--- MICHI TO GIVE SPECIAL CONCERT ON MAR 5 AT ICC

Friday, March 5th
Sarah Marie Mullen & Michi are on at 7PM
Knotty Harpers & Michi are on at 8PM Then, we still have time for a little craic/session afterward!

Thanks
Michi

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Michi Regier currently lives north of Chicago and returns periodically. She has been playing the fiddle professionally since she was a child. She has had several well received concerts at the ICC.]

--- FAR WEST SIDE JAM ON SUNDAYS

Thanks. I have a Jam session open mic. every sunday at 3 pm at coyotee alley 168 ave. Bell rd. northwest rear store. All welcome

Mike
harpax2005@msn.com

--- VALENTINES DAY PARTY

The Valentine’s Day party on Sunday Feb 14th, has turned into a fundraiser for the I.C.C. with an admission charge of $10 each and $20 for a family.

City of Phoenix cutbacks mean we have to raise more money to keep the place running – There will be Bands, Musicians, Dancers, Food and Booze all day from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. There will be more information on this later.

Pat McCrossan

2 TRAMOR BULLETIN

http://www.tramormusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/TramorMusic
http://www.celticharvestfestival.com/
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January/February

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda/Happy New Year to everyone.
Its pretty quiet in the music scene at the moment. As in everything else, people are understandably staying close to home; waiting for signs of better days to come. Still, life goes on and there are always reasons to be thankful for what we have.

I'll be doing a show with storyteller Liz Warren in February. Together, we call ourselves "Mythic Crew" and we'll be presenting the first branch of the Mabinogion (Medieval Welsh Tales) for the Welsh League meeting (Details below). Its free and all are welcome!

Schedule

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Friday, January 22nd [7:00-10:00pm]
Burns Night Celebration
Celtic Crossing Pub
3250 Gateway Blvd. Suite 400
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 443-8454
http://celticcrossingspub.com/

Saturday, February 6th [12:00-2:00pm]
Mythic Crew (Storyteller Liz Warren & John Good)
Welsh League of Arizona monthly meeting
Irish Cultural Center
1106 North Central Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85004
602-258-0109
http://www.welshleagueofarizona.org/
http://www.azirish.org/

Thursday, February 11th, (7:00-8;00pm)
Scots of the West Valley event.
20800 North 135th Avenue
Sun City West, AZ 85375-2545
(623) 584-5301
http://www.briarwoodcc.com/
http://www.azcelts.org/

Sunday, February 14th [11:00 - 10:00pm]
St. Valentine's Day Benefit and Dance
Mythic Crew and many bands, dancers and pipers,
Ending up with a Ceili.
Irish Cultural Center
1106 North Central Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85004
602-258-0109
http://www.azirish.org/

Saturday/Sunday, February 27th and 28th [all day]
Tramor with Brid Dower!
The 46th Annual Arizona Scottish
Highland Games and Celtic Gathering
Steele Indian School Park
300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ
http://www.arizonascots.com/05games.shtml

For more information on the band, please go to:
http://www.tramormusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/TramorMusic
http://www.celticharvestfestival.com/

John Good/Sioni Dda (M.Mus. Caerdydd)/Oceans Apart
LLywydd Cynghrair Cymreig Arizona/
President Welsh League of Arizona
13001 West Pershing Court,
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Hm: 623-939-0209
Cel: 602-509-5223
Fax: 623-322-8486

www.tramormusic.com
www.youtube.com/TramorMusic

3 ROBERT BURNS DINNER ON JAN 30 ATCROWN PLAZA SAN MARCOS

Chandler – On Saturday, January 30th the Arizona Scottish community will celebrate Robert Burns, Scotland’s renowned bard, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler. The festivities begin at 6pm with cash bar *censored*tail hour and dinner following. The Caledonian Society invites you to join them as they celebrate 251 years of Robert Burns, featuring a traditional observance of a time-honored Scottish event: Burns Night.

For Information:
Call the Caledonian Society of Arizona (602) 431-0095 or check the website at www.arizonascots.com, click on Events. Tickets are $45 each and include dinner & entertainment. Menu selections & tickets are available online.

Who was Robert Burns? Robert Burns was the eldest of seven. He spent his youth working his father's farm, but in spite of his poverty he was extremely well read - at the insistence of his father, who employed a tutor for Robert and younger brother Gilbert. At 15 Robert was the principal worker on their farm and this prompted him to start writing in an attempt to find "some kind of counterpoise for his circumstances." It was at this tender age that Burns penned his first verse, "My Handsome Nell". Burns composed songs to the likes of James Johnston's "Scot's Musical Museum" and George Thomson's "Select Collection of Original Scottish Airs." In all, more than 400 of Burns' songs are still in existence, including one of the most recognized, Auld Lang Syne.

