ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 4-29-2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out And About
--- First Friday On May 1 2. Tucson Folk Festival May 2-3
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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Here's the menu for May, First Friday May 1: Chicken Fajitas with onions, peppers, tortillas, sour cream and salsa, Flan Custard
Regards,
Frank Hand
There will be a new art show and the monthly seisiun starting at 7:00 PM.
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The usual Sat afternoon program at Lis Doon Varna is on hold due to family health issues for Chris Floyd. It is possible that Lis Doon Varna will book someone else.
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I’m not sure how many readers
of AIMS News and Notes know me. Besides slaving over a hot keyboard and leading
the Lis Doon Varna Seisiun, I do get out a lot. Last weekend in particular I was
out quite a bit. After visiting three pubs on Fri, I went to Fiddler’s Dream for
their all day folk festival with special emphasis on hearing Michi. Michi is a
wonderful fiddle player who moved away to get married and live north of Chicago.
Michi was joined by some local musicians and did a wide variety of music including
Celtic, gypsy, Utranian, (I think), 20’s jazz, and the like. Her friends showed
up in force. I’m trying to get her to come to a house party.
The seisiun players had a house party Sat evening in south Chandler. I stayed
for just a couple of hours, but it was fun. Laura should be thanked for her
hospitality.
I went by the Dubliner to say hello to Tony Cummins (he’ll be there this weekend
as well). For people who have never heard Tony, it is hard to explain how crazy
his gigs are. The Dub was absolutely packed.
On Sunday I briefly dropped in at the Irish Foundation picnic at the ICC before
heading over to O’Connor’s. The picnics are a nice place to gather and touch
base with people for the Irish community. I fear the picnics are quite as big
in days past due to so much going on, but they are always fun.
The fundraiser for Pol Brennan at O’Connor’s on Sunday was an excellent show.
The decision to put on the event was made on about ten days before it was held.
It was impressive how much Lee Ann and the others did in some a short period.
It was an enjoyable show that lasted until 9:00 PM.
As far as I can remember, this is the first fundraiser that ended up featuring
the Brazen Heads and the McMorrows on the same show. Others who joined the show
were Jane Hilton and Shay Veno (joined by Cozy), Wood, Wind and Wire (with Jerica
Nicolaides), and Aengus Og. I sang with the Brazen Heads for a few songs.
The turnout was only fair, but still not bad for short notice. It was s sign
of the spirit of the show that people hung out so late. It was a great show.
Hi everyone, Brid will be appearing with Smoot Mahooty this Wednesday April 29th at Rosie
McCaffrey’s from 8-10PM. Rosie’s is located at 906 E. Camelback
Road in Phoenix. On Friday May 1st, the Brid Dower Band will be back at the Raven Café
in Prescott from 8-11PM. The Raven is located at 142 N. Cortez in Prescott. Hope to see you out & about this week! Slainte, -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- WELSH LEAGUE OF ARIZONA Phrase of the Month Keeping In Touch With Wales Our members have many ways of keeping in touch with Wales and people all over
the world who have connections with it. This month come ready to tell others
how you do it. We have a wealth of resources to share with you including a fairly
new Welsh-American networking web site: Americymru.ning.com
2. TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL MAY 2-3
The four stages are all within walking distance from the corner of Church Street and Alameda Street, allowing for many musical choices. The Plaza Stage is at El Presidio Park; the Courtyard Stage is on the lawn of the Old Pima County Courthouse. The Museum Stage is at the Tucson Museum of Art; the Old Town Artisans stage is located in the courtyard of the Old Town Artisans complex at 201 North Court Avenue, adjacent to the Tucson Museum of Art.
The schedule for all Tucson Folk Festival events and performing artist information will be updated at the official website as it is confirmed:
visit www.TKMA.org or call 520-792-6481 for
3. ZOUKFEST - JUNE 12-14 AT U. NEW MEXICO IN ALBUQUERQUE.
[EDITOR’S NOTE:Zoukfest has been organized by Randal Bays and Roger Landis, who have performed in Phoenix several times. Randal Bays is also the key guy with the Friday Harbor Festival which attracts a number of Phoenix musicians.]
This special event kicks off on Friday evening, June 12th with a Reception, Dinner, Introductory Staff Performance, and Seisiún*.
The fun continues throughout the day on Saturday, June 13th with over a dozen different Irish music classes in Fiddle, Flute, Tin Whistle, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo, Bouzouki, Guitar and Song. Each class is two hours in length.
Saturday evening will feature a Staff Concert with master fiddler Randal Bays, uilleann pipes/flute/tin whistle phenom Eliot Grasso, stunning singer Moira Smiley, bodhran virtuoso Dain Forsythe, and bouzouki/mandolin/tenor banjo master Roger Landes. NOTE: You can purchase tickets for this concert online here!
The weekend concludes with more classes on Sunday morning, June 14th.
Admission to the weekend event, including all events Friday evening, Saturday classes, Saturday night’s concert, and Sunday classes, is $95. Out-of-town attendees may opt to stay in campus dorms or at a nearby hotel (with a special ZoukFest rate).
