There are many varieties of the notion of "bagpipe" to be found in many cultures across the globe. The Uillean pipes are just one. But since we gather the air…

There are many varieties of the notion of "bagpipe" to be found in many cultures across the globe. The Uillean pipes are just one. But since we gather the air…
John Joe Badger hasn't been much of a piper these last few days. He has traveled many miles to visit different forests than his own. He thoroughly enjoyed the company…
~A TWIST OF HEMP - Embarrassing Blowouts~ ……With much practicing, John Joe Badger has learnt most of a simple jig. He has invited a couple of his closest friends and…
~A TWIST OF HEMP~ week 3 of John Joe Badger's journey into Uillean Piping...... John Joe is diligent in his efforts on wrestling the octopus-like instrument we call the Uillean…
~A TWIST OF HEMP - humidity~ ….. in which we deal with dryness. It is far too cold in the woodshed for John Joe Badger to practice his pipes. He…
Meet John Joe Badger. .... and his story in the coming weeks. ..... and...... And maybe, A borrowed practice set of Uillean Pipes. Loads upon loads of humility and…
Rain is falling and it is said snow is coming. What a perfect time to share this...... So excited to finally share with you a little drawing I made in…
"I don't want realism. I want magic." ~Tennessee Williams There is much coming and going of late. Hither and thither we work and play. I'll share a bit here as…
"I don't want realism. I want magic." ~Tennessee Williams There is much coming and going of late. Hither and thither we work and play. I'll share a bit here as…
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by how (s)he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights." (often attributed…