Jeff Clarke

Instruments Played:
Bagpipes
Guitar
Penny Whistle
Trumpet
 

Occupation:
Software Engineer - Real-time embedded programmer for barcode scanners and camera systems

Children:
Ryan, 26
Shaun, 22 (semi-retired snare drummer)
Kelly, 17 (retired rhythm tenor drummer)

Hobbies:
Playing pipes with a Brooklyn (formerly Philly) rock band, Marah
Playing guitar/penny whistle/parlour pipes in an informal folk/punk band, Hogwash
Running (as long as it's off-road)
Triathlons (as long as I don't drown in the swimming portion)

What originally got you into piping?
I grew up with Celtic music in the house + chance meeting with a local pipe band
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Type of Instrument:
Pipes: Early 1930's Lawries
Guitars: Yamaha Acoustic Gibson SG Standard Electric
 
Joined the Band in Dec '07
 
Favorite Tunes:
Hornpipes (Mr.Jack/Beth Tobin)
Lt. McGuire's Jig
P/M J.Clarke (by Marty Ferrick)
 
Favorite Bands:
Ulster Scottish and 1st Highland Watch
Besides that: Marah, The Clash, Shane MacGowan and the Pogues, Faces, Paddy's Well