ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 4-9-2008
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
--- Brazen Heads Videos Set New Standard
--- Bertie Ahern, Ireland’s Taoiseach To Step Down On May 6
2. Round The House At ICC On Fri - Part Of Dance-Wich Delirium Weekend
3. Black Velvet Band To Play For West Valley Scots On Wed
4. Memo From Connie Fisher
5. News From Celtic Crossings
6. Memo From Tony Norris
7. Vyktoria Pratt Keating At Celtic Crossings On Apr 12
8. Meeting To Discuss Irish Heritage Center In Tucson
9. This Week Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- BRAZEN HEADS VIDEOS SET NEW STANDARD
A few weeks ago the Brazen Heads presented two videos to support their new CD, “Who’s Your Paddy”: “One Eyed Reilley” and “Who’s Your Paddy”. From an artistic standpoint, their videos break new ground.
Most band videos are pretty simplistic. They are simply a presentation of a performance. In some cases, Celtic performers use professional video teams to produce DVD’s and use segments for online videos (Celtic Woman is a good example). But visually they are still just videos of performances. The other most common approach is a generic slide show of photos like pictures of Ireland.
The Brazen Heads videos go far beyond anything other Celtic performers are doing. The difference is that the Brazen Heads have scripted a series of sight gags that match the lyrics of the songs.
In terms of style, the Brazen Heads videos resemble the classic MTV videos of the 1980’s when record labels put big money into the video process. The Brazen Heads lack that kind of money, but made up for limited money with their creativity.
“One Eyed Reilley” reminds one of some of the segments of the classic Beetles movie “Help”. Drummer Roy Plisko wears an eye patch and makes faces as “One Eyed Reilley”, but it is guest Michael Fitzpatrick who provides most of laughs as a guest performer on the cow bell. The sight gags come fast and furious.
“Who’s Your Paddy” is the video debut of Shala Pero as Annie who simply steals the show. The “plot” is that Annie has a baby and no one knows who is the daddy/paddy. One at a time, everybody in the band comes to her room and then gets pushed into the closet as someone else arrives. Describing it does not do justice to the gags and how effective Shala is as the center of attention. Her expressions are just priceless.
More than just being effective at promoting the CD, their videos offer a chance for the performers to show their comic talents and personalities. The thought that went into the production of these videos puts them in a class of their own.
The videos can be seen at www.thebrazenheads.com/page4.php
--- BERTIE AHERN, IRELAND’S TAOISEACH TO STEP DOWN ON MAY 6
[EDITOR’S NOTE: I don’t generally cover general news, but this is a huge event to anyone with an interest in Ireland].
Bertie Ahern has been the Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) since 1997 and has presided over one of the most extraordinary periods in Irish history including the emergence of the Celtic Tiger economy and as part of the peace deal in the North. After being elected three time, his exiting will mean a major change in Irish politics.
Beyond being a political leader, Bertie has been a controversial celebrity. His long time relationship (ended in 2003) with Celia Larkin upset the Catholic leadership of Ireland. One daughter, Cecelia Ahern is a successful novelist whose book “PS, I Love You” was converted into a movie. His other daughter, Georgina, is married to Nicky Byrne who fronts a successful Irish pop band: Westlife.
Lately, Bertie has been under attack for alleged corruption but has remained popular. It is not clear what will happen once he steps down, but Emigrant.ie notes there is speculation that he will run to become the President of the European Council, a post that comes into being with the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.
2. ROUND THE HOUSE AT ICC ON FRI AS PART OF DANCE-WICH DELIRIUM WEEKEND
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
Do not miss the Dance-Wich Delirium Weekend coming up very soon! Please support the Phoenix Friends of Old-Time Music events that feature real-life musicians, callers, and dancers in a world of high-tech distractions. Your response determines whether or not we will continue sponsoring these special events.
Round the House will be bringing a dynamic performance of Irish music to the Irish Cultural Center and lively dance music to Kenilworth School. They describe their style as traditional Irish music with a twist of Tucson. They have captivated concert and festival audiences for over ten years with innovative arrangements of traditional songs and lively dance tunes that shine with rhythm, lilt and drive. They are known for creating exceptional rapport with audiences and have an enthusiastic following that is growing every year. Their 2007 recording, “Safe Home,” is played on folk and roots radio programs throughout the U.S. and has received outstanding reviews. Round the House has been awarded the Tucson Area Musicians Award for best traditional ethnic band for six years running. In addition, individual members have won awards for best guitar, best strings, and best female vocalist.
