Mel Mercier to Graduate Mel Mercier completed his PhD dissertation on the Mescher Bones Tradition and will graduate on August 26th at University of Limerick....
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Christian Reynolds
christianjre...
Aug 2, 2011 12:10 am
Where can we read their papers, or the thesis? Christian Reynolds (Australia) ... From: Mike Passerotti <mikepasserotti@...> Subject: [rhythm bones]...
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Stephen Brown
notthebuddah
Aug 2, 2011 1:13 am
Hi Christian, It's a little unclear how available Mel's disertation will be. I believe the Rhythm Bones Society will have a copy for the archives. The archives...
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yirdy machar
yirdy
Aug 2, 2011 3:40 am
Two fantastic masters of Irish Music. Michael O“Sullivan (Limerick University) accompannied by Mel...
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Michael P. Thompson
michael_bodhran
Aug 2, 2011 4:01 am
... Great piece! I was fascinated not only by Mel's style, but also by the way he was using his left hand. Does he always do that when playing bones? -- Doras...
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Stephen Brown
notthebuddah
Aug 2, 2011 2:18 pm
... From: Stephen Brown Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: New England Regional Bones Fest August 28 Hello Everybody, I wanted to let you know...
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Stephen
notthebuddah
Aug 3, 2011 1:20 am
things are really starting to heat up for the bones fest. Kenny and Teri Wohlin, the Cowette's of North Carolina, Tim Riley, Constance Cook, are all making...
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Scott Spiegler
scott_spiegler
Aug 3, 2011 1:31 am
Wow, this is all for our gathering? NICE!! One question- my care rental place doesn't open until 9 am, so I probably cannot get there until 10:15-10:30am. Will...
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'Tom Callinan'
tc_in_ct
Aug 3, 2011 2:43 am
Hi, Steve - Wish I could make it, but I have an annual gig at the Chester, CT Fair, and bi-location is not yet possible ... at least not for me. Best - Tom Tom...
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Stephen Brown
notthebuddah
Aug 3, 2011 10:47 am
Tom, You're just going to have to retire so you can come to one of these things, we will miss you, all the best, Steve ... From: 'Tom Callinan' To:...
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Stephen Brown
notthebuddah
Aug 3, 2011 10:48 am
Scott, 9-10 is just coffee and donuts, talking and informal playing. I have not decided how I'm going to run the workshops, it will depend on how many we get,...
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'Tom Callinan'
tc_in_ct
Aug 3, 2011 12:23 pm
Retire?????Ā I'm now in my 34th year as a full-time creative and performing artist, still playing hundreds of gigs each year, still writing new songs - but...
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Stephen Brown
notthebuddah
Aug 3, 2011 12:56 pm
Well you just have to put us on the schedule! I was talking to Bob McQuillen at Neffa this year, he's 87. He told me he has been booked to play a gig on his...
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Mike Passerotti
mikepasserotti
Aug 3, 2011 1:15 pm
Any takers on the list to meet up for bones playing in Cincinnati OH, Columbus OH, Dayton OH, Indiannapolis IN, Louisville KY, Frankfort KY, Lexington KY,...
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hokelore
Aug 4, 2011 11:18 am
I'm in Indy. I'd be interested if available. Tim Hoke...
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Mike Passerotti
mikepasserotti
Aug 4, 2011 12:52 pm
Do you have some musician friends in Indy to play along with? Or shall I try gathering a group? Any dates in mind? I'm going to check the calendar for around...
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Mike Passerotti
mikepasserotti
Aug 4, 2011 2:15 pm
Would you be interested in dressing up in 1860's garb and connecting with period musicians for civil war era Muster In the Park? I don't have any costume, but...
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Scott Spiegler
scott_spiegler
Aug 4, 2011 11:11 pm
Hi Steve, Will you be bringing bones to sell at mini-fest? If so, your own or which brand(s)? Thanks, Scott ... -- Scott D. Spiegler, M.A. Conflict Resolution ...
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Stephen Brown
notthebuddah
Aug 6, 2011 12:31 am
Hi Scott, I should have bones to sell at the fest, as long as I get my butt in gear and make more. At this point I only sell what I make, wood and bone. take...
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Scott Spiegler
scott_spiegler
Aug 6, 2011 6:05 pm
Oh, that'd be great! I look forward to seeing them... Scott ... -- Scott D. Spiegler, M.A. Conflict Resolution The Computer Therapist- Principal Brookline, MA ...
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Stephen
notthebuddah
Aug 14, 2011 2:56 pm
We're now up to 30 confirmed, with 10 more maybe's. Jay Moschella, a banjo maker from Boston, will also have bones for sale. I'm hoping Tim Riley, great bone...
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Stephen
notthebuddah
Aug 14, 2011 3:50 pm
Some of you might remember Al Lemieux, bone player, bodhran, and washboard player who has attended bones fests in the past. Great guy from up in our area, who...
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Mike Passerotti
mikepasserotti
Aug 16, 2011 5:40 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULZoL1hSOSU Renaissance Music - In the video, the percussionist plays spoons and sticks to a rhythm that reminds me of bones....
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Michael P. Thompson
michael_bodhran
Aug 16, 2011 8:19 pm
Fascinating. In the second piece, the rhythm is certainly suited to bones, and could be played very nicely on bones, though he's using one stick on another....
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Scott C. Miller
scmi11er
Aug 17, 2011 2:47 pm
Were bones played in Renaissance music? Assuming the tune on YouTube, "excerpts from the DANSERYE (1551)" was in fact written in 1551, then I think it is safe...
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Mike Passerotti
mikepasserotti
Aug 17, 2011 3:28 pm
Nice discussion points. Many Celtic circles frown on bones players also. But, when mixed well, bones adds dimension to any music. On the other hand, seems a...
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hokelore
Aug 18, 2011 11:17 am
I have to go along with perception of uncouth. Shakespeare mentions "tongs and bones" in Midsummer Night's Dream. It's the character Bottom, a clownish sort,...
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Scott Spiegler
scott_spiegler
Aug 24, 2011 5:05 pm
Hi all, Is there anyone on this list attending the regional fest this Sunday and leaving from the Boston area with whom I can hook a ride? My rental car won't...
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Scott C. Miller
scmi11er
Aug 24, 2011 6:42 pm
Yours truly is giving a bones workshop 3:00 pm on Sep 3 & 4 (Sat & Sun) at the annual "Festival of the Rivers" celebration in Hinton, WV. Musical backup for...
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Greg Adams
bgshadows
Aug 24, 2011 7:00 pm
Will you be coming to the DC area anytime soon?!? ... -- Greg C. Adams Project Director, Banjo Sightings Database Project (Vernacular Music Material Culture in...
