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| 13/08/08 | 3 KerryPro Low D tunables FS. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys, I now have 3 KerryPro tunable low D's for sale at £150 each.
These are handmade whistles and the price includes postage worldwide.
If you are interested email:
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| 04/08/08 | The 5 Kerrywhistles Low D's |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys, to make choosing a Kerrywhistles low D easier I have made a short video demonstrating all of our low D's
This will give you the chance to see and hear all the low D's on one video.I have used the same tune on all the whistles so you can compare the sounds.
You can find the video in:
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/dl.php?group=19
Look for "Kerrywhistles Low D's"
I hope you find it helpful and all whistles shown are in stock.
All the best.
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| 01/08/08 | Revistited |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi fellow whistles, a few words about my new CD release.
http://www.hobgoblin.co.uk/products/GM0208D.htm
I have put together a compilation of my fav tracks and put them out on Hobgoblin Music.
The CD is called Phil Hardy Revisited.
The tracks are from my last 4 Cds chosen by myself.
The Cd represents the end of the whistle chapter of my recording life as I am now into writing and producing a more varied selection of music.
I am currently working with The Katy Butler Band who are now under management and have a record deal, so all hands to the pumps to get it finished by the end of the year.
This is all very exciting and also very time consuming but I will attempt to get more up on the site before long.
So, I hope you like the Cd and watch out for The Katy Butler Band next year.
Phil.
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| 20/07/08 | New KerryPros Available. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi Guys, just back from my holidays.
I have now got 4 x KerryPro Low D tunable whistles and 1 x KerryPro Alto G tunable whistle.
All are for sale at £150 each inc post worldwide.
The G is has a very sweet tone and the low D's are rich in tone and great back pressure ( very similar to Mr McGoldricks )
Interested in any of these whistle .
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| 23/06/08 | NR Chieftain Low D Tunables. |
| Phil Hardy |
We now have NR Chieftain tunable whistles back in stock in the on-line SHOP.
This also means we can offer the low whistle packs with tenor E and Eb bodies again.
Also I will be at this years Mesquer (Britanny)and Saint Chartiers muisc festivals in France next month with a pile of whistles for sale. I'll have NR Chieftains,Kerry Songbird low and high whistles and some KerryPro's. Hopefully I'll also have some copies of my new CD if I get them from the printers in time.
R.I.P Bernard Overton.
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| 18/06/08 | Happy 1st Birthday Aysha. |
| Phil Hardy |
Well, it's a years since we were joined by our little Aysha and this weekend see's her 1st birthday.
So I would like to take this opportunity to wish her a happy 1st birthday.
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Phil ( Daddy)
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| 12/06/08 | What Whistle-Julie Fowlis? |
| Phil Hardy |
I just noticed a thread on C&F about what whistles Julie Fowlis uses.
Well the answer is that she uses an Abell high Eb and a set of Chieftains that were supplied some months ago.
Maybe somebody could post the info on the Julie Fowlis thread.
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| 10/06/08 | KerryPro Alto G tunable FS. |
| Phil Hardy |
The previous sale fell through so I still have this lovely G for sale at £150 UK pounds.
Interested .
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| 05/06/08 | KBB Update June 2008 |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys and gals and grumpy gits!
Just a quick update on the Katy Butler Band project.
We are now 7 tracks into the recording with another two almost raedy to go down.We now have our backing singers in place and start vocal rehearsals very soon.As this is mainly a vocal harmony outfit there will be alot of works on the BVs.There is, I am happy to say, some whistles and fiddles here and the around the CD and even a funky clavinet on one track...shock... horror!
If you like beautiful melodies and close harmonies this CD will definately be for you.
We are in the process of actually writing some of our own stuff which has been great fun and tested our lyrical abillity but I think we have come up with some good subject matter.
We are aiming to get the showcases ready for the end of October and will be playing mainly in and around London UK but are aiming to be out on the road for next spring 2009 in a hall/festival somewhere near you.
I am taking the first two weeks of July off to go to the Mesquer and Saint Chatiers festivals in France and will be off the France/Spain for all of August in the camper van.
I will be carrying some whistles for sale on me travels so check your emails for my dates & destinations.
Phil.
ps, If anyone has seen Chief Wanganui please throw him a rope!
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| 13/05/08 | Project Katy. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,we are now 5 tracks into the Katy Butler project and are looking for backing singers for the showcase gigs with view to joining the band next year for touring.We already have one girl Chloe who has fitted right in and we need 2 more girls to finish the vocal lineup.
If you are in or around the London (UK) area, female and love harmony vocals or know someone who may fit this discription, please contact us at:phil@kerrywhistles.com
You can get an idea of the sort of music if you visit:
www.myspace.com/katybutlerfiddles
If you play any folk instruments as well the would be a bonus.
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| 27/04/08 | MASQ 2000 |
| Phil Hardy |
Wilst rumaging through some old videos this morning I came across a tape of myself and Chief Waganui playing at the KashmirKlub with a singer Tara MacDonald in 2000.
I had forgotten all about this gig and that I had written all those songs for her, some of which I may revive and re-use.
It is amazing to think we could get on a stage with one giutar a cello and a voice...thats it!
I have posted the gig in the CINEMA section inder MASQ.
You'll see Tony with long hair...very amusing!!
He even smiled at one point!!....not at me I might add.
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| 23/04/08 | FS Roland VS 1680 Digital Recorder. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys, I have two Roland VS 1680 digital recording workstaions and want to sell one of them.Check below for details.
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun98/articles/vs1680.html
It has had very little use and is in great condition.
They are great for home recording and very user friendly.
I have had years of fun with these machines but have now upgraded to Pro-Tools.
I would prefer a UK buyer if poss.
Interested ,get in touch.
phil@kerrywhistles.com
See News for pic.
Below is a track recorded on this machine
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| 17/04/08 | Katy Butler |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi Folkies,as I mentioned B4 I am now in the process of making a CD with the great musician and singer Katy Butler.
We have been recording for a month and have four tracks nearly ready for mixing.I have created section in the MOVIES called KATY BUTLER so you can see her interview and check out some of her vid clips.
We want to include everyone in this process so we are inviting you all to watch this CD being made.
We are hoping to release the CD next spring.
There is an on going BLOG at:
www.myspace.com/katybutlerfiddles
where you can see a pile of pics and soon we will upload some mp3 clips of the forth coming CD called
" Whispers & Lies "
Katy would welcome you to be her friends on the site and you can also contact her at:
katy.butler@hotmail.com
So join in the fun and support a new rising vocal and musical star.
I'll post a mp3 clip hear very soon.
Stay very tooned!
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| 03/04/08 | KerryPro G Tunable FS. |
| Phil Hardy |
I have a KerryPro G tunable whistle for sale at £120.(G above low D)
It has a very sweet tone and is nice to play.
Interested...get in touch.
phil@kerrywhistles.com
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| 02/04/08 | Kerry Songbird Whistles |
| Phil Hardy |
As a result of the success with the Kerry Songbird Low & High D's we have decided to distribute them through Gremlin Music UK.
This means they will be avaiable from some of the Hobgoblin shops.
London, Bristol, Leeds, Wadebridge & Birmingham.
They will have stock as of next week.
If you are on the continent you can request your local dealer to stock them if they have a n acount with gremlin Music...which most do.
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| 30/03/08 | KerryMusic |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,well, it's taken an age but KerryMusic has now undertaken 2 new musical projects.
First is a solo album by The blackthorn Band founder Fergus McClelland.This will be a mainly vocal CD with some great classic songs and a few toons.
Second is another vocal album with the wonderful musician/singer Katy Butler ( see pic in NEWS section)
She has a fresh exciting voice putting a new angle on some very old English toons and some new stuff as well.
It has been over 10 years since I have worked with singers and I am really enjoying getting back to working with voices.
Both albums are set for release at the end of this year and I may be able to put up some taster csound clips to whet your musical appitites.
