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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 1h

Tomorrow night, Saturday Oct 3, in Janesville, Wisconsin, at a wonderful Irish pub by the name of O'Riley and Conway's Irish Pub, there will be a bunch of Tooles playing from 7pm-10pm!

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tonight tonight tonight Pendarvis Pendarvis Pendarvis Mineral Point Mineral Point Mineral Point THE TOOLES Come buy me a beer, then drink it for me, too!

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Except for The Countrymen. Tomorrow night.

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Endless Screaming @infinitescream.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

They absolutely do, and they are ALL thin on the ground in Wisconsin, how dare.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

(I will say there is often a barbeque truck onsite with dessert pie at pub night)

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Or perhaps a tasty bierock, from the appropriately-named Bierock?

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There may not be pasties at the gigs themselves, but if you want me to stop by Teddywedger's downtown I will pick you up one and hand it to you at the gig.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Solidarity. I see you. I believe in you.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I laughed SO HARD. [I dated a violist once. My opinion of them has since mostly recovered, I SWEAR, but the rites of spring bit had me in stitches]

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Come see us tomorrow. Go see the Countrymen on Saturday. You will feel the welcome and camaraderie, from us and from them. They crossed the ocean for this.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do you know what they did? They stayed till the end of our gig, they sat around the fire with us, they pulled out guitars and their voices -- and in that way, they showed us that when we get together to make music, all of our voices are important, and all of our voices can be joyful.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Countrymen, and some of the folks who settled Mineral Point, they are. That's why we're playing Cornish fest! They're the real deal, and they don't point and laugh or criticize at those of us who are celebrating something that's further away from us, in time, genes, or musical traditions.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We play Trelawney and we sing some songs from all over the UK. But we're not from Cornwall.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's not just that they came to our gig at Pendarvis and sang during some of the breaks, no. It's the way they welcome us. See, I play in The Tooles. We're an Irish band. We get invited to play the Pendarvis Pub night, and we love it, and we're a great pub band!

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's not just because they like my band The Tooles, and in fact asked permission to sing one of Kurt's original sea chanties at an international festival, but BOY DID THEY DO GREAT AT THAT TOO.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you are wondering, for some reason, why it is I am so fucking excited to see 5 strapping singers from Cornwall come over here to little ol' Wisconsin, it's not just because they can sing. And BOY CAN THEY SING: www.thecountrymen.co.uk/music/cornis...

thecountrymen.co.uk

Cornish Lads Are Fishermen (R.Bryant)

Lyrics A well known acapella anthem from Roger Bryant of Cornish folk group Rum & Shrub, protesting about the lack of fishing, the demise of tin mining and the abundance of second home owners.&…

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thank you, I needed that this morning. 🏆

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Anti-violin language: “Well, fiddle-dee-dee!” Why: this expression can be equivalent to an ironic “well la-dee-dah!” as though the fiddle were not a truly important part of history, music, and conviviality. New Phrase: “Well, viola-la-la!” (Violists, I’m kidding, please don’t kill me.)

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Anti-violin language: “Fiddling while Rome burns” Why: it connotes merriment during tragedy. Modern fiddles did not exist at that time. Playing fiddle is always a good choice, no matter the circumstances. New Phrase: “I wish I could play the fiddle, so I could do something meaningful right now.”

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Anti-violin language: “don’t fiddle with it”/“fiddling around” Why: this implies messing about/doing nothing. The violin/fiddle is an instrument of constant tension and adjustment, made specifically for playing music. New Phrase: “Don’t muck about! Take up an instrument and participate!”

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Anti-violin language: “playing the world’s smallest violin” Why: this expression denotes false pity. The violin is a beautiful instrument full of sympathy and empathy for all. New Phrase: “That’s too bad for you. Would you like to listen to some Stravinsky? It always cheers me up.”

