Hello,
The year is certainly passing quickly and tourism is back in Edinburgh!
Music Sessions In Edinburgh
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I was out in Edinburgh a couple of weeks ago, joining in a Celtic music session at Sandy Bell's, up near the University.
It was the first time I had joined in an in person music session for the first time in over two and a half years.
Needless to say, everyone was enjoying the spirit of the moment with the music, singing and people catching up!
It's great to see everyone out and about again. Businesses around Edinburgh University have really appreciated the students being around as it has helped to keep them in business whilst the tourists have been away. And the tourists are definitely coming back!
Having a look at a list of music sessions for a week-day evening, there were 4 locations to choose from, including Sandy Bells, The White Hart Inn (Grassmarket), The Hebrides Bar and the Antiquary(Stockbridge).
I've still to explore the venues and will provide updates over the next few weeks for the other places.
CFG Online Music Sessions
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One of the things to come out of the pandemic has been the social glue nature of online lessons and music sessions.
Our regular Monday-Wednesday-Friday online music sessions continue.
To try out one of our sessions, click on this link: https://calendly.com/celticfiddleguru/daily-celtic-music-group-session-taster
Upcoming Events
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CFG Celtic Fiddle School Community Concerts: 20th/ 21st August, Edinburgh, Scotland (TBC)
Mississippi Renaissance Festival: 14th - 16th October 2022, Gulf Coast, USA
Salado Highland Games: 12th - 14th November 2022, TX, USA
CFG Celtic Fiddle School Community Concerts: 20th/ 21st August, Edinburgh, Scotland (TBC)
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The CFG Celtic Fiddle School Community Concerts will take place during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
I'll shortly be reaching out to a couple of local music schools to gauge interest in the idea.
Let me know if you have any contacts with local Edinburgh music schools who might be interested.
The contact email address is support@celticfiddleguru.com
Mississippi Renaissance Festival: 14th - 16th October 2022, Gulf Coast, USA
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Now, this is a very special event, being the first Renaissance Festival in the area for a number of years.
The Renaissance Festival focuses on a period in the early 1300s and Scotland, England, the Vikings and the Pirates will all be involved in the event!
Here is a link for more information: https://www.msrenfest.com
Salado Highland Games: 11th - 13th November 2022, TX, USA
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The Salado Highland Games in Texas have been going for a number of years and had their first Highland games last November after the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the events to celebrate the opening of the Highland Games is a torchlit procession on the Friday evening. I am looking forward to participating in this procession!
Here is a link for more information: https://saladomuseum.org/scottish-gathering-and-highland-games/
That's all for now folks.
All the best for the month ahead.
I look forward to being in touch again soon.
Kind Regards
Colin MacLeod