ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 5-7-2008
Arizona Irish Music Society
www.azirishmusic.com
Information Line: 602-770-8077
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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
--- Finnegan's Seisiun Debut A Huge Success
--- Prescott Seisiun On Tue May 6 At Brian’s Pub
--- Thank You From Farmer’s Market
--- Fundraiser At O’Connor’s On Sat. May 10
--- Tony’s Back in Town
2. Irish Cultural Center News
--- The Center Now Hosts Two Ceili Dances Per Month
--- Ceili Workshop Changes Dates And Times
3. Prescott Games On Sat May 17
4. Contradance News - Kenilworth On Sat
5. Tucson Feis Weekend Of May 16 To 18
6. Grand Canyon State Feis In Scottsdale On Sun June 1
7. Memo From Celtic Crossings
8. Readings From “Quest For The Modern Celtic Soul” On Tue May 6 At Desert Ridge Barnes And Noble
9. Christopher Dean Featured At May 8th Scots Of The West Valley Meeting
10. Contradance News
11. Celtic Woman At Dodge On Sun And Centennial Hall On Sun
12. Buille In Flagstaff On Thur May 15
13. Volunteers Sought For Channel 8 Pledge Drive On Thur June 5
14. Memo From the Knockabouts
15. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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--- FINNEGAN'S SEISIUN DEBUT A HUGE SUCCESS
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There were questions about whether there is room for another seisiun, especially since there is a highly successful seisiun at Fibber Magee’s in Chandler. There has not been a public seisiun on the west/north side since 2003, so no one knew how well this seisiun would do. It did just fine.
After a slow start, the seisiun attracted 18 players for an impressive debut. Finnegan's seisiun is scheduled for every Sun from noon to 3:00 PM, but this one was going so well that it did not break up until 4:00 PM. There were several people there who have not been active in the seisiun scene, most notably John McMorrow of The McMorrows.
I did not feel so lonely doing vocals with other vocalists including John McMorrow, Tommy Hamilton (co-manager of Tim Finnegan’s), and Noel O'Cualain (Rabharta) singing as well. I’m hopeful can we can get more vocalists involved.
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--- PRESCOTT SEISIUN ON TUE MAY 6 AT BRIAN’S PUB
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Brian’s Irish Pub is located at 218 W Gurley St Prescott AZ 86301
928-771-8782
Seisiun starts at 7:00 PM.on the First Tuesday of each month.
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--- THANK YOU FROM FARMER’S MARKET
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Just a note to say thank you so very much for setting up the Arizona Irish Music Society and and Irish Cultural Center booth and bringing your wonderful music to the downtown market last Saturday - your talent, time and energy were truly appreciated -
Hope to see you back whenever it works best.
Sincerely,
Cindy Gentry
Community Food Connections
Web
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--- FUNDRAISER AT O’CONNOR’S ON SAT. MAY 10
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Sat. May 10 at O’Connor’s Pub (just east of I-17 on Dunlap) From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
$5 donation
Music, Food, Silent Auction, and Raffles. (Raffle and auction donations are welcomed)
Music by Shay Veno, John Good, Galway Bridge (not confirmed), and special guests. If enough players attend, we are likely to organize a seisiun..
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From Siobhan O’Connor Tobin
Hello Neighbor,
In an effort to provide support and funds to a victim of random violence… O’Connor’s Pub is holding a fund raising event on May 10, 2008. Katie Blair, a single mother with four children, was assaulted by a group of random wrong doers. Katie and one of her daughters were beaten to an extent that hospitalization, surgical intervention and time away from their employment was necessary.
The economic impact of the hospital bills and time away from work has caused an unforeseen hardship.
I am writing to invite your business to donate an item or gift certificate for the silent auction. All auction items are donated by businesses like yours - as well as friends and family of Katie.
Thank you for your thoughtful contribution.
Sincerely,
Siobhan Tobin
Manager – O’Connor’s Pub
Siobhan@jimmyoconnor.com
602-287-9543
Please feel free to attend our event and meet the Blair family!! Fundraiser Event for Katie Blair and her family
Where: O’Connor’s Pub – 2601 W. Dunlap Avenue – Phoenix AZ 85021
Date: May 10, 2008
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Silent Auction, Live Music, Food, and more
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--- TONY’S BACK IN TOWN …
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Everybody’s favorite wild man, Tony Cummins, returns to the Dubliner for the next two weekends. Tony only comes to Phoenix a couple of times a year where he draws huge crowds ready to party. .
