ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 3-18-2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out And About
--- Lots Of Pictures
--- Southwest Acoustic Has New Web Site
--- Parade On Youtube
2. Grada In Az This Weekend
--- Sun. Mar 22 - Caberet Theater - Tucson
--- Mon. Mar 23 - Workshop In Tucson
--- Tue. Mar 24 - Fiddler's Dream In Phoenix
3. Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival - Mar 21 And 22
4. Verde Valley Highland Games On Sat Mar 28
5. This Week In Irish Music
1. Out And About
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--- LOTS OF PICTURES
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, I’ve uploaded my photos from the Irish Faire
Pictures from the Emerald Ball
Pictures from the Emerald Ball
Pictures from the Beoga Concert
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--- SOUTHWEST ACOUSTIC HAS NEW WEB SITE
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For those who follow acoustic music, SAM (Southwest Acoustic Music Association) supports folk music with listings and other information. Their new website is www.sammusiconline.com
They are partnering with Music Café, an online radio station Calendar to enable artists to list gigs.
SAM offers another vehicle for promoting music to a different audience than AIMS and offer a great service.
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--- PARADE ON YOUTUBE
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George,
I made a video of the parade .. it's on You Tube, here's the link
Parade Slide Show
Marty Manning
99.9 KEZ
4686 E. Van Buren Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-722-4000
LISTEN LIVE to 99.9 KEZ www.kez999.com
Check my Personal Page www.kez999.com/pages/marty_manning.html
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This slide show is very well done and uses the McMorrows version of St. Anne’s Reel for the background music.]
2. GRADA IN AZ THIS WEEKEND
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--- SUN. MAR 22 - CABERET THEATER - TUCSON
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7:00 PM
$22 general
Caberet Theater
Temple of Music and Art
330 S. Scott Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-622-2823
For Grada's Tucson appearance:
The show on Sunday, March 22nd is at 7:00 pm, (not 7:30 pm) and is in the Cabaret Theatre of the Temple of Music and Art. Tickets are either online at www.inconcerttucson.com, or at Antigone book and the Folk Shop, or by phone at 1-800-595-4849--through March 21 only. Advance tickets are $20. If any remain, door tickets will be $25.
As of March 11, 70 of he 90 avaiable tickets had sold.
Don Gest, In Concert, Tucson.
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--- MON. MAR 23 - WORKSHOP IN TUCSON
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8:00 PM - Workshop
Sharon Goldwasser at
azfiddle@mindspring.com or 520-298-3014,
Melissa Tatum at
520-275 3811 or melissaltatum@yahoo.com
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--- TUE. MAR 24 - FIDDLER'S DREAM IN PHOENIX
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7:00 PM
$20
Fiddler's Dream
17th St. & Cactus Wren, Phoenix, AZ
800-595-4849 - www.fiddlersdream.org
Visiting Arizona is the band The Irish Times has called Irish music with “enough steam in its heels to leave most of its peers at the starting blocks.” This band is Grada. Grada is a group that is not well known in the United States, but is finally receiving the sort of recognition they deserve, having received a fat of awards and reviews that have propelled them into the elite circle of Irish super groups.
Grada is a quintet of talented musicians from Ireland, New Zealand, and England. Alan Doherty (flutes, whistles, vocals) is widely recognized as a lead soloist on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. His freewheeling, “soaring flute playing” is a major part of Grada’s sound. Nicola Joyce (vocals, bodhran, fiddle, whistles) comes from a long family line of musicians.
She grew up in Galway in the west of Ireland and learned to play instruments and sing from a young age. Her influences are numerous, but include Dolores Keane, Karen Casey (Cherish the Ladies), Tom Waits, Ella Fitzgerald, and Joni
Mitchell. Colin Farrell (fiddle, whistle) was born in Manchester, a city that has probably the strongest and most vibrant Irish Traditional music seen outside of
Ireland. Before joining Grada, Colin had already made a name for himself, performing and recording with an array of great musicians in Europe and the USA, including the well-known group, Flook. Gerry Paul (guitar, bouzouki) has spent half his life in New Zealand
and is considered part of the “engine room” behind Grada along with Andrew Laking (double bass, vocals, guitar). Born in New Zealand, Andrew comes from a varied musical background, including jazz, Latin, gypsy, and folk styles. He has been in big demand as a session musician, having recorded for producers such as Bill Whelan (Riverdance).
