ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 5-13-2009
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. www.irelandsownaz.com/
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
--- Ceili With Live Music On Fri At ICC
--- Seamus Mc Caffrey Presents Check To St. Mary’s Food Bank
--- Prescott Highland Games On Sat May 16
--- Feile Rince Tucson 2009
--- Whistle Still On Sale
2. Bloomin’ Beerfest Sat June 6
3. Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy July 14-16
4. Arizona Highland Celtic Festival - July 18 And 19, 2009
5. First Friday Menus For The Summer
6. News From Celtic Crossing
7. You Are Invited To Join The Phoenix Gaels
8. Irish Foundation Of Arizona Newsletter May 2009
9. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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--- CEILI WITH LIVE MUSIC ON FRI AT ICC
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The dates for the 2009 Ceilis are: January 9 & 16, February 13 & 20, March 13 & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15, June 12 & 19, July 10 & 17, August 14 & 21, September 18, October 9, November 13 & 20, December 11 & 18.Admission is $6.00 with children under 12 Free (2 with each paid admission) Ceilis start at 7:00 pm. Ceili dance workshops at the Center are on the third Saturday of most months 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 RSVP required (602) 258-0109. Dates for the Ceili workshops for 2009are: January 17, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, November 21, December 19.
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--- SEAMUS MC CAFFREY PRESENTS CHECK TO ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK
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Part of the St. Patrick’s Day program at Rosie McCaffrey’s was dedicated to raising money for charity.. On Mon May 11, Seamus McCaffrey presented a check for $10,000 to the St Mary’s Food Bank on behalf of the Irish community
St. Mary’s Food Bank has been one of the favorite charities of the Irish in Phoenix. Memories of the Great Hunger in Ireland in the 1840’s remind us of the crucial role of charities providing food that saved many thousands of lives. Groups like St. Mary’s Food Bank carry on that tradition.
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--- PRESCOTT HIGHLAND GAMES ON SAT MAY 16
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When: Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Where: Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona
3101 N Hwy 89 (4 miles North of Prescott) - [ map ]
Time: 9am - 5pm
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
The Annual Prescott Highland Games is pleased to hold our 5th year of Scottish, and Irish adventure!
We invite your entire family to enjoy a wide array of musicians, Scottish and Highland dancing, pipe bands, tasty British food and drink, handmade crafts, Sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish athletic competitions including the amazing caber toss and more! Research your ancestral roots by visiting the genealogy tent! Don't miss the opening ceremonies with the massed bands and march of the clans! The wee ones will enjoy the chidren's glen offering many exciting activities for kids!
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--- FEILE RINCE TUCSON 2009
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23rd Annual Tucson Feis In association with:The Maguire Academy of Irish Dance www.tucsonfeis.com
May 15, 16 & 17 , 2009
Holiday Inn Palo Verde
4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. Tucson, Arizona
Single or Double - $81 per night, Suites $111
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--- WHISTLE STILL ON SALE
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The Chieftain A whistle is still available for $125.
Johnny
straycat_82@msn.com
2. BLOOMIN’ BEERFEST SAT JUNE 6
WHO:
Bloomin’ Beerfeest Committee and Irish Cultural Center & Learning Foundation
Plus the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild! Contact: John Reilly. 602.695.7581
WHAT:
Third Annual Bloomin’ Beerfest!
WHEN:
Saturday, June 6, 2009 @ 7pm
WHERE
The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central, just steps from the Roosevelt Light Rail Station.
COST:
$10-$35*
*The $25-$35 price of Bloomin’ Beerfest tickets includes admission to the event, 16 tickets that can be presented to taste the wares of participating craft brewers, and a souvenir tasting mug.
*Presale tickets can be purchased online for $25 from May 4 through June 4 at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/bulk/index.html ($35 at the door).
Beer tasting ticket sales are limited to 500 persons.
*$10 price includes non-beerfest admission to the Bloomsday celebration.