Several dancers from the Bracken School of Irish Dance also will be featured during the concert, displaying the intricate rhythms, precise timing and complex patterns and footwork of step-dancing. Their teacher, Thomas Bracken, has inspired and trained Irish dancers in Arizona for nearly a dozen years, and his students have achieved recognition at regional, national and world competitions and championships. This concert will appeal to audiences of all ages, and is especially family friendly, with discounted ticket prices for children under 12. See below for all the details.
Susan Petrick from Reno, NV will be calling with Round the House for two dances Saturday, April 12. The afternoon event features challenging contras, a thrill for experienced dancers. If you know the basic moves, please join us. Susan also will call the regular 2nd Saturday dance that evening; newcomer lesson at 7 pm. Susan Petrick has been calling for 8 years. Her programs feature great flow and a teaching style that is clear and concise. She calls throughout the Midwest and East as well as up and down the West Coast. Let’s be sure to give her a Phoenix welcome!
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DANCE-WICH DELIRIUM WEEKEND, APRIL 11 & 12TH
APRIL 11TH (EVENING) AT ICC
Musical Concert by Round The House from Tucson. http://www.roundthehouse.com
Location: Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, map: http://www.pfotm.org/irishmap.html
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: PFOTM Members $12, Children $5, family max $34
General Admission $15, Children $5, family max $40
APRIL 12TH (AFTERNOON) AT KENILWORTH
Zesty Contra Dance
Caller: Susan Petrick from Reno, NV.
Band: Round The House from Tucson.
Location: Kenilworth School, 1210 N. 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, map:
http://www.pfotm.org/kenilworthmap.html
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Cost: $7 for PFOTM Members/Students; $9 for Public
Note: Read our Kenilworth Shoe Policy at http://www.pfotm.org/shoepolicy.html
**Parents are responsible for childcare at Kenilworth School.
APRIL 12TH (EVENING) AT KENILWORTH
Regular 2nd Saturday Contra Dance
Caller: Susan Petrick from Reno, NV.
Band: Round The House from Tucson.
Location: Kenilworth School, 1210 N. 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, map:
http://www.pfotm.org/kenilworthmap.html
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 pm (Lesson at 7:00 pm)
Cost: $7 for PFOTM Members/Students; $9 for Public
Note: Read our Kenilworth Shoe Policy at http://www.pfotm.org/shoepolicy.html
**Parents are responsible for childcare at Kenilworth School.
3. BLACK VELVET BAND TO PLAY FOR WEST VALLEY SCOTS ON WED
Date: Wednesday April 9
Time: No host bar 5pm. Dinner meeting at 6pm followed by the evening program
Place: Briarwood Country Club – Sun City West
Special Appearance: The Black Velvet Band
The Scots of the West Valley is pleased to bring back The Black Velvet Band for an encore appearance. SWV members and their guests are invited to enjoy the always spectacular performance of this unique group.
This talented and exciting ensemble is a women’s Celtic group that includes guitar, mandolin, fiddle, penny whistle, cello and bodhran. Along with their musical talents, they also sing old Celtic ballads. The Black Velvet Band believes that the haunting airs and lively Celtic music is the best therapy on earth. The group has performed at Fiddler’s Dream, May in the Meadows, Renaissance in the Pines and makes frequent appearances at the Irish Cultural Center.
For dinner reservations or more information about the Scots of the West Valley and membership contact
President Gordon Walls at 623-544-2547, Vice President Tom Dolan at 623-875-6891; Membership
Chairman Robert Knight 623-876-9488 or email carnousie@cox.net .
The Scots of the West Valley is a non-profit social and philanthropic organization providing fellowship for people of Scottish birth or ancestry who are interested in programs and events that focus on their Scottish heritage, culture and traditions.
4. MEMO FROM CONNIE FISHER
hi!
Have a wonderful Spring!
Here's my calendar of events as of today
and you can always check my schedule online.
See you soon!
~Connie
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Wed, April 16th 7:00 pm
Verde River Lovefest
at the
Raven Cafe
142 N. Cortez, Prescott AZ
Lovefest Dates: Sat - Sun, April 12 - 20
Lovefest Celebration of the Verde River by
The Center for Biological Diversity
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Sat, April 19th 2 - 2:30 pm
Sedona Earth Day Celebration
Sedona Posse Grounds
next to the Sedona Teen Center
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Fri - Mon, May 23 - 26th
Eden Hot Spring Mother Earth Music Jam 2
Raw Food, Raw Music, Hot Springs & MORE
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Fri - Tues, Aug 29 - Sept 2th
Eden Hot Spring Free From Labor Retreat
Eden Hot Springs
Eden, AZ
Less than a three hour drive from Phoenix,
Tucson or Silver City, NM!
