ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 2-4-2009
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
---- Debut Of Emeralds Rising At Next Coffee On Fri
--- Set Dance Workshop On Wed At Icc
--- Ren Faire Starts This Weekend
2. Art Show For First Friday At The Icc
3. Colleen Selection Sat Feb 7
4. Weekend Of Feb 21 To 22 Looks Awfully Busy
--- Arizona Scottish Gathering And Highland Games - Feb 21-22 At Hance Park
---- Mesa Arts Center - Joan Baez And John Doyle
--- Wickenburg - Celtic Legends Sat Feb 21
---- Mesa Arts Center - Sun Feb 22 - Chieftains
5. More About Beoga
--- Flagstaff - Fri. Feb 27
--- Tucson - Sat Feb 28
--- Wickenburg - Celtic Legends Sat Feb 21
--- Beoga Cd: "The Incident" (Com 4499) $15.
6. Tony Norris In Sierra Vista
7. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
---- DEBUT OF EMERALDS RISING AT NEXT COFFEE ON FRI
Emeralds Rising is a new band getting getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day. We are made up of members of the Lis Doon Varna Players who perform on Saturday afternoons at Lis Doon Varna Players.
www.azirishmusic.com/Emeralds_Rising/
Next Coffee Co. and Catering 19420 N. 59th Avenue Glendale AZ 85308
602-938-4901 http://nextcoffeecompany.com/
Next is just south of the 101 on 59th Ave close to Utopia.
--- SET DANCE WORKSHOP ON WED AT ICC
There will be a set dance workshop this Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 pm with Michael Harrison from Plano Texas. Michael will teach some of the sets danced in Ireland. Admission is $6.00. All ages and abilities welcome
Slan
Mary
--- REN FAIRE STARTS THIS WEEKEND
We are now beginning a two month run for the Arizona Renaissance Festival in Apache Junction. I’m hoping to get there in the Feb 15 period to find out who is going to be there. Based on their published schedule, you can expect to see:
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Abby Green, Nied Frye, Patrice ruance, Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass, Pucerbrush Plyers, Sarah Marie Mullen, Tartanic, Twig the Fairy and Wyllow Ravencroft.
2. ART SHOW FOR FIRST FRIDAY AT THE ICC
FIRST FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Just a reminder, First Friday is February 6. Along with our seisiun musicians, Chef Frank is bringing all our favorite Irish foods, Seven layer Lasagna, Green Salad with Balsamic Vinagrette with Garlic and Bread Bailey's Cups.
February Artist Patricia Brock Thompson – Mixed Media Artist “Hmm, what shall I do with my life when I retire?” The question of the ages…perhaps in the recesses of the artist’s mind as she sat “Waiting for Santa” (solar print from photo collection of Arthur Brock c.1946) she dreamed of creating art.
Born in Chicago, Pat was raised in a predominantly German neighborhood on the north side, living there from 1942 until 1970 when She moved to Phoenix, a more open and sparsely populated place to raise my daughter and son. Having attended Catholic school for twelve years she received no encouragement in art other than crayon and coloring book, the (“stay-inside-the-lines” school of art!)
Pat’s limited exposure to the arts was limited to music and photography. Her father was musician and photographer, playing violin and converting their house into a photo studio. At family holiday gatherings during the 1940’s and 1950’s, Pat’s maternal grandfather Francis Patrick Aloysius Jordan, encouraged ‘sing-along’; in particular, the traditional St. Patrick’s Day Irish songs. Her professional career was in the medical community as an office manager, a medical staff secretary and as medical records administrator at a local hospital.
During her employment in her husband’s solo medical practice, she met Ruth Magadini, a local artist who, while she was taking her blood pressure, asked “do you want to paint?” Pat began explaining she had not done anything ‘artful’ since grade school and she quickly admonished her , “Mine was a yes or no question!” Pat stepped out of her comfort zone and said, “yes, o.k., that might be fun.” A week later Ruth guided her to an artist’s supply store for the first time, after which she applied oil to a canvas, and never stopped discovering the various ways to express her self. . Pat has had no formal art education however avidly attends workshops throughout the valley under tutelage of printmakers, watercolorists, and other media experts. Among the many who have encouraged and inspired her, Diane Burkhardt, Linda Haas, Toni Hungerford, Sue Hunter, Carol Jenna, Marlys Kubicek, Karen Leeds, Pat Scheurich, Joan Thompson, and illustrator/artist Christopher Magadini.
