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This may be sort of a "duh" question, but I have to ask. My church has been playing "Be Thou my Vision" for quite a while, and I thought a whistle would sound so good there. I went to my local music store and bought a $12.95 metal whistle with a p...
Hey/ Have been playing a few years, mostly bluegrass chops. Lately am playing praise music (rhythm, fillins) in church. But I want to learn to play traditional Irish on the mando. What is a good way for me to get started here in South Carolina?
If you sing, play the bodhrán, or have even an inch of musical talent, come in and relax.
This group is basically for Irish folk music, irish Bands, Tour dates, News and information. Also including Folk Dancing and Singing.
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Greenville, SC
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- About Me:
- Have equal Scottish/Irish ancestry on mom's side (McElveen, Kelley). Would love to visit. I play the mandolin and love the traditional tunes.
Love sailing, hiking, playing music.
- Favorite Music:
- Any acoustic music.
- Currently Reading? (Books Magazines etc)
- Latitudes and Attitudes
- Favourite Place?
- So far--NC mountains, followed by SC coast.
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 12:42pm on November 2, 2009,
Jill (mandogrl) said… - I will post some pics this week of the mando. I love mine too....the tone is a bit high on it...I have a fender as well that has a lower tone...so I love them both depending on the songs.
- At 12:20am on October 31, 2009,
Jill (mandogrl) said…
- My mandolin is a Kentucky KM 700....
- At 5:07pm on October 4, 2009,
Kathleen Horner said…
- Hey Bill,
Yes, you've struck it rich here with our connection. My husband, Davis Horner, and I started a celtic band locally back in the mid 90's (Kilmoulis Celtic Band ..named after an Irish Brownie!) and then transitioned into another band named Selkie Celtic Band. So far Selkie has produced two CD's and performed in the Southeast...amazingly talented band. I was lead singer, bodhran player, keyboard for quite a few years and then dropped out. You can find Selkie at: http://www.myspace.com/selkiecelticband and you may listen to some of their songs there. Take note of "Wynde in the Riggin" as the band member, David Boles, plays the whistle and Davis plays the Bodran...excellent piece! Selkie performed as the opening band for "the Battlefield Band" at the Handlebar last March. Maybe you were there? WE do have an amazingly talented Mandolin player friend, Joel McConnell, right here in Greenville. His band is called "Skeezits" and they also perform at various celtic oriented events in the Upstate. He also joins Selkie for some performances. I will get in touch with Joel and check in with him to get an okay for you to connect with him. Can you give me your phone number or email?...send it via email to me here on LiveIreland...more private that way. Also, David Boles, I just know would love to talk with you about the whistle. Also, a more detailed look at Selkie is here (keep in mind that they have two other musicians who join them for larger concerts, etc. occasionally):
http://www.upstateweddingmusic.com/selkiew.html.
Okay, that's quite a bit! Great to have you as a frien here on Live Ireland.
All the best,
Kathleen
- At 10:24pm on September 22, 2009,
Sarah Mulligan said…
- Thanks for your touching words,as self belief is a must after all if I dont believe in myself who will believe in me?I beleive in all artists as we are the creators we give scientist's the idea's to progress-Technology,As for me aspiring you, well that's an honour that my pictures and my words have gone miles and miles away from my country and have finally struck a cord in the soul of another.That to me is a blessing in disguise.I do have leadership quilites and I will continue to pursue my dream no matter who hard times get.
I'm special and I'm not afraid to say it, who ever feels the same as me is more that welcome to join me on my journey.
As I have no time for negativity as my world was once in darkness and now I perceive the light and will continue to keep plodding along until I reach my goal.
As I'm well capable of it,just need to be given that one chance to prove I'm not just a pretty face,
My mind,body and soul should never be under estimated.
Any body reading this message should share the same outlook.
F""K the begrudgers.
Best wishes my friend,
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- At 8:32am on September 22, 2009,
Sarah Mulligan said…
- Cheers only if I could make money out of it.Times are hard.
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