Pat Chafe's book (was News)

[Steve Wyrick]

Has anyone found a source or further details for Pat Chafe's tune book yet?
I'm looking forward to getting a copy of it but won't be in Cape Breton
until at least next Summer. -Steve

On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 9:59 AM, George Seto <af221 at chebucto.ns.ca> wrote:

>
> Upcoming is Celtic Colours in about 1 month. It's one of the best festivals
> of its kind, and will see vistors from around the world visit Cape Breton to
> experience the best of entertainers in the field.
>
> Among those performers in many of the past 12 years has been pianist Pat
> Chafe. For many visitors who aren't performers, they have seen her in her
> role as accompanist for many of the fiddlers and musicians of her home.
>
> What people haven't realized, for the most part, that beneath that image of
> beauty she displays and talented piano fingers, is a very creative mind.
> Well, this year, just before Celtic Colours starts she is ready to let the
> world see what she is truly capable of.
>
> As of  Sept 21st, she is set to release, Bits and Pieces, a collection of
> Original Music by Pat Chafe.
>
> Some of us know her as a very talented composer who has written many
> beautiful tunes, the most familar, Stella's Trip to Kamloops.
>
> This book will showcase many of the other tunes she has written over the
> years. Musicians will be delighted with the quality and depth of music
> available.
>
> Anyone coming to Celtic Colours this year, please make an effort to
> talk to her about the book. Currently I haven't found out how many tunes,
> the price or where to purchase. My suggestion would be to check out the
> local book stores in the various communities you will be in. Also, if you're
> at a venue where Pat is performing, you can ask her!
>
> Hope to see many of you during Celtic Colours.
>
>
>        Bidh mi 'gad fhaicinn!!!
>



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Steve Wyrick -- Walnut Creek, California