Hello, My name is TerryLee, and have recently discovered the hurdy gurdy via a Lorenna McKennitt concert in Seattle. I've been corresponding with Alden of OMI, and plan to visit them this summer to see where my fascination takes me.........and trying to finagle (sp?) time off for the OTW Festival in September. We'll see what happens.
I am an R.N., working in a Everett, north of Seattle, and am wondering if there are any other hurdy gurdy players up this way??? Any recommendations on types of hurdy gurdy's for a beginner like me? Due to proximity and OMI's excellent website, I am currently debating between the Orca, Chinook, and the Volksgurdy models, although I think the latter might be a bit beyond me in ability (so many options!). BTW, I found a copy of Susann Palmer's The Hurdy Gurdy at my local library! And am bidding on a copy of Destrem & Heidemann's book on ebay. My husband thinks I am nuts. It's not like I have enough to do with 3 kids and full-time work, to be so engaged by an obscure and beautiful instrument, yet Here I am, TerryLee :o) ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
