Allons a'Lafayette
Backdoor
Jambalaya
Toot - Toot
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.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Lots of Cajun (Allons a'Lafayette, Backdoor, Jambalaya, Toot - Toot)
David Lang brought several more Cajun tunes. Enjoy!
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Tracks of My Buggy
David Lang brought a Cajun waltz that he thinks comes from Rodney Balfa, brother of one of the most famous Cajun musicians, Dewey Balfa.
Here is the melody...
And here is a harmony...
Here is the melody...
And here is a harmony...
Monday, November 10, 2014
SET LIST for Tomorrow
HELLO ALL,
Here's the run down for Tues.
1. Mairi's
2. Old Aunt Jenny
3. Brose and Butter (Peacock Follows the Hen)
4. Irish Waltz
5. Bear Dance
6. Bayou Pon Pon
7. Here Comes the Sun
8. Mairi's
We will play each piece 2 times through and do Mairi's as we always do with the singing (except Here Comes the Sun, which has it's own arrangement).
Please let me know if you need music or have questions.
And PRACTICE!
See you at Thriftway, 1:45, on Tuesday.
WEAR YOUR RISK SHIRTS, PLEASE! Bring a MUSIC STAND if you need one.
Cheers,
Kim
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