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If you would like to learn more about the uilleann pipes (pronounced: illan) go directly to the f.a.q. section. The rest of you know what you're up to... welcome back :)

I have been recording music for over a decade now and thought that it was time to share some of it with you as myself! Most of these tracks were recorded with singer/ songwriter Ric Blair for his CD's. Five of the tracks were recorded live in concert during an evening called "Pat D'Arcy & Friends" in San Juan Capistrano, California on June 17, 2006 [The Cual Aodh/ Fraher's Jigs - The Rocky Road to Dublin/ The Dusty Miller Jigs - An Fáinne Ór - The Ace & Deuce of Pipering - An Leanbh Sídhe/ The Independent Hornpipe] I hope you enjoy the few tunes! ::: more»


04/28/08: Here's To You Ronnie Drew! God bless him ::: more»
04/28/08: I am starting to list the sold dates on the sold items in the Classifieds section as an interesting note of how fast some of these sets sell ::: more»
04/15/08: I have decided to discontinue the pipes wanted section. If looking for used pipes check the Classifieds on this site, send me an email or post a request on the Chiff & Fipple Uilleann Pipes forum is the best place to start.
04/08/08: The SCUPC Spring Tionol was very nice. Mickey Dunne was the calm gentleman we've all come to know. It was a pleasure having him around and was sad to see him go. Looking forward to the next one Mickey!
03/19/08: We have a SCUPC Spring Tionól coming up on April 5th & 6th. Our guest this year is Mickey Dunne. The Tionól will start around 10:00am at Larry's Dunn's house. Morning workshop from 10-noon, afternoon from 2:00-4:00pm. Registration for the weekend is $75.00, concert only is $20.00. RSVP please to larry@socalpipers.com
03/05/08: A message from Kieran O'Hare: This message is to announce that the Chicago Pipers' Club will hold a meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, March 30, at the Irish American Heritage Center, at 4626 N. Knox in Chicago. Kevin Henry tells me that at one time there were 32 pipers in Chicago; this will be a good opportunity to see how close to that number we can get! Pipers from Wisconsin, Indiana, and any other state, province, or country are more than welcome to attend. If you have any questions, email me at kjpohare@gmail.com, or Pat Broaders at pat.broaders@gmail.com.
03/03/08: Photos of The West Coast Tionól, this year held in Seattle, are avaialble at this link. A great weekend by the looks of things ::: more»
02/25/08: A message from John Prange: Don’t forget that BEOGA beogamusic.com are playing in California this weekend and touring the U.S. thereafter. For you Southern Californians they are playing at The LIBRARY in San Juan Capistrano musicatthelibrary.com Great Band! Should be a great show. Small venue. Also playing at the Plow in the Stars San Francisco CA Friday and Sunday at Trinity church in San Diego.
01/28/08: The Great Northern Irish Pipers Club Tionól will take place May 17 & 18, 2008. Guests include Jimmy O'Brien-Moran and myself - G.N.I.P.C. ::: more»
01/28/08: The Saint Louis Tionól will be held the weekend of April 4 - 6, 2008. Guest pipers will include Tiarnán O Duinnchinn, Michael Cooney, Kieran O'Hare, and Tommy Martin. All the details and registration can be had at www.tionol.org ::: more»
01/17/08: Congratulations to The Hudson River Pipers' Club. They have officially launched a very fine website ::: more»
01/16/08: Pat McSweeney found an article of interest written by Canon James Goodman. He found it in a book in the Laval University Library called Irish Folk Music and Song by Donal O'Sullivan, illustrations by Muriel Brandt. It was published by Colm O'Lochlainn/Three Candles in 1952. It is attached here as a PDF file ::: more»
01/01/08: Wishing all my visitors a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Here's to a great 2008. Keep on piping! - Pat.

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