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Today, 12:43am

John Bertotti replied to a thread Help please!!!! Messed up pretty bad in Builders and Repair

I was once told the only difference between the apprentice and master was the skill at hiding their mistakes! Great chance to learn.

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Yesterday, 3:40pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Bright Hollow Fog in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Mike, a fine update there, and David, a lovely offering. I too think there are some note sequences in the tune that echo Foggy Dew, Ginny, as you...

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Yesterday, 3:36pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #539 ~ Avalon Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A good ringing tone from your mandolin there, Brian.

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Yesterday, 10:24am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Molly Malone in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I like both versions, Christian but prefer the second one with the change in octave. I do not hear any difference with the use of rest strokes, but...

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Yesterday, 4:35am

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Foggy Dew - Irish Folk Song in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks for all the recent comments on Ginny's, Bethany's and my collaboration. It is one of those tunes that just gets into your head when you hear...

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Yesterday, 4:32am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Kontra Sei in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

You always manage to come up with such great tunes, Mr Hansen. This one is no exception. Your arrangement really suits the tune, and the mandolin...

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Yesterday, 4:27am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #61 ~ Farewell to Whiskey (Scottish Air) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another lovely video production, Mike, and a fine arrangement and recording. Your most recent videos are of such excellent quality - not that the...

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Mar-05-2021, 5:41pm

John Bertotti replied to a thread Plans for mandolin etc in Builders and Repair

I've bought several but Hogo has the best.

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Mar-05-2021, 11:00am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Anybody want to try Eel in the Sink? in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I already imagine phantom pints of beer and places that I can actually walk into, JL. Now impossible geometry to contend with. All we need now is...

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Mar-05-2021, 7:38am

John Bertotti started a thread What oils do you use if you use oils in Builders and Repair

Say that three times fast! Actually, we have all see the tru-oil work well on instruments but what other oils have you used? I have several...

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Mar-04-2021, 9:46am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Catherine Ogie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

While I was writing my comment yesterday Martin actually posted his ten-year-old version above. Interesting comparing the two offerings. As Martin...

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Mar-04-2021, 4:01am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Strap for Weber Gallatin in Equipment

I have a couple of these straps and love 'em - here's a wee video from their website that shows how to attach the strap at the headstock under the...

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Mar-03-2021, 4:47pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Catherine Ogie in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A new one for me, Duncan. Clean picking and tone. Thanks for posting.

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Mar-03-2021, 4:39pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #219 ~ Dance All Night With a Bottle in Your Hand in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine playing and a good, clear tone from your tenor, Kevin.

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Mar-03-2021, 8:50am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion Skylark in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely Mike, always loved that tune and had kind of forgotten about it amongst all the other great tunes out there - thanks for helping to job my...

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Mar-03-2021, 12:41am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Some great resources for Irish trad players... in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Just to mention a few other resources which I've found particularly useful over the years. Bill Black's Cape Irish website ... fantastic resource...

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Mar-02-2021, 3:54pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, Simon, Jill and Christian. Simon, I had a trawl through both the Official and the Other tune lists, but can still manage to miss a title...

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Mar-02-2021, 9:08am

John Kelly replied to a thread A wee tune on the Sobell in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Fine playing as usual, Kevin. A great wee tune and the Sobell is sounding great in this recording. I must say you are weathering the lockdown...

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Mar-02-2021, 8:43am

Jill McAuley replied to a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Lovely tunes and playing John!

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Mar-02-2021, 7:24am

John Kelly replied to a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks, both of you. I used a stereo mic set-up for this recording, something I have not done for a while. For all three instruments I positioned...

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Mar-02-2021, 4:45am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

Congrats on the mandolin! Looking forward to hearing what you're thoughts are on it as you get to know it!

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Mar-02-2021, 4:14am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Anybody want to try Eel in the Sink? in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Barbara, reading your other post I find it amazing that you can still find the time to stay on top of the SAW group and keep us together with your...

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Mar-02-2021, 4:08am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Skylark in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Going to new levels of production here, Mike. Beautiful visual effects and that flickering candle really caught my attention. I was waiting for it...

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Mar-02-2021, 1:22am

Aidan Crossey replied to a thread Some great resources for Irish trad players... in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Thanks to Jon for allowing me to play mandolin alongside his excellent flute playing to add a little interest to one of my recent tune learning...

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Mar-01-2021, 2:18pm

John Kelly started a discussion The Last March_Prince Charlie's Quickstep in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

As far as I can see using the Search facility neither of the tunes here has featured in the SAW Group - but I did miss spotting Foggy Dew when Ginny...

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Mar-01-2021, 1:27pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

By longer neck pops1 means that the Weber neck joins the body at a different place than the old Gibson oval A's do - sometimes referred to as a...

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Mar-01-2021, 5:21am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another old favourite revived, Martin. Thanks for this. Ginny, happy to team up once more. I can already imagine your selection of pictures for...

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Mar-01-2021, 5:09am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Harbor Lights in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

One of my long-time favourites, Martin. Such an evocative tune and takes me away back to other times. The tenor guitar is ideal for the...

3 replies

Mar-01-2021, 5:04am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #378 ~ Astrid's waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Interesting transposition and change of octave from your previous version, Christian, and you are certainly "boldly going" up the fretboard in your...

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Mar-01-2021, 4:56am

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

NFI on my part but this Weber Gallatin oval A in the classifieds is a great price and might be a handy way to upgrade - it could be just the ticket,...

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