[Harp-L] Re: Hear yourself giging

["Aongus MacCana" <amaccana@xxxxxxxxxx>]

 Mick Kinsella and Rick Epping at the Willie Clancy Summer School told us a
little trick for hearing yourself play in a group situation. Put a finger in
one ear. They also advised us against bringing a mic and amp to any Irish
Trad music session. This would be considered the height of bad taste and
could get one if not 'strung up' at least cold shouldered. It is tough for
the harp player when the company includes heavy Banjo and Box players
especially if the box happens to be a Paolo Soprani (famous for its ability
to fill the hall sans amp!)
But Hell! who said life was meant to be fair?
The upside is that if you cannot hear yourself,the chances are that nobody
else can either and you have less chance of causing offence.
Beannachtaí
Aongus Mac Cana