Grada may not be a household name in the US yet, but they are worth seeing.
Having seen them at last year’s Milwaukee Irish Fest, I was blown away by the stunning vocals, energetic tunes, and the ability to use outside influences such as jazz without losing the sound
of traditional Irish music. Grada is a truly captivating band.
www.gradamusic.com
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Compass Records
Gráda "Cloudy Day Navigation"
Produced by Trevor Hutchison (Lúnasa, Sharon Shannon).
Featuring special guests Alison Brown, Bill Blackmore, Tola Custy, Dave Hingerty, Trevor Hutchison, Vyvienne Long, Wiremu Namana and Rasmus Skovmand.
Now well established in Irish music circles, Gráda – both collectively and
individually – continue to win new fans via an intense concert schedule (US and
international) and numerous appearances as sidemen. Flautist Alan Doherty is
now being widely heralded for his solo performance on the film score of The Lord
of the Rings trilogy. Between them they have played with such a diverse range
of performers as Damien Dempsey, Louis Stewart, Damien Rice, Bill Whelan and
Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin.
In the six years since the formation of the band, Gráda’s original compositions
have matured as they continuine to broaden and refine their sound. In addition to traditional songs and tunes, Cloudy Day Navigation boasts material drawn from Susanne Vega, Sony Condell, Leslie Harris, and Emily Smith. Also included is a bonus DVD of gorgeous live concert footage.
Alan Doherty: Flutes, Whistles, Vocals, Percussion
Andrew Laking: Double Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Colin Farrell: Fiddle, Whistle
Gerry Paul: Guitars, Vocals
Nicola Joyce: Vocals, Bodhran
Compass Records
3. GLENDALE FOLK & HERITAGE FESTIVAL - MAR 21 AND 22
The old Phoenix Traditions folk festival which used to be at Encanto Park has been moved to :
Sahuaro Ranch Park
9802 North 59th Avenue Glendale,AZ
Sahuaro Park
www.glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation/documents/FolkEntertainmentSchedule.pdf
Sat Mar 21 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sun Mar 22 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: AIMS willl have a booth at the festival on Sun Mar 22 including a market umbrella for the seisiun. This is a new venue but will return a great collection of acoustic musicians of all genre’s. Irish/Celtic players include:
3/21/2009 Sat 11:30 AM Rich Bailey & Rebecca Strange
3/21/2009 Sat 12:00 PM Rick Nestler
3/22/2009 Sat 1:30 AM Greg La Cosse
3/21/2009 Sat 3:00 PM Mountain Air
3/22/2009 Sun 10:00 AM Strand
3/22/2009 Sun 11:30 AM Malcolm Harris
3/22/2009 Sun 4:00 PM Michael Littwin
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Hi George,
Per our conversation at the fair, my schedule has been changed to Saturday on the Guest House porch from 1:30 -2:00 PM. I'll also drop in the Celtic jam at 1:00 as well.
Greg
4. VERDE VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES ON SAT MAR 28
Camp Verde Sunnyside Park
30 E. Hwy. 260
Camp Verde, AZ
Sat Mar 28
(928)771-1218 or mcnabbprescott@aol.com
10 AM to 5 PM. Opening cerimony at noon.
Adults - $10 / students - $7 / 12 and under - $5
Competition will be held in Scottish athletics (heavy events) and Highland Dancing.
There will be 2 stages of entertainment
Main Stage:
Tea Room: I
There will also be a beer garden and a scotch tasting booth, along with sheepdog herding demonstrations, re-enactors, clan booths, Celtic merchandise vendors, Scottish food and drink, and a great kids area with a magician, concerts, moon bounce, and face painting. Opening ceremony at noon.
5. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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PHOENIX
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Michael McClanathan will play the pipes each day at sunset at the Westin Kirland.
