'Tis the season to spend money, tra la la bleedin' laaaa,
I'm looking for a whistle bag, a roll up one that can hold a low whistle, flute parts and a couple of whistles (if such a thing exists), my searches so far have proved fruitless, can anyone direct me anywhere?
Also, to make the thread worthwhile, any more ideas for ITM minded stocking fillers?
I'll start it off with 'Grace Notes and Bad Thoughts' by John Kelly (if it's still in print) or a nice Planxty DVD ......
Not exactly trad, but if like me you're fed up with the whole bleedin hypocrisy of it all (except when it comes to younger children) in giving and receiving gifts when you know you don't need a single thing or the recipient doesn't, you might try giving or telling them you want worms or a piglet via CAFOD: http://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
Horslips, now there is a band, memories of The Astoria in Bundoran circa 76. BTW, BB, saw Henry McCulloch on Fri and he played a new song that he co-wrote with Eamonn Carr, poss called "I met my love in the burial ground", it was superb, hope it finds its way onto a future recording.
One player at our session has a really nice handmade one. If you're at all handy with a needle, you can customize a whistle bag with nifty fabric, etc. Or commission someone to sew you one.
I don't need any presents for Winter Solstice this year! I am going to Fiddle Frenzy 2008 in Lerwick, Shetland, and I am so excited! I am registered and confirmed and definitely going! YAAAAAAAY.
Give tickets to the Winter Music weekend!
Karan Casey, Nortyh Cregg, Dave Saunders +, Eoin O'Neill +, and lots of other top-notch non-trad sessions/gigs/concerts.
www.wmw.ie
Whistleholders ?
TuffBaggs, East Greenbush, NY, (518) 479-4052, or Google them for transatlantic orders, did a very nice and colourful waterproof material lined with fleece with 6 pockets. My SO was quite intrigued that I had to go transatlantic, back to her state, to get her what she wanted.
But she is She Who Must Be Obeyed.....
Thanks Guernsey Pete (and sbhikes), that should do the trick,
riverrunner, www.bigwhistle do an enormous whistle bag that could quite possibley handle a set of pipes and a few sandwiches too, but it seems that the yanks have it covered.
Now, will it fit down the chimney?????
mmm, problems with buying cds is how do you know who has what cd? certainly most people i'm buying for have a shed the size of croke park full of cds (or so it seems) so trad themed presents need to be thought about more carefully, fairplay for starting the link tho..
Trad Xmas Pressies
Trad Xmas Pressies
'Tis the season to spend money, tra la la bleedin' laaaa,
I'm looking for a whistle bag, a roll up one that can hold a low whistle, flute parts and a couple of whistles (if such a thing exists), my searches so far have proved fruitless, can anyone direct me anywhere?
Also, to make the thread worthwhile, any more ideas for ITM minded stocking fillers?
I'll start it off with 'Grace Notes and Bad Thoughts' by John Kelly (if it's still in print) or a nice Planxty DVD ......
# Posted on December 2nd 2007 by Frulator
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
"Horslips", "The Return of the Dancehall Sweethearts", a double DVD for £20. You can't get better than that.
# Posted on December 2nd 2007 by bodhran bliss
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
Not exactly trad, but if like me you're fed up with the whole bleedin hypocrisy of it all (except when it comes to younger children) in giving and receiving gifts when you know you don't need a single thing or the recipient doesn't, you might try giving or telling them you want worms or a piglet via CAFOD:
http://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
# Posted on December 2nd 2007 by Rudall the time
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
BTW, I bought a chisel roll made of suede leather for a fiver, does a great job as a whistle bag for all keys up to D. A bit like this 'cept mine is blue.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leather-tool-or-chisel-roll-8-pockets_W0QQitemZ120190682874QQcmdZViewItem
# Posted on December 2nd 2007 by Rudall the time
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
Horslips, now there is a band, memories of The Astoria in Bundoran circa 76. BTW, BB, saw Henry McCulloch on Fri and he played a new song that he co-wrote with Eamonn Carr, poss called "I met my love in the burial ground", it was superb, hope it finds its way onto a future recording.
# Posted on December 2nd 2007 by strayaway
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
One player at our session has a really nice handmade one. If you're at all handy with a needle, you can customize a whistle bag with nifty fabric, etc. Or commission someone to sew you one.
I'm asking for Bohola's first album.
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by fuzzygreen
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
I don't need any presents for Winter Solstice this year! I am going to Fiddle Frenzy 2008 in Lerwick, Shetland, and I am so excited! I am registered and confirmed and definitely going! YAAAAAAAY.
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by cathrynb
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
Give tickets to the Winter Music weekend!
Karan Casey, Nortyh Cregg, Dave Saunders +, Eoin O'Neill +, and lots of other top-notch non-trad sessions/gigs/concerts.
www.wmw.ie
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by RockyRoader
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
For the Whistle bag, try
www.bigwhistle.co.uk.
I'm sure they were advertising one on the 'net.
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by riverrunner
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
Cheers Riverrunner, I'll check it out ... hey, your shoes are wet!!!
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by Frulator
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
Nothing much to do wih the thread but just for a "wee cheery up"
http://www.kiddierecords.com/xmas_streams/01/stream_01.m3u
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by Johnny Jay
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
This lady will make you a handmade whistle bag. Her work is fabulous.
http://www.sassafrassgrove.com
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by sbhikes
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
6 cd box-set of clare concertina
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by geoffwright
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
I want more CD but i dont know which one I want in particular.
# Posted on December 3rd 2007 by Lollypoll
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
Whistleholders ?
TuffBaggs, East Greenbush, NY, (518) 479-4052, or Google them for transatlantic orders, did a very nice and colourful waterproof material lined with fleece with 6 pockets. My SO was quite intrigued that I had to go transatlantic, back to her state, to get her what she wanted.
But she is She Who Must Be Obeyed.....
# Posted on December 6th 2007 by Guernsey Pete
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
Thanks Guernsey Pete (and sbhikes), that should do the trick,
riverrunner, www.bigwhistle do an enormous whistle bag that could quite possibley handle a set of pipes and a few sandwiches too, but it seems that the yanks have it covered.
Now, will it fit down the chimney?????
# Posted on December 6th 2007 by Frulator
Re: Trad Xmas Pressies
mmm, problems with buying cds is how do you know who has what cd? certainly most people i'm buying for have a shed the size of croke park full of cds (or so it seems) so trad themed presents need to be thought about more carefully, fairplay for starting the link tho..
# Posted on December 10th 2007 by diarmaidanconnachtach