Look at what Rachel wrote on her website blog about the gig. She also wrote to us and was full of enthusiasm and really enjoyed the gig. All very encouraging for us. https://www.rachelhair.com/blog/uncategorised/3822/
Continue reading →Today’s tune is a gorgeous slow air by John McCusker that I learnt from my pal (see what I did there?!) and fellow fiddler Alison Mitchell.
Continue reading →Kirkgate Arts centre in Cockermouth commissioned Striding Edge to make a 1 hour film of music in August. The premiere of the film is this Friday (4th) at 7.30 p.m follow the link here https://youtu.be/p7QXgTNXp6I
Continue reading →Today’s tune is a slinky little 7/8 number written by Sarah Allen & Brian Finnegan of Flook. I’ve played it by myself for years, but never in public as so much of my playing is for ceilidhs and 7/8 isn’t … Continue reading →
Two of our favourite musicans playing together. “Duncan and I thought it was about time we had another tune together. Can’t wait to get the chance to share a tune with him in person. Here is “Eleanor of Usan” for … Continue reading →
A piece of nostalgia for Cropredy veterans. ‘Meet on the Ledge’ for the Cropredy that never was. Recorded in August 2020 in the UK, Ireland, France and the USA. Featuring Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Chris Leslie, Ric Sanders, Gerry Conway, … Continue reading →
