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The Wandering Bard episodes
- Episode 9: Composer - Jerry Holland
Known for his personal kindness and warmth that manifested itself in his playing, lets take a look at this contemporary Cape Breton fiddler and composer.
artistic adviser: J. Calvert Orem
0 min - Episode 8: Tune - Wing Commander Donald MackenzieWe change tone from last week to look at this fun tune named after a British Royal Air Force pilot. Written by Phil Cunningham, this is a tune guaranteed to get your toes tapping, replete with an clever side joke from the composer to the tunes subject.0 min
- Episode 7: Song - Anach CuanA celebration turned to tragedy in the 1800s near Galway, Ireland. A small fishing boat sinks leaving a small village devastated.Artistic advisor: J. Calvert Orem0 min
- Episode 6: Composer - Paddy FaheyPaddy was a living legend, a Galway based composer and fiddler with a foot in two centuries. He had a unique style and was a master of his craft.0 min
- Episode 5: Tune - Farewell to Whisky
A quaint little Neil Gow tune written in memoriam of Scotch Whisky and one of Scotlands early periods of prohibition.
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- Episode 3: Composer - James Scott SkinnerOne of the great composers of Scottish Folk music. The sometimes divisive figure was more than just a one trick pony, also claiming the title of Dance Master and expert fiddler. Hear about his life and times here!0 min
- Episode 2: Song - Lord FranklinThe tragic tale of a national hero and his crew. Their story lives on in the verse of a popular English ballad that bares the name of the once knighted man sailor.0 min
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About The Wandering Bard
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The folk songs and music that has survived for centuries often has stories to tell beyond the lyrics. Sometimes, there might not even be lyrics, but behind them lie unbelievable tales. I hope to bring…
the history of this music to life, as well as travel around the country and world to collaborate and speak with folk musicians, have a couple tunes together, and maybe even a pint or two