Re: [HG] Introduction
Hi, Jim! Welcome to the list! There's lots of good information here. Since you're in the NW Indiana - Chicago - SE Wisconsin area, please consider joining the Midwest Hurdy Gurdy Yahoo! group, too, at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/ChicagoHG/ - I think everybody there is also a member here, but we use the Yahoo group to discuss local events like our annual get-together and the University of Chicago Folk Festival presentation we did this past spring. Very best regards, -Gary P. (near Marengo IL, between Elgin and Rockford IL) Gary Plazyk, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fuzzy Bear Farm http://profiles.yahoo.com/g_plazyk http://www.BearCreekMusic.us http://www.RavenswoodMorris.org Music is too important to leave to the professionals. -Robert Shaw
[HG] Introduction
hi i am jim i have been playing HG for about 13 years. i was enchanted by the sound when i first heard one. i have an olympic apprentice i love the sweet mellow sound... it has served me well for these many years. as i worked local area ren faires. how ever i am looking to upgrade to a full size instrument mine is only about 1 1/2 octaves which leaves me short for some tunes. if i do find a good instrument to upgrade to i would probably sell the Olympic... am i allowed to do that on this venue? i play a lot of different styles from scottish pipe tunes to the french stuff... i like to pretty much ignore the dog. just personal preference. however, i have been know to use it now and then on some tunes... i guess my music preference is if i like it i learn it if i have enough notes *L* i also play hammered dulcimer that instrument a dusty strings D 300 also came from the seattle area like my HG nice to meet ya all visit my website if you would like... oh yea i live in SE Wisconsin USA jim Grey Aengus (aka Jim) http://www.greyaengus.com often in error, never in doubt
[HG] Introduction.
hi i am jim i have been playing HG for about 13 years. i was enchanted by the sound when i first heard one. i have an olympic apprentice i love the sweet mellow sound... it has served me well for these many years. as i worked local area ren faires. how ever i am looking to upgrade to a full size instrument mine is only about 1 1/2 octaves which leaves me short for some tunes. if i do find a good instrument to upgrade to i would probably sell the Olympic... am i allowed to do that on this venue? i play a lot of different styles from scottish pipe tunes to the french stuff... i like to pretty much ignore the dog. just personal preference. however, i have been know to use it now and then on some tunes... i guess my music preference is if i like it i learn it if i have enough notes *L* i also play hammered dulcimer that instrument a dusty strings D 300 also came from the seattle area like my HG nice to meet ya all visit my website if you would like... jim Grey Aengus (aka Jim) http://www.greyaengus.com often in error, never in doubt
[HG] Introduction of Mel and Ann Dorries of Hurdygurdycrafters
We would like to take a moment and introduce ourselves. I, Mel Dorries and my wife Ann both enjoy working with wood and have realized our dream of crafting instruments in a woodshop attached to our old white farmhouse in Michigan. The beginnings of classical guitars hang from the shop walls and parts line the shelves, while several hurdy-gurdies lie patiently on the 500 lb. maple workbench awaiting the next phase of construction. Our goal at Hurdy-Gurdy Crafters is to offer resonant and finely built hurdy-gurdies, a tribute to the generations before who have passed this historical instrument down to us. We presently offer both finished gurdies and parts for the musician-builder. In the near future we will offer a quality kit for those who, like us years ago, want to build their own but lack the experience and could use a little help. We are working on plans for several styles. As interest in the hurdy-gurdy grows, so does the opportunity to pass along the heritage of this intriguing instrument. You may read more about us at the Mel Bay site : athttp://www.guitarsessions.com/oct07/guitar_maker.asp Thank you We are Hurdygurdycrafters.com - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
[HG] Introduction
Hello all. I'm excited to be back on the list. My name is Ian Clemons and I live in Portland Oregon. I posted for a few months back in 2003 before attending the Over the Water festival for the first time. I'll be attending again this year and I'm looking forward to getting more buzz back in my life. I'm very interested in the folk music of continental Europe. I especially like Breton music and the folk music of Spain. La Musgana is my favorite band...for now. I primarily play Irish tunes on the fiddle, but have taken-up the G/C diatonic accordion over the past year or so. I don't have a 'Gurdy yet, but am on the list to get one built. Hopefully one or more of you Festival goers will have a used one in your trunk for sale! When I am able to tear my attention away from musical pursuits, I work as a Physician Assistant in an Emergency Room and am Dad to my 7- and 4-year-old daughters. Thanks, Ian Clemons Portland, OR.
Re: [HG] Introduction
In a message dated 8/25/07 7:36:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello all. I'm excited to be back on the list. My name is Ian Clemons and I live in Portland Oregon. I posted for a few months back in 2003 before attending the Over the Water festival for the first time. I'll be attending again this year and I'm looking forward to getting more buzz back in my life. Welcome back, Ian. I'm very interested in the folk music of continental Europe. I especially like Breton music and the folk music of Spain. La Musgana is my favorite band...for now. I would love to know more about Breton music. I also like La Musgaña. My favourites from Spain are Jose Angel Hevia, Llan de Cubel and Berroguetto. I also like Cristina Pato, Susana Seivane, etc I guess I like all of them. I primarily play Irish tunes on the fiddle, but have taken-up the G/C diatonic accordion over the past year or so. I don't have a 'Gurdy yet, but am on the list to get one built. Hopefully one or more of you Festival goers will have a used one in your trunk for sale! Let me know if you're planning any east coast trips as I would love to put some fiddle and accordion parts on recordings. When I am able to tear my attention away from musical pursuits, I work as a Physician Assistant in an Emergency Room and am Dad to my 7- and 4-year-old daughters. You must be very proud and happy. Jake Thanks, Ian Clemons Portland, OR. ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
