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How I got into folk music...

How it all started, and how I got into folk music.  Starting aged 5 on the piano, to learning folk tunes by ear in the back room of a pub,...

Recommended folk tune books

Here's a list of some of my favourite tune books.   O'Neills Music of Ireland If you fancy wading through over 1000 Irish tunes (many of which you'll probably never hear...

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• Sessions

Folk Session Etiquette

Here are some guidelines for you, based on many years playing in pubs.  Hopefully nothing too contentious in there, but feel free to comment if you think appropriate. ListenWhen you...

• Accordion
• Chromatic Accordion
• Chromatic Button Accordion
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• Saltarelle Bourroche

Saltarelle Bourroche Chromatic Button Accordion Review

I've had my Saltarelle Bourroche chromatic button accordion for about 3 years now and it's overall the best box I've ever owned. Over the years (about 25 years playing accordion) I've had...