There is of coarse another project currently in progress with Chief Wanganui but I may be drawing my prension before that gets anywhere near pressing.
The reason that it has take nearly a year to get started after the studio construction is that I have had to learn a system called Pro-tools, this is an entirely news digital system to me so after many hour of reading manuals and a bit of trial and error I have finally mastered the fundermentals.We are now set to GO!
Happy Spring to you all, and yes we are back to real time again.
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| 30/03/08 | R.I.P Ollie. |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just been informed by Chief Wanganui that the great musician/producer/engineer Ollie Nicholls was killed lats nightby a hit and run driver,Ollie was the son of the great jazz trombone player Nutty Nicholls and will be greatly missed by all.
I will post the session with Ollie engineeringTony on thier last session.
R.I.P Ollie.
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| 18/03/08 | The Jazz Webacast |
| Phil "Toots" Hardy |
Hi all you Beatnics,as promised I haev now uploaded the Jazzcast in the WEBCAST section.This weeks guest presenter is Alain Presencer, an old mate for many years.
He has lived 10 lives in one lifetime and still has the energy of a man half his age , 54 apparently!
Check his site for more info:
www.alainpresencer.com
He is also the father of the world famous horn player Gerard.
www.gerardpresencer.com
If you have never got in to Jazz then take an hour and listen to some of the best around you won't be dissappointed.
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/mp3.php?group=29
Alain has also spoken in depth about Tibet as he is an authority on the region and culture,you may find what he has to say quite riveting.
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/dl.php?group=18
We'll be doing more shows in the near future,plaese let us know what you think buy email , you know the address.
Laters Alligators!
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| 12/03/08 | Wonder upon Wonder! |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi fellow whistlers,some news just in.
John McCusker is playing a world tour with Mark Knopfler of Dire Straights and using a pile of Chieftain whistles.It's like the old Titanic days with the Chief demanding every key under the sun,John needed everything and stuff I didn't know I had in the flight case.
I must say a big THANKS to John for playing on a new track of mine this evening...what a pro!
I wish John all the best for the tour and I hope to see them at the Albert Hall London in may.
I have now started recording toons for the new cd which I hope to have ready for the end of this year.
Thats about it for now.
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| 09/03/08 | Julie Fowlis Interview and Tracks |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi pop pickers,I was with Julie Fowlis last night in Lough borough at their annual folk festival.
She palyed a blinding set and gave a great interview.
She is known mostly for her singing but her whistle playing is well worth checking out, another female whistler on the block.
The interview will be in the CINEMA under INTERVIEWS...funnily enough!
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| 07/03/08 | A One Off. |
| Phil Hardy |
I am selling a Chieftain OS mezzo high D with a brass insert.
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It's a lovely whistle and a one off.
I am asking £99.
Interested?
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| 05/03/08 | More Webcast's |
| Phil Hardy |
I am planning some new webcast's for this spring,first up is Alain presencer,father of Gerard the amazing jazz trumpeter.He is a wild and crazy guy who has a great love of jazz.This will be a very interesting show and will be recorded on the 18th this month.Below is a bit about Alain.
Phil
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Alain Presencer, a Canadian who lives and works in England, is a unique artist. He is a famous Tibetan Anthropologist whose recording of The Singing Bowls of Tibet has sold over a million albums since it was made in 1980. He is a well known and published poet (five books and 10 children's). In the children's musical Hippos and Bogies, he composed the music, wrote the lyrics and performed in it successfully in London's west end to rave reviews. His solo ethnic concerts that he has given over the many years are legendary. He was an Operatic Tenor who performed in operas, in principal star roles. He has written lyrics for the rock artist Alan Ross's album Restless Nights, RCA Victor.
He has worked in films and has collaborated with some of the most famous names in films as script writer and composer. He is a fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, and continues to perform, write and compose successfully with his friend and colleague Michael Paul at Abraxus Studios, England
http://alainpresencer.com/
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| 02/03/08 | KerryMobile. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,Kerrywhistles have now purchased a motorhome and will be travelling all over europe this summer with whistles to try and buy.
I will have all the usual stuff and a mix of KerryPro's and secondhand stuff as well.
I will be at the Mesquer and Saint Chartiers festivals in july and will let you know what others when I have dates.
If you would like us to pass buy let me know where you are so we can plan our route.
I also have a s/hand Kerry Songbird for sale in the s/hand section in SHOP.
It's up for £50.
Also a reminder that ANYONE can advertise there for FREE and it has proved very successful so far.
Phil.
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| 15/02/08 | The Lunasa Years |
| Phil Hardy |
I have posted a collection of clips entitled " The Lunasa Years " in Pick of the Week in the MOVIES section.
It covers Lunasa from 2001-5.
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| 14/02/08 | Julie Fowlis |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,just before Celtic Connections I had the pleasure of sending Julie Fowlis some whistles.It's so nice to see more female players in the spotlight.
If you are in the UK and want to see her with the Scotish band Dochas,they'll be playing at the BIg Whistle weekend:
http://www.themet.biz/diary/?strand=Big+Whistle+Weekend
Also on the bill are Cherish the Ladies and Flook.
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| 05/02/08 | Celtic Connections 2008 |
| Phil McHardie |
Ochy The Noo!
I am just back from a delightful long weekend in Scotland and had the oppotunity to take in a couple of gigs at the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow.
First up was a meeting with Mike McGoldrick at the famous Babbity Bowsters Pub in which there was a rollocking session..nice one lads and lassies!I tried a variety of single malts and Mike had a Coke..no fun when you have to play a gig and be serious.
After a merry afternoon with John Riddle at the bar we wandered over to the Royal Concert Halls to see Cora Smyth and her band.A nice blend of Irish and swing...what a nice girl,she really got the crowd going.I have posted some of the show in the CINEMA section under CELTIC.You can check her site at:
www.corasmyth.com
The next and most surprising entertainment was Fraser Fifield and Nedyalko Nedyalkov with a fusion of both quartets.Ned hails from Bulgaria so the musical fusion was out of this world...I sat there stunnned at the virtuosity of the Caval player.Some of this gig can be seen in the CINEMA section uncer WORLD.Needless to say Fraser was on top for as you will see.They are taking this group out on the road through feb 2008 so check www.fraserfifield.co for tour dates...unmissable.
Sadly I had to miss Cappercallie as they were on way too late and I had to be back in Gurock for the midnight ferry.Catch ya next time guys.
The following day I was staying by Loch Eck in Argylshire were we found a wonderfull hostilery called "The Whistlefield".Here they have views to die for and boast 100 varieties of single malts....say no more!
After and marvelous meal...they even cater for veggies like me,they tell me that they have a monthy session on the first friday of the month which by all accounts is well worth getting up there for.They have great accomodation,posh and a bunkhouse so if you want a great break anytime of the year,get in touch at:
www.whistlefield.com
tel:01369 860440
email: whistlefield@btconnect.com
Check multimap Scotland PA23 8SG
They are a very friendly bunch and we felt more than welcome.
I have put a couple of small clips of the gigs in the PICK of the WEEk section as well.
Just to mention again that we have a secondhand whistle section for antone to sell their unwanted whistle free of charge on the SHOP page,the whistles I have put up have already gone so it does work.
That about it for now.Chief Waganui will be back in the studio this week to record more on his new CD and I have my mother in law to stay for 10 day..God help us!
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| 28/01/08 | Secondhand Whistles/Instruments |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I now have a secondhand whistles section in the Kerrywhistles SHOP area.
To enter the ADS area you'll find it in the bar in RED near the top of the page.
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/store.php
You'll need to register,once you have done that you can advertise as many /few items as you want.
This is a free service but we have the right to remove any inappropriate ads.
You can also post for whistles you want.
I have already put one ads up and will be going through my collection to sell many more.
