Simon Thoumire

Musician, composer and event organiser

Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 168

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Listen to the latest Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish music podcast with another great selection of music from Scotland. This month we feature Hamish Napier, Boys of the Lough, The Poozies, Lori Watson, Alistair McCulloch, Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan, Rura, Skerryvore, Skipinnish, Eabhal, Frigg and Hò-rò. Please share! The Railway by Hamish Napier Track - Double-Header … [Read more...]

Vlog 4 – What is an English Concertina?

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I'm never sure if anyone knows what an English concertina is! Here's a vlog about this amazing instrument and a reel! https://youtu.be/Y7Yvf66g9UM Reel: Joseph Boseph by Simon Thoumire Concertina Workshop Tutor http://www.alistairanderson.com/cds/2008-concertina-workshop.htm International Concertina Association http://www.concertina.org Concertina.net … [Read more...]

Hands Up for Trad TV 27

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Watch the latest Hands Up for Trad TV with Simon Thoumire and Amy Papiransky featuring fab music videos from Findlay Napier, Duncan Chisholm, Fourth Moon, Robbie Grieg and Dougal’s Jumper. Please Share! The Locarno, Sauchiehall St, 1928 by Findlay Napier w/ Gillian Frame and Donna Maciocia.  http://www.findlaynapier.com Duncan Chisholm - Sandwood … [Read more...]

Hands Up for Trad Quiz episode 6 – The Poozies vs Rura

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Watch the latest May Hands Up for Trad quiz featuring our CD releasing friends Rura and The Poozies. It was great fun! Can YOU answer the questions? Please Share! The answers are below! Our two teams. Rura - Steven Blake and Jack Smedley - their new album: In Praise Of Home The Poozies - rod Stewart, John bon jovie, penolope pit stop & art garfunkles younger brother uisdean … [Read more...]