She considers herself a mixed media artist as she incorporates ink over watercolor, collage over prints, and colored pencil over anything. Her art education has been through local workshops and instructors, mainly at Brio Fine Arts in Scottsdale and Phoenix Center for the Arts. As Pat has often stated, “making art makes me smile” and she wishes the same for those who view her collection. Pat can be contacted at pattbrockthompson@cox.net or 602-550-4293
3. COLLEEN SELECTION SAT FEB 7
It's not too late!
Buy Tickets for February 7 Event
The Arizona Colleen is a spokesperson for the Irish Community at area events and competes in Ireland as the Arizona Rose for a world tour.
www.azcolleen.org
www.roseoftralee.ie
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12 FINALISTS
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Liz Brew
Christine Bryant
Katie Caufield
Krystle Delgado
Rachel Ginn
Allison Helblig
Alexis Hodel
Katherine King
Sheila Mast
Megan McCulla
Taylor Miller
Gwen Struebel
26th Annual Arizona Colleen and Rose of Tralee Selection
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Doors Open 4:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies 5:30 pm
Dinner Served 7 pm
Dessert Served 8:30 pm
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Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel
1600 S. 52nd Street, Tempe
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Attire: Contestants Formal
Guests choice of semi-formal or formal
Tickets Available
Online with debit/credit cards, e-check, or your personal PayPal account:
www.azcolleen.org
At these locations:
Irish Cultural Center
Rula Bula
Lis Doon Varna
O'Connor's Pub
Ticket Choices
Full-Course, Sit-Down Dinner and Dessert $40
Entree choice: Rack of Lamb, Prime Rib,
or Stuffed Fazzoletti Pasta (Vegetarian)
Former Colleens & Chairs and spouses $32
Children 10 yrs and under $20
(chicken fingers and fries)
Open Seating
Reserved Tables of 10 Available $38/seat
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 3
Dessert Only with Coffee/Hot Tea $20
Decadent Chocolate Black Forest Cake
IN ADVANCE
OR AT THE DOOR IF SEATS AVAILABLE
Event
Bagpipes - Owen Keating
Jackie McAndrew and Roger Downey
Co-Emcees
Invocation - Father Killian McCaffrey
Escorts include Phoenix Gaels and
Scottsdale Fire Dept. Honor Guard
Debut of 2009 Little Miss Shamrocks
Erin Miller and Michelle Wilson
Michael Littwin, vocalist
Multi-Media Talent Show
Blackwood, live Irish band
Silent Auction & Raffle
Cash Bar
Special Guests and MORE
4. WEEKEND OF FEB 21 TO 22 LOOKS AWFULLY BUSY
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--- ARIZONA SCOTTISH GATHERING AND HIGHLAND GAMES - FEB 21-22 AT HANCE PARK
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February 21-22, 2009
Margaret T. Hance Park located on Central Avenue between McDowell Road and Roosevelt Street in Central Phoenix
More information coming soon!
Games Chairman: Jackie Carro - jackiecarro@cox.net
Entertainment: Wicked Tinkers, Alex Beaton, Clandestine, and the Muses
Games Hotline: 602.431.0095
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----- MESA ARTS CENTER - JOAN BAEZ AND JOHN DOYLE
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: Joan Baez is a famous folk singer, but few outside of the Irish music scene are aware as to how great her guitar accompanist, John Doyle is. He was one of the founding members of Solas and has played with many others including Liz Carroll. ]
When: Feb 21, 2009
Start time: 8:00PM
Public tickets on sale: Now
Where: Ikeda Theater
Ticket price: $45/$40/$35 Buy Tickets >
Critically acclaimed artist, Joan Baez will make a stop in Mesa to perform at the Ikeda Theater on Saturday, February 21. Baez’s 24th studio album, Day After Tomorrow out now on Bobolink/Razor & Tie Entertainment was released to widespread critical acclaim; the record is Baez’s first to chart on the Billboard 200 in 29 years.
