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Thread #110499 Message #2318924
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
17-Apr-08 - 11:15 PM
Thread Name: Happy Scottish songs
Subject: RE: Happy Scottish songs
Thanks, but somehow I don't think the crowd is going to relate to exploding toilets and hanged monkeys. It will be 11:00 in the morning and they'll be cold sober.
I believe I'll stick with Mairi's wedding. Other ideas I've had:
Dainty Davie
Can Ye Sew Cushions?
Autumn brings the shearing.
(The Scots are the only people I know of who have folk songs based on job interviews.)
The last time I went to the games, I swore I would not return. People were so cheerless and cold. My friend and I played Scottish music in a room where people got snacks, and no one even spared us a glance, much less any interest in the Scottish culture we were presenting. Perhaps we should wear T-shirts that say 'We're not asking for tips.'
When we play at the harp tent, I make little jokes about the music. Our half hour is probably the only time anybody laughs during the entire weekend.