At the stuga
We had a great time at the stuga north of Gävle, right on the Baltic.
Chromatic nyckelharpa
Österbybruk 2017 videos
In June I enjoyed a visit to the nyckelharpstämma at Österbybruk. It was great fun to take part in the
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Österbybruk Nyckelharpstämman 2017
On the Sunday morning the allspel had us on benches in front of the stage playing tunes by or in
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Österbybruk 2017
I’m really looking forward to this! Both my 3-row Olle Plahn nyckelharpa and my home made kontrabas nyckelharpa will be
Två kontrabasharpor – in the UK!
First meeting of the UK kontrabas nyckelharpa collective 🙂 Great to meet up and play with Vicki Swan at the
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Summer in Scotland at last
It was summer in Scotland today. Here’s us on the balcony at 9.30pm. Whisky for her, calvados for me –
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Edinburgh Scandinavian Music Session
Well we’ve managed to fix a venue and date for the first Edinburgh Scandi Session – Sunday 23 July, 2pm,
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Cycling
Solway Sportive 2017
The Solway Sportive again. The Zelos gearing (14 smallest cog) not so good for the flat bits, so somewhat slower
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Sunny weekend in Gatehouse
Nice sunny weekend in Gatehouse. Chilly though! The bike up at Gatehouse station.
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Fiddly Diggers session
One nyckelharpa, one melodeon, ten fiddles – a very fiddly session at the diggers yesterday evening! (Though two of the
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Weekend in Newcastle
Got back from Newcastle. Had a great weekend. Symbol of the city!
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Northern Streams 2017
At Northern Streams all day – the nyckelharpa had a great time! Harta: Christine Martin – nyckelharpa, Ross Calderwood –
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First sea swim of the year!
Returned from a lovely visit to Gatehouse – the sun has been shining and I’ve been swimming in the sea
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Diggers and EIHF sessions
Nyckelharpa busy again – 2 hours at the Diggers session then another 2+ hours at the Harp Festival session. Good
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EIHF session
Had a great time with the nyckelharpa at the Harp Festival session this evening. Did my bit for nyckelharpa exposure,
I bought a book!
First scientific textbook I’ve bought for years! Thanks D and G for my birthday book token – this will help
Back to Gatehouse … briefly
Start of the new caravan season at Gatehouse. Came back early, dire weather – no cycling! Gatehouse clock tower
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