorded to celebrate World Concertina Day 2023 ( 6th February ) #1 - Concertina Hornpipe ( aka The Bank of Turf ) #2 - Concertina Hornpipe ( aka Brendan's Fancy ) Cheers, Dick

Our North Antrim folk group, Scad the Beggars, spent a most enjoyable morning today, playing for the Ballymoney U3A group, Co. Antrim Northern Ireland. . This gave me another opportunity to give a little belated mention of World Concertina Day & of course promote the instrument. . After the wee concert a lady approached me & told me she used to play the Accordion, but wasn't able to any more. However, someone had left her a Concertina in their will & although she didn't know whether it was an Anglo or English, she was keen to get some lessons & start playing it, so happily she will be joining my wee mixed instrument class here in town, next week. 😎

Hi Takayuki, as promised, I had a go at learning & recording that other Concertina Hornpipe ( Brendan's Fancy ) this afternoon. 🙂 Cheers, Dick

Ah that's great, many thanks for the new link. 😎 Yes, another lovely tune, well played. It's not one I play, but given the date I might just have a go at learning that one today. Cheers, Dick

Yes, that's the one. I was lucky enough to spend a week in old John's Fiddle class at the Willie Clancy week, back in the late 70s. Here he is that year, with Bobby Casey & all the Fiddle students that year. Bobby actually spent the week helping John in his class that week & it was such a pleasure hearing them play together. ( Photo, I believe was taken by John Kelly junior ) That's me, just behind John's left shoulder ... like most blokes back then - Big Hair & Beard. 😀 .. I still have the Beard. 😉 As for this Hornpipe, I actually really liked Sean Keane's brilliant version of it, so my playing of it is closer to his. For my money, Fiddle playing just doesn't get any better than this - Sean Keane ~ The Bank of Turf Cheers, Dick

That's a pity. I can't listen to your recording as I don't own a smart phone, so I can't access it. Did you post it anywhere else? I'm guessing it's this one, also known as Brendan's Fancy: Brendan’s Fancy Cheers, Dick

Happy World Concertina Day 😎 I recorded this Irish Hornpipe on my own Wheatstone Concertina last night ~ The Bank of Turf, which I believe old John Kelly sometimes called The Concertina Hornpipe. Cheers, Dick

Hi, Sorry, I only spotted your reply/question today. 🙄 Yes, but in Scotland historically we tend to call it a Trump. Cheers, Dick

Lovely stuff Greg. 😎 Thanks for posting the link. 👍 Cheers, Dick

Christmas Hornpipe . An American contra tune, first published in 1867. Originally in B flat, but played here in G. ( Thanks Anahata 🙂 ) Played on English Concertina, Trump & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #483 Cheers, Dick

Robbery Under Arms! - 1957 Starring Peter Finch, David McCallum & Jill Ireland. English Concertina is played on a ship for dancing at around 24 mins. Robbery Under Arms Cheers, Dick

Mark Gilston The Coleraine Jig Cheers, Dick

Mark Gilston: The Friendly Visit Cheers, Dick