Irish banjo events provide a fantastic way to experience traditional Irish music, featuring banjos, fiddles, bodhrans and guitars in various configurations.
We Banjo 3 are four award-winning musicians from Ireland who play multiple instruments – banjos, fiddles, mandolins, bodhrans and guitars among them – seamlessly fusing Celtic, Americana and Bluegrass traditions into pop-sensible songcraft.
We Banjo 3
Enda and Fergal Scahill of We Banjo 3 perform banjos, fiddle, mandolin guitar and fiddle as part of one set. Martin and David Howley provide banjos fiddle mandolin dobro percussion accompaniment. Together these brothers combine virtuosity with precision to deliver an unparalleled live concert experience for audiences across Ireland.
As evidenced by their incredible performances at festivals like Merlefest, BottleRock Summercamp ROMP Wintergrass and others, lovers of all genres are taking notice. Their blend of modern rhythms with traditional melodies and virtuosic banjo and mandolin music will leave your feet tapping with happiness – guaranteed.
We Banjo 3 have one foot in Irish music and one in Americana music, seamlessly fusing both genres with their captivating live performance that offers something truly original and fulfilling. Their masterful instrument control supports lead singer David Howley’s captivating vocals to produce something truly impressive and exciting.
Irish Tenor Banjo
Irish Tenor Banjo is a four-stringed tenor banjo tuned an octave lower than fiddle to facilitate playing the rapid melodies and triplets common to many Irish instrumental tunes more easily.
Misunderstandings about Irish banjo are frequent. While most Irish tenor banjo players favor short-neck (17 fret) models with 22 to 23 inch scale length, short neck (17 fret) banjos may not necessarily qualify.
The tenor banjo was first created in America as a melodic picked instrument for use with strumming chordal accompaniment and as a rhythm-instrument in popular 1920s jazz dance bands. Its volume and tone perfectly suited early music styles; furthermore its adaptability made it suitable for Irish dance bands as well.
Irish Bouzouki
Irish bouzoukis have long been part of traditional Irish music, but were introduced by Johnny Moynihan and Sweeney’s Men during the mid 1960s as an exotic instrument similar to Greek bouzouki but often described as large mandolin-type instruments.
Irish bouzouki differs from its Greek counterpart in that it features a flatter back and straighter sides, as well as having lower tuning than its Greek counterpart.
This makes the instrument easier to play on, as well as providing players with more freedom when it comes to capos high up the neck to accommodate for specific keys. Furthermore, it has brighter sound qualities and more comfortable to hold than its Greek counterpart.
Andy Irvine first played his bouzouki during Sweeney’s Men’s debut album release in 1968 and it has become his primary instrument ever since. Other Irish musicians have taken up playing it as well and it has become part of their repertoire.
Irish Dulcimer
Irish dulcimers are some of the oldest instruments ever created, dating back centuries. A diatonic instrument, they feature two melody strings and one drone string tuned closely together for maximum sound output.
This instrument features a teardrop-shaped soundbox and is similar to the mountain or lap dulcimer, likely developed in Appalachian Mountains by Scotch-Irish settlers.
As an instructor, I taught students the fundamental skills of playing scheitholtz before transitioning them to mountain or hammered dulcimers for practice. With time and dedication they were soon playing traditional tunes on both instruments.
This instrument differs significantly from its counterparts in that the finger strength and dexterity needed for playing it requires more repetition and exercise than its tenor banjo counterpart. Building your repertoire may take time and commitment, but the effort will certainly pay off!
The New York Times reported these events in the aftermath of Boston. They occurred many months before the day of the bombings.
Mar., 2011 (25 mos.Pre-Marathon – Russian authorities requested F.B.I.Tamerlan Tsarnaev (a/k/a terrorist #1) is being investigated by the F.B.I. Russian authorities have long suspected that he was involved in terrorist activities.F.B.I.According to the F.B.I., it did a thorough investigation of Tamerlan and found nothing unusual.Later, the Russians requested information from the C.I.A.to give the F.B.I.Tamerlan in its investigation.
Oct., 2011 (18 mos.Pre-Marathon (C.I.A.Tamerlan was added to 2 federal “watchlist” databases. These databases alert authorities when a person of interest suspected in terrorist activity attempts to travel to an international destination.
Jan., 2012 (15 mos.Jan. 2012 (15 mos.) – Tamerlan’s departure from Russia triggered a “ping” alert in a federal database. It was sent to an American Customs official who is part of the Boston Joint Terrorism Task Force.This alert was not shared with the Boston Police, F.B.I. or C.I.A. or Homeland Security.
Jul., 2012 (9 mos.Jul., 2012 (9 mos.His return did NOT trigger another “ping” alert to the Boston Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Boston police F.B.I.A. or Homeland Security, because Tamerlan had “expired”, according to Janet Napolitano Director of Homeland Security.