2. IRISH CULTURAL CENTER NEWS
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central
Phoenix, AZ
www.azirish.org 602-258-0109
--- THE CENTER NOW HOSTS TWO CEILI DANCES PER MONTH
The Center Monthly Ceili's on the second and third Fridays of the month. Enjoy Irish social dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with live music and dance lessons. Ceili dates for 2008 are: May 9 & 16, June 13 & 20, July 11 & 18, August 8 & 15, September 12 & 19, October 10 & 17, November 14 & 21, December 12 & 19. Admission is $6.00 with children under 12 Free (2 with each paid admission) Ceilis start at 7:00 pm.
--- CEILI WORKSHOP CHANGES DATES AND TIMES
Ceili dance workshops at the Center are on the third Saturday of the month from 1:00-3:00 PM. These are two hour dance intensive for beginning and advanced dancers. Beginners will focus on basic footwork and simpler Ceili dances (Fairy Reel, Siege of Ennis, etc). Advanced dancers will learn more difficult figure dances (Cross Reel, Trip To The Cottage, etc). If you are an experienced Ceili go-er or if you have never danced before, this is the class for you! Make new friends and learn how to dazzle the spectators at the next ICC Ceili. Admission is $16.00 for adults and kids under 12 $2.00. Ceili workshops for 2008 are: May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15 and December 20 . For further information, please call (602) 258-0109.
3. PRESCOTT GAMES ON SAT MAY 17
When: Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Where: Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona
3101 N Hwy 89 (4 miles North of Prescott) - [ map ]
Time: 10am - 6pm
How to Get There
From Phoenix: Take the 17 North to the 69 North, to Prescott
Turn right on Prescott Lakes Parkway, to the 89 North
Take the 89 North, to Hillsdale Road
Turn right on Hillsdale Road and enter Watson Lake Park
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Their website has not been updated to give a list of who will be performing for their entertainment. The only group I have information on is Oceans Apart, but there are a number of very good musicians in the Prescott area so I’m sure they will give a good show.]
4. CONTRADANCE NEWS - KENILWORTH ON SAT
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
Deb Comly, one of the featured callers at May Madness in Prescott this year, will be present to delight you with her selection of dances for the evening with ClusterFolk providing the tasty dance music!
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2nd Saturday, May 10th Contra Dance at Kenilworth School
Caller: Deb Comly from Flagstaff
Band: Phoenix’s own ClusterFolk
Location: 1210 N. 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, map:
http://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**
Note: Read our Kenilworth Shoe Policy at
http://www.pfotm.org/shoepolicy.html
**Parents are responsible for childcare at Kenilworth School.
2nd Saturday, June 14th Contra Dance at Kenilworth School
Caller Peg Hesley from Phoenix with music of Updraft from Flagstaff.
4th Wednesday, June 25th Contra Dance at the Irish Cultural Center
Caller Laila Lewis from Tucson with music of the PFOTM Open Band.
Special Note:
The 2nd Saturday and 4th Wednesday PFOTM Contra Dances take a vacation in July. (No Dances Scheduled)
Check here for other AZ contra dances in July: http://pfotm.org/links.html
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Upcoming Special Dances
May Madness Contra Fest in Prescott, AZ, May 16-18, 2008, 7:30 pm Friday to 3:30 pm Sunday.
There are still openings for men and women dancers! Check here for details:
http://www.folkhappens.org/show_page.php?xP=may_madness&xS=206e8dabbc3e&
Call Judy Norman for more info at: 623.979.4875
5. TUCSON FEIS WEEKEND OF MAY 16 TO 18
Dear George,
Please can you let people know about our feis coming up May 16,17 & 18 at the Holiday Inn Palo Verde in Tucson. More information at www.tucsonfeis.com Thanks for all you do for the music business!! EC
HOLIDAY INN SUITES HOTEL
4550 South Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ 85714
Hotel phone number - 520-746-1161
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SCHEDULE
Meet & Greet - After the Music competition on Friday evening, we will be having an informal Irish music session and a meet & greet. Darren Maguire will be hosting and available for all sorts of Irish folklore and general merriment!! Everyone should come, its a great way to start our weekend.
Mass - Saturday evening after the competition Mass will be celebrated. Everyone is welcome!
