ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 5-27-2009
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
--- Irish Foundation Of Arizona Pub Sunday On Sun May 31
--- Desert Shamrock Deadline On June 10
---- June 5 Is First Friday
2. Memo From Inis
3. Contradance News - Wed 27
4. Bloomin’ Beerfest On Sat June6
5. Welsh League Of Arizona June Meeting On Sat June 6
6. Term 3 Academy Of Celtic Studies Begins In August
7. Academy Scholarship Avaiable To Honor The Marquardt Family
8. Phoenix Gaels Schedle
9. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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--- IRISH FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA PUB SUNDAY ON SUN MAY 31
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Come join the Irish Foundation 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/
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--- DESERT SHAMROCK DEADLINE ON JUNE 10
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Please send any “event” announcements so I can make sure they get into the Shamrock. This includes events in September..
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---- JUNE 5 IS FIRST FRIDAY
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Friday, June 5, is First Friday at the Irish Cultural Center This month's menu includes chicken fajitas with onions, peppers, tortillas, sour cream and salsa with a delicious flan custard for dessert.
That evening, our very own Academy fiddlers will be rehearsing for their performance at the Blooming Beerfest. Come by at 6:30 and get a sneak peek at these premiere performers.
Following the fiddlers, there will be a seisiun at the ICC as well as the monthly art exhibit..
2. MEMO FROM INIS
Hi George,
After the band takes a travel break in May (Chris went to Alaska, Colleen to Ireland, and Becky to New Mexico), we'll be back performing in June with these dates:
Lis Doon Varna Sunday June 14 & 28 12-3 pm Paradise Lounge Thursday June 18 8-11pm D'Arcy McGee's Friday June 26 8-11 pm
We give huge thanks to these venues for supporting our music, and of course to our loyal fans who come out to listen to us!
Cheers,
Colleen Collins
Inis
3. CONTRADANCE NEWS - WED 27
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
At our next Wednesday contra dance we are thrilled to have Deb Comly from Flagstaff calling with Phoenix’s ClusterFolk playing the dance music. Deb, by the way, has organized a new contra dance weekend in Jerome, AZ this coming July. Check out the link below to get info about the Ghost Town Chill Down Contra Dance Weekend.
If you would like to make a donation to Kenilworth’s scholarship fund, Linda Nieman will be collecting checks at the 4th Wednesday dance May 27. Make your tax-deductible check payable to “Kenilworth School” with scholarship in the memo line. If you intend to donate, please e-mail Linda (nieman@cox.net) or phone her (480.893.3328) so she can tell the principal about how much to expect from PFOTM.
4th Wednesday, May 27th Contra Dance at the Irish Cultural Center
Caller: Deb Comly from Flagstaff
Band: ClusterFolk (sit-in’s are welcome)
Location: 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, map:
http://www.pfotm.org/irishmap.html
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Cost: $7 all dancers
Note: Snacks provided by dancers. Please wear soft-soled non-scuffing dance shoes!
Upcoming AZ Dance Events
Ghost Town Chill Down, July 17 – 19 in Jerome, AZ
http://azwedance.googlepages.com/ghosttownchilldown
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See you on the Dance Floor,
Joe Hesley
phoenixcontradancer@cox.net
http://www.pfotm.org
4. BLOOMIN’ BEERFEST ON SAT JUNE6
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 May 31 and will be mailed to recipient. After May 31, tickets may be purchased online through June 6 and but will be held at will-call and will be available at the gate.
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/66128 ($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.
HISTORY & FACTS:
Phoenix, AZ ~ It’s the Third Annual Bloomin’ Beerfest, a celebration that combines the fine old Irish tradition of Bloomsday with the fine new American tradition of a beer tasting. Co-sponsored by the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation and the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, the event will mark the 105th anniversary of Leopold Bloom's fictional journey through the streets of Dublin in the James Joyce novel, Ulysses. Bloom’s journey included stops at more than a few pubs. At the Bloomin’ Beerfest, the available brews will originate with a dozen or more of Arizona’s top craft brewers. The event will kick-off at 7pm, on Saturday June 6, when The Phoenix Pipe Band leads guests into the Irish Cultural Center grounds in downtown Phoenix.
Bloomsday is celebrated throughout the world by Irish people and Joyce fans alike. The name “Bloomsday” derives from Leopold Bloom, the novel’s Jewish protagonist. He is accompanied, among others, by Stephen Dedalus, a young writer and Joyce’s alter ego; June 16 was the day in 1904 on which Ulysses was set. True to the Bloomsday tradition, readings from Ulysses will be offered in the Center’s stone cottage. Often cited as the greatest novel in the English language, Ulysses is definitely geared to an adult audience with its bawdy themes and salty language, so admission to the Cottage Readings will be limited to guests 18 years and older.
