GalwayGal Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 Hi Its me again! I cant believe how difficult it is to find a concertina teacher in London!!! Can anyone help? Thanks
Dana Johnson Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 Hi Its me again! I cant believe how difficult it is to find a concertina teacher in London!!! Can anyone help? Thanks Is Fiadhna ( Feena )McEvoy there now? last I herd she was in that neck of the woods, though I'd also heard her Jeffries was in need of repair. She's a great player and a good teacher as well. Not as heavy handed as O'Raghallaigh but similar style. Like some of the best players, she grew up with the stuff, so her knowledge of the music is pretty good. Don't have her address there but you ought to be able to track her down. Dana
ceemonster Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) what about the wonderful Mandy Murray? the folks who produced the "anglo international" 3-disc concertina anthology, featuring several tracks of her lovely irish concertina playing, should be able to help you get in touch with her. she leads sessions and i am almost sure i read somewhere that she teaches.....she grew up around some of the greats in the london scene---the mccarthy family, tommy keane, and paddy carty, among others, and has said that paddy carty was a primary inspiration. all i can say is, the paddy carty influence totally shows in her music... Edited March 7, 2008 by ceemonster
Alan Day Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 what about the wonderful Mandy Murray? the folks who produced the "anglo international" 3-disc concertina anthology, featuring several tracks of her lovely irish concertina playing, should be able to help you get in touch with her. she leads sessions and i am almost sure i read somewhere that she teaches.....she grew up around some of the greats in the london scene---the mccarthy family, tommy keane, and paddy carty, among others, and has said that paddy carty was a primary inspiration. all i can say is, the paddy carty influence totally shows in her music... She is based in Brighton. A lovely lady and a superb player. She attends a weekly session about two minutes from Brighton Station.I know Peter Trimming has been there. I cannot remember the name of the pub sadly,but I could find out for you if you are interested. Al
PeterT Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 what about the wonderful Mandy Murray? the folks who produced the "anglo international" 3-disc concertina anthology, featuring several tracks of her lovely irish concertina playing, should be able to help you get in touch with her. she leads sessions and i am almost sure i read somewhere that she teaches.....she grew up around some of the greats in the london scene---the mccarthy family, tommy keane, and paddy carty, among others, and has said that paddy carty was a primary inspiration. all i can say is, the paddy carty influence totally shows in her music... She is based in Brighton. A lovely lady and a superb player. She attends a weekly session about two minutes from Brighton Station.I know Peter Trimming has been there. I cannot remember the name of the pub sadly,but I could find out for you if you are interested. Al Hi Noreen, And just to think that I was telling someone, only yesterday, that I had found a tutor for you! Certainly Mandy is one of the top players in the Irish style, although Brighton is a bit of a trek for you. You'll find details via the attached link if you scroll down: http://members.aol.com/lewesarmsfolk/Sessions.html Best of luck! Peter.
ceemonster Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 mandy murray was my favorite "new discovery" in the "anglo international" package.....the liner notes said she is working on a cd, and i do hope this is something to look forward to....
Dana Johnson Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Hi Its me again! I cant believe how difficult it is to find a concertina teacher in London!!! Can anyone help? Thanks I passed on Fiadhna's e-mail address to you in your personal mailbox here. Do with it as you like. Dana
GalwayGal Posted March 19, 2008 Author Posted March 19, 2008 Thanks Guys Have finally got in touch with Marian Gill So starting in the next few weeks xxxx
michael sam wild Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 mandy murray was my favorite "new discovery" in the "anglo international" package.....the liner notes said she is working on a cd, and i do hope this is something to look forward to.... Is there a Mandy Murray CD available? Mike
Alan Day Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 mandy murray was my favorite "new discovery" in the "anglo international" package.....the liner notes said she is working on a cd, and i do hope this is something to look forward to.... Is there a Mandy Murray CD available? Mike Not as far as I know Michael,I will make some enquiries, but I have not heard that she has made a CD. I have never heard anyone play like her.I originally heard about her unusual style from Vic Smith, Lewes and went to watch her play in Brighton.Although at that time Anglo International was nearly full,we had to make room for her. I am really pleased so many of you have enjoyed her playing. Also Kate McNamara who's first recordings are also featured and has just made her first CD. A great result. Al
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