Eden Hot Spring info
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Fri - Sun, September 12th - 14th
2008 Raw Spirit Festival
Radisson Resort, Sedona, AZ
Discover ancient wisdom and the latest findings
from some of the greatest minds in the raw food and raw fitness world.
Inspirational speakers, celestial musicians, yogis,
mystics, dancers, solar gazers & vibrant vegan feasting.
rawspiritfest.com
info: 928-708-0784 or 928-776-1497
tell them that Connie sent you!
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Fri - Sun, Oct 17 - 19th
Eden Hot Spring RawktoberFest Retreat
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Thurs - Sun, Nov 27 - 30th
Eden Hot Spring ThanksLiving Retreat
Eden Hot Springs
Eden, AZ
Eden Hot Spring info
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Connie Fisher is available for weddings, parties and special events
Listen to Connie Fisher's Music Mp3 clips
Buy Connie Fisher's 'CELTIC TRADITION' CD at CD Baby
Connie Fisher
art music dance
connieleemarie.com
928.649.8897
5. NEWS FROM CELTIC CROSSINGS
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APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS CC PUB
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Fri Apr 11th Garin Raey 7pm
Fri Apr 12 Vyktoria Pratt Keating 7pm
Fri Apr 18th Karl Jones 7pm
Sat Apr 19th Oceans Apart 6:30 pm
Fri Apr 25th Garin Raey 7pm
Sat Apr 26th Traditional Blend 7pm
Tue Apr 29th Cognac Dinner
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MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CC PUB
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Fri May 2nd Jacquie Fisher Irish Step Dancer 6:30
Vyktoria Pratt Keating 7:30pm
Sat May 3rd Karl Jones 7:30pm
Fri May 9th Tom Thomas and Irish Dancers
Sat May 10th Garin Raey 7pm
Fri May 16th Oceans Apart 6:30 pm
Sat May 17th Ian Walink 7pm
Fri May 23th Karl Jones 7:30pm
Sat May 24th Galway Bridge 7pm
Fri May 30th Vyktoria Pratt Keating 7:30pm
Sat May 30th Jacquie Fisher Irish Step Dancer 6:30
Traditional Blend 7:30pm
www.ccpub.biz/home.html
6. MEMO FROM TONY NORRIS
Dear George,
I'm fresh back from Mexico and the Fourth San Felipe Folk Festival. This year the festival was hosted by Tim at The Lighthouse, a lovely Mediteranean style resturant that looks out over the fishing town of San Felipe from one of the highest points around. We performed on the balcony with the shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe right behind us. Performers included Jesse Anderson, Warren Miller, Aaron Norris, Steve Lord, Colin Spring and Barkley Coggins. Our audience watched a brilliant sunset and ate fresh seafood while the band played on .......
Barkley posted some photos on FLICKR. See them at
www.flickr.com/photos/enviro/sets/72157604247645605
Spring is sproinging in Flagstaff -- green shoots slipping up through the dead leaves and apple blossoms ready to burst out of their fat buds. Enjoy it all and I'll see you soon, Tony Norris
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Stories We Tell Others--Stories We Tell Ourselves
Northern AZ University
Flagstaff
Workshop with Stan Clark for NAU employees
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Northern AZ Bookfestival
TBA
http://www.nazbookfestival.org/home.htm
On 4/25 I do a performance in the public schools and on 4/26 I serve on a panel discussion about Literature Of The American WEST
Saturday, April 26th, 2008
John Caskey Roast
Forrest Highlands
I help roast my good friend John Caskey
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
First Wed Vintage Series
The Wineloft
17 North San Francisco St
Flagstaff,, AZ
928 773 9463
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Arizona Folklore Preserve
P.O. Box 235
Sierra Vista,, AZ 85636
(520)378-6166
www.arizonafolklore.com
I Will Be At The Folklore Preserve To Perform 5/17 And 18
7. VYKTORIA PRATT KEATING AT CELTIC CROSSINGS ON APR 12
Hello!
I am happy to say I will be back east for a visit and will be doing
one show at my favorite venue The Irish Isle in Middletown VA.
April 12 Celtic Crossings Pub 7:30pm Prescott
April 18 Irish Isle 7-10pm 540-868-9877 Middletown Va
(middletown is near Strasburg VA.) The food is great and the people
are stellar.