All the best
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| 27/01/08 | Becky Taylor_Ireland Bridge |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I have just received news of Becky Taylors new CD "Ireland Bridge".It will be out on CD in 2-3 weeks time.
www.beckytaylor.info
She has sent me a track from it which will be in the NEWS section if you'd like to hear it.The track is called The Gift.
She tells me that she is using an NR Chieftain F that I gave her some time ago.
Hope you like it.
phil.
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| 26/01/08 | WM or QT? |
| Phil Hardy |
This is a bit of a poll.
What do you prefer Windows Media Player or Apple Quick Time.
Please email me with your comments and reasons at:
phil@kerrywhistles.com
I can now work in both and would like to get your opinions.
I know there will be many who prefer one to the other for various reasons so I'd like to get an overview for the future.
Also there are only five more days left before the Kerry Songbird High D's go up to £115.
So get your orders in now if you want to get one at the old price (£85)
The reason they are going up is to keep in line the the retail trade who will now be selling them.
Phil.
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| 25/01/08 | KerryPro F's D's |
| Phil Hardy |
I have some KerryPro F's & D's for sale at £175 each.
Let me know if you are interested.
phil@kerrywhistles.com
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| 23/01/08 | Eric Rigler Interview in Full |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi,I have replaced the cut version of Erics interview with the uncut version.
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/dl.php?group=26#
Hope you like it.
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| 18/01/08 | Whistle Clearout. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi fellow whistlers.
I have decided to let go of some of the many whistles in my collection as they don't seem to get much use.
The first to go up for grabs is the Busman high D tunable blackwood.
They are £125 new and as it has had little use I am asking £100 Uk pound inc postage worldwide.
I would prefer a UK buyer if possible for obvious reasons.
Contact me at:phil@kerrywhistles.com if you are interested..it's a nice whistle and need a good home.
phil.
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| 15/01/08 | Oz Whistles Vid Review |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I have just posted my short but concise video review of Mitch Smith's Oz Whistle high D.
You will find it here:
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/dl.php?group=19
Look for Oz Whistle Review.
I cannot recomend this whistle enough.
Phil.
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| 13/01/08 | Kerry Songbird High D's |
| Phil Hardy |
As you may know the Kerry Songbird range of whistles has only been avaiable from the Kerrywhistles website as an exclusive.
As of the beginning of Feb 2008 we will now be selling the high D's through our distribution network.This will mean an increase in price at the retail end and on the website from £85 to the RRP £115.
We have been selling them only through our website for a number of years and as the whistle has grown in popularity we decided to offer them the to retail market.This will enable many more people to try them out world wide.
So if you would like to grab one before we go global with them, I suggest you buy one before the 1st Feb 2008.
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| 10/01/08 | KerryPro Low D's |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,since xmas I have had time to build some KerryPro whistles.
I have 2 x KerryPro Low D's and 1 x KerryPro F.
I have reduced the price of these whistles from £250 down to £175 inc post world wide.
If you are interested in these please email me at :
phil@kerrywhistles.com
I don't expect them to hang around for long so don't procrastinate.
All the best.
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| 04/01/08 | Some New Music |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys, after going through some old boxes of cassettes the other day I found one of a singer I wrote for and produced back in the early 80's.
His name is Jean-Marie Lavillard.
As you can tell he is French and we wrote most of the songs in French.
I have created a Myspace for these songs for your enjoyment if romantic melodies are your thing.
So check out:
www.myspace.com/lavillard
I hope yopu enjoy them.
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| 30/12/07 | Folkworld Webcast |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys, I hope you all had a great time over the holiday period.
I have now uploaded a new show that is slightly different to the ol' whistle stuff.The new show is just good old Folk Music.
I had Chief Wanganui gatecrash the session and he added his particular style to the show so I hope you like the change of flavour (flavor US).
So Folkworld Webcast's will be the order of the day in 2008,this gives me much more scope to make interesting shows.
All the best for 2008
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| 17/12/07 | OZ Whistles High D |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I have just finished filming Chief Wangs review of the new OZ Whistles high D.
Personally,I think it is the best wood high D on the market and would recomend you check out the Chiefs review here:
http://www.tonyhinnigan.com/moviedl.php?group=29
Wanganui's Whistle Wishlist.
I will do my own video review very soon.
I have never played a wood whistle that ticks all the boxes, not only does it look very nice but it has a fantastic tone, clear and crisp,it's perfectly in tune and almost plays itself.
Both the Chief and I feel that for the money, which incidently is an extremely modest amount,this whistle leaves all the others standing.
here is a quote from the Chief's site.
"The other day I repaired to the house of my producer, foggy of head and irkish of humour, to be presented with a new high D whistle made by Mitch Smith at Oz Whistles. I immediately cheered up upon playing the instrument. I've played many a musical instrument in my time and, when you get a good one in your hands, it's an absolute joy and when you get something really special, you don't want to do anything else but keep playing it. Mitch's whistle is one of the latter.
I understand that he has only been making whistles for a couple of years and I, therefore, have to accord him the instrument-making equivalent of an Oscar-Board-Sweeping-Best-Everything award. Best Newcomber? You bet! There will be some garbled footage on this site shortly under "Old Grey Whistle Test" on the subject of the whistle and, as soon as I can collect 250 of yer Australian dollars to send to Oz Whistles, I will have one of my own. I can't wait!
By the way, it not only sounds brilliant, it looks FANTASTIC!! Great work. I'll be playing the whistle some more on the site when I've got one and lived with it for a bit, and will publish details of recordings on which I will (undoubtedly) use it."
www.ozwhistles.com
The above address is where you can purchase this fantastic whistle and I would recomend that you get your orders in straight away as I predict a massive waiting list for this item as soon as these reviews hit home.
I would like to extend my deepest admiration to Mitch for showing us all the meaning of a great wooden whistle nay a masterpiece of simple, effective design.
Well Done Mitch...hats off!
Phil
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| 13/12/07 | Kerry Songbird Low D's |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi Guys,just to let you know that Kerry Songbird Low D's will be going up from £99 to £120 on the first of Jan 2008.So,if you were thinking of getting one you have only 3 weeks left.
Phil.
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| 11/12/07 | OZ Whistle High D. |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just received a beautiful high D whistle from Mitch Smith in Australia.
The Oz Whistle high D is extremely in simillar look to the Paul Busman high D that I have but that is where it ends.
Check out the video review at the end of the week where myself and Tony will tell you more.
Phil.
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| 27/11/07 | Aysha's First Xmas! |
| Phil Hardy |
"I'm not sure what Xmas is but it looks like fun,Merry Xmas"
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| 08/11/07 | Classic Hinnigan |
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I have just taken the liberty of uploading one of Tony's new Classical webcasts in the webcast section of www.kerrywhistles.com
Many of you know Tony as a wind player yet Tony's has along and distinguished history as Cellist, the Michael Nyman Band for example....say no more !
His vast knowledge of the classics makes for an interesting yet, dare I say it, compelling listening experience...even if yer don't like classical music !
So,do yourself a big favour and make a nice cup of tea/coffee and settle down to Classic Hinnigan in the WEBCAST section...or just click on the link below.(news page)
You never know...you just might like it.
Phil.
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| 06/11/07 | Hinnigan Reviews |
| Phil Hardy |
I have uploaded some whistle and flute reviews on www.tonyhinnigan.com
The reviews are of two different Jonathan Swaine low Ds,one Ebony and the other Cherry.
A Dixon Bb tunable whistle and a Dixon D flute.
Also some footage of Tony playing on of his new Bahu's.
You'll find all this here:
http://www.tonyhinnigan.com/moviedl.php?group=29
We hope you'll find it useful.
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| 29/10/07 | Flooked Again! |
| Phil Hardy |
Last night I had the pleasure of seeing my ol' mates Flook at the Hammersmith Irish Centre.The centre is 12 years old and so are Flook.
I shot some clips and have put them in the CINEMA section of the Kerrywhistles site.You might like to take a look.
Flook 2007
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/cinema.php
I hear that there is a possibility of a new CD sometime next year.
