Author Archives: Danielle Dreilinger

TransAtlantic Seaway in Glasgow: Days 3+4

Berklee VP for student affairs/Scotland fan Larry Bethune covers the TransAtlantic Seaway Music Collaboration’s first trip to Glasgow, with help from Scottish culture promoter David Christie… and actually for this spell Larry delegates his blogging responsibilities to musician Hamish Napier. DAYS 3+4—THU 27–FRI 28 JAN “Jamming for their supper” Hamish Napier: Following the Berklee guys’ [...]

TransAtlantic Seaway in Glasgow: Day 2

Berklee VP for student affairs/Scotland fan Larry Bethune covers the TransAtlantic Seaway Music Collaboration’s first trip to Glasgow, with help from Scottish culture promoter David Christie. DAY 2—WED 26 JAN “We had planned a summit but only had time to grab an ale” Larry B.: The day starts off with another buffet breakfast at the [...]

TransAtlantic Seaway in Glasgow: Day 1

Berklee VP for student affairs/Scotland fan Larry Bethune covers the TransAtlantic Seaway Music Collaboration’s first day back together, with help from Scottish culture promoter David Christie. DAY 1—TUE 25 JAN “I’m expecting that our concert on Saturday will blow people’s socks off” Larry Bethune: As we descend over the rolling foothills of the great Highlands [...]

TransAtlantic Seaway in Glasgow: Before the Trip

Larry Bethune spends his days as Berklee’s vice president for student affairs—but under that business suit beats a heart of plaid. This school year, he’s combined his interests to promote both students and Scottish music with a new project: the TransAtlantic Seaway Music Collaboration. After a ragingly successful trip to New Hampshire, the band—featuring musicians [...]

Berklee busks for Japan

Busk: to play music in the street, usually for tips. It’s spring break, and some students are taking the time to help others.