The last years of Burns' life were devoted to penning great poetic masterpieces such as The Lea Rig, Tam O'Shanter and a Red, Red Rose. He died aged 37 of heart disease exacerbated by the hard manual work he undertook when he was young. His death occurred on the same day as his wife Jean gave birth to his last son, Maxwell.

On the day of his burial, more than 10,000 people came to watch and pay their respects. On the anniversary of his birth, Scots both at home and abroad celebrate Robert Burns with a supper, where they address the haggis, the ladies and whisky ~ A celebration that would undoubtedly make him proud.

Join the Caledonian Society of Arizona on Saturday, January 30th and enjoy a traditional Robert Burns Supper. Toast the queen ~ the king ~ the haggis ~ Celebrate in style with Arizona’s Scots.

4. ED MILLER TO TOUR ARIZONA

Ed Miller is returning to Arizona with concerts in Prescott on Thur. Feb 11, Tucson on Fri Feb 12, and Phoenix on Sat Feb 13. The Prescott show will be at Celtic Crossing while the Tucson and Phoenix shows will be house concerts.

--- THUR FEB 11 - ED MILLER TO PLAY PRESCOTT

Ed Miller will be in concert at the Celtic Crossings Pub. on Thurs. 2/11 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15 (plus 1 drink requirement - no free refills) at CCP in advance or at the door (while they last). Info: (928)771-1218.
Slainte,
David McNabb

--- FRI FEB 12 - ED MILLER TO PLAY TUCSON HOUSE CONCERT

Our first house concert of 2010 will feature Scottish singer/songwriter Ed Miller, who has been hailed as "one of the finest singers to come out of the Scottish Folksong Revival" and as "one of Scotland's best singing exports." Originally from Edinburgh, he has for many years been based in Austin, TX where he gained graduate degrees in Folklore and Geography at the University of Texas.

Ed will be performing Friday, February 12 at 8pm at our new house, which is located near Tucson Boulevard and Broadway. The suggested donation is $15 (all of which goes to the artist). For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Melissa Tatum at melissaltatum@yahoo.com or 520-275-3811. Reservations are required.
You can find out more about Ed on his website www.songsofscotland.com and there are two videos of him on youtube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzuoX1nd7SE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs7l_yzkFvg&feature=related

--- SAT FEB 13 - ED MILLER PHOENIX HOUSE CONCERT

"Ed Miller is one of the best singers to emerge from the Scottish folk revival, a guitar-wielding folkie who wins his audiences over with a sweet but powerful voice, a great ear for material, and equal doses of populist politics and wry humor. He learned his craft in the sessions, clubs, and festivals of the folk revival, both in Scotland and the United States. Miller is also a scholar with an academic degree in folklore and a deep curiosity about history and culture, and his multiple roles and approaches to music and song make his performances and recordings that much more rewarding." Steve Winick, contributor to The Music Hound --The Essential Albums Guide

“Ed Miller, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland now living in Austin, Texas, is a product of the 1960s folk revival in Scotland. He moved to the United States in 1968 to complete his graduate work in Geography, and later Folklore, at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his singing career, Ed is the host of a folk music program on Austin's NPR station, KUT-FM.
Ed Miller is a performer who has learned his craft in musical venues on both sides of the Atlantic.... and a folklorist who brings his love of Scotland to every performance. Since 2000 he has led folk-music based tours to Scotland every summer” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Miller_(Scottish_folk_musician
Contact lstrebler@yahoo.com for tickets.

5. DAVE MUNNELLY WILL PLAY AT THE FLAGSTAFF ORPHEUM ON SAT FEB 27

[EDITOR’S NOTE: the Dave Munnelly band will come to Phoenix to perform at a concert at the ICC on Sun Feb 28, 602-258-0109]

Kari invited you to "Munnelly in Concert" on Saturday, February 27 at 7:30pm.

Kari says, "Come have a blast listening to some awesome Irish music! I have to say, it's one of my favorite bands! You'll love it!
Kari".

Event: Munnelly in Concert
What: Concert
Start Time: Saturday, February 27 at 7:30pm Where: The Orpheum

Living Traditions Presentations is extremely excited to bring Munnelly to Flagstaff. They will be performing at The Orpheum February 27, 2010 at 7:30pm. Flagstaff favorites, The Knockabouts, will open the show. Tickets are $23 for adults and $13 for students. A $2 discount is available to members of NACHS and FFOTM and seniors at Cedar Music only! ALL tickets are $25 at the door! Tickets are available at Rainbow’s End, Animas Trading, Bookman’s, Cedar Music and online at www.orpehumpresents.com. For more information, email Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com or call 928-600-1365. Check them out online at www.davidmunnelly.com. This is a band that is high-energy and very entertaining for all ages! You won’t be disappointed!