This Times story shows that multiple government intelligence security agencies made serious errors months before the Boston attacks.This could be a coincidence, or the tip off a broader problem of government mismanagement of security resources used to combat domestic terrorism.It is easy to see that there will be more government mistakes after the Boston terrorists’ lengthy stay in the U.S. and the freedom they enjoyed at the expense and pleasure of taxpayers.Many of us feel uneasy and vulnerable to radicalized jihadists who dream of killing Americans because there is always more to come.We can’t afford to ignore the repeated government failures that make it easy for Islamic extremists.Boston is a good example of what we can learn from.First, people must stop trusting the government to protect them against terrorist attacks.We must also actively look to improve the management of our national security services.
Because the government failed to take advantage of multiple opportunities to stop Boston jihadists killing, it is now our responsibility to protect ourselves against the incompetence government bureaucrats.As individuals, we need to be more aware of what is going on around us, whether it’s at work, home, or play.We must also make sure that government does not repeat the mistakes made in Boston and elsewhere.The Times revelations show that government security officials failed in their duty to prevent what should have been prevented.What is the reason for this?This happened because our security forces were not properly managed, resulting in missed opportunities to stop terrorists from executing their hateful plan.We must correct these irreparable government errors and reform the government’s intelligence security services management.This must be done within the bureaus that are directly responsible for protecting citizens from Islamic fundamentalist terror.
How did this bad management situation occur?
We must first understand the history of how government intelligence security management has gotten so bad if we are to improve it.Consider how little the government has changed in the area of managerial selection since the Industrial Revolution.Since the beginning of the republic more than 200 years ago the dominant approach to selecting and identifying managers for government service was to rely on subjective and arbitrary qualifications criteria.As American society changed, public sector recruitment methods remained the same. We ignored science as a valuable tool to select our managers.This was despite science’s ability to provide most of the technological-driven comforts that we enjoy.Why?Why?Over the years, candidates with strong innate managerial skills were often overlooked for candidates with less leadership ability but better political connections.This sounds to you wise?
These selection and managerial shortcomings in government have thrived throughout the years, despite the obvious bias towards the well-connected as well as the continuing high costs of society.“What high cost?”You may ask.You ask.As their most valuable skill, managing, is not fully utilized throughout their careers, this leads to frustration.The second reason is that the competent but unqualified managers can become frustrated and even depressed. They are constantly trying to be what they cannot be, effective managers.This is because a manager who lacks the ability to manage well can struggle and his team will suffer.This results in a declining or stagnant organization that is progressively losing effectiveness.Due to increased operational shortcomings, taxpayers are also subject to a higher than necessary budgetary expense.The most important aspect of ineffective government is the human cost. This was evident in Boston, where many agencies failed to fulfill their mission to protect civilians.
What’s the next step?Human engineering science is the solution to this problem.This science, a branch in industrial psychology, focuses on the scientific measurement and assessment of people’s aptitudes for any type of work.What are aptitudes?What are aptitudes? These are the natural abilities and talents that people have to learn or do certain tasks quickly.According to human engineering scientists, managers and supervisors who lack strong managerial skills will fail.[1]
This brings us back again to Boston.Why wasn’t the Boston terrorists stopped by government security personnel before they did?It’s quite simple. A MINO is a person who is promoted or hired to manage (or supervise in government) but has poor managerial abilities is called Manager Name Only.While a MINO is a manager, they lack the natural talents (i.e. aptitudes) required to be able to lead effectively.How can we prove that MINOs were responsible for Boston’s security?There are many clues to the tragic outcome, beyond the news story that describes multiple security breaches.Government employees who are under the control of MINOs become discontented and unaccountable. They also become prone to making mistakes.Is “prone to errors” something you recognize?
Next question: How did poor government security management become so widespread that it led to the failures in Boston?The Backfill Selection Multiplier, a management behavior that I refer to as the Backfill Selective Multiplier, provides the answer.[2] Explaination: All managers, even those in government have the power to fill managerial or supervisory vacancies left by employees who leave.Because of the high turnover rate in MINO-managed companies, MINOs are constantly filling managerial positions.They tend to fill the managerial positions with their own managers, falsely claiming that they are good role models for management.These new-hire MINOs can only exacerbate the problems of the organization by replicating the ineffective leadership behavior of their bosses in lower levels within the agency.In this way, replacement MINOs who are just as inept at managing as their superiors create a negative ripple effect on the people who report to them.Poor managerial decisions spread from the top MINO up through the chain of command. This results in ever-increasing employee turnover and a decrease in morale.This accelerates the organization’s descent into ineffectiveness.This is the same management that was displayed by government intelligence security officers when they failed in preventing the Boston attacks.It’s clear to me.