WED
Trevor Jones will be at Murphy’s Law on Wed
Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dower will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Wed
FRI/SAT
There will be a ceili with live music on Fri at the ICC
Blackwood will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Lis Doon Varna will host Fall Away on Fri and Sat
Trevor Hones will be at Murphy’s Law on Fri
O’Donoguhe’s will host Easton Ashe on Sat
Smoot Mahooty will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
The Biffos will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Tim Finnegan’s will host the Waters on Fri and on Sat Shay Veno and Jane Hilton Sat.
SAT/SUN
The Lis Doon Varna will play on Sat afternoon at Lis Doon Varna.
Inis will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sun afternoon.
The Glendale Festival on Sat will host Rich Bailey & Rebecca Strange, Rick Nestler, Greg La Cosse, Mountain Air. On Sun will feature Strand, Malcolm Harris, Michael Littwin.
The Arizona Renaissance Festival in Apache Junction on Sat and Sun will host Abby Green, Calliophea, Caitlyn DeAmbra, Nied Frye, Patrice Ruance, Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass, Pierides, Pucerbrush Plyers, Sarah Marie Mullen, Tartanic, Twig the Fairy and Wyllow Ravencroft.
TUE
Grada will be at Fiddler’s Dream on Tue
Double Box Whammy will play on Tue.
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TUCSON
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There will be a contradance at the First Methodist Church on Sat
Grada will be at the Cabaret Theater at the Temple of Music and Arts on Sun evening
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SEDONA
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Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Bliss Café on Wed.
Karl Jones will be at the Oak Creek Brewing Co on Thursday
Karl Jones will be at Martini Bar on Sat and Mon.
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REST OF AZ
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There will be a contradance in Cottonwood on Sat
Vyktoria Pratt Keating WILL BE AT THE Rimside Grill in Pine on Sat.
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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3/18/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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3/20/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Blackwood
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Blackwood
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Fiddler's Dream
17th St. & Cactus Wren
Phoenix
602-997-9795
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3/24/2009 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Grada
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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3/18/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
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3/20/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Fall Away
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Irish Acoustic Showcase
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Fall Away
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Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
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3/18/2009 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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3/20/2009 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Easton Ashe
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Renaissance Festival
12601 E. Highway 60
Apache Junction
520-463-2600
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Caitlyn DeAmbra
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Sarah Marie Mullen
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Calliophea
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Tartanic
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Patrice Ruane
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Pierides
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Wyllow Ravencroft
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Puckerbrush Players
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Abby Green
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| NiedFyre
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Twig the Fairy
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Wyllow Ravencroft
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Puckerbrush Players
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Tartanic
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Calliophea
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Pierides
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| NiedFyre
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Caitlyn DeAmbra
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Sarah Marie Mullen
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Twig the Fairy
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Pirate Shantyman and the Bonnie Lass
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Patrice Ruane
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Abby Green
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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3/18/2009 | Wed | 7:30 PM
| Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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3/20/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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3/24/2009 | 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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3/20/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Sahuaro Ranch Park
9802 North 59th Avenue
Glendale
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 11:30
| Rich Bailey & Rebecca Strange
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 12:00
| Rick Nestler
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 1:30 PM
| Greg La Cosse
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 3:00 PM
| Mountain Air
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Strand
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 11:30
| Malcolm Harris
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Michael Littwin
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Tempe Center for the Arts
700 West Rio Salado
Tempe
480-350-2822
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3/18/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Open Mic With Walt Richardson
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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3/20/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Waters
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
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3/22/2009 | 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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3/18/2009 | Wed | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/19/2009 | Thu | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/20/2009 | Fri | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/23/2009 | Mon | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/24/2009 | 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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3/22/2009 | 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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3/21/2009 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Tucson
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Temple of Music and Art
330 S. Scott Ave
Tucson
520-622-2823
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 7:30 PM
| Grada
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
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3/22/2009 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
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5. SEDONA
Bliss Café
1595 W. Hwy 89A
Sedona
928-282-2997
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3/18/2009 | Wed | 6:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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3/23/2009 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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6. REST OF AZ
Cottonwood Civic Center
Main Street
Cottonwodd
928-774-5936
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Cottonwood
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Oak Creek Brewing Co
2050 Yavapai Drive
West Sedona
928-204-1300
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3/19/2009 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Rimside Grill
3270 N. Az Hwy 87
Pine
928-476-3349
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3/21/2009 | Sat | 5:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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