Noted for their award-winning precision musicianship & for “bringing new energy to Irish traditional music,” the David Munnelly Band has been making waves on both sides of the Atlantic with their exhubert style of playing traditional music,based in part on the Golden Age of Irish music of the 1920’s & ’30’s.

Led by multi-award winning button accordion virtuoso and composer David Munnelly, who toured with The Chieftains from the age of 21-25, Munnelly has been delighting audiences across America & Europe, performing at festivals & concert halls, including The Kennedy Center, where families danced in the aisles to the band’s exhilarating music. Featured on PBS, NPR, and BBC World Television.

“A REAL CROWD-PLEASER & ONE OF THE MORE FASCINATING GROUPS FROM IRELAND…
THE BAND TO SEE…!”

-Irish Voice, NY

“THEY ARE A CREATIVE FORCE AT THE TRUE EPICENTER OF IRISH TRADITIONAL
MUSIC.”

-Live Ireland.com

6. LOOKING FOR A HARP TEACHER IN PRESCOTT

George,

I have a neighbor who is looking for a harp teacher in the Prescott area for their daughter and I was wondering if you may be able to recommend somebody.

Thank you,

Colman McKenna,
rshlad@yahoo.com
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7. TUCSON ST PATRICK’S RECEPTION ON JAN 24

Dia Dhuit!

The Tucson Luncheon/Reception will be at the Hotel Congress, on Sunday the 24th, in the Copper Room, and seating will begin at 12:30 PM. We are thrilled to be returning our business to the Hotel for all of their tremendous support for the Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade and it's fund raisers.

The visiting honored guests will first go to Flanagan's Celtic corner around noon, then back to the Hotel Congress for the luncheon. Due to time constraints on setting this up and the Sunday Breakfast/Lunch rush, this will be a non-buffet event and a special menu will be provided for the luncheon, at your own cost, and a non-host bar. There will be one check per table, so bring your Pot O'Gold! (aka Cash.) The seating is limited to about 30, so please reserve your spot by this coming Monday by 6 PM, to me, maggieoaz@msn.com or 520/349-7246. The list below is who has confirmed with me at of this time.

I also hope to arrange some form of entertainment, so if anyone wants to volunteer their talents, let me know. If you can not make the lunch here, then please read the following invitation from the ICC in Phoenix and perhaps you can join them there.

Slainte!
Meg!

8. MEET DE MAIRT CEOL

Hey all,

The awarding of the latest Char and Jim Marquart scholarship reminded me that I should correct a misunderstanding regarding the identity of the group who plays the third Friday ceili. We’ve often been loosely referred to as “The Fibber’s Session Players,” because people weren’t sure what to call us! Well, we actually do have a formal name. We call ourselves De Mairt Ceol, which is Irish for "Tuesday Music." The name is an homage to the craic-filled Tuesday night house session that Char and Jim Marquardt hosted for many years.

This same group has been playing the third Friday ceili dances for over two years and Char Marquardt was a pivotal member. She loved third Fridays! Two years ago, after Char passed away, we formalized the name De Mairt Ceol and established the scholarship in memory of her and Jim.

While many of us are indeed regulars at the Fibber’s session (as well as the other sessions in the Valley), De Mairt Ceol is completely separate. Along those same lines, while some of the De Mairt Ceol members joined Four Peaks Irish Arts (the local Comhaltas chapter), De Mairt Ceol predates FPIA and is not associated with Comhaltas.

What we do have in common is we are current or former ICC Academy students who love Irish music! We play it every chance we get! It has been an honor to play for Jim, Anne and the wonderful dancers at the third Friday ceili!

So, going forward, you now know what to call us: De Mairt Ceol!

Thanks!

Brian Harris

9. ABOUT IRISH GUARDS CONCERT AT SYMPHONY HALL ON SAT FEB 27

Good Morning,

I saw this listing in the newsletter. When I called Symphony Hall for information, she didn't see it listed. Do you have any information on the event listed below.

Thanks in advance,

Jeryse Kelly

Reply George O'Brien <azirishmusic@cox.net

http://www.phoenixsymphony.org/

http://www.phoenixsymphony.org/buytickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=3843

George O'Brien
Arizona Irish Music Society
www.azirishmusic.com
623-977-1696

10. TUCSON EMERALD BALL UPDATE

: “Please include that it's the debut for the Arizona Colleen and Rose of Tralee. Thanks!” Ann 602-568-3455

Event Title: 15th Annual Emerald Ball
Dates: Saturday March 6th, 2010

Location Name: Skyline Country Club
Address: 5200 E Saint Andrews Drive
Cross Street: Swan/Sunrise
City: Tucson
State: AZ
Zip: 85718

Hours: 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Cost of the Event: $125.00 per person
Day/Eve Phone: 520-360-0729
Web address: emeraldislesociety.org
Email: ktmundinger@cox.net

11. FINGAL "WOWS" ICC CROWD LAST FRIDAY

Phoenix has had a number of outstanding bands over the past year, yet Fingal may be the best of the bunch. They joked about being older, but it felt like a collection of "old" masters.They were very smmoth an gave the feeling of guys who had plyed together for decades, rather than a group whose members were from Seattle, Minnesota, and New York. After the performance, they stayed and joined a seisiun. It was a very pleasant evening and the response was univerally strong..