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| 28/10/07 | POLSKI PRZEDSTAWICIEL HANDLOWY FIRMY KERRYWHISTLES |
| Bartek Baranowski |
POLSKI PRZEDSTAWICIEL HANDLOWY FIRMY KERRYWHISTLES
Witam,
Nazwywam sie Bartek Baranowski. Jestem wylacznym przedstawicielem firmy Kerrywhisles w Polsce.
Polskim klientom oferujemy sprzedaz wszystkich produktow Kerrywhitles po znacznie nizszych niz katalogowe (stronie: www. kerrywhistles.com) cenach. Juz teraz mozna skladac zapytania i zamowienia na whistle, a od grudnia 2007 zaistnieje mozliwosc opsobistego sprobowania i przetestowania wszystkich produktow Kerrywhistles na miejscu w Polsce.
Zamowienia i zapytania nalezy skladac droga mailowa na adres: bbaranowski@o2.pl
Termin realizacji zamowien to ok 3 tygodnie. Towar dostarczany jest wprost z warsztatu Phila Hardy pod Londynem, a w ceny polskiego cennika wliczony jest juz koszt przesylki.
Odbior whistli jest osobisty w Warszawie lub Lublinie. Zaplata przy odbiorze, gotowka w funtach lub rownowartosc (po kursie wymiany walut NBP) w zlotowkach.
W zalaczniku mozecie Panstwo sprawdzic ceny w polski cenniku Kerrywhistles
Serdecznie pozdrawiam,
Bartek
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| 15/10/07 | A Proud Dad! |
| Phil Hardy |
Sorry Folk's I couldn't resist.
Here is a pic of my two daughters Hannah & Aysha at my recent 50th birthday party...what a pic.
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| 06/10/07 | Special Offer |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,we have a special offer on Kerry Songbird high D's.They are down in price form £75 to £60 until the end of october 2007.
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| 05/10/07 | New MP3 |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I have just uploaded a new track after playing around in the new studio.This ProTools system is like rocket science and nothing like my old VS Roland system.I think it's going to take a while to learn all the editing fascillities but should be well worth it in the end.I hope you like the track,it's in the MP3 section under Didge Irish,I didn't know the name of the toon.(also on this page)
The whistles used were Busman high D and Chieftain V3 low D.
Also I just got an email from an old comrade of mine from the 80's,we use dto be in a band together called "The Creamies".
He has compiled a CD of our old tracks and has them for sale on CDBaby.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/creamies
You might like to have a listen.
I also put a www.myspace.com/thecreamies together sometime ago.
Thats it for now.
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| 27/09/07 | NR's & OS's Chieftains |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,after reviewing a recent thread on the Sniff,I just wanted to point our a few facts relating to NR and OS Chieftain whistles.
The OS were made without winged blocks for the first few years,then we introduced the winged blocks which was the only difference.A winged block can be seen if you look into the window and see a solid wall running down each side of the window.
I then redesigned the Chieftain ,thus the New Range ( NR ) was born.We also moved to another factory with much better fascillities and better supply.Sadly they did not have an engraving machine so the first 200 NR Chieftains did NOT have a serial number.This factory then closed down and we had then to find another factory.This done,we were able then to produce the NR Chieftain range with serial numbers.
After a while I started to round off the mouthpieces as I didn't like the sharp edges and it made them much more comfortable to play.
So if you have an NR Chieftain with no serial number ,it would be one of the whistles made by the intermediate factory.
Also we have decided to keep the NR low D range going but only available from the Kerrywhsitles online SHOP.
I hope this will clear up some of the confusion.
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| 21/09/07 | Fresh faces. |
| Phil Hardy |
I just came across this old pic of myself Bernard and Colin from 1993.
How things have moved on.
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| 18/09/07 | The Polish Agent |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi all you whistlers in Poland,this is a message for you.
I have an agent called Bartek who will be bringing whistles over to Poland very soon.If you are interested in cheaper Chieftain whistles and don't want to pay retail prices please contact him at:
bbaranowski@o2.pl
You can order your whistles directly from him and pick them up from him in Poland.
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| 16/09/07 | The Complete Set |
| Phil Hardy |
We are now offering a complete set of Chieftain whistles at a fabulous £499 inc postage worldwide.The set comprises of Mezzo D C Bb A (NR),Alto G F and Tenor D.The saving will be £166 UK pounds.
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| 08/09/07 | Thornton Whistles by Tommy Martin |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I have just managed to put together a short video review of Tomy Martins high D whistle.You can find it in the Pro-Files section of MOVIES.
www.kerrywhistles.com/dl.php?group=19
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| 05/09/07 | Big Voice Jack & Chieftains |
| Phil Hardy |
So,finally Chieftains have found their way to the south of Africa.It looks like a whole set of OS Chieftains are now being played by Big Voice Jack and exponant of the Kwela style.
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| 29/07/07 | Chieftain V3 Alto F Clip. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I have put a small video clip of me playing the new Chieftain V3 Alto F whistle in the MOVIES section under PRO-FILES.
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| 22/07/07 | V3 Final Review. |
| James Hunter. |
V3 Review:
I have thought for some time that the Kerry Songbird
low D was one of the best low D's money could buy, and
certainly the best value. It's a wonderful whistle.
The tone is rich and deep, it's fast playing,
comfortable, and well pitched. As such, I've grown
sceptical about the need to pay more for a
professional level low D. It's not that I haven't
enjoyed other low D's I've tried, or never play others
I own, but the Songbird is, to my ear, as good or
better as the more expensive whistles I've tried, and
much, much better than the few low D's that cost less.
There are of course tonal differences between
instruments, and certainly aesthetic ones, but in
terms of reliability and quality of tone, I don't
think you can do much better than the Songbird.
It was, then, with some curiosity that I asked Phil to
add me to the list of reviewers for the V3. What, I
wondered, could he be offering in a production whistle
that could really set it apart from its sister?
Well, I've spent the last few days getting to know the
new V3 low D, and must admit that I've become quite
attached.
The first thing to note is that while the V3 bares
some physical resemblance to the Songbird, it is a
proper successor to the Chieftain. Like the
Chieftain, the V3 is quieter than the Songbird, and
has more 'chiff'. The Songbird, by comparison, has a
deeper, flute-like quality to its tone. It's louder
and resonant, and I have, frankly, preferred it to the
sound of the Chieftain low D. But the V3 is distinct.
It's tone, while still full of chiff, is somehow
softer and darker than the Chieftain-it has a more
interesting character, more complicated than the
Chieftain. I like it a lot. And while the Songbird
is still louder, the comparatively small amount of
breath the V3 requires is more than a fair trade off.
It's not, after all, as if the V3 is too quiet - it's
just quieter than the Songbird, and requires
noticeably less puff.
This, in fact, is what really makes the V3 stand out
to me - its ease of play. When I first unpacked the
whistle, I was, like the other reviewers, impressed
with how nice it looks. It feels strange to say this
of a piece of aluminium tubing, but its build quality
really is excellent-it looks every bit a professional
instrument. From the first sound you put through the
V3, though, you're attention is drawn to how
effortless it is to play. Like the Chieftain, the
finger positioning is very comfortable, and easily
manageable. But it is just really easy to play. The
whistle is well balanced over its range in terms of
volume and breath requirement. I'm not sure how Phil
has done this, but the whistle really doesn't sound
much louder in the upper ranges than it does in the
lower range, and it requires only marginally more air
to jump the register. And yet, the whistle is very,
very stable. When you are in the upper register, you
feel secure there - you don't feel as though you are
going to slip into the lower register if you let up.
Similarly, when you're in the lower register, it
doesn't feel like the tone will crack if you lean too
much into it. I want to really emphasize this
because, to my mind, it's this quality that really
separates good whistles from very good whistles. The
V3 is exceptionally stable - one of the most stable
whistles I've played. It doesn't easily chirp or
squeak, it holds its tone, and is responsive to what
you want it to do. It's excellent.
