CURRENT MISSION

I want to try as many new things in my life as I can, see the world from different angles, and learn more about the universe around us.

ABOUT ME

Hi everyone. I'm Autumn Rhodes, and I live in San Francisco, CA. I play wooden flute, tin whistle, uilleann pipes, and concertina in several bands, including Soltre, Bardic Apostles, Slaggy Maggie, Meitheal, Mira, Na Cailini, and a few others. My music is mostly traditional Irish, but I do venture into jazz, classical, Breton, folk, and Bulgarian/Romanian music. Between gigs, I am a college student. I'm doing a dual major in ethnomusicology and anthropology, with a minor in Celtic studies. In other words, I have a future flipping burgers. Incidentally, I am a horrible e-mail correspondent. Your best bet is to reach me via AIM; send me a message if you want to obtain my screen name. Good luck!

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that the more we know about others in the world, and the more we experience, the more we can make the world a better place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't participated yet, but I'd like to host people from around the world and show people around our beautiful city.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Haven't had any yet!

Interests

Traditional Irish music, cultural anthropology, linguistics, ethnomusicology, history (esp. 18th century and medieval), early music, hiking, rock-climbing, architecture, jewelry making, historical costuming, antiquing, trying new and exotic recipes, set dancing, Bulgarian/Romanian music, Breton music, Galician music, canoeing, folk art, internet culture, British comedy, mythology, folklore, Indian culture.

• arts
• culture
• singing
• folklore
• architecture
• concerts
• dancing
• recipes
• knitting
• music
• jazz
• hiking
• canoeing
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I watch comedies, independent/art films, and documentaries. Some of my favorites include: A Mighty Wind, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spinal Tap, Best in Show, The Secret of Roan Inish, The Burmese Harp, Mujaan...I can't remember any more right now, sorry!
Music: Irish traditional, Breton, Galician, Indian classical, Persian, folk, Chinese, Balkan...
Books: Too many to list

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Gosh, I don't know. I played on stage with the Chieftains and have played concerts for a few world leaders.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach music (uilleann pipes, flute, tin whistle, concertina) and sing in Irish and in English. I can bake and make curries, and know quite a bit about Amish-Mennonite culture and traditions, can make copper wire jewelry and can knit (very) badly.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Ireland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States