Pool Party - DJ (juvenile friendly music); Bring your swimsuit and join the fun!! Saturday night by the pool and BBQ with hamburgers and hot-dogs for sale.
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Friday Evening:
Music Competition
Saturday:
Up to and Including U14 (Championship/Solos/Figures) All Adult Competition (Specials/Solo/Parent Child Figures)
Sunday:
U15 and Older (Championships/Solos/Figures)
6. GRAND CANYON STATE FEIS IN SCOTTSDALE ON SUN JUNE 1
Grand Canyon State Feis
The Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
6333 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Welcome to the First Annual Grand Canyon Feis! For our new venture, we have booked the Scottsdale Hilton Resort and Villas, located in the heart of the most fabulous shopping and golf suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. A beautiful four-star hotel, the Hilton is offering a discounted feis room rate of $99/night, and planning to provide “by-the-pool” dining options for Saturday evening.
We are presently firming up an exceptional roster of talented musicians and adjudicators, including several from Ireland. Check out our website for the latest information at www.grandcanyonfeis.org.
We hope the care we are taking to organize our feis will enable all our guests to have a memorable and enjoyable experience here. We plan to stage a timely and well-run event. To further that end, we have engaged Forsworn to facilitate the entry and results process (www.feisworx.com).
The closing date for entries is Wednesday, May 21st, 2008. Please observe this date in order to ensure your dancer’s inclusion in the feis program. A $20 later fee per dancer will be charged for entry after that date. Any financial support is always greatly appreciated, and opportunities are available for advertising and trophy donation. See our website (www.grandcanyonfeis.org) and Feisworx for details.
Even though our feis is new, many of the committee members have had many years experience in running feiseanna, and are committed to hosting a grand event.
Come visit us in sunny Phoenix, get in an extra feis before the Nationals, and have a lovely Irish weekend of dancing, with shopping, golf, and resort fun as well.
Looking forward to a great weekend in June!
Sincerely,
Grand Canyon State Feis Committee
www.grandcanyonfeis.org
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Most people outside the dance community may be a bit confused about where this dance school and feis have come from.
Several years ago Heather McElliott left for the east coast and her school was taken over by Riverdance star Michael Patrick Gallagher. Later they merged with the Tir Conaill Irish Dance Academy of Tucson, headed by Chris McGrory. Chris is also a very a well known accordionist who has recorded four Irish dance CD’s. Tir Conaill already hosts the Old Pueblo Feis (Sept 8).]
7. MEMO FROM CELTIC CROSSINGS
JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS CC PUB
6th Vyktoria Pratt Keating 7:30pm
PUB QUIZ
7thth Galway Bridge 7pm
13th Jacquie Fisher Irish Step Dancer 6:30
PUB QUIZ
14th Karl Jones 7:30pm
20th Vyktoria Pratt Keating 7:30pm
PUB QUIZ
21 st Doo Wop Night 50’s Karaoke 8pm
27th Karl Jones 7:30pm
Jacquie Fisher Irish Step Dancer 6:30
28th Traditional Blend 7pm
8. READINGS FROM “QUEST FOR THE MODERN CELTIC SOUL” ON TUE MAY 6 AT DESERT RIDGE BARNES AND NOBLE
An Irish Affair
Join Barbara Euser and Connie Burke as they present thirty slides of Counties Cork and Waterford and read from selected stories in their latest travel anthology, Venturing in Ireland: Quest for the Modern Celtic Soul, Barnes & Noble Bookstore Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix on May 6, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Ireland, land of soft rain, green grass, poets, writers, strong drink, and even stronger women. Enough of the clichés, Ireland and the Irish have been stereotyped to death, ever since the first talking pictures when American actors thought they could speak with an Irish accent.
However in June this year at least one cliché was true, an invasion of strong women from all over the world stormed Cork, oh and they were writers and poets, so maybe the clichés work. The Writer's Workshop brought all the women whose stories appear in this book together. To eat, drink, play and work, and in the spaces between be soothed by the soft accents, baffled by Irish humour and encouraged to drink the black brew, Guinness (sure it's good for what ails ye).
The stories recount each women's own special response to this special island, to each other, their lives and loves far away and the delicious feeling of liberty and fellowship which comes from being able to take time out of the everyday and enter into a magical realm, were friendship is celebrated through exploration, discovery and the creation of stories.