Needless to say, the V3 is also well pitched across
its entire range. Most quality whistles have good
tuning through the lower and middle ranges, and I find
that whistles are often separated over their tuning in
the upper range. The V3 is good here. But I think it
is worth noting that the F natural on the V3 is spot
on in both registers. In the dozen or so quality low
D's I've played, the F natural has always been a
problem. This is the first one with an F natural I've
really been happy with.
The V3's excellent tuning, stability and overall ease
of play flatter you. This is really its parting
piece. There is no struggle in getting to know it -
it just works as soon as you pick it up, and it lets
you play without having to worry about things like
pitching or squeaking. And that lets you play as well
as you can.
The V3 is excellent value, is excellent quality, and
has, I think, perfected that chieftain sound. As Phil
says, "it's definitely one for the collection". My
Songbird is going to have to share the low D spotlight
from now on.
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| 15/07/07 | Bruny & Aysha |
| Phil Hardy |
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| 12/07/07 | New Chieftain V3 alto F. |
| Phil Hardy |
I have made an MP3 of the new Chieftain V3 alto whistle.You can hear it if you select the mp3 below.
I must say that this F is the most responsive and colourful F I have ever played, it just does everything you want it to and without having to adjust your playing at all.You can push it hard and it doesn't break,sweak or falter.If you are thinking of buying an F give the V3 a go you won't be dissapointed.
Take a listen to the mp3 a few times and hear the tone and ease of playabillity.
The pic is of me playing the tune.
Phil.
Instruments used in recording.
Chieftain V3 F whistle
Taylor CE315 electro accoustic
Musicman Bass
Fender Tele Custom
Zildjian Ride Cymbal
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| 12/07/07 | New Team Member. |
| Phil Hardy |
I like to welcome Tim Gillett to the Kerrywhistles team.Tim has come in to help me learn about and opperate the new studio system.He is in his third year at tech college studying sound technology and has plenty of experience of the pro tools system.So hopefully we shall increase our musical output from now on.
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Hi guys,we now have the new Chieftain V3 alto G's and F's in stock .
If you wish to buy one ,you can from the on-line shop.
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/store.php
They will be in the shops within the next month.
I'll be posting a video clip of them very soon.
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| 24/06/07 | Chieftain V3 F & G |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,we are now at the proto type Chieftain V3 alto F and G stage and will be proving them next week.All being well we should be in production the week after.I'll post again when they are ready and for sale.
We have already sold over 120 of the low d V3s.They seem to be very popular.
If you are interested there are some reviews on the NEWS page.
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| 09/06/07 | Adaptatrap |
| Phil Hardy |
If you are in the south of Britain (UK) and want to try our whistles,especially the new Chieftain V3,there is a great music shop in Brighton called ADAPTATRAP at 26 Trafalgar Street.They are mainly a percussion shop but carry many interesting instruments including whistles and Bodhrans.
Check the site:
http://www.adaptatrap.co.uk/
Tel: 01273 672722
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| 09/06/07 | Whistle Pics. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,here is a pic of some of the whistles in my collection.Time to thin down abit methinks!
The ones below are made by myself and the ones above are by other makers.Top left are all Overtons.
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| 08/06/07 | V3 Tuneable NOW IN STOCK |
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I now have stock of CHIEFTAIN V3 tunable low Ds,You can now buy on-line at www.kerrywhistles.com [SHOP] section.The first 25 people to buy this whistle will also receive a FREE CD by THE BLACKTHORN BAND featuring myself and Phillipe Barnes.
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| 05/06/07 | Chieftain V3 Reviews. |
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As a fairly recent newcomer to the Celtic whistle I was at first in awe of
this new version of the world renowned Cheftain Low whistle; would I be able
to play such a crafstman made instrument? My fears were instantly gone as
soon as I blew my first note, it is so easy to play its untrue. Years of
whistle making experience has enabled Phil Hardy to produce a superbly
crafted whistle with a flawless modern look that definitely has the "wow"
factor. It has a rich, smooth, velvety sound which maintains its integrity
throughout its range, it has comfortable hole spacing, is very accurately
pitched, and is incredibly responsive to breath control. The V3 will
definatley push the boundaries of contemporary whistle making and must only
add to the legendary Chieftain name. An instrument that will really
compliment and enhance the music of anyone who plays one, the Chieftain V3
will definitely continue to place Kerrywhistles at the forefront of top
class whistle making.
Phil Ross.
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The new Chieftain V3 is truly a professional instrument: elegant in appearance, precision machined, and deceptively simple in design. I say that because, while the polished aluminum body and sleek styling are very attractive, it is still afterall a long tube with six holes in it like any other whistle, right? Well, not exactly. As I've gotten to know this instrument, I've found such wonderful and surprising tonal complexity--warm and almost reedy, somewhat like a nice Irish Flute! It is very easy to blow, accepting a lite breath through two octaves, but what really impresses me is just how much you can also lean into this baby. Like any fine orchestral instrument, warm it up, maintain good breath support, control your embouchure, and it just sings easily into three octaves with a wide range of dynamic expression, well-balanced, in-tune, and taking as much air as you can put into it. Since I can push a fair amount of air that aspect of the whistle made me very happy indeed! I'll be honest: I've never played a Low D Whistle before, perhaps intimidated a bit by the hole spacing, but the V3 is not bad at all in that category. My hands are about average-sized and I'm actually able to get away with using a normal grip for my upper hand and a piper's grip with my lower hand (normal grip with that hand is just a bit too uncomfortable for me and piper's grip was very easy to learn). All in all, Mr. Hardy has designed an incredible instrument that is quite simply a joy to play. Keep up the great work, Phil, I think you've got a winner!
Paul Darcy
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About a week ago I had the wonderful knock at the door. It was my
postman with the V3. I quickly opened the pack and simply admired the
beauty of this latest creation from Phil Hardy. It is indeed a great
looking low D. Before writing a review I decided that I would "live"
with this new whistle for a week. I already own a Chieftain Low D and I
wanted to get to "know" this whistle, as all instruments have their own
little personalities, in terms of how to play them. I also decided to
evaluate some comments about this whistle being a little quieter than
its previous generation.
To evaluate volume I ran a simple test which captured the volume of the
whistles being played. The jpeg "Chieftain v V3 volume test" and mp3
file "Chieftain v V3 review" shows these results. The chart shows the
volume levels of each whistle (starting with the Chieftain) playing in
succession each note from low D to the second octave B one after each
other, ie., Low D, then E, F#, G etc up to B. The second set is the V3.
In addition I tried (and I am only human) to use the same amount of air
with each whistle. As you can see from the jpeg, there is minimal
difference in actual volume of each whistle. The V3 has a beautiful
warm, rounded tone which may appear to the player to sound quieter,
however I would suggest that the V3 is on a par in volume terms with the
Chieftain. The great advantage with the V3 over the Chieftain is in the
second and third octaves. The V3 simply sings easily where the Chieftain
took more effort and air speed and was more difficult to be subtle with.
The V3 is simply beautful in this area. This is also demonstrated in
some spectogram tests I ran also using the same procedure of the one
note steps. The jpegs "Chieftain" and "Chieftain V3" show these results
which demonstrate that in the higher octave the V3 is creating more
sound across a greater range of frequencies. In simple terms this is
great as it gives each note more quality.
The other area I tested was intonation. I play regularily in multiple
ensemble situations where playing in tune is a "must", not an option. I
am very very particular about instruments on two fronts. One, they must
be able to play in tune at 440Hz (concert pitch) and two, their scale
ie., each note must be in tune in relation to each other. The V3 in this
area is excellent. Again you can play across three octaves and the
instrument stays where it should be.
I am very impressed with Phils work on this Low D. I play a large range
of professional instruments some which cost literally thousands of
pounds and I am proud to hold this V3 up there against these
instruments. It is a wonderfully crafted instrument which both looks and
sounds in the highest quality. Great work from a real craftsman.
