Performing musicians

**Dileasgubas** · 16th November 15, 07:40 AM

At our local masonic meetings, the sporran goes to the hip to make room for the apron. Seems to work well.

**Marine2141** · 16th November 15, 05:15 PM

Thanks for all the ideas, guys!

**OC Richard** · 17th November 15, 05:09 AM

And it's not just for musical instruments or Masonic aprons- there's a vintage (1930s?) article I read somewhere in which the recommend moving the sporran to the side while dancing. (I think they're talking ballroom dancing.)

**Katia** · 17th November 15, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

And it's not just for musical instruments or Masonic aprons- there's a vintage (1930s?) article I read somewhere in which the recommend moving the sporran to the side while dancing. (I think they're talking ballroom dancing.)

To me, it would make sense for Highland dancing as well. I always pity the males... it must be annoying to have that thing bouncing around (if I'm kitted up for band, the sporran comes off before any dancing happens), but especially WHERE it is bouncing must be just adding insult to injury (or maybe it's the other way 'round, in this case).

**YOJiMBO20** · 17th November 15, 11:05 PM

I made the mistake once (!) of keeping my sporran in place while highland dancing. Never again.

Same with running.

**Blupiper** · 18th November 15, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

And it's not just for musical instruments or Masonic aprons- there's a vintage (1930s?) article I read somewhere in which the recommend moving the sporran to the side while dancing. (I think they're talking ballroom dancing.)

I always do that for the social dancing on Burn's Night. Set it on the right hip and "un-one and uh-two and uh-three." I second Richard--the drummers do whatever they need to do to be able to play. Who would have thought drummers would be the smart ones?

JMB

PS--Richard: has anyone called you "Dr. Jones," from your new avatar photo?

**Todd Bradshaw** · 18th November 15, 04:13 PM

Naturally, you'll want to check with one of the places like Greasy Grooves about getting yourself a custom tartan pickguard for your bass.

**Marine2141** · 13th December 15, 10:04 AM

Here's a shot from last night's show (my first show in the kilt). I left my sporran with my wife..much easier!

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**MinusHD** · 13th December 15, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Marine2141

Here's a shot from last night's show (my first show in the kilt). I left my sporran with my wife..much easier!

Fantasic! Other than looking great, how did it go? What did will receive? Any great comments or questions?

**Marine2141** · 13th December 15, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by MinusHD

Fantasic! Other than looking great, how did it go? What did will receive? Any great comments or questions?

It was very well received. There were some looks my way, but overall it was hugely positive. My wife told me that a group of women seated near her were all excited that there was a guy in a kilt. My singer's girlfriend inquired if I was Scottish..I told I was (am a Hamilton on my mother's side).

My next show is this coming Wednesday. The kilt will be there too!