1. Irish Fiddle I Randal Bays Sat. 10:00 a.m.
www.zoukfest.com
4. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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Michael McClanathan will play the pipes each day at sunset at the Westin Kirland.
WED
Paul Knight will be at Into the Bean on Wed evening.
FRI/SAT
Tony Cummins will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
The Keltic Cowboys will be Fiber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
Lis Doon Varna will host the Insomniacs on Fri and Sat
Murphy’s Law will host Howiewood on Fri and Freddy Thunder on Sat
Rosie McCaffrey’s will host There is That on Fri and Sat
Traveler will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host Sugar Thieves on Fri.
Brazen Heads will be at the Skeptical Chymist on Fri and Sat.
Tim Finnegans will host the Biffos on Fri and Rocket 88 on Sat
The Turf will host Trevor Jones on early Fri and the Black and Tans on late Fri and MON
Tom Teven will be at Rpsoe McCaffrey’’s on Mon..
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Karl Jones will be at the Oak Creek Brewing Co on Thur.,
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
--- Irish Acoustic Put On Hold
--- Busy Time Last Weekend
--- Welsh League Meeting on Sat at ICC
--- Brid Downer Band at Raven in Prescott on Fri.
3. Zoukfest - June 12-14 At U. New Mexico In Albuquerque.
4. This Week In Irish Music
--- FIRST FRIDAY ON MAY 1
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Chef/Owner
Flights of Fancy
623-206-5002
--- IRISH ACOUSTIC PUT ON HOLD
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--- BUSY TIME LAST WEEKEND
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--- BRID DOWNER BAND AT RAVEN IN PRESCOTT ON FRI.
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Brid.
The Bríd Dower Band
Ph: (602) 625-3607
Email: info@briddower.com
www.briddower.com
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--- WELSH LEAGUE MEETING ON SAT AT ICC
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MAY MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND, 2009
12-2 P.M.
IRISH CULTURAL CENTER
1106 NORTH CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX
Cadw Cysylltiad
(Kahdoo Kuh-suhll-tee-add)
(Keep in Touch)
We will give demonstrations for your amazement.
Cheers, Mary
2. Irish Fiddle II Randal Bays Sat. 1:30 p.m.
3. Irish Guitar (DADGAD) Randal Bays Sat. 4:00 p.m.
4. Irish Fiddle III Randal Bays Sun. 10:00 a.m.
5. Irish Mandolin & Tenor Banjo I Roger Landes Sat. 10:00 a.m.
6. Irish Bouzouki I Roger Landes Sat. 1:30 p.m.
7. Irish Mandolin & Tenor Banjo II Roger Landes Sat. 4:00 p.m.
8. Irish Bouzouki II Roger Landes Sun. 10:00 a.m.
9. Irish Flute/Whistle I Elliot Grasso Sat. 10:00 a.m.
10. Irish Flute/Whistle II Elliot Grasso Sat. 1:30 p.m.
11. Irish Flute/Whistle III Elliot Grasso Sat. 4:00 p.m.
12. Variation in Irish Traditional Music Elliot Grasso Sun. 10:00 a.m.
13. Irish & Scottish Traditional Song Moira Smiley Sat. 10:00 a.m.
14. Anglo-Celtic Song Moira Smiley Sat. 1:30 p.m.
15. Voice Seminar Moira Smiley Sat. 4:00 p.m.
16. Bodhran I Dain Forsythe Sat. 10:00 a.m.
17. Bodhran II Dain Forsythe Sun. 10:00 a.m.
PHOENIX
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Trevor Jones will be at Murphy’s Law on Wed evening
Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dower will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Wed evening
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed evening
SEDONA
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Indian Gardens on Tue,
Martini Bar on Mon
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
| Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Tony Cummins |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Tony Cummins |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
| Wed | 7:30 PM | Paul Knight |
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
| Fri | 7:00 PM | First Friday Art Walk and Seisiun |
Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
| Wed | 7:00 PM | Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Insomniacs |
| Sat | 1:00 PM | Irish Acoustic Showcase |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Insomniacs |
| Sun | 12:00 | Inis |
Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
| Wed | 8:00 PM | Trevor Jones |
| Fri | 8:00 PM | Howiewood |
| Sat | 8:00 PM | Freddy Thunder |
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
| Wed | 9:00 PM | Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | There Is That |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | There Is That |
| Mon | 9:00 PM | Tom Teven |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Traveler |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Traveler |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Sugar Thieves |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Biffos |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Rocket 88 |
Turf
705 N. First St.
Phoenix
602-296-5043
| Thu | 4:30 PM | Trevor Jones |
| Fri | 4:30 PM | Trevor Jones |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Black and Tans |
| Sat | 4:30 PM | Trevor Jones |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Black and Tans |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
| Wed | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Thu | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Fri | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Sat | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Sun | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Mon | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
5. SEDONA
Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt
Sedona
928-282-7702
| Sun | 7:00 PM | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
| Mon | 9:00 PM | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
Oak Creek Brewing Co
2050 Yavapai Drive
West Sedona
928-204-1300
| Thu | 7:00 PM | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
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