One of the many publications to laud the new release of Day After Tomorrow the Boston Globe says, “A half century into her career, folk icon Joan Baez is making a return of sorts – not to vintage material, but to songs that evoke the spirit and message of her defining early work…Baez has never sounded wiser, or more deeply human.”
The Americana Music Association recently honored Baez with the prestigious “Spirit of Americana” Free Speech Award at their annual Festival and Conference in Nashville. Earlier this year, Baez returned to Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre for a show to benefit Club Passim, the Harvard Square successor to the legendary Club 47. The special event celebrated the Club’s 50th anniversary and commemorated Baez’s earliest performances at the historic venue. In addition to this honor, Baez was recently recognized by the Recording Academy with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award.
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--- WICKENBURG - CELTIC LEGENDS SAT FEB 21
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Celtic Legends -!
Date: Sat., February 21, 2009 Time: 7:30 pm
Date: Sun., February 22, 2009 Time: 7:30 pm Sold Out
Price: Adults $40 – Children $5
Direct from Ireland comes a brilliant fusion of Celtic music and dance!
Under the direction of Riverdance’s Michael Londra, Celtic Legends has swept the world with their artistry. This team of pristine Irish step dancers perform electric moves amidst exhilarating folk music and ethereal songs from a live onstage band. This powerful show brings out the Irish in everyone.
Take a whirl with Celtic Legends on their latest worldwide tour.
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----- MESA ARTS CENTER - SUN FEB 22 - CHIEFTAINS
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When: Feb 22, 2009
Start time: 7:30 PM
Where: Ikeda Theater
Ticket price: $62/$42 Buy Tickets >
With their authentic Irish sound, The Chieftains are considered synonymous with Celtic music. The original members, including founder and front-man Paddy Moloney (Uilleann pipes, tin whistle), Matt Molloy (flute), Sean Keane (fiddle) and Kevin Conneff (bodhran, vocals) bring a spectacular, foot-stomping night of folk songs and ballads that will take you back to the Emerald Isle.
Music Dance Theater / Comedy Family Broadway National Geographic Special Engagements View All Home | E-news Sign-Up | Send to a Friend | Mesa Arts Center LogoBox Office: 480-644-6500 Administration: 480-644-6501
Email: artscenterinfo@mesaartscenter.com
1 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85211
5. MORE ABOUT BEOGA
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--- FLAGSTAFF - FRI. FEB 27
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George
Here is some more information for the Beoga concert up in Flagstaff.
Venue: The Orpheum 15 W. Aspen Ave.
Date: February 27, 2009 at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:00pm
Website: www.livingtraditionspresentations.com and www.orpheumpresents.com
Contact Number: 928-600-1365
Tickets Available at: Cedar Music
Animas Trading
Rainbow's End
www.orpheumpresents.com
Tickets are: $20, $18 for FFOTM and NACHS, $12 for students
If you could update this as soon as possible, that would be wonderful! Thanks!
Kari
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--- TUCSON - SAT FEB 28
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With guests: Tir Connail Academy of Irish Dance
8 pm
Berger Performing Arts Center
1200 W. Speedway, Tucson, AZ
928-522-7052
www.inconcerttucson.com/pages/calendar.htm
Advance tickets $20; $18 seniors over 60
Tickets at Antigone Books or the Folk Shop with no fee.
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--- PRESCOTT - SUN MAR 1
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7:00 PM
Trinity Presbyterian Church
630 Park Ave
Prescott, AZ
928-771-1218.
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--- BEOGA CD: "THE INCIDENT" (COM 4499) $15.00
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The unique sound of Beoga, the five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim, features the twin dueling accordions of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four-time All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray and pianist Liam Bradley along with the vocals of one of Ireland’s premier young singers, Niamh Dunne,
Beoga’s 2007 release, Mischief, made the Boston Globe’s “Best of 2007” list with their signature mix of Irish traditional music with nuances of bluesy riffs, Astor Piazzola-style jazz and a raunchy New Orleans jamboree vibe.
