From Chicago to the Isle of Man on BallasallaFM |
Thanks to Trisha broadcasting from Chicago on BallasallaFM Isle of Man my music has been getting a good airing lately with a 51 minute dedicated show. Theres another chance to listen in on Sunday 27th...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:55:00 PST |
New!! Gaelic Digital for a cleaner wash! |
I've heard a few folk on the BBC moaning about the cost of the New Gaelic TV Channel on grounds of cost. Sadly it all too often comes from individuals who should know better - there is no better way t...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:25:00 PST |
The Golden Rule of the Monks of Funk |
When you're jamming with the Monks of Funk - go with the cuisle.The silver rule - Would ya not be footering about like that, we've heard it all before, you knowThe bronze rule - could you at least try...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:17:00 PST |
Shuas... the video is up now |
My very first myspace video. Caty, thanks for your first class camera work, and tolerance. Hope you all enjoy this.
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:53:00 PST |
Tune your Bongos- the West Highland method |
Tighten the tuning lugs on your bongos evenly in rotation until the head splits - now, loosen off each lug just a fraction - that's how much you SHOULD have tightened it...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:39:00 PST |
DVD launch St Andrews day |
As a' Chomraich (from the Sanctuary), a new DVD produced by Bealach and funded by Highland 2007, Bord na Gaidhlig and Feisean nan Gaidheal, is launched on Friday 30th November. It features Applecross ...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:52:00 PST |
Shuas mun Chnoc-fhaire |
After a delay I 've posted Shuas mun Chnoc-fhaire, my version of Rody Gormans Gaelic translation of a well known Dylan classic. I won't give it away, if you don't have Gaelic, by saying which one!Tha...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:27:00 PST |
The man from Dylan says yes...but |
Well, nice lady really... but no royalties for the translator!? I mean there are not may around who would recognise the origins of this classicI have finally got go-ahead to release my version of 'Shu...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:08:00 PST |
Dog Union |
Dog Union - did ye forget yer human? - did ye please yer master with yer dog union? -did ye stik in a rut? - did ye go to the dogs? - did they dog ya intae a dog union? get unleashed, brothers and sis...
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Tue, 08 May 2007 03:20:00 PST |
The Monks of Funk |
Funk sessions in Wester Ross. You're going to love the Monks of Funk.But, have you got the funk?It's an attitude that you might not have, but if you got it, you got it!
Posted by Derek MacLennan on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:48:00 PST |
