THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Hello,
Brendan Bulger (All Ireland Fiddle), Jim Conway (Mouth Box Legend) and/or Brendan McGinney (All Ireland Flute and Bagpipes), and myself still have openings for the St. Patrick's Holiday Season. For the latest updates on our schedule, bios, reviews, tours of Europe and North America, check out our website:
Jim Conway is Chicago's foremost pennywhistler. He is also a harmonicist and has just released a solo CD with America's best Borhradn player Jackie Moran. The CD also features Dennis Cahill and Howard Levy.
Brendan McGinney is also an All-Ireland Champion (flute, pipes, whistle, and other stuff) and won the world championship in Ireland on the highland bagpipes in 1979.
A good article and a little bio about McGinney is found here:
We have been touring Europe and North America for the past four years playing such notable venues as Den Ekster, Festival Boit e Bois, Hasselt Folk Fest, Le Toucouleur, Milwaukee's Irish Fest, The Boston Folk Festival, Chicago Celtic Fest, University of Chicago Folk Festival, Wolftrap, Blackstone River Theatre, Chamizal, and many many more. Like The Sprigs, top acts like Altan, Dervish, Martin Hayes, Liz Carrol, Teada, Bohola, Providence, Galldubh, Comas, Kevin Burke, Patrick Street, and Danu regularly play at these types of venues.
Alongside Pierre Bensusan, Liz Carrol and Duo Bertrand, The Sprigs featured in a lengthy, full color article and interview in France's premeire trad rag, TRAD MAGAZINE.
At this early hour, The Sprigs are already celebrating St. Patrick's day with a robust exuberance. We look forward to hearing your suggestions as to how our band can make this the best St. Patrick's day ever!!!
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Although I'm not a fan of "look what I've accomplished lists" I can say that I saw Billy accompany Tommy People's at Chief O'Neill's as well as owning a copy of their CD and they are good. The post would have been better however if it just gave the date they were playing and left it at that.
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
I really enjoy Brendan's fiddling--big round, warm tone, great timing and lift, and interesting musical ideas. I'd rather listen to him than just about anyone else, if I had to choose. I say it's a shame the lads aren't touring and recording more--if blowing their own horn is what it takes, then toot away!
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Agreed, Will -- Mike Dugger once told me that he thinks that Brendan should be The Next Big Thing. Plus he's a lovely, lovely guy. The cd he did (http://thesession.org/recordings/display.php/839) with Marty Fahey and Kathleen Gavin was terrific.
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
I took guitar/whistle lessons from jim conway! dont play either of them now, but that's just me being an awful student - great teacher and a great guy!
THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Hello,
Brendan Bulger (All Ireland Fiddle), Jim Conway (Mouth Box Legend) and/or Brendan McGinney (All Ireland Flute and Bagpipes), and myself still have openings for the St. Patrick's Holiday Season. For the latest updates on our schedule, bios, reviews, tours of Europe and North America, check out our website:
http://www.thesprigs.com
There you find that Billy Knox also backs people like Tommy Peoples, John Williams, Kathleen Keane, Chico Malo, Larry Nugent and Jimmy Keane.
Even more sensational things can be discovered about Brendan Bulger (an All-Ireland Fiddle Champion) and his latest CD produced by Dennis Cahill:
http://www.musicatthehouse.com
Jim Conway is Chicago's foremost pennywhistler. He is also a harmonicist and has just released a solo CD with America's best Borhradn player Jackie Moran. The CD also features Dennis Cahill and Howard Levy.
Brendan McGinney is also an All-Ireland Champion (flute, pipes, whistle, and other stuff) and won the world championship in Ireland on the highland bagpipes in 1979.
A good article and a little bio about McGinney is found here:
http://www.suntimes.com/output/houlihan/cst-nws-houli143.html
We have been touring Europe and North America for the past four years playing such notable venues as Den Ekster, Festival Boit e Bois, Hasselt Folk Fest, Le Toucouleur, Milwaukee's Irish Fest, The Boston Folk Festival, Chicago Celtic Fest, University of Chicago Folk Festival, Wolftrap, Blackstone River Theatre, Chamizal, and many many more. Like The Sprigs, top acts like Altan, Dervish, Martin Hayes, Liz Carrol, Teada, Bohola, Providence, Galldubh, Comas, Kevin Burke, Patrick Street, and Danu regularly play at these types of venues.
Alongside Pierre Bensusan, Liz Carrol and Duo Bertrand, The Sprigs featured in a lengthy, full color article and interview in France's premeire trad rag, TRAD MAGAZINE.
At this early hour, The Sprigs are already celebrating St. Patrick's day with a robust exuberance. We look forward to hearing your suggestions as to how our band can make this the best St. Patrick's day ever!!!
Cordially,
Bill Knox
http://www.thesprigs.com
847-328-1562
# Posted on January 28th 2005 by Billy knox
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Yay! I've taken a lesson from Brendan Bulger. Great player!
# Posted on January 28th 2005 by Zina Lee
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Billy's been hanging out with GRY. Although there is something joycean about all those lists...
# Posted on January 28th 2005 by Jode
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Although I'm not a fan of "look what I've accomplished lists" I can say that I saw Billy accompany Tommy People's at Chief O'Neill's as well as owning a copy of their CD and they are good. The post would have been better however if it just gave the date they were playing and left it at that.
# Posted on January 28th 2005 by 21
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
I don't think Joyce was so adept at dropping so many names...
# Posted on January 28th 2005 by Tunes!
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Sorry...couldn't help it.
Not a slight on the musicians themselves...
# Posted on January 28th 2005 by Jode
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
I really enjoy Brendan's fiddling--big round, warm tone, great timing and lift, and interesting musical ideas. I'd rather listen to him than just about anyone else, if I had to choose. I say it's a shame the lads aren't touring and recording more--if blowing their own horn is what it takes, then toot away!
# Posted on January 28th 2005 by Will CPT
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
Agreed, Will -- Mike Dugger once told me that he thinks that Brendan should be The Next Big Thing. Plus he's a lovely, lovely guy. The cd he did (http://thesession.org/recordings/display.php/839) with Marty Fahey and Kathleen Gavin was terrific.
# Posted on January 29th 2005 by Zina Lee
Re: THE SPRIGS!!! ST. PARTICK'S DAY CHICAGO IRISH MUSIC
I took guitar/whistle lessons from jim conway! dont play either of them now, but that's just me being an awful student - great teacher and a great guy!
# Posted on January 29th 2005 by Bard