Meet Italian musician Andrea Balocco. He plays one of the most visually appealing instruments-the hurdy-gurdy. Musical influences include: Sergio Berardo, Nigel Eaton, Patrick Bouffard, Anne-Lise Foy, Grégory Jolivet and Kevin Dalot. He records solo or sometimes with an ensemble. His music is a combination of French folk with leanings on Scottish Celtic music. Personally, I haven’t heard someone this good since Nigel Eaton.
Some of you might be asking what happened. Why the sudden change in the design. Well folks, first, thank you for taking notice of the changes that happen here, and for complimenting my fashion sense (@#$R%G!). I was thinking since summer is here, it is time to appreciate the warm colors of nature. A great Monday to you all. I am several hours ahead because I am in Asia. I want to urge you to take time to read the blog of this harpist by the name of Amy. I used some of her ideas in my Got Harp Blisters article. Apart form the great thoughts she has written, I love the header design.
The guys of Tremolo are geared up for their performance at The Black Box in Belfast this Monday 23rd, and Whelans in Dublin this Thursday 26th. I have been following them since they came out. You Dublin people are so lucky. Folks don’t miss them. I am sure they will give an ear-widening and jaw dropping super performance!
The low whistle introduced me to the world of Celtic music.
Two instruments that introduced me to Celtic music : Low whistle and uilleann pipes. After that phase everything started happening and now I am here! Every now and then, I get recommendations from friends who are professional recording artists. They would tip me saying ‘ hey this is cool, listen to this track/video”. Just to give you an idea that I am not the only one looking for something interesting out there.
Yesterday I had a great conversation with Jeff Ksiazek of áthas about doing an interview for this site. I thank my friend, the harpist/singer Scott Hoye for the opportunity of not just meeting some of his friends but also for this amazing video.
Cormac Breatnach is an amazing low whistle player isn’t he? Hearing him speak in musical Gaelic made me regret about my slow progress with the language. Like I said low whistle is one of the instruments that introduced me to Celtic music. Listening to this track has its rewarding moments in term of nostalgia and the enjoyment of seeing someone play with such passion.
Celtic Music Fan 