Donald MacLeod, Jaco Pastorious, Joni Mitchel, Jamie Troy, Tom Waits, The Police, The Band, J S Bach, Stanley Clarke, Miles Davis, John MacLaughlin, Sting, Yes, Frank Zappa, City of Victoria Pipe Band, Pat Methany, Martyn Bennett, James Brown, Steely Dan, others....
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Hey - thanks for looking in! I am originally from Victoria BC, and currently live in Portland Oregon. For a full bio, check my web site.
I play Highland pipes, smallpipes, Highland Hornpipe, Deger pipes, fretless electric bass and double bass. This will be my first "solo" CD even though there is a lot of people playing as well. It should be released uh, sometime.
This page will have the majority of the liner notes as the cd liner will be brief.
I will continue to add stuff here and there and pictures and whatever.
If you're looking for a nice traditional bagpipe recording - this isn't it. A few experiments, a few really non traditional things done on the pipes and bass and some pleasant stuff too. Of course, one person's pleasant is another's ....well anyway, have a listen. I will rotate the toons on here and you will be able to get them at cdbaby, itunes, other download sites and HERE NOW!
Have a great week!!
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Recordings :
Echoes of Eire - Celtic Music for Meditation and Relaxation
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Rose and Thistle Band - Celtic Christmas
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STRINGED MIGRATION: Fly Not Yet
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Here's a recent review...
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Now I generally focus on Canadian bands, but there was no way to pass up the opportunity to give Fly Not Yet a listen since Elizabeth Nicholson & Stringed Migration are a band noted for their fine Celtic music, another genre that always catches my attention easily.The band, from Portland, OR, which is darned near in Canada, describes its music as “a lush synthesis of Celtic and international roots music with a twist of jazz.” Now if that isn't enough to be intriguing to a music fan, I'm not sure what would be. For me, as a fan of Celtic and of jazz, it was like honey and I was the bee.The question was, would the music live up to the expectation?The answer is a resounding yes. The music here has the undertones and base of traditional folk and Celtic, but you can clearly hear where Elizabeth Nicholson & Stringed Migration has added in twists of world music and jazz. Right from the opening cut; Lebanese Melody/The Unquiet Grave, which has, not surprisingly a Middle Eastern feel, this group takes listeners on a stunning musical adventure.The interesting thing is how easily Celtic music seems to absorb other influences and still coming out sounding right. For that reason, the music here always holds together as a package because there is Celtic at its heart.That said, almost every song throws a twist at the listener, from the Middle East .. one, to great hand drum work on Paddy Fahey's/Cape Breton Reel.And, then there is the harp work of Nicholson, that adds such depth to much of the music. She is also the female vocalist here, and she has a sweet, lyrical voice that fits perfectly for the music offered here.Bob Soper is the male vocalist, along with a long list of instrument credits.In terms of instrumentation, this group offers whistles, bouzouki, fiddle, 6-string violectra, and a number of more traditional ones. The varied mix gives the music here a depth of sound and allows it to cross genres smoothly.Fly Not Yet may be a debut effort, but it has a maturity to the sound which tells you this band is well-seasoned. The quality is also such that it makes a music fan like myself drooling at the prospects of where they might take their music on future recordings. Any music fan should hop on board now with Fly Not Yet, and take the musical journey with Elizabeth Nicholson & Stringed Migration, to enjoy watching this fine band grow.Check them out at www.stringedmigration.com
-- CALVIN DANIELS
-- Review first appeared in Yorkton This Week newspaper Oct 15, 2008 - Yorkton, SK. Canada
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ROB BARRICK: Aye Toons
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NEW SHILLING: Live!
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Rose and Thistle Band - Young May Moon
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Rose and Thistle Band - Celtic Wedding Music Vol. 2
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Rob Barrick - Highland Dance Standards
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New Shilling
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R. Barrick/E. Nicholson - Celtic Wedding Music Vol. 1
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Raven - Indoor Driving
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Rob Barrick - The Standards
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Raven - A Christmas Album
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ANN GRAY-RAVEN-SEANACHIE: Five Days in April
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RAVEN: A Soft Wind Blows
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All these are available on itunes and other download sites.
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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Tampa Taiko is a professional drumming duo that has performed their unique style for a vast array of audiences, performing at festivals, concert halls, schools, workshops, summer camps, corporate and VIP events. Using a collection of taiko drums made by themselves from discarded wine barrels, Tampa Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming, bringing a contemporary vibrance to an ancient martial artform.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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Hope you are SURVIVING these crazy economic times! Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Yes, something for FREE. * * Cheers!
Hi There! Hey I recorded a couple of new songs and put them on my profile. If you have a sec stop by and tell me how totaly f'n Bitchin' they are!!......unless you think they suck..... then watch your mouth!
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Hello Rob! We'd like to invite you to come see us play on Friday, February 13th @ the Hawthorne Theatre lounge - show starts at 9 PM & there's a $3 cover - it'd be great to see you there - CHEERS!
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