All the kids of RISK Jr. welcomed the students at Chautauqua Elementary, Vashon, one morning with this rendition of that classic, "Boil Dem Cabbage Down." Wow, that's a lot of new young talent on guitars and fiddles. Check them out on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzUiMh0e_-k
Rock Island String Kollective of Vashon Island, Washington, is a string orchestra for all ages & skill levels that meets at our local coffee hang-out, most Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 at MInglement, the Vashon Coffee Roastery. Bring your Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo or Harp and learn Irish music, Klezmer, Cajun, and American Traditional Music in a supportive group setting. Newcomers welcome. $5/session or $40 per quarter. For more information, contact Kim Thal.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Schedule for Spring 2015 RISK Session
Here is the schedule for the next RISK session:
(Note: NO MEETING NEXT WEEK, 3/24/2015)
April 7, 21, 28 (No meeting during Spring Break 4/14)
May 5, 12, 19
OUR GIG AT FOLKLIFE: FRIDAY, MAY 22!
Tuition, if paid by April 7th, is $30 (includes a $5 discount), or $5 per meeting.
We will continue to have some new guest artist until May. More on that to come....
I'm grateful for all the good energy you all bring to RISK!
Kim Thal
(Note: NO MEETING NEXT WEEK, 3/24/2015)
SPRING RISK:
March 31stApril 7, 21, 28 (No meeting during Spring Break 4/14)
May 5, 12, 19
OUR GIG AT FOLKLIFE: FRIDAY, MAY 22!
Tuition, if paid by April 7th, is $30 (includes a $5 discount), or $5 per meeting.
We will continue to have some new guest artist until May. More on that to come....
I'm grateful for all the good energy you all bring to RISK!
Kim Thal
Monday, March 16, 2015
All Irish at RISK this St. Paddy's Day!
Our last RISK of this winter session falls on St. Patricks Day, March 17. In honor of the Green Saint, we will run through our Irish songlist, including—
(In alphabetical order but not necessarily how we'll play them)
Banish Misfortune
Bear Dance
Blackthorn Stick
Blarney Pilgram
Brose and Butter in both keys (the other one goes Em--D, G--D)
Gravel Walk
Irish Waltz (an Old Time tune, but still Irish-y)
Isaac Hannah's
Kesh Jig
Mairi's Wedding
Morrison's
Salmon Tails Up the River
If you have time to practice, do a little polishing and we'll have a rockin' great time.
PS: Wear your green or prepared to get pinched.....hee hee
(In alphabetical order but not necessarily how we'll play them)
Banish Misfortune
Bear Dance
Blackthorn Stick
Blarney Pilgram
Brose and Butter in both keys (the other one goes Em--D, G--D)
Gravel Walk
Irish Waltz (an Old Time tune, but still Irish-y)
Isaac Hannah's
Kesh Jig
Mairi's Wedding
Morrison's
Salmon Tails Up the River
If you have time to practice, do a little polishing and we'll have a rockin' great time.
PS: Wear your green or prepared to get pinched.....hee hee
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