What could be sweeter than the sound of one set of bagpipes resounding in the streets of New Bedford? Why, more than one, of course! If you were in the area of William Street one recent Sunday, you would have heard several pipers at play around a little shop called Joe Piper Celtic and World Musical Goods. Owner Joseph Mone hosted the all-day bagpiping workshop, taught by veteran piper Nate Silva.
Mr. Silva, 26, has been piping since he was 11 years old and loves to share his experience with others.
“Doing something like this in New Bedford is a real treat,” he said. Mr. Silva, who lives in the city and grew up in Taunton, plays with the Boston Kiltics, a Cape Breton-style group that includes a fiddler, guitarist and two stepdancers. … Read the Entire Article
… The public is invited to stop by his shop at 106 William St. New Bedford, MA 02740 on AHA! nights — this Thursday and the second Thursdays of every month. “TGIF Sessions” are held at 5:30 p.m. every Friday and are open to the public. For more information, visit www.joepiper.com or call (508) 984-1330.
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