AUPS Meeting - August, 2010

It was a long time coming after somewhat of a hiatus, but we finally had quite the successful gathering of pipers, again hosted by Jason Smith in Phoenix. Jason grilled up an awesome lunch as well as provided an incredible assortment of chanter reeds that he made for everyone to pick and choose from. He also experimented with making an unbelievable plastic chanter reed in which everyone passed around and played in amazement. The unsuspecting would be none the wiser! Many a tune was had in the next room by the rest of the pipers as Jason demonstrated his reedmaking techniques to the aspiring reedmakers of the group. We also welcomed new AUPS member by the name of CC who has a practice set and is well on his way. Thanks again to everyone who made it out!

Fall AUPS Meeting - November, 2009

We had a wonderful meeting and a great turnout, again graciously hosted by Jason Smith at his home in Phoenix. The weather was perfect and many tunes were had. Jim Burke brought an assortment of his chanters for everyone to try out. Stories, tunes, and recordings were shared by Johnny, Eric (Phoenix), Tom, and James Donoghue from the Southern California Tionol in which they attended the weekend prior. Members in attendance to our Fall meeting include Jim Burke (Green Valley), Ernie Nelson (Tucson), Eric Wilson (Tucson), Eric Wilson (Phoenix), Johnny Kerr (Phoenix), Tom Connor (Phoenix), Jason Smith (Phoenix), and guest James Donoghue from Buffalo, New York.

Summer AUPS Meeting - June, 2009

A very productive meeting graciously hosted by Jason Smith at his home in Phoenix, AZ. We welcomed new member Johnny Kerr as Jason helped tie in his new Roberts half set, so that he may begin his uilleann piping journey! Meanwhile, everyone had their hand at playing the regulators on Eric's new Seth Gallagher full set.

Concert and Workshop with Eric Olson - March, 2003

Various Meetings and Activities