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Big Excitement!

July 7, 2023

I am very excited to finally release my collection of100 Ukrainian Dance Tunes from East-Central Alberta.

Books are $40 each or 2 for $70. They are available at Tan Violins in Edmonton 8749–53 Avenue. Or by mail. Etransfer jaythefiddler@gmail.com

 

shipping is an additional five dollars within Canada

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Paddy’s Day ’23

March 22, 2023

Had a fabulous time playing at Barney’s in Leduc for the 2nd year in a row.

The Pure! ☘️
Jay Kuchinsky-fiddle
Ian Forth – bass
Tim Rutter- guitar.

Dean Pierno – drums

Deep Freeze 2023

January 23, 2023

It was a great day and the festival was wonderful Tim & Ihor came to play!

 

 

Click to watch

Handzia Polka

Jay’s Irish Session

September 24, 2022

We will be at Tan Violin Shop
8749-53 avenue Edmonton, AB, Canada
Most Sundays. Just show up. (email to be on the invite list and to confirm we are on)
1-4 pm
The First Hour will be slower and accommodating.
Our 3 rules are
1) Keep it Irish
2) Instrumental only (no singing)
3) $5.00 entrance fee.
Come have fun!
Slán
Jay
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FREE SHEET MUSIC!
In the interest of promoting this exciting music I have produced 3 booklets with common Irish Session Tunes.
Where possible I have transcribed them from legendary recordings to try and provide the “best” versions that are heard in pub sessions in Ireland.
Listen, listen, listen! Click for a Spotify playlist.
Please read and memorize these tunes for maximum enjoyment.

Week A First Hour Tune Booklet

Week B First Hour Tune Booklet

Week C First Hour Tune Booklet

Come to Fort Edmonton for Labour Day Weekend!

August 24, 2022

https://www.fortedmontonpark.ca/

 

September 3rd Saturday, 11 am – 2 pm – 1885 Street

September 4th Sunday, 11 am – 2 pm – 1885 Street

September 5th Monday, 11 am – 2 pm – 1846 Fort

Admission Prices

Daily Admission Tickets
Adult (18-64)            $26.20
Child/Youth (3-17)     $20.90
Senior (65+)             $20.90
Family (2 adults & up to 4 kids)     $95.00

Plus GST. Includes train, streetcar, midway rides & games.

Bluegrass Music!

June 19, 2022

Had a great time with Ralph Lange & Tim Rutter this weekend doing 2 bluegrass gigs.

Click to watch video

Earl’s Breakdown

Will the Circle be Unbroken?

Come have fun at Edmonton’s Best Session!

May 25, 2022

Everyone gets a chance to play. Hour 1 is led at a gentle pace. Sheet music booklets for the tunes are downloadable.

Video of The Kesh JIg

Fun Family Day Event

February 14, 2022

Sunday February 20, 2022 at the McAuley Commuity rink.

Come out, bring the kids.

Free for everyone

 

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Sunday Irish Session

November 30, 2021

The Community is growing! First hour is slower and accommodating. Everybody gets a chance to play.

Sign up for Music Lessons Now!

August 27, 2021

I’m starting my 15 week fall session on September 6th.Email for details.

Most instruments taught.

You WILL learn.

You WiIll have fun.

Jay

North and south locations available

On Mondays I teach at Tan Violin Shop. 8749-53 ave

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