Wow - someone's made a humbucking banjo pickup that's built right into the head. That looks awesome!
Their website's at http://www.kavanjo.com/
I searched them up on YouTube, hoping to hear the amplified tone. I found the clip below, and even though I couldn't tell much about the tone from that clip, I was pretty impressed with what the guy is playing!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Little beggarman video clip
Live from the Heavy Blarney CD release gig at the Celtic Inn, Palmy.
Recorded on Steve's still camera, this came out pretty well I thought!
Recorded on Steve's still camera, this came out pretty well I thought!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Blarney photos
Here are a couple of shots courtesy of the Hungarian Press Agency
L-R: Banjo Bing, Seamus Finn, Slapskins O'Shaughnessy, Cathal MacDeth
Then we're joined by Paul The Pennywhistle Turner
Just to keep things weird, here's a shot of NutellaMonk feat. Bling Turkby,
at the Clocparty gig in the Square, which was put on by The Stomach on Nov. 28th.
I'm afraid the trews and singlet are no longer available in the gift shop, trendsetters!
But if you're lucky, you'll find a flannel hat at an opshop somewhere...
Hey, here's something funny I just found on the internets:
Hey, here's something funny I just found on the internets:
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Blarney is launched!
There was a good turnout at the Celtic Inn on Sunday for the launch of the Heavy Blarney CD.
Massively big thanks to Slapskins O'Shaughnessy, Cathal MacDeth, Seamus Finn and Paul The Pennywhistle Turner for their peerless playing, and the Celtic Inn for hosting the launch.
TurkbyTone Rekkids also would like to thank those who turned up to show their support - cheers!
Sales have already exceeded 3 units, and the Celtic have a few copies for sale, so if you're having a pint you can grab a copy at the same time.
Jim K is now in negotiations with K-Tel to get us some distribution. Watch this space for news on the Blarney Dancers!
It's a testament to the skills of the Blarney band that with only 3 practices they managed to put together a great-sounding show. Slainte, guys.
I hope that anyone who was at the gig, or listens to the CD, will maybe get inspired to pick up an instrument themselves. One of the ideas behind making the CD was to try to show people how much fun it is to play music, whether you're an advanced player or not.
Reminds me of the book "Zen Guitar", and of course Victor Wooten's fantastic one "The Music Lesson".
Let's see if I can put a link to them here somehow...
Massively big thanks to Slapskins O'Shaughnessy, Cathal MacDeth, Seamus Finn and Paul The Pennywhistle Turner for their peerless playing, and the Celtic Inn for hosting the launch.
TurkbyTone Rekkids also would like to thank those who turned up to show their support - cheers!
Sales have already exceeded 3 units, and the Celtic have a few copies for sale, so if you're having a pint you can grab a copy at the same time.
Jim K is now in negotiations with K-Tel to get us some distribution. Watch this space for news on the Blarney Dancers!
It's a testament to the skills of the Blarney band that with only 3 practices they managed to put together a great-sounding show. Slainte, guys.
I hope that anyone who was at the gig, or listens to the CD, will maybe get inspired to pick up an instrument themselves. One of the ideas behind making the CD was to try to show people how much fun it is to play music, whether you're an advanced player or not.
Reminds me of the book "Zen Guitar", and of course Victor Wooten's fantastic one "The Music Lesson".
Let's see if I can put a link to them here somehow...
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