The concert had a good turnout of upwards of 120 . It's been a long time since the ICC has drawn a concert drowd of that sice. The next ICC concerts will the Dave Munnelly Band on Sun Feb 28 and Kevin Burke on April 24.

12. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC

PHOENIX

Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland at sunset every day.

WED

Paul Knight will be at Cup O Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed.
There will be a seisiun at Lis Doon Varna on Wed
Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dower will be at Rosies on Wed
Trevor Jones will be at Arena Sports Grill in Maricopa on Wed
Rick Nester (from New York) will be at the Devonshire Community Center

THUR

Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegan's on Thur evening
Brian O'Carrll will be at the Dubliner on Thur evening.

FRI/SAT

Trevor Jones will will be at D'Arcy Magee's on Fri, while D'Arcy Magee's will host Acoustic Junkiez on Sat.

The Irish Wolfhound will host the Eric McKay on Fri and Sat.

Murphy's Law will host Along for the Ride on Fri and Paul Frame on Sat.

O'Donoghue's will host Easton Ashe on Fri and One on Sat.

Brazen Heads will be at Rosie McCaffrey's on Fri and Sat

Rula Bula will host Shawn Johnson on Fri and Sat.

Biffo's will be at Seamus McCaffrey's on Fri and Sat.

Tim Finnegan's will host the Knobs on Fri and and the Waters on Sun

The Turf will host Trevor Jones early on Fri afternoon and Pat Robers and the Heymakers on Sat.

SUN

There willl be a seisiun in the early afternoon on Sun at Tim Finnegan's.

There willl be a seisiun in the late afternoon on Sun at Fibber Magee's

1. PHOENIX


Cup O Bean 1710 W. Southern Ave Mesa 480-890-0579
1/20/2010 Wed 7:00 PM Paul Knight

D'Arcy McGee's 2000E Rio Salado Parkway Tempe 480-557-9087
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Trevor Jones
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Acoustic Junkiez

Dubliner Irish Pub 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix 602-867-0984
1/21/2010 Thu 9:00 PM Brian O'Carroll

Fibber Magees 1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19 Chandler 480-722-9434
1/24/2010 Sun 4:00 PM Irish Seisiun

Irish Wolfhound 16811 N. Litchfield Surprise 623-214-1006
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Eric McKay
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Eric McKay
1/24/2010 Sun 1:00 PM Irish Foundation Brunch

Lis Doon Varna 16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Peoria 623-979-0730
1/23/2010 Sat 12:30 PM Paddy's Peg Leg
1/26/2010 Tue 8:00 PM Open Mic at Lis Doon Varna

Murphy's Law 58 S San Marcos Place Chandler 480-812-1588
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Along for the Ride
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Paul Frame

O'Donoghue's Irish Pub 20469 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale 480-585-6329
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Easton Ashe
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM One

Rosie McCaffrey's 906 E. Camelback Phoenix 602-241-1916
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads

1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads

Rula Bula 401 S. Mill Ave Tempe 480-929-9500
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Shawn Johnson
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Shawn Johnson

Seamus Mc Caffrey's 18 W. Monroe Phoenix 602-253-6081
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Biffos

Skeptical Chymist 15688 N. Pima Ftw Scottsdale 480-609-8677
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Shirley's Temple
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Eddie McAtear

Tim Finnegans 9201 N. 29th Ave. #52 Phoenix 602-997-2323
1/21/2010 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Knobs
1/23/2010 Sat 9:00 PM Waters

Turf 705 N. First St. Phoenix 602-296-5043
1/22/2010 Fri 4:30 PM Trevor Jones
1/22/2010 Fri 9:00 PM Pat Roberts & the Heymakers

Westin Kierland Resort 6902 E Greenway Parkway Phoenix 480-624-1030
1/20/2010 Wed 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
1/21/2010 Thu 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
1/22/2010 Fri 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
1/23/2010 Sat 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
1/24/2010 Sun 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
1/25/2010 Mon 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan

2. TUCSON


Arena Sports Grill 20800 N John Wayne Parkway Maricopa 520 494-7700
1/20/2010 Wed 7:00 PM Trevor Jones


4. PRESCOTT


Celtic Crossings 3250 Gateway Blvd - #400 Prescott 928-443-8454
1/22/2010 Fri 7:00 PM Tramor