Monday, January 29, 2007

You Know What to Do
For 15 years now, the band has been organizing the Mid-Winter Ceilidh. It grew from an event to a festival of many events, back to a ceilidh, and then to a one-day event capped by the ceilidh at night. It is the band's first [real] public performance in most years, and it is also a great night, because we always have other notable performers. This year is no exception. Check out Shona's web site, and go to MySpace to hear some sound clips.

Reading the various comments on previous blogs, you get the idea that there are lots of people around who watch pipe band news in the area, but who don't maybe play anymore. My assumption is that you care about pipe bands in Regina, otherwise why read the blog, or comment? There has been the odd troll for sure, but most people are making comments b/c they have an interest.

So here's the thing. If you are interested to see what's up with piping in Regina, come to the Ceilidh. You'll hear where we're at, and you can come here and comment. You can talk to us at the Ceilidh, offer support, call us wankers, offer to play, or just have a good night, drink a few pops and get a cab home. Even if you never want to lift a pipe or drum again, it's a chance to support a local pipe band, have some fun, and hear some great music.

So quit hiding by your computer. Vote for piping and drumming in Regina with your feet and your wallet. Put your money where your blog comments are. You know what to do. Come to the Ceilidh.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Iain-Just looking at Mid-Winter Ceilidh past and present performers. This year looks great!Might even attend if the Dogs Not Dead.Hey past performers list does not include Clan McDougall-The band is still alive- older but also younger- thanks to the second generation.D.W.M

Iain MacDonald said...

Thanks DW.
I will adjust the list. The second generation part is very satisfying on all levels. Got some of that happening in the p[ipe band this year, too. Your attendance at the Ceilidh would be great. You won't have to stop any fire alarms this year! : )

Anonymous said...

Well written article.