March Newsletter
Meeting Recap
Thanks to everyone who made it to our March meeting. We had a great turn out with some new faces! As always you can check out our Common Tunespage to see what we’re all playing.
IPC Annual Membership
The Members Only section is a $20 annual subscription. The purpose of this subscription is to help support the club and allow us to bring in new pipers and musicians for workshops and concerts, as well as raise funds for our next tionol. And for your support you will get access to exclusive records of these musicians as well as discounts on workshops and concerts! You can sign up here:
Remember, we also have a donation option! You can donate here!
Joan Maybank Celebration of Life
At the end of January we lost a long time friend of the club, Joan Maybank. Her sudden passing was a shock to the community, but she will be remembered as a great friend and musician by all. Her family will be hosting a celebration of her life on March 29th at the Lake Ballinger Community Center, 1-4pm. If you have any questions about the event please reach out to Paul Michael: paulmichelsea@gmail.com
IPC Merchandise
I’ve recently digitized our original pipers club logo and added it to a couple new hoodies. You can find them in our store. I’ve purchased both myself and they are very comfy! I’ll be working to get the logo added to other products asap. If you have any suggestions of products you’d like, give a shout!
Designed with a relaxed oversized fit and heavyweight fleece, this hoodie delivers both style and durability. The garment-dyed finish gives it a unique, lived-in look, making each piece slightly different. It’s a staple for easy layering and everyday comfort.
• 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester
• Heather Grey is 70% cotton, 30% recycled polyester
• Heavyweight fabric: 10 oz./yd² (340 g/m²)
• Oversized fit
• Two-panel hood, no drawcords
• Front kangaroo pocket
• Ribbed cuffs and waistband
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Everyone needs a cozy go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for one that's soft, smooth, and stylish. It's the perfect choice for cooler evenings!
• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
Heather Sport Dark Navy is 40% cotton, 60% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle
• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Workshops & Concerts
Colm Broderick & Niamh Dalton House Concert
Colm Broderick and Niamh Dalton will be passing through Seattle in April and will have just enough time for a house concert. Colm and Niamh were both at the San Fransisco tionol last month and put on a fantastic show. We’re thrilled to have them in Seattle, even if it’s just for a short while. The event details are here:
https://www.irishpipersclub.com/gatherings/colm-broderick-niamh-dalton-house-concert
And early bird tickets can be purchased here:
https://www.irishpipersclub.com/store/p/colm-broderick-niamh-dalton-concert
Remember, annual subscribers get a discount on workshop and concert tickets, so join the club and get access to some awesome, exclusive content and cheaper tickets!
Bandcamp, Bits & Bobs
The folks at Piping Heaven and Hellrecently started a new monthly lecture series, the Everything you always wanted to know about uilleann pipes - But were too afraid to ask. Last month Mikie Smyth spoke about the many styles of piping. This month Mick O’Brien is set to speak on basic maintenance and buying. The lecture will be this Sunday, March 22nd at 9am PST. You can find the event on Facebook HERE.
That’s it for now. We’ll meet again on April 12th. See you then!
