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<channel><title><![CDATA[Altarwind - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:08:21 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Hurdy gurdy in the movies]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/hurdy-gurdy-in-the-movies]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/hurdy-gurdy-in-the-movies#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:23:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/hurdy-gurdy-in-the-movies</guid><description><![CDATA[       Hi friends, we were cast in the film 'Bad Fish' , which is now available on streaming.'Bad Fish' premiered in Ashland Oregon last January (2024), enjoyed a theatrical run last summer throughout the Pacific Northwest, and is now available on Tubi!George Leverett played a 'Full Monty' hurdy gurdy in the film, as part of the Pirate band in the bar scene.'Bad Fish' is a Mermaid / horror story set off the California &amp; Oregon coast. Enjoy!        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/movie-still2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Hi friends, we were cast in the film 'Bad Fish' , which is now available on streaming.<br />'Bad Fish' premiered in Ashland Oregon last January (2024), enjoyed a theatrical run last summer throughout the Pacific Northwest, and is now available on Tubi!<br />George Leverett played a 'Full Monty' hurdy gurdy in the film, as part of the Pirate band in the bar scene.<br />'Bad Fish' is a Mermaid / horror story set off the California &amp; Oregon coast. Enjoy!</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/movie-still1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Aisling' featured in customer video]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/the-aisling-featured-in-customer-video]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/the-aisling-featured-in-customer-video#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/the-aisling-featured-in-customer-video</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi friends: A customer just featured the new 'Aisling' hurdy gurdy in a video, which can be found at the link below (1st 30 seconds only):        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)">Hi friends: A customer just featured the new 'Aisling' hurdy gurdy in a video, which can be found at the link below (1st 30 seconds only):</span></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZW1uRp6YHbg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[new tenor model: the 'aisling']]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tenor-model-the-aisling]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tenor-model-the-aisling#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:20:14 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tenor-model-the-aisling</guid><description><![CDATA[       After a few years of playtesting, we are thrilled to announce our new 'Tenor" model hurdy gurdy!&nbsp; Check out the description page for more! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/20240330-172050_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">After a few years of playtesting, we are thrilled to announce our new 'Tenor" model hurdy gurdy!<a href="https://www.altarwind.com/aisling.html">&nbsp; Check out the description page for more!</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[new tunebook! Classical masterpieces for the hurdy gurdy , by jim kendros]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tunebook-classical-masterpieces-for-the-hurdy-gurdy-by-jim-kendros]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tunebook-classical-masterpieces-for-the-hurdy-gurdy-by-jim-kendros#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:21:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tunebook-classical-masterpieces-for-the-hurdy-gurdy-by-jim-kendros</guid><description><![CDATA[       New Item! Classical Masterpieces for the Hurdy Gurdy, by Jim Kendros,&nbsp; For sale in our Hurdy Gurdy Store (Online / accessories section)Timeless classical melodies arranged specifically for the hurdy gurdy (vielle a roue) by Hurdy Gurdy composer &amp; performer Jim Kendros! In addition to standard music notation, each piece also includes 'play by number' notation, so you can get going right away even if you don't read music.&#8203;Also featured: Each tune includes a 2nd / alternate pa [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/20240929-140547_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">New Item! Classical Masterpieces for the Hurdy Gurdy, by Jim Kendros,&nbsp; For sale in our Hurdy Gurdy Store (Online / accessories section)<br /><br />Timeless classical melodies arranged specifically for the hurdy gurdy (vielle a roue) by Hurdy Gurdy composer &amp; performer Jim Kendros! In addition to standard music notation, each piece also includes 'play by number' notation, so you can get going right away even if you don't read music.<br />&#8203;<br />Also featured: Each tune includes a 2nd / alternate part so you can play the songs as duets with another hurdy gurdy player!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New instruction videos!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-instruction-videos]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-instruction-videos#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:27:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-instruction-videos</guid><description><![CDATA[       We've posted some of our help videos publicly, so now you can get a taste for what's involved learning to play!&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out our 'page for&nbsp;The Moncur-Soundclips and samples, scroll down to&nbsp; find the first several video lessons lower on the page!&nbsp; Have fun checking them out!Likewise, we've also included them for our 'Madeline' model (The Madeline - Soundclips) scroll down to find the first several video lessons for this model as well! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/dsc00392_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">We've posted some of our help videos publicly, so now you can get a taste for what's involved learning to play!&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out our 'page for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.altarwind.com/moncurclips.html">The Moncur-Soundclips and samples</a>, scroll down to&nbsp; find the first several video lessons lower on the page!