I like the fact that the opening ceremony begins with the 'blessing of the bodhráns'. Presumably, this removes any evil taints which might affect anyone 'playing' the drum?
people give out about bad bodhran playing and the same people then give about a bodhran festival that is there to improve bodhran playing. get a life lads
Bliss you would hate it . the judges last year were mel mercier and tommy hayes and its all that fancy sh*t they were looking for.This festival dosen't promote traditional bodhran playing.
"... you would hate it . the judges last year were mel mercier and tommy hayes and its all that fancy sh*t they were looking for." .... em, so it's just like the Fleadh competitions then is it, Saint?
> people give out about bad bodhran playing and the same people then give about a bodhran festival that is there to improve bodhran playing
Does that mean that because train-spotters gather together on the platform, that improves train-spotting?
They might just sit there in their anoraks, get their flasks out and talk shop.
World Bodhran Championships!
World Bodhran Championships!
For real, apparently.
http://www.worldbodhranchampionships.com/
Okay, I confess -- the possibility of fame and fortune is tempting me to come out of (bodhran) retirement . Especially the fortune part.
(Sorry if this has been posted before, but I looked and didn't find it.)
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Tracie
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Tracie,
I just read on that site that Bodhran is the Irish word for deaf.
Perhaps a bit of irony there?
Sure did make me smile, thanks.
Mary
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Antikhntr
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I like that they've added a "solo" category for "unaccompanied" bodhran. So it's unaccompanied accompaniment.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Will Harmon
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You know, I would so like to attend, but I believe I'm booked to be elsewhere that weekend.
Hope everyone who makes the effort to go has a good time.
Curlew.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by curlew
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I like the fact that the opening ceremony begins with the 'blessing of the bodhráns'. Presumably, this removes any evil taints which might affect anyone 'playing' the drum?
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by MacCruiskeen
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Im actually going to them, anyone else here going along?
I know someone who is going to be competing.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Stíofán
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This thread makes me want to jam on my helmet, dive for cover, and yell "INCOMING."
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by AlBrown
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people give out about bad bodhran playing and the same people then give about a bodhran festival that is there to improve bodhran playing. get a life lads
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Saint
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Easy, saint, so far, we're all just having a bit of fun.
I'm hoping Stiofan will give us a first hand report--bound to be some good music and craic there.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Will Harmon
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Us bodhran players take or music serious.....................not like some.
Anyway i was there last year not bad could do with a few more melody players around the pubs.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Saint
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I suppose that's one of the risks of advertising it as a bodhran-centric event--a paucity of melody players willing to chance it.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Will Harmon
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melody players can be bought a few pound and love bodhrans
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Saint
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they ll love
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Saint
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Me, I'll play for pints....
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Will Harmon
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This has about the same credance as the World Heavyweight title these days.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by bodhran bliss
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This would be the perfect time to schedule great trad festivals elsewhere in the country.
# Posted on May 17th 2007 by Phantom Button
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Bliss you would hate it . the judges last year were mel mercier and tommy hayes and its all that fancy sh*t they were looking for.This festival dosen't promote traditional bodhran playing.
# Posted on May 18th 2007 by Saint
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What the divil is "traditional bodhran playing?"
# Posted on May 18th 2007 by Steve Shaw
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Hitting a drum
# Posted on May 18th 2007 by mcknowall
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"... you would hate it . the judges last year were mel mercier and tommy hayes and its all that fancy sh*t they were looking for." .... em, so it's just like the Fleadh competitions then is it, Saint?
# Posted on May 20th 2007 by Ptarmigan
Re: World Bodhran-Chucking Championships!
> people give out about bad bodhran playing and the same people then give about a bodhran festival that is there to improve bodhran playing
Does that mean that because train-spotters gather together on the platform, that improves train-spotting?
They might just sit there in their anoraks, get their flasks out and talk shop.
# Posted on May 20th 2007 by geoffwright
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You can believe it. The World Bodhran Championships are nearly here!!!Check the photo at http://kerryview.blogspot.com/
happy banging
# Posted on May 21st 2007 by spalad
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geoffwright thats exactly what it means or maybe the work shops on offer help!
# Posted on May 21st 2007 by Saint
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The more you see the train the more familiar it becomes...........
# Posted on May 21st 2007 by Saint
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If they do not have mandatory drug testing I might nip down and win the thing.
# Posted on May 21st 2007 by bodhran bliss
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Bliss it s only the top 50 get drug tested so you should be ok..
# Posted on May 21st 2007 by Saint