Thank you, Praise! I snuck in about six months ago (not a one for the grand entrance) and felt at home so quickly that I forgot to introduce myself. So, as you asked:
I am now sitting getting my breath back after dancing a very energetic High Caul Cap, drinking a pint a fresh orange juice and soda with lots of ice cubes. The selection of drinks here is amazing. (I'll have that Jameson in a minute, thanks, Jon.) I sing all the time and am a 'words person': a friend of mine used to tell others that I knew the words to every song ever written. I wish!
I was brought up singing Irish traditional Irish songs and that is my first love, but I love all sorts of music and am learning a lot from the diverse community here at Mudcat. I play piano a bit and have played with ceili bands- that looks like a nice piano in the corner- anyone mind if I give it a try? I'll accompany your session for a bit if nobody minds, it helps the dancers keep in time with the music as they're getting a bit noisy now! The newcomers are getting to know each other well! I was brought up near Liverpool and now live on the edge of the Pennine Moors near Bury, Lancashire. My concertina stays at home until I can play more than two Kerry polkas on it! Well, looks like Tinker and 'Spaw are ready to dance, so ANYONE ELSE FOR THE KERRY SET? (sound of very fast polka starting up). You brave enough to have a go, Matty?Noreen