My family and friends had a wonderful time at the Irish Fair last Sunday , wonderful, except for the 90F temp and 80% humidity. It was almost painful watching the step dancers and vendors in costume. We heard a short demo of the Uilleann pipes by a member of the SCUPC. While the rest of the herd wandered off to the contemporary music, I was treated to a performance by Santa Barbara harpist Laurie Rasmussen. She played several O’Carolan planxtys and Drowsy Maggie. Never heard Drowsy Maggie on a harp before! Nice fair; music on three stages. I’m keeping it in mind for next year, weather permitting.
SCUPC members were there Saturday (Me and a bunch) and Sunday ( the other folks). I suspect it was Michael Eskin doing the demo on Sunnday. Check our web site www.socalpipers.com for pictures and commentary.
It was not good weather for pipes at 94F and 25% humidity.
Glad you enjoyed our demos
Yep, that was me, photo from my demo is now my new avatar.
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Dreadful conditions for the pipes, I’m glad they survived the afternoon. Far better afternoon for tenor banjo, which I also had brought along for the day.