Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Life/work has been busy (in a good way). I’m hoping to get back to playing some tunes for you really soon!

Life’s been getting in the way, so no new videos for a bit. Here’s a video of “Duck River” from David Benedict‘s Fiddle Tune February last year. Seriously check him out if you’re learning mandolin- his patreon is a wealth of information! #mandolinmonday #folkmusic #mandolin #tieflingbard #duckriver

No videos this weekend… overwhelmed with work and haven’t learned any new songs.

I didn’t have time to shoot new content this week, so let’s revisit Tam Lin for #MandolinMonday #mandolin #bardlife #tieflingbard #folkmusic

Barebones attempt at “Scarborough Faire”. I would love to add some flourishes on this one. #MandolinMonday #folkmusic #tieflingbard #octavemandolin #mandolin

I’ve been working on my violining. Part of getting better and developing my ear is realizing how much I need to dial in my intonation. At least I have lots of room to grow. #violin #practice #fiddle #lacinquintaine #tieflingbard

#MandolinMonday with Priest’s Leap #irishjig #folkmusic #tieflingbard #octavemandolin

Seems relevant to share this #FolkloreFriday again. The Werewolf trials of Bedburg amply demonstrate abuses of power, unjust persecution, and gaslighting to fit a false narrative. Remember, if you know a werewolf, no you f*cking don’t. #fuckice #historyrepeatsitself #werewolftrials

The banjo learning continues! “Cold Frosty Morning” #banjo #oldtimemusic #folkmusic #tieflingbard #bardlife

#MandolinMonday with “Breeches Mary” I’d love to work on this one a little more to add some ornamentation. #mandolin #octavemandolin #tieflingbard #irishjig

Here’s a little excerpt from last week’s #MandolinMonday I found a different arrangement for “Whiskey Before Breakfast” and attempted to sight read it #mandolin #tieflingbard #folkmusic #bardlife

Happy #MandolinMonday !! I’m working on “Salt Creek” by a warm hearth 🔥 #mandolin #bard #tieflingbard #folkmusic

Sorry for the lack of video this week! Things always get a bit hectic around this time of year.

Merry Christmas 🎄✨

I need to learn some new songs, in the interim, here’s a throwback to warmer months with “Atoll Highlander” #mandolinmonday #tieflingbard #folkmusic #mandolin #bardlife

A wintery #MandolinMonday with “the Black Nag” #folkmusic #tieflingbard #mandolin #bardlife #tiefling #bard

A belated #MandolinMonday with “the Musical Priest” (one of my new favorite tunes). May your week be delightful! #tieflingbard #folkmusic #octavemandolin #mandolin #tiefling

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the banjo is the hardest instrument I’ve tried to learn. Thank you kindly to @/jacktellmusic for putting up with my butchering of your favorite songs. Here’s a rough and slow attempt at “Blackberry Blossom” #bluegrass #banjo #tieflingbard

One of the first tunes I learned on cello- now on violin! Morrison’s Jig #fiddle #violin #jig #bad #tiefling #morrisonsjig #irish #folkmusic

Happy #MandolinMonday with an attempt at “Cara Mia Adio” #mandolin #bard #tiefling #portal2

#MandolinMonday with some Jerusalem Ridge! #mandolin #bard #folkmusic #tiefling #bluegrass #music #practice

Sorry for the belated #MandolinMonday Things have been chaotic so I’m resharing this reel of Swallowtail Jig (one of my absolute favorite tunes) #folkmusic #mandolin #bard #tiefling #jig #irishjig

#MandolinMonday Who knows what I’m playing? Because I don’t. I must have flipped to some song I’ve never played before and tried to sight read it…. But didn’t make a note of what it was. Oops #mandolin #bard #tiefling

I haven’t had a chance to learn some new songs/record video, so here’s a noodle session from last year’s Dragon Days #mandolinmonday #mandolin #bard #jam #tiefling

More fiddle fun with one of my favorite slipjigs, “the Butterfly” #fiddle #folkmusic #thebutterfly #tiefling #bard #violin #dnd #bardicinspiration

Yesterday I went down a Klezmer Fiddle Tune rabbit hole - so here’s “Ale Brider” #fiddle #klezmer #folkmusic #tiefling #bard

So I’m taking banjo lessons- learning the finger picking style (still working on clawhammer on my own too). Learning the three finger style is a workout for my brain. Here’s me trying to do some simple rolls (key word: trying) #banjo #bard #bardlife #tiefling