Beoga’s third album The Incident delivers more fresh and lively compositions from the Irish quintet. An explosive and quirky collection of melodies and songs with the Beoga stamp present from the start, The Incident is set to capitalize on the group’s popularity as they captivate audiences on a global scale with their blend of passion, energy and vitality.
http://compassrecords.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4632
6. TONY NORRIS IN SIERRA VISTA
February 6-7 I'll be at The 17th Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering in Sierra Vista, Az. Details are available at www.cowboypoetry.com .
Mark your calendar now for February 20th, 7:30pm, when Big Bill Vernieu and I are joined by Warren Miller as we present the 15th Cowboy Campfire at The Weatherford Hotel: Three Tenors on Horseback. I'll give you more details later....
Don't be a stranger.
Tony
7. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
PHOENIX
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Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland each day at sunset
WED
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dublin on Wed
THUR.
Tom Teven will be at Seamus McCaffrey’
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegans on Thur
FRI/SAT
Emerald Rising will be at Next Coffee on Fri
There will be a seisiun at the ICC as part of the First Friday.
The Brazen Heads will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Keltic Cowboys will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
Lis Doon Varna will host Shirley’s Temple on Fri and Seventy Five Summers on Sat evening.
Trevor Jones will be at Murphy’s Law men on Fri.
Rosie McCaffrey’s will host Rocket 88 on Fri and Sat
Traveler will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Tom Teven will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Tim Finnegans will host the Waters on Fri and Sat
SAT
The Lis Doon Varna Players will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat afternoon.
Blackwood will play for the Colleen Selection held at the Phoenix Sheriton Airport Hotel
SAT/SUN
The Arizona Renaissance Festival in Apache Junction will host Abby Green, Nied Frye, Patrice ruance, Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass, Pucerbrush Plyers, Sarah Marie Mullen, Tartanic, Twig the Fairy and Wyllow Ravencroft.
MON
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company on Mon
TUE
Double Box Whammy will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Tue
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There will be a contradance at the First Methodist Church on Sat
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There will be a contradance at the Ashurst Hall on the ASU campus on Sat
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Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at Celtic Crossings on Fri
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Tony Norris will be at the Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierr Vista on Fri and Sat
Karl Jones will be at the Martini Bar in Sedona on Mon
1. PHOENIX
Cave Creek Coffee Company
6033 E. Cave Creek
Cave Creek
480-488-0603
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2/9/2009 | Mon | 6:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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2/4/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| First Friday Art Walk and Seisiun
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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2/4/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Irish Acoustic Showcase
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Seventy Five Summers
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Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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Renaissance Festival
12601 E. Highway 60
Apache Junction
520-463-2600
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Wyllow Ravencroft
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Sarah Marie Mullen
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Tartanic
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Patrice Ruane
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Abby Green
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Twig the Fairy
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| NiedFyre
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Puckerbrush Players
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Wyllow Ravencroft
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Puckerbrush Players
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| NiedFyre
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Patrice Ruane
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Tartanic
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Twig the Fairy
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Abby Green
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Sarah Marie Mullen
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Rocket 88
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Rocket 88
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2/10/2009 | 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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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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2/5/2009 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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Sheriton Phoenix Airport Hotel
1600 S. 52nd St.
Tempe
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 6:00 PM
| Colleen Selection
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Blackwood
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Walken
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Walken
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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2/5/2009 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Waters
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Waters
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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2/4/2009 | Wed | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/5/2009 | Thu | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/9/2009 | Mon | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/10/2009 | Tue | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner - Tucson
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Tucson
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Ashurst Hall - NAU
Creative & Comm Arts
Flagstaff
928-523-1889
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Flagstaff
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Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
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2/8/2009 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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5. REST OF AZ
Buena Performing Arts Center
5225 Buena School
Sierra Vista
520-515-2820
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2/6/2009 | Fri | 11:00
| Tony Norris
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2/7/2009 | Sat | 11:00
| Tony Norris
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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2/9/2009 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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