Sean, Jr., Joe, Kevin, and Mike McGonigal. By Kristin McGowan, Contributor
There’s more to piping than meets the ear. Kristin McGowan talks to Joe McGonigal, the highly sought after musician and teacher, about his upcoming plans and the influence of his grandfather on the growth of pipe bands in the United States.
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Once the St. Patrick’s Day parade season is over, some pipe bands take a break for the next round of summer parades, while others gear up for a marathon of competitions that can stretch into the fall.
Joseph P. “Joe” McGonigal’s exceptional skill level and passion for the music, combined with an effortless ability to educate others with patience, clarity, and a gut-busting sense of humor, has made him a sought-after teacher of well over 10 pipe bands and hundreds of individuals over the years in the New York area.
Winnipeg Free Press By: Jen Zoratti | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
Lianne Tregobov has been making matches for 27 years. As it turns out, not even a global pandemic can stop Cupid’s arrows.
Lianne Tregobov has been making matches for 27 years. As it turns out, not even a global pandemic can stop Cupid’s arrows. As people isolated alone and restrictions were lifted, we got busy, says Tregobov, the owner of matchmaking service Camelot Introductions. It gave them time to reflect and to realize that they know who they are and that they want to share life with somebody. The first isolation was very, very difficult on a lot of people, so, believe it or not, my December 2020 and January of this year were far busier than what they were last year, pre-pandemic.