Stories tell us a lot, about ourselves, about a place, and of course about the writer, and these writers have wonderful stories to tell. I am proud they chose my homeland for their unique gathering and even prouder that the resulting book demonstrates the power of place in inspiring imaginations and nurturing creative souls.
?Maureen Wheeler, Lonely Planet Publication s
For further information, please call (602) 258-0109 or check www.azirish.org
Irish Cultural Center
Ph: (602) 258-0109 or info@azirish.org
9. CHRISTOPHER DEAN FEATURED AT MAY 8TH SCOTS OF THE WEST VALLEY MEETING
Celtic Guitarist Christopher Dean
Date: Thursday May 8
Time: No host bar 5pm. Dinner meeting at 6pm followed by the evening program
Place: Briarwood Country Club
20800 135th Avenue Sun City West
Scots of the West Valley (SWV) invites members and their guests to an evening of Celtic and American folk music performed by internationally recognized Celtic guitarist Christopher Dean. Chris is a gifted exponent of Celtic music and he tells engaging and humorous stories and weaves Celtic lore and history with his enchanting music.
Chris started his professional career in 1966 and has performed with Alasdair Fraser, Men of Worth, The Wicked Tinkers and Skydance. He has also performed on NPR, at the Tucson Celtic Festival, Queen Mary Scottish events and the La Jolla Arts Festival among others. He has also appeared at concert venues with the Rolling Stones, the Rascals and The Doors – demonstrating his unique versatility in guitar fingerstyle and flatpick.,
Chris, who has Scottish roots now lives in California after many years in Tucson, has produced award winning albums featuring his sensitive, tranquil Scottish and Irish traditional and contemporary music on the acoustic guitar. As one critic noted “Listening to Dean’s album Celtic Journey is like lying on the soft green grass and heather in the Scottish Highlands….”
Scots of the West Valley members and their guests, please join us for this special performance. For dinner reservations contact Tom Dolan at 623-875-6891. For more information about membership contact President Gordon Walls at 623-544-2547; Membership Chair Robert Knight at 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 Celtic heritage, culture and traditions.
10. CONTRADANCE NEWS
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
The May 10th contra dance will be a special treat for our dancers. Deb Comly, one of the featured callers at May Madness in Prescott this year, will be present to delight you with her selection of dances for the evening with ClusterFolk providing the tasty dance music!
2nd Saturday, May 10th Contra Dance at Kenilworth School
Caller: Deb Comly from Flagstaff
Band: Phoenix’s own ClusterFolk
Location: 1210 N. 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, map:
http://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**
Note: Read our Kenilworth Shoe Policy at
http://www.pfotm.org/shoepolicy.html
**Parents are responsible for childcare at Kenilworth School.
Upcoming Special Dances
May Madness Contra Fest in Prescott, AZ, May 16-18, 2008, 7:30 pm Friday to
3:30 pm Sunday.
There are still openings for men and women dancers! Check here for details:
http://www.folkhappens.org/show_page.php?xP=may_madness&xS=206e8dabbc3e&
Call Judy Norman for more info at: 623.979.4875
11. CELTIC WOMAN AT DODGE ON SUN AND CENTENNIAL HALL ON SUN
Sun May 11, 2008 7 :30 P.M.
Dodge Theater
400 W Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
www.coasttocoasttickets.com/buy/Celtic_Woman.htm?pid=739773
866-353-5167
Mon May 12, 2008 - 7 :30 P.M.
Centennial Hall - U of A
888 N Euclid Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85721
www.coasttocoasttickets.com/buy/Celtic_Woman.htm?pid=751379
866-353-5167
Celtic Woman was the product of a dream by music producer Sharon Browne who wanted to showcase some of Ireland's finest female vocalists and performers. She produced a PBS program which has been aired on over 200 stations around the USA., a CD which has sold over 500,000 copies and the DVD has sold over 50,000 and is going strong.
