ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 4-11-2006
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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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.
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Irish Art Show Definitely Worth Checking Out
2. Slan To Taxes Fundraiser At ICC This Sunday - Apr 15
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- IRISH ART SHOW DEFINITELY WORTH CHECKING OUT
I finally got over to the Phoenix Art Museum to see the Brian Burns collection of Irish Art. It is well worth the visit.
Made up of roughly 40 pieces, the bulk of the exhibit was art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries reflecting the various schools and styles of the period. It is obvious how much influence 19th century French styles had on the Irish (with several Irish painters having spent time in France) but none of the works seemed in any way derivative.
For most Irish Americans, I’m sure the works of Jack Yeats are the big attraction. Jack Yeats was far more than just William Butler Yeats’ brother as he was an outstanding painter. This exhibit gave a sample of how his style changed over time.
Show will continue through the end of the month.
--- BARRAGE CONCERT IN WICKENBURG SOLD OUT
The Canadian group Barrage will be in Wickenburg on Sat. Their concert is listed as sold out, but it may be worth trying the phone number at the 928-684-6624.
2. SLAN TO TAXES FUNDRAISER AT ICC THIS SUNDAY - APR 15
Haven’t yet finished your taxes? No problem! Volunteers will be on hand to help those of us who ask the question, “Why do today what I can put off until tomorrow?”
Owe the IRS money this year? It’s payback time! Dunk the Tax Man with your eagle eye fast ball in our dunking tank!
In addition to live Irish music and dancing, there will be lots of children’s activities, so bring the whole family! Food will be available, so be sure to bring an appetite as well.
Additional parking is available on Culver St. between 3rd Ave. and Central. For further information, contact the Irish Cultural Center at 602-258-0109, or visit our website at www.azirish.org. We hope to see you on April 15th as we say “Slan” to taxes!
Here is the schedule for Sunday’s show
1:00 PM Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band
Some of the confirmed guests for Pat McCrossan’s set will include Jane Hilton and Johnny Kerr. There are likely to be a number of other guest performers, so go to our web page at www.azirishmusic.com/article_slan_taxes.htm.
3. IRISH FOUNDATION SPRING PICNIC ON SUN APR 22
Whether you are Irish, Scots, Welsh or just enjoy a picnic, you are invited to attend the Irish Foundation of Arizona's Spring Picnic on Sunday, April 22. It will be held at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central, Phoenix, from Noon until 5:00.
Just $5.00 will buy you all the hot dogs and hamburgers you want. And children under 12 are admitted free. We'd appreciate it if you would bring your favorite side dish, salad or dessert to share.
There will be another fun silent auction with several of framed photos of Ireland, a gift certificate from Phoenix City Grill and lots of other goodies. Contributions to the auction may be brought the day of the picnic or dropped off at the Center beforehand. We'll also being selling our new baseball caps and visors sporting the American and Irish Flags.
There will be activities for the children and a cash bar for the grown-ups. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments to entertain all of us.
So bring your friends and relatives but leave the ants at home. See you at the picnic.
4. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS AT CHARLY’S ON SAT
Hey George,
The Knockabouts are back in Flagstaff on Saturday, April 14th at Charly's Pub in the Hotel Weatherford at 9 PM. After taking our fair share of good natured jabs for not playing in Flagstaff on St. Patrick's Day , the Knockabouts promise to make it a fun night for everyone. Just a reminder, I think the high for next week in Flag is around 65 so come on up and get out of the heat. The following week (April 20 - 21) the K'bouts will be in Prescott at Celtic Crossings Pub starting at 8PM.
Thanks
5. MEMO FROM CELTIC CROSSINGS
Hi George O’Brien
This is just to let you know I will be in charge of the Music for awhile. Not sure you have our line up for the April. So I'm going to send it just incase.
