Posted on behalf of the board of the Northeast Tionól:
Registration is now open for the 2011 tionól!
We are pleased to welcome legendary flute and whistle player Michael Tubridy, who will offer a masterclass open to all on Sunday. Michael Tubridy is known for his talents on the flute, tin whistle, and the concertina, an instrument common to his native Co. Clare. While studying at UCD in the 50’s, Michael began to attend the Thomas Street Pipers’ Club, where he met Paddy Moloney and Sean Potts, and they established strong musical connections. Along with Paddy, Seán Potts, and Martin Fay, he was one of the founding members of The Chieftains in 1962.
The pressures of touring and performing took its toll on the quiet flute player and he left the Chieftains in 1979, to go back to work as an engineer. He has continued to be associated with traditional music, through teaching at traditional music festivals. He is best known for playing the flute in a deeply compelling, traditional style.
Our instructors this year are:
Pipes:
Michael Cooney
Tom Creegan
Nollaig Mac Cárthaigh
Fiachra O’Regan
Jerry O’Sullivan
Fiddle:
Oisín MacDiarmada
Willie Kelly
Information about registration and this year’s pipe and fiddle workshops is available at
http://www.eastcoastpipers.com/
along with online registration (new this year) and bios of the instructors. Register early and often! Early Bird Registration closes August 15…
And don’t forget to book your room at Gavin’s: http://gavins.com/
This note from me- I have been attending the Northeast Tionól for several years now and it is just fabulous. See you there.
All the best, Lesl