The HUGM ( Highly unusual Great Manager) is 180 degrees to the MINO.What makes a manager great?HUGM has the perfect mix of strong managerial abilities.These qualities are known as the Sublime Nine Management Aptitudes. They include the following: interpersonal, intrapersonal and mathematical skills.[2] These managerial talents are innate, meaning that you either have them or not.These abilities can also be scientifically tested via human engineering science.HugMs that are government-employed are rare.Why?Because government doesn’t have the incentive to find, hire and deploy HUGMs in its bureaucracy.Let’s face it.Effective management in government results in greater job security for all employees.Do you recall a time when a government agency reduced its staff because of poor performance or incompetence.It has never happened to me, not after a “Boston”, or a”Benghazi!”
Imagine what government could accomplish with managers who have the Sublime Nine managerial abilities.It is impossible to underestimate the positive impact on public safety that this will have over the long-term.Let’s get the conversation started by presenting a partial list if the government hires HUGMs to support its intelligence security services.
Improved efficiency of agency and employee performance.
Reducing agency fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer funds.
Better designed integrated terrorist information systems.
Improve agency decision-making and problem solving at all levels.
U.S. and international intelligence sharing has been improvedInformation sharing between interagency terrorist organizations.
New technologies for bomb detection, sniffing and defusing.
Additional “best practices” procedures to investigate and stop terrorists.
Enhanced systems to alert authorities and monitor terrorist travel.
Less loss of life, injuries and property damage due to terrorism.
Security oversight officers receive more timely and comprehensive anti-terrorism reports
These benefits are what give me confidence in HUGMs working for government.HugMs have the natural ability to manage effectively, as we’ve already stated.HugMs have the rare ability to recognize the strengths of their employees and assign them the jobs that are best suited to their abilities.This optimizes team member talent leads to high-performance work units.These teams also work together to achieve their agency’s mission.HugMs’ able leadership can ensure that extraordinary performance is possible with government security teams of such high calibre.
How can we fix the problem of poor management within the government’s intelligence security complex?The right solution is scientific aptitude testing, which specifically identifies and promotes HUGMs within the intelligence security bureaucracy.Aptitude testing is the best way to identify and select the most qualified managers for the agencies that we rely on to protect us against terrorist attacks.
To achieve fundamental change, you must take a bold first step.
I hope that the unimaginable and tragic losses in Boston will spur public pressure to change government security management.What would that “change” look?Tell your legislators to not waste their time enacting laws that only mask the problems of perpetual government failure.You must insist that they adopt a new approach to human resources (HR), which will fundamentally improve the management of our government security agencies.You should insist that they transform the management of large federal agencies responsible for investigating visa violations or anti-terrorism intelligence.This “pilot” agency’s HR department would implement the managerial recruiting ideas in this article. They would also replace any agency managers or supervisors who are leaving due to natural attrition.The HR team could use scientific aptitude testing to determine the ability of managerial candidates to replace any MINO who has left the agency with the corresponding HUGM.The agency will see huge improvements in its productivity and effectiveness as HUGMs are deployed more frequently.After the initial pilot is a success, HUGM floodgates open. The entire intelligence security community will demand managerial excellence.Our government will be able to dramatically improve its ability to protect Americans against future al-Qaeda-inspired, trained and supported terrorist attacks by fundamentally changing the way agency supervisors and managers are selected.
Boston isn’t a place you associate with raucous nightlife.Boston is known for its historical significance, such as the monuments and cultural celebrations. It also has a highly ranked higher-education system that all of us strive to be part of.What else is there in Boston?There are many great bars in the corners, as well as fancy restaurants and nightclubs that offer a wide range of drinks.You can even get limo service in Boston that will take you there like a celebrity.Boston will make your night memorable for the rest of you natural life.
You don’t have to pay a lot if you are planning a limo ride. Many Boston Limo companies offer discounts for those who qualify. Some of these deals are so extravagant that you would think renting a car was more costly.You won’t be denied a luxurious ride in limo, regardless of whether you book on the spot or days ahead. However, it’s a good idea to plan ahead so you don’t miss out.
It was easy to rent a limousine, but how do you get there?There are many options to choose from. All you have to do is decide what you want.
The Scullers Jazz Club offers a wide range of Jazz music every night, including Soul, R&B and Cabaret. It also features Blues, World Music, Soul and Blues. This is all Jazz fans will love.Are you not a fan of Jazz?The Middle East Club is a club that specializes in alternative and rock music.This club is where you can find the best alternative and rock acts. From local talent to international superstars, you are sure to find what your looking for.