April 26 Rimside Grill 6-9pm Pine Az
May 2 Celtic Crossings 7:30pm Prescott
May 3 Main Street Grill 6-9pm Payson
Thanks!
VPK
www.vyktoria.com
8. MEETING TO DISCUSS IRISH HERITAGE CENTER IN TUCSON
To discuss the possibility of creating an Irish Heritage Center in Tucson!!
Saturday April 26th
10-12:30
Armory Park Center
220 S. Fifth Street
Free weekend parking
This idea has been the mission of the Irish American Gaelic Society and
other Irish groups for more than 20 years.
Special Guest Speakers:
--- Representative of the Phoenix Irish Cultural Center
--- Tucson City Council representative
--- Rio Nuevo Project representative
Bring your comments, thoughts, ideas and enthusiasm to make this possibility a reality!
For more information, please contact
Betsy Coyle at coyle2@cox.net or
Tim Prendiville at 907-4913.
9. THIS WEEK IRISH MUSIC
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PHOENIX
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Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland every evening at sunset.
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Paddy’s Peg Leg will be at Tim Finnegan’s on Wed
Paul Knight will be at into The Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed
Karl Jones will be at R.T. O’Sullivan’s on Wed
Black Velvet Band will play for Scots of the West Valley at Briarwood Country Club
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Shay Veno will be at Fibber Magee’s on Thur
--- FRI (Only)
Round the House will give a concert at the Irish Cultural Center on Fri evening.
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at Two-Step Saloon in Fountain Hills on Fri
Haiku Road will be at Ground Control in Goodyear on Fri
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Keltic Cowboys will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Brazen Heads will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
O’Connor’s will host Rocket 88 on Fri and Sat.
O’Donoghue’s will be hosting the Vander Project on Fri and Sat
Traveler will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
The Biffos will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Seamus Mc Caffrey’s will host Groove Defenders on Fri and Trevor Jones on Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host Shirley’s Temple on Fri and Capitol Down on Sat
Tim Finnegans will host the Scones on Fri and Sat.
Round the House will play for the contradance at the Kenilworth School on Sat
--- MON
Rick Cyge will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Co on Mon
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TUCSON
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Nancy McCallion will play at the Auld Dubliner on Sat.
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PRESCOTT
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Celtic Crossings will host Garin Racy on Fri and Vyktoria Pratt Keating on Sat.
Loose Ends will play for the contradance at the Prescott Activity on Fri evening.
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SEDONA
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Karl Jones will play at Zelo Cosi on Sat afternoon and Martini Bar on Mon evening.
1. PHOENIX
Briarwood Country Club
20800 N. 135th ave
Sun City West
623-584-5600
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4/9/2008 | Wed | 6:00 PM
| Black Velvet Band
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Cave Creek Coffee Company
6033 E. Cave Creek
Cave Creek
480-488-0603
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4/14/2008 | Mon | 6:00 PM
| Rick Cyge
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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4/9/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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4/10/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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4/13/2008 | Sun | 3:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Ground Control
14140 W Indian School
Goodyear
623-935-2604
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 7:30 PM
| Haiku Road
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Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
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4/9/2008 | Wed | 7:30 PM
| Paul Knight
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 7:30 PM
| Round the House
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| C.R.O.F.T. Monthly Meeting
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 1:30 PM
| Ceili Workshop
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Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave
Phoenix
520-369-0299
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Round the House - Contradance
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Rocket 88
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Rocket 88
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Vander Project
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Vander Project
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R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
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4/9/2008 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Scottsdale Senior Center
1700 N. Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale
480-832-0243
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4/10/2008 | Thu | 7:30 PM
| Caledonian Society Meeting
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Groove Defenders
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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4/13/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun with Sven Henrich
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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4/9/2008 | Wed | 8:30 PM
| Paddy's Peg Leg
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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Two-Step Saloon
11056 Saguaro Blvd
Fountain Hills
480-816-9850
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 7:30 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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4/9/2008 | Wed | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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4/10/2008 | Thu | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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4/13/2008 | Sun | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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4/14/2008 | Mon | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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4/15/2008 | Tue | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Nancy McCallion
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4/13/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
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4/15/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Celtic and Old Time Jam
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Uptown Billiards
114 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-773-0551
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4/13/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Jam
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Garin Raey
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Loose Ends - Contrdance
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4/11/2008 | Fri | 7:30 PM
| Prescott Contradance
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5. REST OF AZ
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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4/14/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Zelo Cosi
671 Highway 179
Sedona
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4/12/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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