![]() The solid one color is generally a dark green or a Saffron which we have chosen. Irish kilts (for the most part) are different from their Scottish counterparts as they are solid/one color as opposed to the familiar plaid, or tartan, of a Scottish kilt. We often get asked the question, “Whats the deal with the solid kilts? And why are they mustard color?” Well, for starters the color is called ‘Saffron’ and its not even yellow (actually its part of the orange family). By receiving this status it allowed the band to participate in more events and accept more donations that all go towards uniforms and instruments. This was an important event for us as the band’s budget is comprised mainly of donations and sales of band merchandise such as t-shirts, challenge coins, etc. In 2010 the band applied for and received its 501(c)3 status as a non-profit organization. We wanted to be inclusive of the Fire Service in the region. We chose this name so that firefighters from other jurisdictions would not feel excluded from joining. The original name of the band was Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band. We also still march this parade every year as it has become one of our favorites and play the First Set while doing it….with other tunes too of course!! 1984 – Our first parade in Alexandria, VA This group of tunes are still played today and is lovingly called the ‘First Set’. We only had three tunes ‘performance ready’ – Let Erin Remember, Bonnie Charlie, Minstrel Boy – so we played those three over and over again the entire parade route. MaManned with 9 pipers, 6 drummers and one Drum Major, we took to the streets and marched in our first event which was the City of Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. We held our first practice with a summer break for July and August and then back at it weekly starting up again on September 8,1983. He also taught bass drumming, how to march, attack tunes and how to properly wear the uniform. Zim believed in our cause and became the Drum Major for the new band. The Saint Andrews Society Pipes and Drums. “Zim” was, at the time, the Drum Major for the Washington Scottish Pipe Band A.K.A. “Zim” Zimmerman to learn what was involved with starting a pipe band. Bill Schumm, President of the Emerald Society, and Ed Snyder, a member, met with John D. The goal was to emulate the FDNY Emerald Society, that of having a Pipe Band component to the social organization. Joined by their newest member Kabir Kumar (Sun Kin) on lead guitar and backing vocals, the band has expanded their musicality, moving beyond their garage punk origins into the realms of power pop, disco, country, and surf rock.The band was formed in late 1983 as an off shoot of the Fairfax County Firefighter’s Emerald Society which was originally organized in April of 1983. ![]() ![]() This all creates Guppy’s signature sound, which can be heard on their 2022 album Big Man Says Slappydoo,produced by LA tenderpunk hero Sarah Tudzin (Illuminati Hotties). Sentimentality, building upon bouncy, infectious rhythms by drummer Cohen, and bassistīabcock, supported by the group’s lush, sunny vocal harmonies. Writer and guitarist/vocalist Lebow pairs laugh-out-loud absurdity with tender Birthed in a Glendale, California garage circa 2017, the founding members met previously as undergraduate students at Emerson College in Boston. LA-based band Guppy is the brainchild of J. In addition to her work as a musician, Bebe has been acting professionally since the early age of 11. Her debut 6 song EP, 21st Century Hippie, offers a dynamic showcase of both her songwriting skills and vocal styles. ![]() She would throw on her favorite Beatles record on vinyl, and would strongly connect serving as inspiration and building her confidence as a songwriter. Her writing reflects a snapshot of a special moment in time, a memory or experience, and she learned how to write music as she was knee deep in the process. This event is free and open to the public.īebe Wood started writing songs when she was 15 years old, and didn’t necessarily start writing with the intention of creating an EP. The show is presented by Skidmore College Student Entertainment Council (SEC) in collaboration with the Tang. LA-based singer-songwritter Bebe Wood will perform a free show outside the Tang on the lawn on the northwest side of the museum. Join us on Tuesday, May 2, at 8 pm, for the annual spring Tang/SEC concert.
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