Raymond Robinson
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Review of Chieftain V3: Love at First Sight.
I have read three or four favorable reviews of the newest version of the Chieftain Low D, the V3. I am writing this from a different perspective. Of course it is important to know that the non tuneable V3 is perfectly pitched and perfectly in tune with itself. But honestly, I am just an amateur and what I am looking for is not this or that technical aspect, but, quite simply, an instrument I cannot resist, one that lets me express everything. I want love at first sight and a companion for life.
I fell for traditional Irish music four years ago in Doolin. I am passionate about it, about my favorite tunes, and about the instruments I choose to play. For me there is in the world of music, passion pure and simple, nothing in between. This V3 is a godsend. Beautiful body, beautiful soul. I had just returned to Connecticut from two weeks in Ireland. It was midnight when I opened the box, not really knowing what was about to happen. I am a beginner of sorts, but I put many hours into this music. It took me a few minutes to adjust to the holes (I have a number of Low D’s, low whistles in many keys, plus several flutes). Though it was late (5 a.m. Irish time!), I started with King of the Pipers, working through it slowly, then faster and faster, moving on to Kiss the Maid Behind the Barrel, then The First House in Connacht. Lots of rolls. Wonderful sound effects. I was hearing these and other favorites in new ways. I couldn’t put it down. From the ease of adjustment, to the range of sounds I could generate, from soft, to loud, to punchy and percussive. …..this V3 was telling me "Go for it! Let it out! Blow! Sound out those emotions, all of them!" It was giving me sound effects I had not experienced with my other whistles. It required me to really fill the barrel, with more air pressure than any of the others; that was new for me, but I liked it and adjusted quickly. The payoff was clear: the V3 had a stronger, more robust, consistent voice, not at all quirky or unpredictable. I was getting a beautiful, full, soft and airy sound (not edgy). I loved its amazing expressiveness of range, running from soft and dreamy to loud and aggressive. I forced myself to go to sleep at 2 a.m., but I was up early and going at more favorites by 7 a.m. Couldn’t get it out of my mind, then or now, this sound, this totally expressive Low D. It gives new life and a new range of emotions to all my favorite tunes. My wife says I’m an addict. I call it passion. But yes, I am hooked, and the V3 is giving me new highs. If you are like me, and enjoy getting lost in the music, you won’t be able to put this instrument down. The V3 is a gem.
Bill Morse, Connecticut
5.THe V3 is a truely marvelous instrument; huge sound, elegant design and friendly to play. I recieved this whistle the day before I was to move house and what a godsend it was. Whenever the stress of moving became too much for me I would take half an hour with it, play the old favourites, and I was totally relaxed. Nothing stressful about playing this whistle! It is very responsive and the dynamic range it offers is fantastic. The tone, to me, is perfect. that totally mellow and clean sound with a hint of huskiness. Incredibly for a low whistles, it is completely in tune from the low D right up to the third octave A, all of which possessing that stunning tone. In summary, a pretty damn good whistle. The construction is great, everything in the right place, it sounds great and it is straight forward to play I didn't have to adapt to it in any way. Nice one phil
Cheers ,Matheu Watson
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| 04/06/07 | Deal for High D Whistlers. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,I know there are many high D whsitlers out there who have not yet made the transition to low D,the reasons for this are many.Size,cost etc.
I have now put together a package to encourage high D players to try a Low D and get a truly great high D at little cost.
So,I am now offering a Kerry Songbird High D & Kerry Plastic head low D for £95 uk pounds sterling for the to two inc postage world wide.
This offer is only available from the Kerrywhistles website SHOP.
I hope this will encourage more of you to try a low D.
All the best
Phil.
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| 03/06/07 | Overton Review |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys ,you may or may not know that Bernard Overton has been making whistles since the 1970s.I have now got one Overton Low D made by Bernard from each decade and had Tony Hinnigan review all of them in a non-stop review.
You will find the review at www.tonyhinnigan.com in the DOWNLOADS section under "Old Grey Whistle Test" OVERTONS.
Definately worth a look .
Phil.
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| 26/05/07 | McGoldrick & McCusker |
| Phil Hardy |
As you may know Mike and John have recently teamed up for a serise of gigs in the UK one of which was the "Big Whistle Weekend" in Bury.I have just uploaded some clips from the gig in MOVIES under Mike McGoldrick.One of the clips includes playing from Adelle Farrell and Emma Sweeney.
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| 25/05/07 | Online Chieftain V3. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,the new Chieftain V3 low Ds are now available from the Kerrywhistles online SHOP.The first shops in the USA to have them will be Lark in the Morning.They will have 20 so get your orders in now as i think they will run out fairly soon.Our UK/Europe distributors Gremlin will have them in the second week of june.All review whistles will be sent out next week.
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| 02/05/07 | Chieftain V3 |
| Phil Hardy |
I have now played this new Chieftain Low D for a week and I have fallen in love with it.The bottom end has the fat sound I really want from a bell note yet the upper register is smoother and rounder/sweeter than the NR, which was a little brash.I feel I now have a well balanced Chieftain Low D, that has a nice back pressure and is easier to control in both octaves.It is also very comfortable in the mouth with no sharp edges anywhere,the holes are excactly the same as the NR and it also has the same cork comp tunening slide which works really well on the tunables.
Check NEWS for pics and sound clips.
A quick review in PRO-FILE under Chieftain V3
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| 29/04/07 | Chieftain Comparison. |
| Phil Hardy |
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| 27/04/07 | New Chieftain V3 |
| Phil Hardy |
As many of you will know this is the tenth anniversary of the Chieftain whistle.It was developed way back in 1997 as the first manufactured alloy whistle in the world.The whistle became known as the OS (old style) Chieftain and in 2001 I changed the design to improve the sound and playabillity and build and these whistles are now know as NR(new range) Chieftains.
To celebrate the anniversary I have now redesigned the Chieftain and given it a more up to date modern look and made the sound and tone even richer and fuller. Based on the Kerry Songbird high D design it also has a new name,The V3 (version 3)
We have now gone into production and the first low D's will be in the shops sometime in May 07.
The NR Chieftains will be gradually phased out and be replaced by the new Chieftain V3s in all keys fixed and tunable.
They will also be available from the Kerrywhistles on line SHOP.
All keys will be available in the next few months.
Reviews will also be available very soon.
Below is a pic for starters.
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| 21/04/07 | Reyburn Low D |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,it's great weather here in the UK and so I have been outside enjoying the new low D from Reyburn Whistles and have done a review in the MOVIES section under PRO-FILES.
I like the combination of brass and wood.
Enjoy the review and please remember that if you are buying one from outside the USA ,the import vat tax is around £30 or Euro 40.
Phil.
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| 13/04/07 | Flook USA 2007 |
| Phil Hardy |
I have been sent some footage of Flook on their recent USA tour with Michael McGoldrick by Randy Gosa form the band Ce.
I have put this footage in the CINEMA section under CELTIC.
Mike and Brian have not play in the same band for many years so this is a one off.
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| 06/04/07 | Bump! |
| Phil Hardy |
Well,it's time to say goodbye to the old equipment in the studio.We are just about to install Pro-Tools 003,Mac G5 and all the gubbings that go with the system.
I have just finished a small ditty called "Bump" as my wife is due to give birth in June.
The track is just below.
Phil
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| 06/04/07 | Tim Edey Band-Farrago CD |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just received a copy of Farrago,The Tim Edey Band's new CD with Brendan Power and Lucy Randall.
I suggest you give it a spin,it is a totally new take on folk music.
www.timedey.com
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Phil
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| 28/03/07 | My Ol' Mucker! |
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I haven't heard from me Ol' Mucker Chief Wanganui for a while ,I was wondering what had happend until I saw this!
No Comments Required.
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| 27/03/07 | Kerry Songbird tunable high Ds |
| Phil Hardy |
At lats I am happy to say we now have a good stock of the long awaited Kerry Songbird High D tunable,These whistles ONLY come as tunable and are ONLY available from the Kerryhwistles on -line SHOP at £90.
