S.C.U.P.C. Meeting
February 10th 2008 |
  
  
  
 
  
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Another nice meeting of the SCUPC took place this February. Great photos here from Fel Bautista once more. Highlights were my daughter playing Gabriel's childrens little "F" set and playing Michael Eskin's chanter... cough cough! |
S.C.U.P.C. Meeting with Tim Britton
January 13th 2008 |
  
  
  
  
  
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Some nice ones here taken by Fel Bautista on his new Canon Rebel (I think) camera.
We rang in the new year with a visit from pipemaker Tim Britton. He regaled us with tales of reed inquisitions and trips to Ireland and shone some light on his approach to piping and the music in general.
At this meeting also Steve Farrell's drones were bestowed on Tim Drake until his Hubbert set is ready. Tim is playing day and night on them and is greatly appreciative. |
S.C.U.P.C. 10th Anniversary Meeting
December 9th 2007 |
  
  
  
  
  
  
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We celebrated our ten year anniversary this December in style. There was cake and tunes and whiskey to beat the band. We viewed a BBC documentary Gaby was sent over which was very entertaining. The man behind the archival recordings, Michael Eskin, video taped some highlights and edited them together for all the world to see here. Here's to another 10, a few more grey hairs and a few more tunes inside the ceann. |
House Concert & Workshop
with Paddy Keenan and John Walsh
September 22nd 2007 |
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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We had a great time with Paddy Keenan and John Walsh this past Saturday and Saturday night. It was wonderful to see Paddy and to hear him playing so well. Everyone enjoyed his stories and his variations... dazzling stuff!!! The event was hosted at the McKeagney residence, the official SCUPCHQ. Thanks to Eileen and Gaby for opening their doors once more and thanks also to Victor Fitzsimmons for arranging a gracious dose of drink from his (and our) good friends at GUINNESS.
In the afternoon there was a "hang" with everyone sharing stories and tunes together. It is an education to hear and see Paddy playing. He is so relaxed and just plays what he hears and it's still so refreshing. The music seems to just flow out of him. At one point Paddy passed around his pipes which was a genuine treat for all involved. Tim Drake enjoyed seeing and playing the set first hand and there's a nice photo of him holding the set in the gallery to the left. Pretty cool Tim! His chanter has a truly unique tone.... part of the Keenan signature sound.
The concert went very well and was a very communal affair with members of the audience asked up in the second half to join in. There were banjo's, bouzouki's, singer's, flutista's and even a bodhrání swinging from the rafters by the end of the set and things flowed into the night with music continuing on well after the concerts official ending.
The morning came to soon as is always the case, but the welcome breakfast by Super Mom Eileen McKeagney was just the ticket!
Thanks a million Paddy for stopping in ,we look forwrad to seeing you around here again! |
Meeting
July 8th 2007 |
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Joey Abarta has returned from his time with the mouse in Japan. Thanks for the sake Joey :) |
Meeting
March 11th 2007 |
  
  
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We were graced with an appearance of the noble Barry O'Neill this past meeting. He was playing his Michael Hubbert chanter which was based on his own magnificant Michael Egan chanter. In these photos we see Michael O'Donovan, Gabriel McKeagney and Larry Dunn. See you at the next one! |
Meeting
December 10th 2006 |
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7 Years a Listening and 2 Years a Practising! Officially! It's our ninth anniversary. Well done to all for sticking with it - Here's to many more years of fun, camaraderie and piping! |
Meeting
April 11th 2005 |
 
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Michael Eskin putting everyone through their paces while teaching a class. |
 
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Dave Riddles playing his Michael Hubbert full set sans regulators and Pat D'Arcy playing his Taylor style Koehler & Quinn set. |
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Brian Walsh came along with his Johnny Bourke full set and Donnacha Keegan chanter. |
Meeting
April 9th 2006 |
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Steve Pribyl and Michael Eskin both with new chanters from David Quinn and Benedict Koehler. Joey Abarta playing other peoples pipes. Dave Collins playing his new Wooff C set. Fel Bautista is in there observing happily and there's a curious one of Dave and Gaby comparing their bag neck length... I though that one warrented some explanation :) Michael Eskin is also seen playing the concertina. |
Steve Farrell
R.I.P.
04/09/06: S.C.U.P.C. Piper Steve Farrell passed away on Sunday morning due to liver cancer. You'll be missed Steve. It was great to know such a warm and open spirit. As you always said yourself, " God Bless". ::: more»
   
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Meeting
June 11th 2006 |
  
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Joey Abarta displaying in fine style his brand spankin' new concert pitched set by Michael Hubbert. Congratulations Joey (and Mr. Hubbert) they are beautiful. Michael Eskin joins Joey here also for a few tunes on his Koehler & Quinn chanter and Kirk Lynch ¾ set. We have a visiting piper here also by the name of Robbie Byrne. Robbie is playing a Andreas Rogge full set with a Dave Williams chanter. Looking forward to having a few tuens with you Robbie at some point. |
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