&nbsp; Have fun checking them out!<br /><br />Likewise, we've also included them for our 'Madeline' model (<a href="https://www.altarwind.com/symphclips.html">The Madeline - Soundclips</a>) scroll down to find the first several video lessons for this model as well!<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[new tunebook! A hurdy gurdy christmas]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tunebook-a-hurdy-gurdy-christmas]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tunebook-a-hurdy-gurdy-christmas#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:38:56 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-tunebook-a-hurdy-gurdy-christmas</guid><description><![CDATA[       Now available! Beautiful traditional Christmas carols, arranged specifically for the hurdy gurdy (vielle a roue)! Each piece is provided in two different tunings to work with any hurdy gurdy tuning (g/c and d/g), with performance notes included. If you're not handy reading music, each piece also includes 'play by number' notation, so you can get going right away.Also featured: Each tune includes a 2nd / alternate part so you can play the songs as duets with another hurdy gurdy player! Thi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/cover-christmas_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Now available! Beautiful traditional Christmas carols, arranged specifically for the hurdy gurdy (vielle a roue)! Each piece is provided in two different tunings to work with any hurdy gurdy tuning (g/c and d/g), with performance notes included. If you're not handy reading music, each piece also includes 'play by number' notation, so you can get going right away.<br /><br />Also featured: Each tune includes a 2nd / alternate part so you can play the songs as duets with another hurdy gurdy player! This song book is certain to become a staple of your holiday music collection.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.altarwind.com/store/p45/hgchristmasbook.html">Get your copy by clicking here!</a>&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now available! New Soft cases]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/now-available-new-soft-cases]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/now-available-new-soft-cases#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:28:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/now-available-new-soft-cases</guid><description><![CDATA[       New soft cases, now available for sale!&nbsp; We designed these to fit a large array of body shapes &amp; measurements, while providing great protection for your instrument!&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out our 'accessories' page for ordering info.&nbsp; &nbsp;Note: If you're one of our customers, these are automatically included with your new instrument! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/20221001-183824_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">New soft cases, now available for sale!&nbsp; We designed these to fit a large array of body shapes &amp; measurements, while providing great protection for your instrument!&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out our '<a href="https://www.altarwind.com/hgparts.html">accessories' </a>page for ordering info.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Note: If you're one of our customers, these are automatically included with your new instrument!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New music book-now available!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-music-book-now-available]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-music-book-now-available#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 03:49:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-music-book-now-available</guid><description><![CDATA[We're proud to present 'Mystical Etudes for the Hurdy Gurdy ', by Jim Kendros.&nbsp; This delightful book is a great addition to your hurdy gurdy music library! Now available in our Hurdy Gurdy store. Spiral bound&nbsp;        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">We're proud to present 'Mystical Etudes for the Hurdy Gurdy ', by Jim Kendros.&nbsp; This delightful book is a great addition to your hurdy gurdy music library! Now available in our Hurdy Gurdy store. Spiral bound&nbsp;</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/cover_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[new design!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-design]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-design#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 19:31:21 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/new-design</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	   Our 'Full Monty' model now comes standard with a staved / rounded back.&nbsp; &nbsp;This offers even more comfort while playing, and makes for a lighter weight instrument! Theresult: more resonance and an instrument that tucks in comfortably against the player! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/img-20201122-130349815-hdr_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.altarwind.com/uploads/1/0/6/9/106942621/img-20201122-130309998-hdr_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Our 'Full Monty' model now comes standard with a staved / rounded back.&nbsp; &nbsp;This offers even more comfort while playing, and makes for a lighter weight instrument! The<br />result: more resonance and an instrument that tucks in comfortably against the player!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witcher soundtrack]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/witcher-soundtrack]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/witcher-soundtrack#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:44:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.altarwind.com/awnews/witcher-soundtrack</guid><description><![CDATA[The folks who recorded the Witcher soundtrack (Netflix series) released a fun video of their process for one of the tunes (Using their Altarwind Hurdy Gurdy).&nbsp; &nbsp;Check them out on youtube!        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The folks who recorded the Witcher soundtrack (Netflix series) released a fun video of their process for one of the tunes (Using their Altarwind Hurdy Gurdy).&nbsp; &nbsp;Check them out on youtube!</div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9fkkXRA487A?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>