ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 1-21-2009
Arizona Irish Music Society
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The Expanded Irish Cultural Center Gift Shop run by Pat & Patty McCrossan, the former proprietors of Ireland's Own, is now open from 10:30 am until 6 pm Tuesday through Friday and from 10:30 am until 3 pm on Saturday. It will also be open for any ICC special events. Call (602) 254-6094.
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out And About
--- John Doyle Playing With Joan Baez? On Feb 21 In Mesa
--- Caledonian Society Robert Burns Dinner on Jan 31
--- Colleeen Pageant On Sat Feb 7 At St Paul’s
--- Emerald Rising “Debut” On Feb 6 At Next Coffee Co. & Catering
--- Start Of “Looking For Bands - Looking For Gigs”
2. News From Celtic Crossings
3. Arizona Scottish Highland Games Weekend Feb 21 To 22
4. Here Are The 1st Fri Menus For Feb And Mar
5. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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--- JOHN DOYLE PLAYING WITH JOAN BAEZ? ON FEB 21 IN MESA
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I have an unconfirmed rumor that the great Celtic guitarist, John Doyle (was a founding member of Solas) will be Joan Baez in her concert at the Mesa Arts Center on Feb 21. www.mesaartscenter.org/EventDetail.aspx?. It is the day before the Chieftains play there.
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--- CALEDONIAN SOCIETY ROBERT BURNS DINNER ON JAN 31
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January 31, 2009
Crowne Plaza Resort
One San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ 85225
Cash bar at 5 pm
Dinner & Entertainment at 6 pm.
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--- COLLEEEN PAGEANT ON SAT FEB 7 AT ST PAUL’S
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The Colleen selection is a heritage pageant that started in 1983. It is open to single women of Irish ancestry ages of 18 through 27 years old. Every year in February the Arizona Colleen is chosen, and she and her court reign over the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Faire which follows. Along with the crown and the title “Arizona Colleen” the winner is also awarded jewelry, $1,000.00 in scholarships, and a free trip to Ireland.
For the first time in 2008 and in honor of our 25th anniversary, the Arizona Colleen participated as the Arizona Rose in the Rose of Tralee program. The 2009 Arizona Colleen will compete as the Arizona Rose at the 50th Anniversary of the Rose of Tralee International Festival in Tralee, County Kerry. It is televised and offers a world tour as part of the prize package.
The Pageant’s organizers are the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire Committee. The goal is to promote awareness among young people of their Irish community and culture and to get them interested and involved in the many activities and events happening in the Irish communities here in the Valley and throughout the state.
The 2008 Colleen Pageant had 11 lovely, talented and articulate young ladies who brought Irish pride to the fore as they entertained the crowd of more than 240 proud family and community members. Each contestant was sponsored by a local business or organization.
Anyone wishing additional information about the pageant should visit the contact page.
www.azcolleen.org
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--- EMERALD RISING “DEBUT” ON FEB 6 AT NEXT COFFEE CO. & CATERING
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Some of us from the west side have formed a new band called “Emerald Rising” featuring Jim McCrea and Voni, Chris Floyd, Mark Clark, Gene Paquette, and myself Emerald Rising will debut on Fri, Feb 6 at Next Coffee Co. & Catering, 19420 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale (just south of Rt. 101). http://nextcoffeecompany.com/
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--- START OF “LOOKING FOR BANDS - LOOKING FOR GIGS”
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I’m already hearing form bands and venues about St. Patrick’s Day and the days around it. Venues looking for bands can check www.azirishmusic.com/musicians_alpha.htm, but for bands who want to fill specific time slots this can be announced at azirishmusic@ yahoo.com.
2. NEWS FROM CELTIC CROSSINGS
Hi George,
Celtic Crossings Pub is glad to announce that we are scheduling Regular Music again. We have a new band forming [from our employees] specializing in Irish Pub Songs. They are practicing at our Pub a few late nights a week. We are all pretty excited!! More on the band later.
Feb Music
Feb 6 2nd Anniversary Party
Vyktoria Pratt Keating
and drawing for another vacation giveaway
Feb 14 Valentines Day
Katie Peterson on Violin
and Jan Alexander on Harp and Guitar
Feb 20th Guinness Toast
Karl Jones
March 14 St Patty's Day Weekend
Featuring Karl Jones and more to come
Celtic Crossings
3. ARIZONA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES WEEKEND FEB 21 TO 22
Arizona Scots Kick Up Their Heels!
Summer Pearson * World Champion Highland Athlete
Take The Light Rail To
Central Phoenix
Free Parking & Shuttle!
45th Annual Arizona Scottish Highland Games
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--- WHISKY TASTING AT SEAMUS MCCAFFREY’S ON FRI FEB 20
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Who: The Caledonian Society of Arizona
What: The 45th Arizona Scottish Highland Games & Gathering
When: Friday 2/20/09 Glenfiddich Scotch Whiskey Tasting Friday night at
Seamus McCaffrey’s downtown, 7pm!