"Swept away by the sounds of Ireland's 'Celtic Woman' " - Boston Globe
"Ireland's newest musical sensation" - Irish Echo
"Celtic Woman finds it's musical niche" - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
12. BUILLE IN FLAGSTAFF ON THUR MAY 15
Living Traditions Presentations is proud to bring you another Irish music experience, by the name of Buille. ‘Buílle’ means blow, stroke or beat, or in this presenter’s opinion, you’ll be blown away by the artistry and amazing music performed by these three well-known musicians. This concert is sponsored by NAU Community Music and Dance Academy and Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society. Buille will be performing Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:30pm in Ashurst Auditorium on NAU’s north campus. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from NAU Central Ticketing (928-523-5661) Cedar Music, or Jitters Coffee. Tickets are $25, $23 for NACHS, FFOTM, NAU/CCC Faculty/Staff, and Seniors, and $15 for children (17 and under) and NAU/CCC students.
About the Band
Buille first came into being during the summer of 2004. It combines the unique talents of Niall Vallely on concertina, Paul Meehan on guitar and Caoimhín Vallely on piano. They have just completed their debut album which will be released on the Vertical label in June. The album consists mostly of new music composed by Niall Vallely over the past couple of years. While based in traditional Irish forms, the music draws on a wide range of influences from the worlds of jazz and classical music in particular.
Armagh-born Niall Vallely has established himself in recent years as one of the most original and distinctive voices in Irish music. A former member of Cork-based band NOMOS, he has been acclaimed throughout the world as one of Ireland's greatest concertina players. He has played with Michaél Ó Súilleabháin, Karen Casey, Tim O’Brien, Paddy Keenan, and many others.
Paul grew up and started learning Irish music in Manchester in the midst of a flourishing scene . In his early teens Paul moved back to Middletown, County Armagh with his family. He quickly established himself as a rising star on the banjo, while more recently spending a lot of time on the guitar. He has toured with Karen Casey band and is a member of Lunasa. He’s also performed with Altan, Paddy Keenan, Tommy Peoples, Liz Carroll, and many others.
Like his older brother, Niall, Caoimhín grew up in Armagh and began tin whistle lessons at the Armagh Pipers Club before moving on to learn the fiddle. He also started classical piano lessons at this time.
What the experts think…
Together “Buille is as fresh a breath that's blown through traditional (and roots) circles in a long, long time.” – The Irish Times “Buílle is mostly Niall's own tunes, often in the Irish or Scottish idiom, and invariably played with the type of flair and musicality which most of us can only wonder at…Miss it if you dare.” – Irish Music Magazine
“…of all the albums issued in pursuit of the holy grail of trad-jazz-classical fusion,
"Buille" ranks near the top in vision and execution. If Niall Vallely, Caoimhín Vallely, and Paul Meehan have not quite hit upon something startlingly new in sound, they have most assuredly raised that sound to a new level of skill, sophistication, and soul worthy of any Irish music devotee's interest.” - Irish Echo
13. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR CHANNEL 8 PLEDGE DRIVE ON THUR JUNE 5
Hello Everyone,
On the evening of June 5, a production of Celtic Thunder will be aired on our local PBS station, Channel 8. A few of the group members of Celtic Thunder are scheduled to be in the KAET studio during that time. KAET will be offering the pledge callers tickets to a future concert.
We think it would be fun to get a group of the Irish to volunteer for that evening. KAET will announce the name of our group on air as being volunteers in the studio.
DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
TIME: 5:45 - 10:00 pm
PLACE: KAET-TV studio on the Tempe campus of ASU
DINNER: Complimentary dinner is being provided by Fry's Marketplace.
Please respond by phone 480 946-5008.
Looking forward to volunteering with you.
Sincerely,
Anne
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Celtic Thunder is the brainchild of Sharon Browne and Phil Coulter. It is a collection of five male solo vocalists from wildly different backgrounds. I can find nothing to indicate they are schedule to play Arizona this year, but their American tour takes them to Utah and Colorado, so it is not out of the question they may add Arizona.
www.celticthunder.ie]
14. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
Hi George,
The Knockabouts are getting back into action after taking a while off after St. Paddy's. My wife and band member, Jacquie has also been taking the last of her examinations for her PHD in music so she needed time to study as well. Here are the dates for the K'bouts - hope to see our friends at some of these gigs.
May 16 & 17 Rosie McCaffrey's, 9PM
May 17 Prescott Highland Games, 11AM and 1PM
May 23 Charly's Pub, Flagstaff, 9PM
May 31 In concert with the Flagstaff Youth Symphony at Ardrey Auditorium, NAU campus , 2PM
For more info on these events, please visit us at www.knockabouts.org
Slainte,
John
15. THIS WEEK IN 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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Paul Knight will host a seisiun at Into The Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed
Malcom Harris will be at the Encanto Club House on Wed
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Shay Veno will be at Tim Finnegans on Thur
Christopher Dean will play at the Briarwood Country Club for the Scots of the West Valley on Thur
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There will be a ceili at the Irish Cultural Center on Fri.