Tickets are available at the gate.
3. GRAND CANYON CELTIC ARTS ACADEMY JULY 14-16
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The Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy will be July 14-16, 2009 on the NAU Campus in Flagstaff, Arizona. Information on classes, the instructors, housing, registration, and other information regarding this exciting new organization all at www.GrandCanyonCelticArts.org. There are some photos of our instructors, Flagstaff, NAU, and other Celtic information. Be sure to stay for the weekend and enjoy the Northern Arizona Celtic Highland Festival, sponsored by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society, July 18-19.
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Hello everyone! I'm excited to update you on the progress of the Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy. We have a website up and running with class descriptions, instructor biographies, a little bit about our mission, and a registration form. It is still in progress, but please do go and check it out:
www.GrandCanyonCelticArts.org
We are also accepting registrations for our first year. We are offering classes in fiddle, flute, whistle, tenor banjo, DADGAD guitar, and bodhran with three outstanding musicians from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Devin McCabe is teaching fiddle, Brett Lipshutz is teaching flute and whistle, and Randy Gosa is teaching guitar, banjo, and bodhran.
I have attached the registration form and another form for you to use. The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society is extending their scholarship deadline for the Academy. If you are interested in attending, but funds are tight, fill out a form and they will be glad to help you out! Class sizes are going to be limited to 12 people, so reserve your place early. There will be on campus housing available, with information on that coming soon.
There are some evening activities (sessions) planned as well as the Northern Arizona Celtic Highland Festival the following weekend, so it will be a fun, music-filled week.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Email is best, but if you want to talk in person, give me a call at 928-600-1365.
If you wish not to receive these emails, please reply with remove in the subject and I'll take you right off. If you know someone who may be interested in attending, feel free to forward this information.
Thank you very much!
Kari Barton
Director, Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy
4. ARIZONA HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL - JULY 18 AND 19, 2009
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy on Tue July 14 to Thur July 16 followed will be right before the Highland Celtic Festival. They are building this into a great week]
Foxglenn Park
4200 East Butler Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pre-sale ticket prices
available until July 1
Adults: 1-day: $10; 2-days: $15
Children 3-12 years: 1-day: $3; 2-days: $5
plus shipping
2009 Festival Tickets
Adult - 1 Day - includes shipping $10.25Adult - 2 Days - includes shipping
$15.25Child - 1 Day - includes shipping $3.25Child - 2 Days - includes shipping $5.25
FESTIVAL RELATED EVENTS Include
Friday Night: FREE Concert, Heritage Square, Downtown 6pm to 8pm
Friday Night: Single Malt Whisky Tasting…8ish, (fee charged; must be over 21) Uptown Billiards, 114 North Leroux, Downtown
Saturday Night: Single Malt Whisky Tasting at 7pm $25, (must be over 21), Charly’s in the Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. – Downtown
Saturday Night: Celtic Ceilidh at 8pm…cover charge $5, Charly’s in the Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. – Downtown
Sunday Night: New this year on SUNDAY only. THE CELTIC MILE, a fun run or walk exploring the urgan trail starting from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the back field! More details will follow!
PLEASE NOTE: The average temperature for mid-July in Flagstaff is about 80 degrees.
ENTERTAINMENT:
The Wicked Tinkers
Alex Beaton
Knockabouts
Brett Lipshutz, Randy Gosa, Devin McCabe
COMPETITIONS:
Tug o' War
Scottish Athletics
Bagpipe (Band and Solo)
Highland Dance
CELTIC KIDS CORNER:
Check out our infamous OATMEAL TOSS (oopy goopy and loads of fun!)
A fun and educational archeological dig
Pirate shows and activities
A Celtic castle and jousting
And lots more activities and fun stuff
DISPLAYS and EDUCATION:
Plants of the Celtic Regions
Spirits of the Celtic Regions
Celtic geology exhibition
Celtic Clans and Societies
NACHS Celtic Education Tent
REENACTMENTS:
Black Powder Demonstration by The 1745 Jacobite Society
The Highland Rogues
The C.R.O.F.T.
