The multimedia arts of Andrew Hennessey Continue reading
A Scottish contemporary electric fiddler, composer and folk dance musician [ceilidh dancing] and dance caller, with the Wild Geese Ceilidh Band http://www.wildgeese.biz which was formed in Leith in 1996. Will call the Scottish dances. (20 + ceilidh dances for all levels, fun dances for beginners to the more advanced) Also a contemporary electric violin player … Continue reading
MA PLASTIC KILT Andrew Hennessey Me and ma plastic kilt Have the ‘Burgh crowds all thrill’t Worn without guilt The sweat that was spill’t Playing the ceilidhs with ma fiddle Nothing so demure As lambswool pure The enduring shape of plastic So that nothing drastic Happens in the wash Tough as nails … Continue reading
The Thick Veil of Reason In researching the folklore archives of SacredTexts.com I had thought that I was already familiar with the modus operandii of the faerie folk or elemental Greys as we call them today having been personally exposed to their nonsense some years ago. However what strikes me the most in reading about … Continue reading
My first introduction to anything Irish and goose-like took place in the folk music sessions of Edinburgh in the 1980’s in bars like the Royal Oak and this led to many late night music parties behind closed doors. It was there that I was first introduced to the idea that folk culture could be a … Continue reading
For those looking for the Solan Company’s A FAREWELL TO DAWN here is a link to its new hosting site at REVERBNATION (ScottishAndrew)http://www.reverbnation.com/store/artist_1121884