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Saturday 2/21 Games & Gathering ~ Gates open at 9am w/ Opening Ceremonies &
Welcoming remarks by Mayor Phil Gordon, Noon! Gates close at 5pm
Sunday 2/22 Games & Gathering ~ Gates open at 10am and close at 4pm
Where:
Margaret T. Hance (Deck) Park
1106 N. Central in Phoenix
(On Central, south of McDowell)
Scottish Gathering & Highland Games as follows:
One Day: General Admission - $15, Seniors * $13 * Children 6-12 $5
FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE!
More Info:
Call the Caledonian Society of Arizona (602) 431-0095 or check our Web Site at www.arizonascots.com
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Phoenix, Arizona – On Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2009 the Arizona Scottish community and about 20,000 of their closest friends from the four corners of the world will gather at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix to celebrate their culture.
The event is comprised of many things: World-class athletic competitions, Highland Dance, Re-enactment presentations, Clans, Food, Live music, Bagpipe & Drum bands from all over the globe and lots of fun for the wee lads & lassies.
Have you ever seen a big burley man in a kilt toss a telephone-pole-like caber? Did you know that the origination of pipe bands comprised of pipers, side drummers, a bass drummer and occasionally a tenor drummer occurred sometime after the battle of Waterloo in 1815? How about that right along with the ancient stories of daring warriors and master pipers you will find dance as a crucial part of celebrations and ceremonies of the Highlands?
Join the Caledonian Society of Arizona on Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2009 and enjoy a day about Scottish Culture – Eat, sing, dance, visit the clans, learn about your own Celtic Roots and enjoy a weekend of Scottish merriment!
4. HERE ARE THE 1ST FRI MENUS FOR FEB AND MAR
February:6
7-layer Lasagna
Green Salad with Balsamic Vinagrette
Garlic Bread
Bailey's Cups
March:6
White Bean Chili with Chicken and Green peppers
Roasted Root Vegetables
Corn Bread
Cobbler
Thanks for the great support! See you in February.
Regards,
Frank Hand
Chef/Owner
Flights of Fancy
623-206-5002
5. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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PHOENIX
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WED
Greg LaCoss will be at the Glendale Public Library on Wed
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed.
Trevor Jones will be at Murphy’s Law on Wed
Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dower will be at the Rosie McCaffrey’s on Wed.
THUR.
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegans on Thur
FRI/SAT
Blackwood will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magee’s will host Capitol Down on Fri and Sat.
The McMorrows will be at Lis Doon Varna on Fri and Sat.
Trevor Jones will be at Murphy’s Law on Fri.
O'Donoghue's will host Easton Ashe on Fri.
Smoot Mahooty will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will host Bill Cioffi on Fri and Sat.
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host the Waters on Fri.
Skeptical Chymist will host Kyle Peland and Shirley’s Temple on Fri and Sat.
Keltic Cowboys will be at Tim Finnegan’s on Fri and Sat.
SAT
The Lis Doon Varna Players and guests will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat. afternoon.
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at COPA Habana Wine bar late Sat afternoon.
SUN
Trevor Jones will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sun afternoon.
MON
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Co in Cave Creek on Mon evening.
TUE
Double Box Whammy with Frank Mackey will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Tue.
OTHER
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at Rumors in Yarnell on Fri.
Karl Jones will be at the Martini Bar on Mon
The Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings will be at the Yuma Main Street festival on Sun
1. PHOENIX
Cave Creek Coffee Company
6033 E. Cave Creek
Cave Creek
480-488-0603
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1/26/2009 | Mon | 6:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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COPA Habana Wine
350 E Bell Road
Phoenix
602-993-6800
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 5:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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1/21/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Blackwood
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Blackwood
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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1/25/2009 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Glendale Public Library
5959 W. Brown St.
Glendale
623-930-3530
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1/21/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Greg La Cosse
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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1/21/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| McMorrows
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Lis Doon Varna Players
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| McMorrows
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1/25/2009 | Sun | 12:00
| Trevor Jones
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Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
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1/21/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Easton Ashe
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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1/21/2009 | Wed | 7:30 PM
| Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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1/27/2009 | Tue | 9:00 PM
| Double Box Whammy
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Bill Cioffi and The Brakes
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Bill Cioffi and The Brakes
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Waters
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Kyle Phelan
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Kyle Phelan
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Kylel Phelan
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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1/22/2009 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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1/24/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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1/25/2009 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner - Tucson
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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1/25/2009 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
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1/25/2009 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
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5. REST OF AZ
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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1/26/2009 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Rumors
22720 S State Route 89
Yarnell
928-427-4200
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1/23/2009 | Fri | 6:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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Yuma Main Street
Main Street
Yuma
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1/25/2009 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings
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