The bodhran is indeed a fine instrument when IT IS PROPERLY PLAYED which is unfortunately rare. It is not easy to play well but Junior and Seamus O'Kane,for example,enhance traditional music with their knowledge of how it should be played. BTW, it is considered good manners for ANY musician not known to an existing session to ask, or wait to be asked to join in. This session etiquette also applies to bodhran users!!! And don't mention spoon rattlers!!
@TRADTOONS to be honest, it especially applies to bodhran users, haha. Because I very rarely hear good bodhran players. A lot of them are shite and that ruins a session :/
I was at the workshop / concert in Celbridge, and it was very inspirational. Especially that I got to talk to him, he's a very great man. He actually inspired me into starting to play the Bodhrán. One of the most kind and friendly people I've ever met. Sweden will come to visit once again mate! We'll be back after our education just as we said. Cheers! Alexander // Djembe Player :)
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The bodhran is indeed a fine instrument when IT IS PROPERLY PLAYED which is unfortunately rare. It is not easy to play well but Junior and Seamus O'Kane,for example,enhance traditional music with their knowledge of how it should be played. BTW, it is considered good manners for ANY musician not known to an existing session to ask, or wait to be asked to join in. This session etiquette also applies to bodhran users!!! And don't mention spoon rattlers!!
TRADTOONS 6 months ago
@TRADTOONS to be honest, it especially applies to bodhran users, haha. Because I very rarely hear good bodhran players. A lot of them are shite and that ruins a session :/
PatrickM1996 2 months ago
The second tune is often refered to as "Wynne's #3" (Martin Wynne's) or "Oh, the G one!".
Caitlin and Junior are awesome players!
willy0275 1 year ago
It should read: Wynne's #3
willy0275 1 year ago
Does anyone know the name of these tunes? thanks
colleendana 1 year ago
@colleendana first tune is fred finns and the second tune im not sure??
PatrickM1996 1 year ago
@colleendana Fred Finns and Martin Whynnes #3 (Or just martin whynnes:)
PatrickM1996 2 months ago
junior is brilliant
Paddyslippers 2 years ago
I was at the workshop / concert in Celbridge, and it was very inspirational. Especially that I got to talk to him, he's a very great man. He actually inspired me into starting to play the Bodhrán. One of the most kind and friendly people I've ever met. Sweden will come to visit once again mate! We'll be back after our education just as we said. Cheers! Alexander // Djembe Player :)
Molnarranlom 2 years ago
Love junior's style of playing.. Went to his workshop before, great teacher and a leftie like myself!
reltub303 3 years ago
concertina and bodhran, what lovely instruments! Especially in such skilful hands!
Keep the tipper going, Junior.
kind greetings
Dirk
buikligger 3 years ago