WORKSHOPS:
Celtic music
Crafts
Language
And more
Please note: NO PETS (except assistance dogs) WILL BE ALLOWED ONTO
THE PARK GROUNDS.
Pet owners may consider using the services of:
Canyon Pet Resort
1802 West Kristy Lane, #300
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Telephone: 928.214.9324 or visit www.canyonpetresort.com
Please note: NO ALCOHOL may be brought onto park grounds. This rule will be strictly enforced. Beer, wine, and spirits will be sold at the event.
AT EACH OF OUR HOST HOTELS, PLEASE BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE "SPECIAL CELTIC FESTIVAL RATE".
5. FIRST FRIDAY MENUS FOR THE SUMMER
Mary, et al,
I'll be trying to give you the menus a couple months in advance to make it easier to promote the 1st Friday dinners. I'd like to push our numbers up so the center can make a bit more money.
HERE'S THE MENUS FOR JUNE 6
Chicken Fajitas with onions, peppers, tortillas, sour cream and salsa
Flan Custard
HERE'S THE MENU FOR JULY 4
Beer Bratwurst with kraut
Potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad
Red white and blue Berries and cream (strawberries, cream, and blueberries)
HERE'S THE MENU FOR AUGUST 1
Pasta Primavera
Garlic Bread
Tiramisu
HERE'S THE MENU FOR SEPTEMBER 5
Steak Sandwiches
Fries
Chocolate Cake
As always, let me know if you have any suggestions.
Regards,
Frank Hand
Chef/Owner
Flights of Fancy
623-206-5002
6. NEWS FROM CELTIC CROSSING
George what a great job you are doing. Thanks!!!
Celtic Crossings Pub's line up:
Saturday May 16th of course is Prescott's Own Highland Games
The after party of course at Celtic Crossings Pub with Iain Walinck 6:30pm.
Fri- May 22 Vyktoria Pratt Keating 6:30pm
Fri- May 29 Unsure Duo 6pm
Fri- June 5 Karl Jones 7pm
Fri- June 12 Vyktoria Pratt Keating 6:30
For those escaping the heat we also participate in the Street Fair at Gate Way Mall every Thursday in June, July and the First Thursday in Aug. Live Music 5-8:30 and Beer Garden
7. YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE PHOENIX GAELS
The Phoenix Gaels' mission is to actively participate in one of Ireland's most popular sports while promoting Irish heritage and culture throughout Arizona. We are committed to providing an opportunity to learn about and play one of Ireland's oldest Sport. We commit to providing an opportunity to meet new people and for the team and their families to gather, socialize and develop strong friendships. Who can join the Phoenix Gaels? Anyone and everyone! Roughly 50% of our team is made up of Irish-born players. The other 50% come from many different cultural and geographical backgrounds.
2009 Membership
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP OPTION 1
$500 – Which includes Business will be advertised on www.phoenixgaels.com with link to your business and be entered in a draw to win tickets to for the 2009 All-Ireland finals in Ireland, tickets will be delivered directly to anyone in Ireland if necessary.
OPTION 2
$250 - Which includes Business will be advertised on www.phoenixgaels.com with link to your business.
General Membership
$ 75 Family Membership
$ 50 Single Membership
Name ___________________________
Address
_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone No. ____________________ Email ________________________
Webpage _________________________________________
Make checks payable to Phoenix Gaels and send them to Jason Ryan, 1238 W. Seashore Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85233
8. IRISH FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA NEWSLETTER MAY 2009
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
On behalf of myself, and the other Board members, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you. As many of you expressed at last night’s meeting (6 May 09), the IFA needs to reevaluate our purpose and direction. Our original purpose was to help create and establish an Irish Cultural Center, where the Irish community could gather in celebration and friendship. Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of the Irish community, we have The Irish Cultural Center. Last night, we heard many positives suggestions that have provided the Board with ideas for future endeavors, but we would like to hear from each of you. We hope that you will share with us your ideas on how we can continue to meet the needs of our IFA membership and community.