In my humble opinion, everything sounds better in a minor key. Ominous “Whiskey before Breakfast” for #MandolinMonday #mandolin #folkmusic #tiefling #bard #bluegrass #fiddle #minorkey

A little #MandolinMonday - working on the drones with “Nonesuch” #mandolin #bard #tiefling #folkmusic #octavemandolin #dnd

Exciting news! I’m starting banjo lessons this week! So have one of my attempts from earlier this year at “Shady Grove” I’m looking forward to improving! #banjo #folk #folkmusic #bard #bardlife #tiefling

Noodling around with “Tripping up the Stairs” Can you tell I like the B part better? #mandolinmonday #mandolin #octavemandolin #irishjig #reel #bard #bardlife #tiefling

I had such an amazing time at the Haunters Against Hate event! It was so inclusive and full of wonderful and kind people. Thank you for making a bard feel welcome 💙 #mandolinmonday #hauntersagainsthate #bard #bardlife #tiefling #pride #mandolin

Serenading some very distant relatives at Haunters Against Hate : The Event today. If you’re in Kentucky stop by and say hi! Be sure to say hi to Butterfly Valley Rescue‘s cloven family too! #bard #bardlife #goats #goats #sheepgotoheavengoatsgotohell #pride #tiefling

#MandolinMonday with one of my favorites “Atholl Highlander” #mandolin #scottish #irish #jig #octavemandolin #bard #bardlife #tiefling

#MandolinMonday with Tam Lin- this time on the octave mandolin. Those triplets are still causing trouble! #mandolin #jig #reel #irish #folkmusic #bard #bardlife #tiefling #tamlin

#MandolinMonday with “Catharsis” and a shout out to my goaty friend. #mandolin #folkmusic #folk #catharsis #bard #bardlife #tiefling

Look at this fantastic art @coastlcreature.bsky.social made for me! Thank you so much for the immortalization! #art #fanart #tiefling #bard

Devil’s Dream is my go-to song 😈 #mandolinmonday #mandolin #devilsdream #jig #reel #tradtional #bardbardlife #tiefling

Sorry I don’t have a Mandolin Monday song ready for today! Between the extreme heat and just being very busy, I didn’t have time to record a new piece! Apologies and I hope to get back in the groove next week!

Happy #MandolinMonday and conclusion to Pride Month with “Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór” To all my fae friends, never stop being yourself. To quote a great man, “I like you just the way you are” #sibheagsimohr #irishair #mandolin #music #bard #bardlife #tiefling #lgbtqiapride #transrightsarehumanrights

I braved the heatdome and hordes of mosquitos to record this attempt at sight reading “Scatter the Mud” for #MandolinMonday. Enjoy! #mandolin #octavemandolin #practice #sightreading #scatterthemud #jig #irishjig #bard #bardlife #tiefling

#MandolinMonday with “Drowsy Maggie” Have a great week everyone! #mandolin #folkmusic #music #practice #drowsymaggie #bard #bardlife #tiefling

#MandolinMonday with Tam Lin Watch me struggle with those triplets. #mandolin #jig #traditional #folkmusic #irish #bard #bardlife #tiefling

Just a little noodle session. I’m so happy that it’s green outside again. Time to annoy the neighbors! #mandolinmonday #octavemandolin #mandolin #practice #noodlesession #bard #bardlife #tiefling

Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling… #cello #practice #folkmusic #irish #irishair #bard #bardlife #tiefling

Happy #MandolinMonday with some Geese in the Bog! #mandolin #practice #irishjig #jig #bard #bardlife #tiefling #octavemandolin

For #MandolinMonday here is a rough first attempt at “Lark in the Morning” Usually the first time I play a song, I don’t add much swing and I try to just get through the whole thing, mistakes and all. After that it’s all about refining. #mandolin #jig #folkmusic #music #bard #bardlife #tiefling

Here’s a little bonus content for #RevengeoftheSixth ! I tried recording the Star Wars theme on my cello first, but I’m a bit rustier than I thought #starwars #cello #bard #bardlife #music #practice #tiefling

Happy late #MayThe4thBeWithYou and early #MandolinMonday ! #mandolin #folkmusic #bardlife #bard #tiefling #starwars #starwarsday #octavemandolin

#MandolinMonday with “Donnybrook Fair” #mandolin #bard #bardlife #jig #irishjig #folkmusic #practice #octavemandolin #tiefling