… thank goodness!
Here’s hoping for a return to sanity for governments worldwide and the fearful people on social media. I don’t have a lot of hope, so think I really will jump ship on Facebook at the end of the year.
Escape from lockdown …
A small number of Scandi music enthusiasts, including several nyckelharpa fiends, managed to fit in a weekend of music with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer at the end of October in Halsway Manor.
Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3)
At last there was a clear evening with a chance to take a photo of the comet. It’s not so easy from northern latitudes, even Edinburgh, as it doesn’t really get dark at this time of year. However at least I caught it – along with some noctilucent clouds (right of photo). Continue reading
Midsommar!
Mercury – Venus conjunction
World Nyckelharpa Day
It’s a while since I collected my lovely nyckelharpa from Olle Plahn in Falun, Sweden, in May 2014. This was me trying to get a tune out of it in the hotel in Falun.
Now we have the first World Nyckelharpa Day! There’s lots going on, including people all over the place playing Björnlåten at 12 noon (UK time). I have added some links here to stuff especially on YouTube which is related.
To get us in the mood, here’s a polska! It’s “Polska efter Johan Jacob Bruun” which I recorded a week ago.
Linux on old laptops
I recently had the opportunity to put Linux on a couple of old laptops. There were an Asus Eee PC 1015BX (2011, originally with Windows 7 Starter 32 bit) and a Dell Inspiron 15 N5050 (released 2011, also with Windows 7).
Celtic Connections – second week
It was a busy Celtic Connections this year – across to Glasgow six times in total. The second week included concerts from Paul Anderson, Session A9, Frigg (with Imar as support) and the Young Traditional Musician of the Year finals. Continue reading
Celtic Connections – first week
As usual January is brought to life with a few trips over to Glasgow, to attend some Celtic Connections concerts. Continue reading
Moraharpa back, label and top
Some final progress on the Moraharpa before the festive break. Here’s the back being glued on. Continue reading