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A new Board of Directors for the 2009-2010 year was elected at the April meeting. They are:
President Anna O’Hara 480-345-9517
Vice-President Michael O’Hara
Secretary Linda Erickson
Treasurer Mike Carney
JUNE MEETING
The Irish Foundation of Arizona will meet on Wednesday, 3 June 09, at 7:00 P.M. at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. We will have a short business meeting followed by another episode of Ballykissangel (an Irish television program filmed in Avoca, in the Wicklow area). We hope to see you there.
PUB SUNDAY
Come join us on Sunday, 31 May 09, at The Turf, 705 N. 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004(between Filmore and Roosevelt), from 1:00 P.M. until the conversation runs dry.
http://www.theturfpub.com/
Slainte agus saol chugat!
Anna O’Hara
9. 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
Paul Knight will be at Into the Bean on Wed evening.
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
THUR.
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegan’s on Thur
FRI/SAT
There will be a ceili on Fri.
D’Arcy Magees will host JG Acoustic on Fri
The Biffos will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
The Brazen Heads will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
At Lis Doon Varna will host Walt Richardson on Fri and the Insomniacs on
Sat.
Murphy’s Law will host Paul Frame on Fri and Along for the Rise on Sat.
Shay Veno will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
Smoot Mahooty will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat.
The Biffos will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host Capitol Down on Fri and Sat
Keltic Cowboys will be at Tim Finnegans on Fri and Sat
Trevor Jones will be at the Turf on early Fri evening. Late on Fri the Turf will host the Jump Back Brother. On Sat the Turf will host the Waters.
SUN
Pat McCrossan will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat afternoon
MON
Tom Teven will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Mon
PRESCOTT
The May Madness contradance weekend will be in Prescott Fri through Sun
The Prescott Highland Games will be at Watson Lake on Sat
Iain Walinck will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat
SEDONA
Karl Jones will be at the Oak Creek Brewin Co on Thursday
Karl Jones will be a Indian Gardens Country Store on Sun.
JEROME
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Spirit Room in Jerome on Tue.
1. PHOENIX
D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado
Tempe
480-557-9087
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| J. G. Acoustic
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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5/13/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Bill Craig
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Bill Craig
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Irish Ceili
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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5/13/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Walt Richardson
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Insomniacs
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5/17/2009 | Sun | 12:00
| Pat McCrossan
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Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
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5/13/2009 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Paul Frame
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 8:00 PM
| Along for the Ride
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Easton Ashe
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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5/13/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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5/18/2009 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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5/16/2009 | 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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5/14/2009 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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Turf
705 N. First St.
Phoenix
602-296-5043
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 4:30 PM
| Trevor Jones
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Jump Back Brothers
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Waters
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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5/13/2009 | Wed | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/14/2009 | Thu | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/17/2009 | Sun | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/18/2009 | Mon | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/19/2009 | Tue | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 6:30 PM
| Iain Walinck
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Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| May Madness
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5/15/2009 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Prescott
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 10:00
| Contradance - Prescott
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5/17/2009 | Sun | 10:00
| Contradance - Prescott
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Watson Lake Park
3101 N. Highway 89
Prescott
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5/16/2009 | Sat | 9:00 AM
| Prescott Highland Games
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5. SEDONA
Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt
Sedona
928-282-7702
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5/17/2009 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Oak Creek Brewing Co
2050 Yavapai Drive
West Sedona
928-204-1300
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5/14/2009 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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6. REST OF AZ
Spirit Room
166 Main St.
Jerome
928-634-8809
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5/19/2009 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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