I was fortunate to catch Altan in Nashville this past Sat.(3/23/02). It was a great show. Although the whistle isn’t really a featured instrument in their music, Cíaran Tourish (fiddle player) used a beautiful wooden low whistle on a few songs. It sounded great. It didn’t look long enough to be a low D; I’d guess it was maybe a low A or G. Anyone out there know what it is and/or who makes it?
I don’t think anyone should tell him until he promises that he and his pal Loki won’t go anywhere near St.Michael’s Church in Red Bank, NJ!!!
Cheers, 
David
[ This Message was edited by: Feadan on 2002-03-26 22:18 ]
Both whistles were made by Michael Grinter of Australia. I’d say the lower one was probably in F.
[ This Message was edited by: ChrisLaughlin on 2002-03-27 00:03 ]
BTW, “The Blue Idol”, their new album, is great!