This post is not about Irish Trad, but rather about another one of my obsessions: electronic home projects. They’re really not very different. Anyway, after a temporary art installation in my front yard, I was left with a bunch of bright white LEDs and I started to think how I could put them to some [...]
Whistling In The Dark
The things I’m learning about Irish trad.
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Whistling in the dark: To be confident that something good will happen when it is not at all likely. But also: To play Irish tunes to put my daughter to bed. I'm a thirtysomething schmuck in Boston who bought a tinwhistle a few years ago and discovered a whole musical universe. This blog chronicles my journey learning the art and craft of Irish traditional music. It is about things that I wish I'd read somewhere, but had to discover on my own. This is not a soapbox, but a collection of stuff offered up in the hope that it will be useful. But I also hope to make a few new friends. Thus, interaction is not just welcome, but encouraged. Thanks for stopping by!
