Sunday, July 11, 2021

Fourth of July 2021

Despite a few challenges, including: pouring rain, a broken melodeon key, and no parade or fireworks, the music and spirit prevailed and we had a grand time. Thanks, all - players, listeners, and appreciative passersby - for adding to the fun.
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Paudie and Maggie
 
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Who could imagine we'd be sitting in front of a fire on July 3? 

 
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
David and Paudie

Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Erica

Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard

Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Dear Maggie

Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Leroy!

Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Bob, David, and Paudie

Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Monday morning in the gallery. Bob.

Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Trad, Irish traditional music, Irish music on Martha's Vineyard


The Silver Spear and The Earl's Chair. Paudie held his own all day despite missing a critical note on his melodeon. 

Concertina Reel - the only tune that never needed the missing note. I never play this tune without thinking of Bob Denton, the one who introduced us to this tune right here on this porch many years ago.  I love how certain tunes bring to mind different people and places. 

Bucks of Oranmore



The Mountain Road and Rolling in the Rye Grass

Concertina Reel, take 2





The Rose in the Heather

Christmas Eve


Doctor O'Neill's


My favorite part of any session is the morning after. Everything has quieted down, but the inspiration from the night before is still flowing and there's usually time for a few intimate after-breakfast tunes before everyone has to head for the ferry. Loved these tunes with Bob.

(videos recorded and edited by SP)

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