Lovers of Irish music — and those who simply enjoy the culture, community and “craic" (fun) of the Irish — are invited to the second annual Shamrock Soiree in Abita Springs on May 31. The Northshore ...

At first glance, the fiddle looks a lot like a violin. The biggest difference is the piece that holds the strings together. "The bridge itself can be a little bit flatter, so you can play multiple ...