Forward the Music of the Gael | Irish America
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. ℘℘℘ 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 excepti...