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helped the O’Conor Band earn the honor of opening the event. Whether it influenced the selection or not, Oldfield said the French audiences “just loved the song.” For their festival performances, the O’Conor Band was paired with a group from Limerick, Ireland. Oldfield said blending the two groups wasn’t difficult since everyone already knew the music — the main challenge was simply making sure they were all in tune together. In addition to playing the bagpipes, Oldfield joined two colleagues for special performances as a small ensemble they formed for the occasion. He accompanied their small pipes and bodhrán drum on guitar, an instrument he has played since his teens. One of their sets even took place aboard a private yacht dating back to the early 19th century. Though well acquainted with the guitar, Oldfield admitted that playing Irish music on it was a new experience. As always, he said, the key was practice. “The thing about music, whether it’s singing, playing the guitar or playing the bagpipes, the more you do it, the better you get at it,” he said. “I practice every day, 30 minutes with the practice chanter and an hour on the bagpipes. If I can, I treat myself to an hour on the guitar. “You can’t put the bagpipes away for a week and expect to come back and have it sound the same. Playing music, for me, helps keep the brain going.” Keep on playing Oldfield has experienced many musical highs over the years, but for now he’s simply looking forward to the next one. He wouldn’t be surprised if Wood is already planning another European trip for the O’Conor Memorial Band. The group competed in the All Ireland Pipe Band Championships in 2023 and has already been invited back to the Lorient festival in two years. A year ago, Oldfield had considered taking part in an annual Navy parade in Hawaii in 2025. But once he committed to the Tucson band, that became his sole focus. “I’m looking forward to the next adventure with this band. I hope to have a lot more experiences,” he said. “Most bands I have been in have had drama. This one does not. Most people get along, and I don’t need any drama.”
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