A day in the life of a working musician.. the behind-the- scenes drama of presenting Irish fiddle shows, running a band, dealing with the endless characters in the music industry, and keeping the dream alive.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

A Night at the Long Island Violin Shop

Vita and I played at for Irish music and Poetry Night at the Long Island Violin Shop. We heard poetry by Claire Nicolas White and Annabelle Moseley,... and saw all the work that goes on in the shop, which is run by violinmaker Charles Rufino. 

We met lots of nice people, and heard a variety of poets at the end when they had an open mic. Of course my favorite part was finding a blue violin that matched my dress! 
 Playing some Irish tunes...
 Autographing cds...
 Poet Claire Nicolas White read some of her beautiful poems and also "The Fiddler of Dooney" (Yeats)
 I found a violin to match my dress!
 Refreshment break...
Gearing up for Easter!