Betty Black and The Rose in the Gap at Roe River Books
Betty Black and The Rose in the Gap at Roe River Books, Dundalk
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Gerry O’Connor USA Spring Tour 2026
I recently completed my USA Spring Tour 2026, travelling across Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, California, Oregon, Washington and Ohio.
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Gerry O’Connor USA Spring Tour 2026, My Journey Across America
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I recently completed my USA Spring Tour…
Irish Fiddle Ornamentation: Cuts, Rolls, and How to Make Them Sound Right
Cuts, rolls, slides, triplets. Irish fiddle ornamentation is what gives the music its character. Gerry O’Connor explains what each ornament…
Violin Bow Rehairing: What It Is, When You Need It, and Why It Matters
Is your violin bow losing grip or sounding dull? Gerry O’Connor explains what bow rehairing is, when you need it,…
Why Irish Fiddle Bowing Is the Most Important Thing You Will Ever Learn
Most fiddle players focus on the left hand. But authentic Irish bowing is what actually makes the music sound Irish.…
Wilhelm Hermann Hammig, violin and bow maker of Markneukirchen and Leipzig
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Wilhelm Hermann Hammig (1838 to 1925)A violin…
Songs of Fellowship and Good Cheer, Sharing the Stage with The Irish Rovers
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The Irish Rovers have long held a…
When Ireland and Catalonia Played Together, Bruel and Coisir Ceoil in Creative Exchange
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Bruel and Coisir Ceoil came together as…