The Brid Dower Band will be performing throughout the evening in the Center’s Great Hall, surrounded by the majority of the participating brewers. Brid Dower is one of the finest performers of Irish music today and when performing with Tom Bertling, Kevin Mauch, and Ryan Bowman as her namesake band, she offers the full gamut of Irish music from driving rock to the best of traditional tunes.
The Cultural Center grounds will also ring with two sets of traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish tunes performed by The Fiddlers of the Academy, led by Jane Hilton. This diverse group includes students of all ages brought together by their passion for Celtic music. Students travel from throughout the valley and outlying communities to study and play together in The Academy of Irish and Celtic Studies housed at the Irish Cultural Center. Irish and festival food will be available for purchase.
The price of Bloomin’ Beerfest tickets includes admission to the event, 16 tickets which 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 6 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/66128 ($35 at the door). Beer tasting ticket sales are limited to 500 persons. Non-beerfest admission to the Bloomsday celebration is $10 at the gate. Additional tickets for beer or food will be available for purchase on site.
The Proceeds of this event benefit the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation (ICLF), the 501(c) 3 corporation that operates the Irish Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix in partnership with the City of Phoenix. The ICLF operates the Center and its educational and cultural programs to preserve and showcase Irish culture for the education and enjoyment of the people of Arizona.
5. WELSH LEAGUE OF ARIZONA JUNE MEETING ON SAT JUNE 6
Saturday, June 6th 2009
12 – 2 P.M.
Irish Cultural Center
1106 North Central Ave, Phoenix
Did a Welsh Prince land and settle in America before Christopher Columbus?
Our June meeting will show evidence on both sides of the debate and allow us all to make our minds up if Welsh settlers did join the Mandan Native American tribe.
Here is some background information about this amazing historical fact or fiction!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madoc
As usual, we can bring some favorite treats to share. Beverages will be provided.
The Irish Cultural Center is on Central Avenue just south of McDowell Road and the bridge over the I-10 Freeway. It is located in Hance Park but has its own entrance and generous parking lot entered from Central Ave. The easiest way to reach it is to drive down Central south of McDowell, cross the bridge and take the first right into the driveway. The building is made of stone with a slate roof and looks like a large cottage. Here is a web link to a map to the Irish Cultural Center
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=1106+n+central+avenue&city=phoenix&state=az&zipcode=&homesubmit.x=0&homesubmit.y=0
For additional information, please contact the Irish Cultural Center at 602-258-0109. Many of their events are of interest to all with Celtic heritage. To receive notices of other events at the Center visit their web site at
www.azirish.org
All Are Welcome
Welsh League of Arizona is an inclusive group. If you are interested in the culture of Wales and enjoy a good time relaxing and mingling with lively people you are welcome. You do not have to be of Welsh ancestry or speak Welsh – but you might be surprised at how many are learning in Arizona.
Welsh League of Arizona is proud to be a member of the Arizona Celtic Cultural Association. This group promotes co-operation among all the Celtic groups in the state. See more at their web site: azcelts.org
LANGUAGE CLASSES
The Phoenix Welsh class meets on Tuesday evenings. Beginners meet from 5:30-6:30 and the more advanced from 6:30-9:00 at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix at 1106 North Central Ave. We are part of the Celtic Academy. For more details on the schedule check with John Good at 623-939-0209.
The Tucson Thursday night language class is on vacation until October.
HOW TO REACH US
Welsh League of Arizona
4802 E. Ray Road
Suite 23-510
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone/Fax 602-532-7837
E-mail: AZWELSH@aol.com
Web: www.welshleagueofarizona.org
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f you are not yet a member we would welcome you to join our active group. Annual dues are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family. You can pay on our web site through PayPal, send a check to the address above or bring it to a meeting.
6. TERM 3 ACADEMY OF CELTIC STUDIES BEGINS IN AUGUST
The Academy of Celtic Studies begins the third term in August. The cost for music and language classes is $100.00 for the 8 week term. Private lessons are available in 30 or 60 minute time slots. The cost for private lessons is $20.00 per 30 minute class and $40.00 per 60 minute class. For further information, please call (602) 254-6094.The 3rd Saturday of most months, we offer Ceili dance lessons. This is a 2 hour dance-intensive workshop, geared towards both beginning and advanced dancers of all ages. Cost is $16.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12. Call Mary at 602-258-0109. Class days and times vary, and can usually be adjusted to suit your schedule. www.azirish.org.
