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Cuan an Cheoil - Raidio na Gaeltachta
Peter Laban replied to wes williams's topic in Concertina Videos & Music
The podcasts of the programme are archived at: https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/cuan-an-cheoil/ And, while there, here is a bunch concerts recorded at Consairtín 2023: https://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/camchuairt-an-chonsairtin/ -
Any advice for a trip to Doolin, Ireland
Peter Laban replied to David Bradford's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Charles also has a cd, Aughavinna, and is currently in the process of setting up a website dedicated to the Russells.He had a big interview in the Clare Champion last week: https://clarechampion.ie/sharing-the-spirit-of-the-russells-of-doolin/ He also gigs regularly on Thursday nights at the hotel: Going to Doolin you will probably have to accept the place is fully geared towards the tourist and you best take it as you find it and perhaps even enjoy it for what it is. If you don't fancy the pubs or the hotel there are things like Christy Barry's Music House : https://www.doolinmusichouse.com/ -
Playing with others was overwhelming. Seeking Advice
Peter Laban replied to Victor F's topic in Teaching and Learning
Playing with others is a skill to be learned. I am not sure a session is the appropriate place to do it though. Go to uour session and listen, take it all in. Learn the tunes and perhaps get used to playing them with someone you know and are comfortable with In a private space before venturing out. It's better for your confidence, for one, and you can develop your skill without the additional pressure of doing it in public. -
Progression timeline for ITM
Peter Laban replied to PaulDa321's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I am a strong believer in letting the tunes 'sink in', let them soak until they're ready to be learned. I listen a lot and am in a musical environment and often find tunes I pick up easily have been floating around, making their way into my subconscious, for some time without me realising it. At some point I'll notice them and they're there, ready to be played, as it were. I like to think of it as tunes finding me when they're ready. -
'So if you were a serious player, years ago, you wanted a Jeffries....' Wasn't the volume of the Jeffrey's a significant consideration at the time? And a lot of word of mouth: 'so and so ays a J. so it must be good' There's always a lot of that going on as well. While he probably had several concertinas, I mostly remember Tommy McCarthy playing a Jeff.
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I add the Altan version of the tune, some of the notes I linked above, the tune between verses, were taken from this:
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No tabs but the notes may get you underway: Dúlamán na binne buí
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Any info about Micheal Shannon from Doolin?
Peter Laban replied to Takayuki YAGI's topic in General Concertina Discussion
It isn't much and it's more about the person who posted the video but it may be a start: I have the tape, bought when it first came out, but haven't listened to it in over twenty years. I half remember the Off to California track with Buddy Flanagan but other than that my memory is a blank for now. -
After thirteen years it's highly unlikely the recording is still available from the usual outlets. I looked to see if there were any copies from my local county library, but nothing there. There is a copy available at Cork library so an interlibrary loan could be an option. Unfortunately I am unable right now to make copies and get them to anybody so I won't make an offer to help not right now anyway.
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That really isn't 'showing off', it's a matter of pushing different buttons. Anyhow. My son went to Noel Hill weekly for a few years when he was learning aged 12/13. He had dozens of tunes with exactly the information you are looking for, taken down during these lessons. So that sort of thing is in existence but it would not be fair to pass it on or make it otherwise available.
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Here's the film Fleadh Cheoil, Kilrush 1967, a little glimpse of the culture the place was part of and perhaps a last connection to. I remember one occasion in there, well. I remember several but this one in particular, when we took Kitty Hayes there. Kitty had a big memory of going there in the early sixties or so with her husband Josie and Paddy Killoran. The two men went to play with Mrs Crotty and brought Kitty along. She sat in the corner all night, pining to get her hands on the concertina but she was, reading between the lines, basically ignored all night. When we went up, we were invited to play in Kilrush if I remember correctly. Kitty made a point of us playing inside Crotty's for a good while. I always felt she was making the point she was still there, playing her heart out while the other three present on the night she felt ignored were a distant memory. And she was flying it.
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As times are moving on, Clare fm announced earlier Crottyy's in Kilrush, former home of Lizzie Crotty, will close its doors after 114 years in service. A lot of music was played there over time. Clare fm : Crotty's to fold
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Dancing whilst playing!
Peter Laban replied to Kathryn Wheeler's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Caitlín ní Gabhainn does that sort of thing, dancing shoes, wooden battering board and sitting while playing. Saw her do it last week. Probably have some pics but that will have to keep.- 16 replies
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