Tom Schultz's Blog (2)

Hey friends: I asked my fellow band members if I could post the whole concert on the site and they said OK. I am fortunate and happy to know and play with these folks. This concert was pretty much a one-time thing, but we worked hard and had fun. Anyway, I'd be happy for your comments and critiques. So, eistigi 's bainigi sult as! PS -- I know I started Bean Phaidin too high and too fast -- I was nervous ;} Continue

Hey fellow bodhranii: Check out the current episode of Siar an Bothar at TG4.tv Click on "ceol" and scroll down the program list. This particular program opens with some comments by Nicolas O'Carolan about how the bodhran became popular in the 70's , and some great film of the man who invented the new rhythms, Johnny "Ringo" McDonagh. He demonstrates the motor rhythm for a minute or so and goes into a couple of nice reels with Frankie Gavin on whistle. It's 'as gaeilge', of course, but with subt… Continue