What happened to Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley?

Subject: Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley website
From: Dale Rose
Date: 07 Oct 00 - 07:30 PM

After several years of rather sketchy information on the web about the twins and their music, they now have a website of their own, wrigleysisters.com, which went online July 29, but which I just ran across today. I found it both entertaining and informative. For instance, did you know that they got their fiddle and guitar for their eighth birthday? . . . or that Jennifer nearly quit The Orkney Strathspey and Reel Society because all the other kids (who are likely all still home in Orkney) knew the tunes, and she didn't? Oh, and be sure to check out the photo section ~~ I especially liked the one where they are looking out through the window panes.

Here is just one of many interesting comments from the biography. Hazel says. "Our Mum and Dad had always been self- employed when we were growing up, so they gave us loads of good advice, and I think we got from them the idea of not paying anyone to do stuff you could as well do for yourself. A manager just always seemed like an added expense, besides the difficulty of finding the right person. It's easier now, too, with the Internet and e-mail - we take a laptop and a mobile phone with us on tour and keep in touch with things that way. It's hard work, but it means we always know things are being done the way we want."

Lots more ~~ check it out!

Subject: RE: Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley website
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 07 Oct 00 - 08:58 PM

Thanks for the link, Dale.  They're wonderful, aren't they!

Malcolm

Subject: What happened to Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley
From: GUEST,irishenglish
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 11:02 AM

Anyone know what happened to these two wonderful players? Their website hasn't been updated in years that I can see. I know Jennifer had a child, but beyond that, I can't seem to find any info. Thanks!

Subject: RE: What happened to Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 11:12 AM

They are both fine and busy with their cafe shop music venue at home on Orkney

Subject: RE: What happened to Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley?
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 11:19 AM

drat my memory the place is in Kirkwall and called The Reel.

Subject: RE: What happened to Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley?
From: Mooh
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 11:24 AM

Coincidentally, there's a note on my desk to Google them. Saw them several years ago in Goderich (Ontario, Canada) and was blown away. Great show, maybe one of the finest I've seen.

I'd like to know more.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: What happened to Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley?
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 11:26 AM

try and get a listen to Skytran or Orkney sessions The reel

Subject: RE: What happened to Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley?
From: GUEST,irishenglish
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 11:39 AM

Thanks Megan L, glad to know they are ok, but miss the music! And I would agree, of the three albums I have by them, I think Skyran is the best. Cheers