Tony Cummins will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Keltic Cowboys will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
Pat McCrossan will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
O’Donoghues will host the Scones on Fri and Sat.
Traveler will be at Rosie’s on Fri and Sat.
The Biffos will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host the One Class Act Blues Band on Fri.
Skeptical Chymist will host Shirley’s Temple on Fri and the Insomniacs on Sat
The Brazen Heads will be at Tim Finnegan’s on Fri and Sat.
SAT ONLY
There will be a fundraiser at O’Connor’s on Sat afternoon.
Meadowlark will be at the Goosberries Tea Romm on Sat afternoon
There will be a contradance at the Kenilworth School on Sat evening
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Meadowlark will be at the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree on Sun afternoon
Celtic Woman will be at the Dodge Theater on Sun evening.
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Rick Cyge will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company on Mon
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TUCSON
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Celtic Woman will perform at Centennial Hall on Mon evening.
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FLAGSTAFF
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Tony Norris will be at the Wine Loft on Wed evening.
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PRESCOTT
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Celtic Crossings will host Tom Thomas and Irish dancers on Fri and Garin Racy on Sat
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REST OF ARIZONA
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Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Granite Creek Vineyards in Chino Valley on Sun afternoon
Karl Jones will be in Sdedona at Zelo Cosi on Sat and the Martini Bar in in Sedona on Mon.
There will be a barn dance at the Riangle L Guest Ranch in Oracle on Sat.
1. PHOENIX
Briarwood Country Club
20800 N. 135th ave
Sun City West
623-584-5600
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5/8/2008 | Thu | 6:00 PM
| Scots of the West Valley Meeting
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5/8/2008 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Christopher Dean
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Cave Creek Coffee Company
6033 E. Cave Creek
Cave Creek
480-488-0603
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5/12/2008 | Mon | 6:00 PM
| Rick Cyge
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Dodge Theater
400 W Washington
Phoenix
480-784-4444
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5/11/2008 | Sun | 7:30 PM
| Celtic Woman
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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5/7/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Tony Cummins
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Tony Cummins
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Encanto Park Club House
2605 N.15th Ave
Phoenix
602-262-3562
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5/7/2008 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Malcom Harris
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English Rose Tea Room
201 Easy Street #103
Carefree
480-488-4812
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5/11/2008 | Sun | 3:30 PM
| Meadowlark
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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5/11/2008 | Sun | 3:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Gooseberries Tea Room
13216 North 7th Street,
Phoenix
602-789-0622
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 3:00 PM
| Meadowlark
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Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
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5/7/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Irish Seisiun with Paul Knight
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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5/7/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Irish Ceili
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| C.R.O.F.T. Monthly Meeting
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Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave
Phoenix
520-369-0299
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Phoenix Contradance
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Pat McCrossan
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| Fundraiser at O'Connor's
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Pat McCrossan
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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5/10/2008 | 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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5/8/2008 | 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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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| One Class Act Blues Band
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5/11/2008 | 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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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Insomniacs
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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5/8/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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5/11/2008 | Sun | 12:00
| Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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5/7/2008 | Wed | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/8/2008 | Thu | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/11/2008 | Sun | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/12/2008 | Mon | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/13/2008 | 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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5/11/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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Centennial Hall - U of Arizona
888 N Euclid Ave
Tucson
520-621-3341
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5/12/2008 | Mon | 7:30 PM
| Celtic Woman
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Uptown Billiards
114 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-773-0551
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5/11/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Jam
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Wine Loft
17 N. San Francisco St
Flagstaff
928-773-9463
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5/7/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Tony Norris
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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5/9/2008 | Fri | 6:30 PM
| Tom Thomas and Irish Dancers
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Garin Raey
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5. REST OF AZ
Granite Creek Vineyards
2515 N. Road 1 East
Chino Valley
928-636-2003
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5/11/2008 | Sun | 1:30 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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5/12/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Triangle L Guest Ranch
2805 N Triangle L
Oracle
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Oracle Community Barn Dance
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Zelo Cosi
671 Highway 179
Sedona
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5/10/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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