Past
India and The Incredible String Band
I was pleased to discover that someone from India was the 200th unique visitor. It reminds of the day I stood in the music shop in the newtown of Edinburgh pondering whether to buy a small compact sitar once owned by the Incredible String Band – a psychedelic folk group formed in Scotland in 1966. A “difficult-to … Continue reading
Congratulations Colorado – 100th Visitor
Thank you to the 101 unique visitors from 11 Different countries who have visited in the last 2 weeks I note that there are 17 Flags collected (if you include regional state flags) so far. First one Brazil – Last one New York – Congratulations to Colorado – the 100th visitor! Typing this brought back … Continue reading
Bobby and Brains – The Ultimate World Instrument?
Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the event “Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus”, from the 2009 World Science Festival, June 12, 2009. While researching the neuropsychology of music , I came across this video in a series of 5 where Bobby (Don’t Worry – … Continue reading
Brian Blasts in from the Past
What a delight to hear from my friend Brian – the brains behind “FRAGILE” A Glasgow-based duo playing a variety of instruments and material from a wide range of sources including American, Bluegrass, Scottish Folk, Jug Band, Skiffle, Singer-Songwriter etc Influenced by such heavyweights as Mungo Jerry, Matt McGinn, Billy Connolly, Iain Mackintosh, Hamish Imlach etc … Continue reading
Edinburgh Mandolin Festival
This event is features the EMGO led by Nigel Gatherer http://www.emgo.org.uk/ Nigel (pictured right) also runs a very useful website. Check it out http://www.nigelgatherer.com/Cheers Nigel – hope you still find time to update your interesting database of bands and performers. Stay in touch.
Cambridge Capers
St Patrick’s Day is approaching……. The usual practice of playing for 12 hours around the City of Cambridge will be followed assisted by an intricately choreographed network of music-friendly (Irish) pubs in the University area. Hey Ross ! Where is the list, where are we going?………………see you there (The Venue list will be published here with “target” times in next … Continue reading
Boogie in Beirut
Hoping to attend a charity event at this amazing venue in downtown Beirut – you must check it out !!! SKY BAR Two videos – the second is a small treat for all you Snoop Dogg people – he played in Beirut when I was here in 2009
Cohen Croons in Croce
What a wonderful surprise to find Leonard Cohen playing in Piazza St. Croce, Firenze on 1 September 2010 – here he is singing a perfect song on a perfect evening on the eve of a perfect day – Hallelujah and greetings to all the young family members who sang this with me in Yahchouch last … Continue reading
Florentine Frolics
Thanks to all friends and family who made it to Florence for a memorable experience. After a tour of the mediterranean via Monte Carlo, Valencia, Ibiza, Tunis, Catania, Naples, Livorno and Pisa – I am sad to have to fly back from Milan this evening. However, next stop Beirut and Byblos. Elham – please fix … Continue reading
Fabulous Francesco’s Flying Fingers
Belissimo Francesco – Grazie Mille – the best I have ever heard It was a pleasure to improvise with you in the “Guinness Tent” – see you in Sicily – soon Thanks also to RRRythmik RRRoss – the best Bodhran player on site (ever) believe me ! (sorry about your aching wrists) here is an example … Continue reading
