Tag: sharon shannon

Shannon on the Barrow

Posted on by James Blennerhassett in Band, bass, Bass session, celtic, happiness, Ireland, james blennerhassett, live concert, music, smiles

Played an outdoor concert with Sharon Shannon in Carlow (beside the river Barrow) on saturday night, what a buzz, you couldn't have squeezed another soul into the town square it was so packed and a beautiful warm evening just to make it even better. So much fun to play with Sharon and the band again … Continue reading Shannon on the Barrow →

The Blen’s 10 tips for being a session Bassist

Posted on by James Blennerhassett in Band, bass, Bass session, celtic, happiness, Ireland, james blennerhassett, music, music therapy, NS Stick, recording session, smiles

The Blen's 10 tips for being a session Bassist Smile, it's your lucky day, you have a session. Turn up on time not looking like you just fell out of bed. Bring several instruments, they always want the one you didn't bring. New strings ( just in case they don't like your trusty old flatwounds … Continue reading The Blen’s 10 tips for being a session Bassist →