13th & 14th 7pm Harold and Chris from San Diego
20th & 21st 7pm Knockabouts
26th 7pm Neil Oniel
Slainte
6. INTRODUCTION TO TUCSON’S JAMIE O’BRIEN
Hi George,
Jamie O’Brien is a London-Irishman who has sung and played guitar for as long as he can remember. He delves back into his family’s Irish and music hall repertoires, mixing them with songs he’s learnt from friends and fellow musicians over the years.
He’s played extensively in a dozen or more countries on two continents, as a group member (Fánaí, Laune Rangers, RHB), an accompanist or solo. He made Pennsylvania his home for nearly two decades before moving to the Tucson area in 2006. He has a solo album available (My Wild Irish Boy) and looks forward to a new CD being released later this year.
More details on Jamie and his music can be found at www.launies.com.
Thanks for all you're doing.
Regards,
Jamie O'Brien
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Jamie will be at Lani's Luau in Tucson on Sat. Apr 28]
7. CONTRADANCE NEWS
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
Phoenix contra dancing is happening in April! Don’t miss Deb Comly calling with Round The House on April 14th. Peg Hesley will be holding a workshop called The Art of The Twirl on April 22nd. See details below:
2nd Sat., April 14th Contra Dance at Kenilworth School
4th Sun., April 22th “Potpourri” Contra Dance at the Augustana Church (Note the new time!)
4th Wed., April 25th Contra Dance at the Irish Cultural Center
Other Local Contra Dances & A Special Event (These are not PFOTM Sponsored Events)
Sat., April, 28th Backyard Dance Floor Contra Dance
A Special Folk Sessions Tribute to Warren Miller
Friday, April 20th beginning at 7:00 pm; $10.00 admission
at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Hall at 882 Sunset Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305
Performances by: Bob Ward, D-Squared, Half Way Home, Gail Steiger, Jan Alexander & Friends, Lon Austin & Dean Cook, Sistah Mary Grace, Tom & Alexa, Tony Norris & Bill Burke, Contra Dancing with Peg Hesley calling, and more...
8. LOREENA MCKENNITT AT SCOTTSDALE CIVIC CENTER MALL ON MAY 9TH
Loreena McKennitt: An Ancient Muse
The timeless, Celtic-inspired music of Canadian singer and composer Loreena McKennitt sweeps across eras and musical genres, fusing the melodic sensibility of Scottish and Irish balladry with traditions from ancient Greece, Turkey, Spain and even Scandinavia. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, she has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards in 15 countries on four continents. As part of her first North American tour in nearly a decade, McKennitt, accompanied by a nine-piece band, will perform highlights from her latest album, An Ancient Muse, as well as much-loved favorites from earlier recordings.
AMPHITHEATER POLICIES: The amphitheater s entrance gates open at 6:30 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring chairs, pillows and blankets (patrons with lawn chairs must sit in the back so other patrons views are not blocked). Food and beverages, including beer and wine, are available for sale on the amphitheater grounds. Patrons may bring water in plastic containers. Pets, skateboards and roller skates are not permitted.
LOCATION AND PARKING: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 East Second Street in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. The amphitheater is located on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall at 75th Street and Main Street. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.
ACCESSIBILITY: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance accommodations to enhance our audience members experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio description with two weeks advance notice. Assisted listening devices and wheelchair seating are always available. Visit our Web site www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the box office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets.
GROUP DISCOUNTS: A $3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call (480) 874-4657 for more information.
STUDENT DISCOUNTS: Students with valid student identification may purchase half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one per student) 72 hours before any performance at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office. Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are not accepted.
9. NEWS FROM FLAGSTAFF
GREETINGS Arizona Celts! May the blessings of Spring be with you!
PRESCOTT GAMES: Don't forget the Prescott Highland Games on Saturday, May 19 at Watson Lake in Prescott. Want to save on the price of tickets? Buy in advance from Aradia Bookstore (116 West Cottage, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; 918-779-3817). Regular prices are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, $3 for age 3-5. Save $1 off each ticket bought from Aradia. (The Prescott games will still get the full price for each ticket!).
