Folks, would you be so kind as to give a good old Mudcat welcome to my friend, PeteBoom. Pete is a wonder to behold and loves the music. He plays in the venerable West Michigan Irish Band, The KWILS, and is one of the founders of, and Bass drummer for, The Glendaloch Pipe Band. When it comes to Celtic events in W. Michigan, you will usually find Pete involved.

Pete, I want to personally welcome you to the finest musical community on the Internet. On everything in the music community from lyrics/chords to history to idle chitchat to the events that inspire our music.........this is the place to be. You will come to know the players as you go. I would suggest that you read the Mudcat FAQ and pay particular attention to the stuff on The DT, and on the search engines. Most of what you could look for will be found here.

Some important things to remember. If you are around Catspaw, stay upwind and beyond belch range. If you are around katlaughing, watch out. She will steal your heart. And the same goes for Áine, and she is a redheaded Goddess. And yourself, just as I, are a sucker for a redheaded woman. Roger in Baltimore and Roger the Skiffler....if you ever meet either of these gobshites and shake their hands, check your rings and watches. Barry Finn.........you are fine around him until he starts beating on that fecking goatskin and singing. The decibel level from both approaches dangerous levels. When it comes to THE FAIR ONE, you should avoid anything other than polite conversation. She has a black belt in wielding the black iron griddle. And should you decide she is cute and start to flirt with her, think again. The largest Irishman you have ever seen takes it personal...........LOL.

Oh..........yeah...........and one more thing..........I am the keeper of the Sacred Fertility Rites in this neck of the cyberwoods. You will have to find yourself something else to use to start conversations with women.........hahahahahahaha.

Welcome, friend.

All the best,

Big Mick