Classes offered:
5-String Banjo (Clawhammer)
5-String Banjo (Scruggs Style)
Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo (Irish Tenor)
Bodhran
Ceili Dance
Fiddle
Guitar
Harp
Irish Language
Irish Step Dancing
Mandolin
Music Theory
Piano/Keyboard
Pipe Band Drumming
Slow Seisiun
Welsh Language
Whistle/Flute
7. ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP AVAIABLE TO HONOR THE MARQUARDT FAMILY
The Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship has been established to acknowledge their significant contribution to the Valley Irish Music community. The mission of the Char and Jim Marquardt Scholarship is to continue Char and Jim’s tradition of nurturing local Irish music by assisting qualifying students of the art and tradition. The Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship will be awarded once per term and will pay half of the tuition for the selected students of the Phoenix Irish Cultural Center (ICC).
Interested candidates may apply for the scholarship by submitting the designated application for the upcoming term. A
committee, will review the applications and select the recipients. A scholarship will cover only the term for which it was awarded. A new application and selection process will occur before every term. The Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship is funded by memorial contributions from members and friends of the Valley Irish Music community. The administration and committee membership is renewable every term. The initial beneficiaries of the Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship are the students of the Music Academy of the ICC. However, the scope of this scholarship may change at the discretion of the Committee Members.
8. PHOENIX GAELS SCHEDLE
June 6th: Phoenix Gaels v. Los Angeles in Phoenix.
June 20th: 7-a-side tournament in Los Angeles.
September 4-6: North American Finals in Boston, Labor Day Weekend.
If you are interested in playing in the 2009, please feel free to contact denis.b.kelly@intel.com for up to date information. www.phoenixgaels.com
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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.
We invite anyone and everyone looking to have a good time to try us out. We guarantee a great time!
9. .THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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1. 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
There will be a contradance at the ICC on Wed
FRI/SAT
Bill Craig will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
The Braz;en Heads will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
The Biffos’ will be at Lis Doon Varna on Fri and Sat
Murphy’s Law will host Aong for the Ride on Fri and Freddy Thunder on Sat
Shay Veno will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
O’Donoguhes will host Easton Ashe on Fri
Rula Bula will host the Love Brokers on Fri and Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host Kyle Phelan on Fri and Eddie McAtear on Sat
Fast Eddie will be at Tim Finnegans on Fri. I haven’t heard him but his from Country Down
SAT ONLY
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the COPA Habana Wine bar on Sat only
Trevor Jones will be a D’Arcy McGee’s on Sat only
Trotter’s Wake will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat afternoon.
SUN ONLY
Trevor Jones will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sun only
MON
Tom Tevan will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Mon
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2. TUCSON
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There will be a contradance at the First United Church on Sat
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4. PRESCOTT
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Celtic Crossings will host the Unsure Duo on Fri
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Pony Espresso on Sun morning.
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5. SEDONA
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Karl Jones will perform at:
--- Oak Creek Brewing on Thursday
--- Indian Gardens Store on Sun
--- Marini Bar on Mon
1. PHOENIX
COPA Habana Wine
350 E Bell Road
Phoenix
602-993-6800
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 6:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado
Tempe
480-557-9087
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 8:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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5/27/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Bill Craig
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5/30/2009 | 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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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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5/30/2009 | 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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5/27/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Contradance at the ICC
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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5/27/2009 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Trotters Wake
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos
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5/31/2009 | Sun | 12:00
| Trevor Jones
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Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
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5/27/2009 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Along for the Ride
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 8:00 PM
| Freddy Thunder
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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5/30/2009 | 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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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Easton Ashe
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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5/27/2009 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Knockabouts
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Knockabouts
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Eddie McAtear
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Fast Eddie
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Turf
705 N. First St.
Phoenix
602-296-5043
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 4:30 PM
| Trevor Jones
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5/31/2009 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Irish Foundation Brunch
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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5/27/2009 | Wed | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/28/2009 | Thu | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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5/31/2009 | Sun | 6:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2. TUCSON
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
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5/30/2009 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Tucson
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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5/29/2009 | Fri | 6:00 PM
| Unsure Duo
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Pony Espresso
3101 N Robert Road
Prescott Valley
928-775-5605
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5/31/2009 | Sun | 11:00
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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5. SEDONA
Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt
Sedona
928-282-7702
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5/31/2009 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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6/1/2009 | Mon | 9:00 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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5/28/2009 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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