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: Regular deadline for the May issue of The Independent Celt is Friday, April 21. Because your editor will be out of town that weekend, the deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 24 (early submissions are always appreciated). Send to Aradia Bookstore, Post Office Box 266, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, email to independentcelt@aol.com, or fax to 928-779-3817).
DIRECTORY: The Independent Celt Fourth Annual Directory of Celtic Organizations in Arizona--including pipe bands, language classes, and dancing schools--is about ready to go to press. We have made an attempt to contact all Celtic organizations within the state. If your organization has not been contacted--or if you know of any organizations, classes, pipe bands, dancing schools, that should be included, please email us (by return mail), or call 928-779-3817.
IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: There is still time to sign up for the two-day workshop in conversational Irish--for beginning to advanced levels--to take place May 5-6 in Flagstaff. This is a wonderful opportunity for intensive instruction by two renowned linguists affiliated with Daltai na Gaelige!. For details, email independentcelt@aol.com or call 928-779-3817.
SCOTS GAELIC: An ongoing class in conversational Scots Gaelic, along with tidbits of cultural awareness, will meet on Mondays (starts tonight!) at the Adult Center in Flagstaff. For more information, email Rick Ferguson at fergusdubh@yahoo.com or call 928-774-8083
10. ZOUKFEST UPDATE
Dear George, I'd appreciate it if you included this in the next newsletter.
Zoukfest 2007, to be held in Santa Fe, NM, at the College of Santa Fe from June 10 – 16, will have classes in Irish bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, tenor banjo, and singing—from a great staff put together by Roger Landes, ace bouzouki and mando player.
This year, music credits can be earned by teachers/students, for their ongoing education, from the College of Santa Fe.
The week will also feature classes in some other world-music styles, like Balkan and mid-Eastern playing, for the more eclectic among us.
Check out the site for details, registration, etc.:
www.zoukfest.com
The class schedule for the week looks like this:
www.zoukfest.com/classes/
Also, If you register by April 10th, you can be part of a free tuition
drawing, so check it out.
If anyone has any questions, the ZoukFest staff will answer them right away—or feel free to email me below. I love the fact that I can drive there with the instruments from AZ instead of having to fly. I’ve been before and, I’m going again this year!
Regards,
11. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
PHOENIX
WED
Paul Knight will be at into The Bean on Wed.
FRI/SAT
Brazen Heads will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Keltic Cowboys will be at the Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
The Biffos will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat.
The Love Brokers will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat.
Sven Henrich will be at the Seamus Mc Caffrey’s on Fri and Sat.
Mike Mercer will be at Skeptical Chymist on Fri.
There will be a contradance at the Kenilworth School on Sat.
SUN
The Slan to Taxes party at the ICC on Sun will include the Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band, Pat McCrossan, Jane Hilton and Johnny Kerr, Brid Dower, the Brazenheads, Celtic Dance Academy, and the Bracken School of Irish Dance.
Oceans Apart will be at Molly Brannigan’s on Sun.
TUCSON
Nancy McCallion will be at the Auld Dubliner on Thur and Sat.
FLAGSTAFF
The Knockabouts will be at Charly’s on Sat
PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings will host Harold and Chris on Fri and Sat evenings with Karol Jones on Sat at brunch and Poor Old Fellas on Sun evening.
WICKENBERG
Barrage will be at the Del Web Center on Sat evening.
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
--- Barrage Concert In Wickenburg Sold Out
3. Irish Foundation Spring Picnic On Sun Apr 22
4. Memo From The Knockabouts At Charly’s On Sat
5. Memo From Celtic Crossings
6. Introduction To Tucson’s Jamie O’brien
7. Contradance News
8. Loreena Mckennitt At Scottsdale Civic Center Mall On May 9th
9. News From Flagstaff
10. Zoukfest Update
11. This Week In Irish Music
1:10 PM Pat McCrossan and Guests
2:10 PM Celtic Dance Academy
2:30 PM Brid Dower Band
3:30 PM Bracken School of Irish Dance
3:40 PM Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band
4:00 PM Brazen Heads
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We are looking for volunteers to help out. E-Mail Anne Odenwald at stpatsvolunteers@gmail.com or call 602-258-0109.