Please check the PRO-FILES section as I'll post a small clip.
Phil.
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| 28/02/07 | Free Extra Body. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi Guys,all tunable Chieftain Low D's now come with a FREE extra body.This could be an E or Eb depending on stocks.The price is still the same £150.
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| 18/02/07 | A New Take On Folk! |
| Phil Hardy |
It's been four months since I have been out with the camera to a gig,the last time was Joannie madden last October,where does the time go?
Last night I dragged myself and my wife to the Hammersmith Irish Centre London to see an old mate of mine Tim Edey.many of you will know him from playing with Mike McGoldrck and Lunasa to name but a few but he now has his own 3 peice trio called The Tim Edey Band.The other two members being the illustrious Brenden Power on harmonica and the amazing Lucy Randle on Cohon and Bodhran.A strange set up I thought as I walked into the building.On meeting Tim in the front hall,I found out that this was to be no normal trad gig!
No apologies were given when they walked on the stage as they warned everyone seated that they were disregarding all the trad rules and playing what felt like,this was going to be very interesting as the venue has a very trad tradition.
What started out to be a rather tranquil concert turned into one of the most mindblowing gigs I've seen in years.
So,I have posted the entire gig,uncut ,with halftime interview in the CINEMA section under CELTIC although on second thought I should have posted it in the WORLD section.
Sadly my pc crashed 3/4 through the capture so rather that waste time going back I have posted the gig in two parts but this will not take away from the astounding pyrotechnics of these 3 masters.
They have just recorded a new CD entitled FARAGO which will be available from the Kerrywhistles SHOP in april.They are playing a number of gigs around the UK so check www.timedey.com for dates.
I you are a convetional tradhead DON'T view this film as you may not sleep for a week.
The interview in part 1 says it all,they improvise,take risks,and have a pile of fun,it's as if they are just entertaining themselves,they has the audience captivated last night and when you see the film you'll understand why.
"It's folk Jim but not as we know it"
On another note.get yourselves over to www.tonyhinnigan.com as the Chief is now giving his entire collection of CD's away free.All you have to do is add your email to his list,ping back the email check and download the entire collection without paying a cent/penny/euro/yen.
How generous can is that?
We are now putting the finishing touches to Jeremy Dundas's new single and video and that will be available for sale at www.jeremydundas.com
Next week I'll be back at the Irish centre again to film Taraba,a new band featuring Jacquelyn Hynes and Aiden Burke (Comas).This is a collabaration of many styles of world music,should be interesting,stay tooned.
So,enjoy all.
Phil.
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| 17/02/07 | New Instruments. |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just purchased a new Bass guitar for the studio and it's not often I get excited for instruments but this is a very rare 1980 Musicman Stingray and I was lucky to find it.A case of right place right time.Quoting the Chief "it does what it says on the tin"
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| 16/02/07 | Kerry Songbird Low Ds |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,just a note to say that as from today all Kerry Songbird Low Ds will come as tunable only,the sales of the fixed have been way out stripped by the sales of the tunables.
As this is a high end tunable low whistle at only £90 and still ONLY available from the Kerrywhistles we feel there is no need to sell them as fixed anymore.
All our current stock of fixed has now been converted to tunable so we have a great stock of them.
We shall also have stock of the high D tunables as well very soon,I'll keep you posted.
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| 14/02/07 | The Before. |
| Phil Hardy |
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| 14/02/07 | New Tune. |
| Phil Hardy |
Last year I posted a review of the Shaw low D...yuk..anyway whilst reviewing the whistle I wrote a simple toon and dedicated it to a pal of mine in the good ol' USA,her name being Laura Foley.This week saw the start of recording in the new Kerrywhistles studio or as we now call it HEADSPACE studios as the ceilings are very high...nice.So I have posted the track in the MP3 section of the site in Phil Hardy Trax..it's more modern than trad but hey...who cares.
I just might add that it was played on a KerryPro Low D,the one I am selling so if you want it get in touch..you know where.
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| 09/02/07 | The First Show. |
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It is my pleasure to inform you that we have just completed the first Hinnigans World Tour webcast in the new studio here at Kerrywhistlesworld or Headspace Studios.
The show is completely vinyl and has all the subtlies of a Mongoose on heat.
You'll find the show at www.tonyhinnigan.com in the WEBCAST section.
Much more to come so enjoy and feed back to Chief Wanganui if you dare.
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| 05/02/07 | Apologies |
| Phil Hardy |
I know I have been neglecting the site in recent weeks as I have ben flat out on finishing the studio.Tomorow I will do the first session with Chief Wanganui for his next Hinnigans World Tour webcast.I have it on good authority that it will be a purely analogue show using only records from his extensive collection.
You can all expect alot more webcasts and video in future now the work is coming to an end,so apologies for the lack of new content this will very soon be rectified.
Thanks for staying with it and I hope you'll enjoy the new years offerings.
BTW my wife Bruny is expecting in June,should be interesting!
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| 06/01/07 | A grand night out! |
| Phil Hardy |
A Great Night Out!
06/01/07 - The Producer
I'd like to thank Tony and his family for a splendid night out last night.We all (myself ,my wife,Tony's wife and two kids)went to see his latest endevour ,Apocalypto ,in Leicester Square London.After a reasonable session at DeHens we enjoyed a violent romp through the central American jungles to be followed by yet another small session in The Bear and Staff.Personally ,I'd go for the sessions in the bar rather than a violent romp,I was quite out of breath by the end of the movies.
So,thanks once again Mr Hinnigan.
ps,see NEWS on site for pic.
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| 11/12/06 | More Mise |
| Phil Hardy |
| Check out the new/old film of Mise 2004 Hammersmith Irish Centre in the CINEMA section. |
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| 09/12/06 | World Wind Band. |
| Phil Hardy |
So...if you enjoyed the last webcast with Jan Hendrickse,you should check his Cd SAFAR.It's one of the most inspirational Cds to come out in a lonnnnng time.
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| 08/12/06 | Mike & SalsaCeltica |
| Phil Hardy |
New film of Mike McGoldrick with SalsaCeltica back in 2004 at Hyde Park London.You'll find it in the CINEMA section under WORLD.
Phil
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| 04/12/06 | Cool Yule Discounts |
| Phil Hardy |
As promised all Chieftain Whistles in the SHOP here at www.kerrywhistles.com are reduced by £10 stg until Jan 1st 2007.
Songbird prices remain the same...very low.
Phil. |
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| 04/12/06 | Hudson Winds. |
| Phil Hardy |
Just got hold of one of these new Hudson Wind high D whistle.(See NEWS section for pic)I'll be posting a review of it in the PRO-FILES section.It's a conical bore with the head joint very similar (in look) to a Chieftain ,made of thin brass and tunable.
First impressions are:nice smooth lower register but thinner tone in the upper,a little shrill for my taste but many will love it.Very well made and well in tune.Brass with a Delrin like plug (fipple).
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| 28/11/06 | Dave Williams Tribute Session 06 |
| Phil Hardy |
At last I have some time to put this little gem of a film up.For all you CINEMA buffs ,it'll be in that section under Dave Williams Tribute 2006.
Enjoy.
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| 24/11/06 | Bob White Songbird Review & Pic |
| Phil Hardy |
I just got a nice email from Bob White of The New Scorpion Band,he also played with Tony and Jan on the last Horner movie Apocolypo.Here is his short review of the Kerry Songbird Low D tunable.
Dear Phil,
The songbird is really good it has a balanced volume over the whole
instrument, which is unusual with any whistle. It is nice and tight in the
upper register and means that you can push it more without losing the
tuning, again unusual. The sound is more flute like than an ordinary
whistle which I like, maybe this is because it is just a better instrument
than most. Having a tuning slde is essential for any serious use and I
would consider it a must. Well done, it's a great design. After having
largely abandoned the whistle for the more serious flute! I think I am
being tempted back, and I will use The Songbird on my next solo album!
