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May 2016

(Jigs) The Crows of Lacken, The Lark in the Strand - Conertina

I learned this set from "Bean Chairdin" by Dympna O'Sullivan.

I played my top Lachenal.

(Jigs) The Mouse in the Cupboard, Fasten the Leg in Her - Flute

I learned this set from "The Flute Players of Roscommon Volume 1" produced by John Wynne.

http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Comm_Ent/Arts_Office/trad-flute.html

I played a Shannon flute made of Polymer.

http://irish.cocolog-nifty.com/flute_concertina/2015/07/irish-flute-sha.html

(Jigs) The Peacock's Feather, Petticoat Loose - Session

I joined a session at Murphy's last Wednesday. I'd learned this set from "The Top of Coom" by Conal O Grada.

http://www.conalograda.com/store

I played my Grinter flute.

(Hornpipes) Bantry Bay, The Smell of the Bog - Session

I joined a session at Murphy's last Wednesday. I'd learned this set from "Traditional Irish Music From London" by John Blake, Lamond Gillespie and Mick Leahy.

I played my Grinter flute.

(Reels) Pigtown, Hughie Travers' - Session

I joined a session at Murphy's last Wednesday. I'd learned the second tune from my friend a few months ago.

I played my Grinter flute. I used a long C key when I played the second tune.