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Stop using Anti-Violin Language: a guide

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Shawn Connolly @divinecoffeebinge.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I had a nap and a shower and a sandwich and I must inform you that these minor little acts of self-care actually DO make a big difference in improving your mental health I'm not happy about it either, but it's true

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

and the reason that it's very important that I tell you about the gig of a band I'm not in on Saturday is because these boys are coming all the way from Cornwall, and their vocal harmonies are like a brick wall made of light. Go! Listen! They're amazing.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's very important that I tell you all about two musical shows happening in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, during their Cornish festival. Friday Night, Pendarvis Pub Night with The Tooles: buy.acmeticketing.com/events/514/d... Saturday Night, The Countrymen: mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event...

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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

SILVER AND LEAD, the nineteenth full-length October Daye adventure, releases in paperback tomorrow. This was my first Toby book with Tor; I was very fortunate both to find a new home for such a long-running series, and to be able to retain my cover artist.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I received the first response!!!!!!

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's time. I sent emails to the rights holders of the covers I'd like to put on #HereticFiddle.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I was going to do some of them through Songfile/HFA, but in light of recent losses, I decided to cut the middleman so I could tell those people their songs mattered to me enough to want to try to play them. So I could give those people their money directly and soon.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's time. I sent emails to the rights holders of the covers I'd like to put on #HereticFiddle.

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Marian Call @mariancall.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

HEY EVERYBODY. YOU CAN ACTUALLY CALL THIS PHONE NUMBER. coyote publicity team out here promoting like it's 1990

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

TODAY AT 7PM: See The Tooles live in a festive setting!

Text reads "Historic Downtown Long Grove Irish Days Schedule" on a green background with trinity knots, and then the following:

"Saturday, September 5
10:45-11:45am Academy of Irish Music
12:00-12:30pm McNulty School of Dance
12:45-2:15pm Whisky Mill
2:30-3:00pm Shannon Rovers Pipe Band
3:00-3:30pm Best Men's Legs in a Kilt Contest
3:30-4:00pm Dog Contest and Winners
4:15-5:45pm The Larkin & Moran Brothers
6:30-8:30pm Without U2

Sunday, September 6
10:00am Mass fr Michael Madigan and Music by Gavin Coyle
11:00-11:30am Trinity School of dance
11:45am-12:45pm Gavin Coyle
1:00-2:30pm Joyce Boys
2:45-3:15pm Best Men's Legs in a Kilt Contest
3:30-4:00pm McNulty School of Dance
5:00-6:30pm The Dirty Wellies
7:00-8:30pm The Tooles (that's us! www.bandotooles.com and www.facebook.com/thetooles is where to find us)

Monday, September 7
10:45-11:15am Hogan School of Dance
11:30am-1:00pm Kathleen Keane and Jim Conway
1:15-1:45pm Irish Dog Competition
2:00-2:30pm Shannon Rovers Pipe Band
2:30-4:00pm The Boils

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Just checking on my favorite Archie Comics artist and feeling secure about my choices: danparentstore.bigcartel.com/product/quie...

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Dan Parent Store

quiet piggy Wonder Woman trump

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

*grins, takes bow* I have MANY other pieces of advice (that most people won't take), here til Thursday, try the veal, it's dead.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I'm going to talk about some NSFW ideas and I'm going to break a couple of dreams here: You don't want "a threesome." That's like saying "I want to play a vivaldi concerto once." You only get there with practice. You want at minimum three threesomes so you can be better at them. Aim higher.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Why do you think D&D exists? Wisconsin is full of cows and snow and beer and not very much to do!

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

There is an extremely cool D&D event in 2 days, make sure you get tickets here: buy.acmeticketing.com/events/514/d...

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Brian Richardson @siliconchef.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The music's pretty great as well 🎻

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I hear the fiddler's some bluehaired demon or something?

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

TONIGHT, Madison, WI: Jack o'the Dust at Bierock from 8-10pm! Bierock is in the same strip mall as the Willy Street Co-op's North location, across from Warner Park. The food is incredible, the taps are extensive and not only limited to beer, and the desserts are perfect.

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thank you. I would really like to smash The Body Is Not An Apology into a lot of people's minds with a ball peen hammer.

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