Plus: Somerset Folk Harp Festival, Athas’tour pic and schedules, Celtic vampire novel by Karen Victoria Smith and Delta Rae …so emotional and beautiful! Scottish harpist Rachel Hair notes down her tips on how to get into this fascinating musical instrument: The Celtic harp! It was through my discovery of harp music that got me started … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Scott Hoye
Got Harp Blisters?
I believe that any discussion is worth an article. Got this posted by Rachel Hair about issues with blisters among musicians who play the harp. This is understandable. Unlike guitarists who usually use the guitar pick harpists have to rely solely on their fingers in conquering those great bunch of strings. Hi folks, Do any … Continue reading »
Cumbria Cardboard Harp Project
I have been visiting the page of this wonderful project called the Cumbria Cardboard Harp Project by musician Mary Dunsford. I owe this discovery to my friend Scott Hoye who is a recording artist. He posted this in Celtic Harp (https://www.facebook.com/groups/celticharp/) for everyone to see. This workshop teaches beginners how to play using cardboard lap … Continue reading »
Scott Hoye Talks about His Home Recording of Black Rose (Interview)
Between O’Carolan and Indie music is a gem of many facets: The home recording of Black Rose by American singer/harpist Scott Hoye. Scott Hoye is my guest for this week. His album Black Rose is out in the market. It was also the start of my comprehensive journey into the world of harp music. It … Continue reading »
Black Rose by Scott Hoye(Track by track album review)
Black Rose: An album of moods, textures and layers. I am listening to Black Rose, a Cláirseach harp and vocal album by the American Celtic musician Scott Hoye. It has all the satisfying elements that you can find in a traditional album. Yet it has the experimental quality of a New Age or Ambient album. There is a … Continue reading »
Chat with Iolo Whelan of Jamie Smith’s MABON
Jamie Smith’s MABON: Concerts, changes and the new album. I posted my first article about Jamie Smith’s MABON in May 5, 2010. Back then the band were known as Mabon. They appeared in posts as it is hard not to notice them. Everyone was either tweeting about them or just posting status updates with youtube … Continue reading »
Harp Music, Good Mood!
Scott Hoye takes harp music to the next level! I think these days the harp has been overlooked in much of Celtic music. Chicago based harpist/singer/composer Scott Hoye has added charm and elegance to this instrument making it fresh as a ripe fruit ready to be plucked for your sonic hunger. He weaves his personal … Continue reading »