What more can I say? 10/10.
Cheers
Bob White
New Scorpion Band
www.new-scorpion-band.com
www.robertwhitepiper.co.uk
www.robertwhitemusic.co.uk
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| 22/11/06 | Jan Hendrikse Webcast |
| Phil Hardy |
I have Jan Hendrikse in the studio next week for his own webcast on ethnic eastern flutes and whistle.Jan has just recently worked with Tony Hinnigan on the latest Mel Gibson movie Apocolypto so it should be an interesting session.He'll be choosing 10 tracks to show off this middle eastern style of wind instrument and talking about his work.All very interesting stuff.
I have also confirmation of another highly regarded flute player coming in to do a webcast for december...stay tooned.
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| 07/11/06 | Kerry Low D |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,just a quickie to say that the Kerry low D (plastic head)is now back in stock.
We are now happy to anounce that we have changed the colour to dark blue.
Still the best beginner low D on the market.
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| 06/11/06 | Re:The Whistle Shop USA/Update. |
| Phil Hardy |
Hi guys,especially in the USA,I have noticed that The Whistle Shop on-line store is still advertising our Chieftain and Kerry products.I have not had an order from them in a year.Thom says he is out of stock of all the items but to order anyway.This is a false statement as I don't intend to supply him anymore and have not supplied him since early last year.Please do not order our products from him as you'll be wasting your time.If you want our products,please order direct from us at www.kerrywhistles.com SHOP.
If you have already ordered from him and not received your whistle please let me know asap.
Phil.
Update/I have it on good authority that The Whistle Shop has gone under...do not buy anything from them as they now owe plenty of money to suppliers.
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| 05/11/06 | Ce/new section in the MOVIES. |
| Phil Hardy |
The lads from Ce have kindly sent some more clips of themselves playing live so I've given them their own section in the MOVIES.Hopefully there will be many more clips and maybe a full gig to show.
Please check their site at www.cemusic.net and buy their CD as it's really good and worth a listen.They are all great players and an inspiration to the novice whistlers.
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| 29/10/06 | Mike McGoldrick |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just been trolling through the internet and came across this pic of Mike playing one of my Kerrypros.
I think this is one of the coolest pics.
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| 24/10/06 | Tina Dico |
| Phil Hardy |
Maybe you have seen her in the MOVIES section under MISC but here is a chance to see a whole set.From a gig at The KashmirKlub London 2002 here she is in all her fabulous glory in the CINEMA section
Now she is a big star,check her site.
www.tinadico.com
www.myspace.com/tinadico
Phil
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| 24/10/06 | AJO Cd. |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just receive a copy of All Jigged Out ( AJO) new Cd Wish Hill.
An interesting blend of styles and worth checking.
Great playing all round,so where's the whistles Phillippe?
And!...who played bass on tracks 11 & 12?..this is track 12 below.
www.alljiggedout.com
...maybe someone could mention them on C&F...just a thought.
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| 20/10/06 | Interesting KWL Facts. |
| Phil Hardy |
I was thinking to myself today that next year Kerrywhistles Ltd is 10 years old.I will have been in the whistle business for 15 years and it got me thinking about some of the firsts the company produced.
1.we were the first mass produced all alloy whistle.
2. we were the first to add compression wings/lugs to out block/fipple.(picked up by others in the following years)
3.we were the first to mass produce a tunable range of alloy whistles.
4.The first to make a budget low D for beginners,The Kerry.
5.The first company to make 4 ranges of low Ds for all budgets(with another low D in the pipeline).
Last year we sold over 2000 units/whistles and over 600 Chieftain low Ds alone.This is a stagering amount never dreamed of and yet the maket is now growing with many new makers joining every year.This global growth has been very important to our company with our use of the net we have been able to bring whistle music to the world,our video selection is unrivaled and has been crucial in bringing great artists and their music to people who otherwise would not have been exposed.
I can only guess that this is just the beginning of a now global trend towards whistles and whistle music and I'll try to bring as much interesting content to the site as I can in future.
Kerrywhistles is now being joined by KerryMedia.This is the production wing of the company working more on the music/video side of the business.We hope to bring you some interesting stuff next year.
I feel very proud of our achievements and hope to continuously develope the whistles and media in tandem.
Thanks to all of you who enjoy our products and hope they bring years more pleasure.
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| 18/10/06 | Highs & Lows |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just uploaded "Highs & Low" a Cd I recorded back in 2003.You can download it for free in the MP3 section track by track.
Hope yers like it.
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| 17/10/06 | Hinnigan Hardy & Burke/EarlyTrax |
| Phil Hardy |
I am now giving away the CD Hinnigan Hardy & Burke /EarlyTrax in the MP3 section,all the tracks are listed as EarlyTrax.
This was the precursor to "Low Whistle"which you are downloading at a rate of knots.
I hope you enjoy this new one.
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| 15/10/06 | BLOGS |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just put together Tony Hinnigans BLOG at www.myspace.com/tonyhinnigan
Please contribute and give him a hard time.
Also here are some other BLOGS of mine.
www.myspace.com/womenattheedge
A group of girls with eating dissorders,adictions and psychological problems who can also sing and write toons.
www.myspace.com/thecreamies
This is an old band I was in in the 80's.
www.myspace.com/philhardy
More work to do on this one.
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| 14/10/06 | Pete Curtis |
| Phil Hardy |
If you have listened to and enjoyed the tracks by Pete Curtis,you can now see his MySpace blog.
www.myspace.com/119403732
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| 11/10/06 | Low Whistle Tracks. |
| Phil Hardy |
As promised,I'll be uploading the whole of my CD "Low Whistle" into the mp3 section.All the tracks are written and produced by me and most of the instruments are played by me.
Hope you enjoy it.
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| 25/09/06 | Ce |
| Phil Hardy |
I have just recently recieved a new CD from a trad Irish combo in Milwaukie USA called Ce.
They are a bunch of young lads who play a variety of instruments ,including whistles.
I have not been able take this CD off my player.
Maybe I am old and jaded and find most new trad music somewhat boring but these lads have broken the spell.There music has the verve and intelligence to even interest this old hack.Every track is filled with a longing and complete compitence,they definately have abillity beyond their years and proove this on every track.The vibe is Lunasa meets Flook with a twist of Milwaukie balls.There are also some nice references to Sylvan Barou...nice one lads.
Their website is www.cemusic.net
They have all thrack samples from the CD there to listen to.
I totally recomend this CD to any trad lovers everywhere.Do yourselves a BIG favour and order a copy this instant.
I'll be posting a couple of tracks from their CD "BetweenWords" here and in the next webcast.
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| 30/08/06 | Lunasa @ Litchfield |
| Phil Hardy |
See the latest film in the Kerrywhistles CINEMA.This was filmed in 2004 in Litchfield,not long before Donah left the band.
Also I'd like to welcome the 100s of new members and I hope you all enjoy the new CINEMA section.
Loads more to come...as promised.
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| 22/08/06 | KerryPro F Clip |
| Phil Hardy |
I have put a clip up of a new KerryPro F that I have built for Matheu Watson.You'll find it in the Pro-Files section of the MOVIES
I am thinking of building a few more so if you are interested get in touch
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| 22/08/06 | Authenticity |
| Phil Hardy |
If you buy a secondhand whistle and are told it's a KeryPro whatever key,you can tell if you look down the tube for my initials stamped on the block.see pic below.
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| 21/08/06 | Quena Tutorials |
| Phil Hardy |
After battering the Chief about the head with a brick,I still can't get him to inform the masses of about the new Quena tutorials we have recorded for his site.....so I'd better do it.
Ok Folk...here it is ...the all new Quena Tutorials for the beginner,you'll find them in the Download section under "tricks of the trade".
Also there are some more whistle reviews in the "Old Grey whistle Test" section..!
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