John
www.knockabouts.org
14th lunch 11-2 Karol Jones
15th 3pm Poor Old Fellas
22nd 3pm Iona
27th 7pm Oceans Apart
28th 7pm Poor Old Fellas
29th 3pm Karol Jones
Maggie Lamper
celticcrossingspub@yahoo.com
www.launies.com
jobrien@launies.com
(520) 248-7579 or (717) 802-5783
Caller/Band: Deb Comly with music by Round The House from Tucson
Location: 1210 N. 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, map:
www.pfotm.org/kenilworthmap.html
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 pm with a free lesson at 7:00 pm
Cost: $7 for PFOTM Members/Students, $9 for Public; $3 for Dancers under
18 years (includes childcare)
Note: Read our Kenilworth Shoe Policy at
www.pfotm.org/shoepolicy.html
Callers/Band: Peg Hesley teaches a workshop called “The Art of the Twirl”
Location: 2604 N. 14th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006, map:
www.pfotm.org/augustanamap.html
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Cost: Free!
Caller/Band: Seth Levine from Phoenix with music by the PFOTM Open Band
Location: 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, map:
http://www.pfotm.org/irishmap.html
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (No Lesson)
Cost: $7 all dancers
Note: Snacks provided by dancers. Parents are responsible for childcare.
Caller/Band: Dave Black with music by Hands Four from Tucson
Location: Bill & Judy Norman’s Backyard Dance Floor, 7437 W. Acoma Drive,
Peoria, AZ 85381
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Cost: “Contra-butions” will be gratefully accepted.
Info: Judy at 623.979.4875
May 9, 2007, Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m.
Amphitheater, Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Single ticket price: $45
Box office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787)
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Rick
Raboyle@yahoo.com
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
4/11/2007 | Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
4/13/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
4/13/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
4/15/2007 | Sun | 3:00 PM | Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
4/11/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Paul Knight |
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
4/14/2007 | Sat | 1:00 PM | Ceili Workshop |
4/15/2007 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Slan To Taxes-Fundraiser for Irish Cultural Center |
Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave
Phoenix
520-369-0299
4/14/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Phoenix Contradance |
Molly Brannigan's Traditional Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
4/15/2007 | Sun | 12:00 | Oceans Apart |
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
4/13/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
4/13/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
4/13/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Love Brokers |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Love Brokers |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
4/13/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Sven Henrich |
4/15/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Seisiun with Sven Henrich |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
4/13/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Mike Mercer |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
4/11/2007 | Wed | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
4/12/2007 | Thu | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
4/13/2007 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
4/15/2007 | Sun | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
4/16/2007 | Mon | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
4/17/2007 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
4/12/2007 | Thu | 9:00 PM | Nancy McCallion |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Nancy McCallion |
4/15/2007 | Sun | 4:00 PM | Tucson Irish Seisiun |
Ceoiltais - House Seisiun
Wilmot/Grant area /
Tucson
520-722-9485
4/11/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Ceoiltais (Traditional Irish tune-seisiun) |
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
4/12/2007 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Scottish Country Dancing |
Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
4/17/2007 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Tucson Slow Seisiun |
3. FLAGSTAFF
Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
4/14/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Knockabouts |
4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd,
Prescott
928-443-8454
4/13/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Harold and Chris from San Diego |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 11:00 | Karol Jones |
4/14/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Harold and Chris from San Diego |
4/15/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Poor Old Fellas |
5. REST OF AZ
Del Web Center
1090 S. Vulture Mine
Wickenburg
928-684-6624
4/14/2007 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Barrage |
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