posted Jan 30th 2012
SO, just in case you haven't worked it out already, it's pretty clear I'm the world's worst blogger! Where does the time go?! 2011 finished up in fine form with another highly successful tour to California. It was brilliant to meet up with old friends and make many new ones, in what proved to be an inspiring yet whirlwind 3 weeks! Thanks to all who helped organise gigs, provided accommodation, and supported our concerts and workshops.

2012 started well with the first in a series of workshops I'm running at home. I'm really looking forward to getting more into the nitty gritty of the idiomatics of Scottish fiddling in these classes, and this one focused on bowing options and ideas for playing reels. Thanks to all who attended and who made the subsequent BBQ dinner and jam session so fun!

From here I have a few local gigs coming up (get yourselves to Celts on the Green, 18th FEB, Mt Barker SA) before heading to New Zealand for SHISSF (www.shissf.com) in April. This year it's gonna be EPIC! We have the amazing Stan Chapman (Nova Scotia), and Hanneke Cassel (USA) as guest fiddle tutors, and for the first time ever, are offering a cello class with the very talented Ariel Friedman (USA). There are still some places left so get over to the website and check out all the excitement. Of course, I'm just hoping Hanneke, Ari and I actually manage to ARRIVE at camp after our South Island adventure the week before....sky diving's been mentioned....that's all I'm saying!!!

In other news, I am now available to give lessons via Skype. All the details are on the new lessons page here on my website, so check it out and send me an email if you're interested.
Fiddle on!

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