Catter turning professional in May, 2001

Subject: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: GUEST,Sam Pirt
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 03:04 PM

Hi

Well I have just seen the thread asking for advice on going pro in the folk scene so I thought that a thread on actually going pro seemed relivent.

I am 21 and play the Piano Accordion in a number of bands. You may already have hearded of 422 but I also play in The Pack, AAAAG, duo with my Dad as well as performing solo.

In May I will be starting work with 'Live Music Now' a scheme which takes Jazz, Folk and classical musicians into venues like special schools, day centres to village halls etc

I also am able to run workshops in accordion - all levels, band arrangments, folk music, french canadian foot percussion and beginners bodhran.

Who knows I may see some of you in the future. I am also in the next year aiming to get a solo band together and release a CD, so keep your eyes peeled.

For more info check out my website:

www.sampirt.co.uk

Cheers, Sam

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: John Routledge
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 03:17 PM

SAM ALL THE BEST. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE WISHED GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TALENT BUT BON CHANCE. CHEERS JOHN

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: annamill
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 03:32 PM

Good Luck Sam!!! I wish I could come hear you. Maybe one day soon I'll be over to visit the Sables and I'll be able to. Will you play Annap's Gathering? ;-)

Again. All the best and have fun.

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: mousethief
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 03:39 PM

Break a leg! Woo-woo! Congrats!

Alex

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: MMario
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 03:44 PM

From what I've heard you've been a pro for a while - but it's nice to hear you will be working in music as well!

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: Morticia
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 03:49 PM

Best of luck Sam, look forward to seeing you again in a professional capacity ( you, not me, I mean).

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 04:27 PM

hey I know somone who wants Piano Accordian lessons, where in the UK are you? my friend is in Warwickshire (mostly) Derbyshire and south Yorkshire some weekends

Good Luck with it
Roger

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 05:43 PM

Go baby!

~S~

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: GUEST,sam Pirt
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 06:28 PM

Hi

At present I am based in Goole, near Hull but there is a possibility I will be setting up some classes for beginners and intermediate in the Sheffield area.

Cheers, Sam

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: catspaw49
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 06:34 PM

Young Sam, this is GREAT NEWS!!! And if you ever get around to making the trek here with Bill, we will try to make it a date!! I keep missing connections with Bill so maybe your pro status will help!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: Noreen
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 06:48 PM

Glad to hear it, Sam. And I knew you when you were a mere... Mudcat Ceili Band member!!

All the very best.

Noreen

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: GUEST,Fortunato
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 06:53 PM

All the best. I would like to know what french canadian foot percussion is, since I'd not heard of it before. Seems an usual skill for a UK person.

Best of luck in your pursuits.

chance

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 07:18 PM

That is wonderful, Sam! Congratulations!!

Just one question which I am surprised Spaw missed or overlooked, what is a solo band? **BG**

luvyakatlaughing

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: Llanfair
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 04:55 AM

Sam, that's great news, a talent like yours should never be diluted with "day jobs".
But what about the Mudcat scratch ceiligh band? We won't be able to afford you now!!!!
All the best,
Bron.

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: GUEST,Sam Pirt
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 09:01 AM

Hi

canadian Foot Percussion is a sort of rhythmical stepping that is done in French Canadian music and is excellent and adds great drive.

Cat - 'A Solo Band' well thats a band on its own of course!!

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: alison
Date: 10 Feb 01 - 09:12 AM

well done Sam..... and good luck

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: Hollowfox
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 09:44 AM

Best wishes to you.

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: English Jon
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 10:06 AM

Sam! Do it. do it now. do it do it do it do it do it. Want an ageing (26) guitar player for your solo band? teeheeeee.

more to the point, I could be quite usefull as a sound engineer (current day job etc...) Would love to help out.

Seriously, if you need anything, drop me a line.

Jon

Regards to Ian, btw.

Subject: RE: Catter turning professional in May, 2001
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 02:25 PM

Hi Sam-when you get going, give me a contact address at the jug one night. I teach in a special school, sounds exactly like the sort of thing we might book. Cheers. Eric