Is that not possible for you?You are hard to please.The Corner is a great place to go if you don’t want to be a part of The Middle East Club.It was once known for its bake goods, but it quickly became an entertainment hub of epic proportions. Here you can enjoy belly dancing, lots of drinks, and a variety of acoustic musicians and bands.You may even be able to get all this free of charge or at a reduced price depending on the day. So keep an eye out.
If all that isn’t enough, you can still visit the Zuzu. This artful space showcases the best Boston has, from Middle Easter dishes to lavish tunes, and, to top it off, an incredible gallery of well-done art pieces that tell the story of Boston, one statue at time.
Boston is the place to be if you are looking for something new and different, but still exactly the same.You might be a little nervous at first, as it isn’t the Hawaiian night you had been looking forward to all summer. But I promise you that you will have a wonderful time in Boston during its night cycles. There are endless entertainment options that will keep you awake until the early hours of the morning.
You will find plenty of culture in Boston, Massachusetts.They speak their own language and have a unique way of doing business.The Irish have had a major influence on the city, and many residents are of Irish descent.Boston is also heavily influenced by West Indian, British, Hispanic and Italian culture.Hiberno English has strongly influenced the city’s unique dialect.
The Cheers bar is a Boston landmark. You can still find it today.The inside of the bar is not the same as the one on TV, but it’s still a great place to go.For die-hard fans, who want to see the Cheers show in person, the Cheers bar’s interior has been moved to another area of the city. Sam Malone will not be there to tend the bar.
Boston is home to some great cultural delights, as well as entertainment shows of low quality.It is a university town so people’s academic achievements are highly valued.While people might think they can judge someone by their wallets in other parts of the United States, it’s the brains that are most valued here.Boston Common is the place to be if you want to see a little theatre. You will also find other arts in the city.People from all walks of the globe flock to the Boston Early Music Festival.
You will love music that has a little more energy. The city is home to many of the most popular pop and rock bands.Many indie bands hail from this area, while others have moved to the city to make their mark.Boston is home to the Pixies, who are widely credited with inciting the entire grunge scene. Nirvana cites them as the main inspiration.The city also has more mainstream pop acts like Boston (band), and The Cars.Here is also a lot of Hip Hop.
There are many fine museums in the city, including the Museum of Fine Arts or the National Museum of African-American Art.Fine artwork is also available at Harvard University and Boston University.The city hosts many festivals and has the largest St Patrick’s Day parade in the world.You should also add the Boston Jazz festival to your social calendar.
Boston is a great city to visit if you’re looking for culture or to just see the city that gave you Cheers.You won’t feel out of place in this city, which is known for welcoming strangers.You will find many things to inspire and entertain you if you are an artist.Boston has many things to offer, but it won’t give you a dull moment.
Boston is an amazing place to visit.This is a city full of people from all over the globe who have made Boston their home.They include the Irish and many other ethnicities, including West Indians, Haitians (Haitian), Vietnamese, Jews, and the Italians.It has been a country with strong cultural identity, which has contributed to the country’s intellectual, technological, and political success.
Because of its research and teaching activities, Boston is intellectually “The Athens of America”.There are more than 100 colleges and universities in Boston. The majority of them are located in Greater Boston, where there are approximately 250,000 students enrolled at two of the most well-known schools in the area: Cambridge University and Boston University.Northeastern University, Fenway, is well-known for its concentrations in Business and Health Science, as well as its cooperative learning program. Suffolk University, located in Beacon Hill, is well-known for its law school and business programs. Boston College, Boston-Newton Border, which is private Catholic Jesuit University, and Boston College, Boston-Newton borders, which is private Catholic Jesuit University, along with many conservatories and art schools, are other well-known universities.The city is known for its academic riches because of the diversity of these schools. They are all different in size, population, and focus areas.
The city is a hub for biotechnology due to its increasing number of technological businesses.Companies like 3 Media Web Solutions, 3rd Element, which specializes in computer-integrated systems design, 3rd Element, which is inclined towards computer processing and data processing services, and 451 Group, which offers information retrieval services, are just a few examples.Fidelity Investments, which set the standard for mutual funds in Boston in 1980s, and others that offer publishing units like Little Brown and Company are just a few of the companies that have helped the area’s economic growth.These companies have all contributed to the growth of the city’s economy, making it a strong metropolis.
It is a significant political player.It is a vibrant city that owns many properties related to the US federal governments, such as the John F. Kennedy Federal Office Building or the Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Building.It houses the US Court of Appeals, the US District Court, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (First District of the Federal Reserve).It also has strong mayor-council governance, where the mayor is granted extensive executive power for four consecutive years.These are all indicators that the city is an active participant in politics.
Boston is a wonderful place to visit because of its diversity in culture, which has been aided over time with its opportunities for growth.This diversity has contributed to the creation of a unique cultural identity, both technically and politically.
