ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 6-6-2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Final Preparations In Place For Bloomin Beer Fest On Sat June 16
2. Diana Gabaldon To Be At The Irish Cultural Center On June 30
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- FINAL PREPARATIONS IN PLACE FOR BLOOMIN BEER FEST ON SAT JUNE 16
In addition to the beer tasting, food, and music by Oceans Apart; there will be readings form James Joyce’s Ulysses by Naomi Barnes and Keriann Esperson.
The event will go from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Advance tickets are $25 while day of the event tickets are $35. For people interested in the event without the beer, admission is $10.
--- PADDY’S PEG LEG START TIME CHANGED TO 7:00 PM
Paddy’s Peg Leg is the Valley’s newest Irish band and will playing at RT O’Sullivan’s (Bell Rd just off 59th Ave) every Sun. from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
I caught their show on Sun and they sounded good (although struggling with colds). The duo of Dan Agle and Chris Floyd are new to Irish scene as performers, but have a wide repertoire from Whiskey in the Jar to Stan Roger’s material. I’m hoping some Irish music fans will drop in to give them support so we can keep Irish music in the far west side.
--- IRISH GATES FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS
I’m not sure what the final tally was, but they raised over $8000 for a new gate at the Irish Cultural Center. In addition to admission, food, and money from the drinks, there was an impressive number of items at the silent auction and the winner of the 50/50 raffle earned more than $600.
There were a lot of people involved including Jimmy O’Connor and O’Connor’s Pub, John Good, the Fire and Police Emerald Societies (they made chili burritos), the Arizona Irish Music Society, the Irish Cultural Center, the Arizona Colleens, and an enormous number of other volunteers.
The program included an opening by piper Owen Keating, and music by Pat McCrossan, Iain Walinck, John McMorrow, Oceans Apart, Galway Bridge (Brian O’Carroll and Robin Fisher), Shay Veno and Billy Brett, plus Tom Connor joined John Good and Steve Colby to play for some dancers from the Bracken School. The Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band performed and were followed by the Celtic Dance Academy. Pat McCrossan, John Good, Shay Veno and myself led the sing-a-long with special guest Declan Fox who did the Dolly Parton song . Besides performing, Pat McCrossan was the MC and set up and ran the sound system.
The limerick and humorous poen competition, led by Bob Nelson was huge hit. The winner was Patty McCrossan.
Perhaps the best part about this event was the strong support from the entire Irish community. I was especially glad to see long missing old friends like Ken Mulqueen (formerly of the McMorrows and Shanachie) and his father Pat Mulqueen (former President of the Irish Foundation), but there are innumerable others to numerous to name.
I want to thank everyone for their support.
2. DIANA GABALDON TO BE AT THE IRISH CULTURAL CENTER ON JUNE 30
Phoenix Arizona. Attention Outlander fans! The Arizona Celtic Cultural Association is proud to bring Diana Gabaldon to the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix Arizona. June is literary month at the Irish Cultural Center with the celebration of Bloomsday and the welcoming of best selling novelist, Diana Gabaldon. The presentation is scheduled for June 30 at 7:30 PM at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix Arizona. Admission is free; donations are being accepted to help fill the Library building fund. The Irish Cultural Center library will be Arizona’s only comprehensive learning annex of Celtic studies and Celtic literature.
Ms. Gabaldon will be speaking about her favored Outlander and Lord John series and the inspirations for which these best sellers have come. The Outlander and Lord John series, popular with the Celtic crowd, tells the story of Jamie Fraser, a Scottish Highlander from the 18th century, and his time-traveling wife, Claire. The latest book in the series is A Breath of Snow and Ashes. The Poisoned Pen will be on hand providing those missing editions for your collection.
For additional information, please contact the Irish Cultural Center at
Arizona Celtic Cultural Association
3. MEMO FROM THE BRAZEN HEADS
Greetings all!
The Brazen Heads will be taking a week off to work on some new music but you can catch them the Dubliner
Friday and Saturday June 8 & 9 at 9pm!
NEWS
Speaking of new music, the band is ambitiously planning on adding a whole new roster of material which you will hear beginning at each gig from now on. We're very excited about the addition of some of these popular songs by bands like Flogging Molly, Young Dubliners, Horslips, Waterboys, The Fury's and....(drum roll brother bonedaddy) The Brazen Heads! Yes that's right, you will begin to hear some original pieces smattered about our sets in preparation for recording later this summer. Come early, come late....you will hear something new in every set.
Speaking of recording...The dates are not etched in stone yet but the band has finally decided to begin working on a recording this summer for a tentative early fall release.
T-Shirts have arrived!! We will be selling our shirts for a mere $15. at gigs from now until we sell out, don't miss out on getting the "original" shirt design as we will be changing it for the next order. Budding graphic artists need apply.
New photos, video and audio clips will begin appearing on the website soon now that things have settled to a dull roar for the band. Be sure to check it often and let us know what you think.
info@thebrazenheads.com
4. MEMO FROM OCEANS APART
June 2007
As we all wait for the hot weather that's the other side of Arizona living, like everyone else, Oceans has begun to think about road trips to places cooler. We'll be visiting Utah, Iowa, Colorado and California, but unlike last year, the trips are of shorter duration, with frequent homecomings.
At the same time -well it's almost become a perennial summer occupation - we are working on our new album (with the working title "Oceans at Sea"), to coincide with our performance on the Star of India in San Diego this September.
Well, stay in the shade and come and see us when you get out of the pool!
Friday/Saturday, June 8th and 9th.
Friday, June 15th. [1:00 pm -2:00 pm]
Saturday, June 16th. [5:00 pm - 10:00 pm]
Sunday, June 17th. [12:00 pm - 3:00 pm]
Saturday, June 23rd. [Evening]
Tuesday, June 26th. [10:00 am -12:00 pm]
For more information on the band, please go to: www.oceansapartmusic.com
5. OLD PUEBLO FEIS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT 8
Hi George, in case you weren't aware of the details, the first annual Old Pueblo Feis will be held in Tucson on Saturday, September 8, 2007, at the Tucson Convention Center, hotel being the Arizona Hotel at the same premises. Medals and trophies are really neat!
Pat Anderson
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The Old Pueblo Feis is sponsored by the Conaill Irish Dance Academy]
6. ZOUKFEST STARTS JUNE 10TH
[EDITOR NOTE:: Zoukfest in neighboring New Mexico has always been treated as being something of “home” event for Arizona due to being within driving distance, strong ties with local musician Rick Boyle, and the Arizona concerts by artistic director Roger Landis. A number of local musicians have attended and all rave about it.]
We're only 10 days away from the Southwest's Premier World Music Camp but there's still time to register for ZoukFest 2007! Don't miss out on the fun!
This year's tuition is an incredible value. Only $430 gets you more than 30 classroom hours in 27 classes taught by 18 world class instructors over 5 days.
Have a tight schedule? Can't take the whole week off from work? You can register for one class and only spend 75 minutes in class per day! This has always been a popular option at ZoukFest. Imagine getting out of the office and singing, or playing the fiddle, or learning West Africa Percussion (drums provided) for an hour and fifteen minutes every day for a week!
If you are a music lover but not a singer or an instrumentalist, you are welcome to join us at our informal staff performances Monday, June 11 through Friday, June 15th at 7pm in O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, Benildus Hall on the campus of the College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael's Drive. Each evening two artists or groups will perform for the students and the public is invited ($10 suggested donation).
Curious? Have questions about ZoukFest World Music Camp? Want to meet the staff? Wondering what the heck a "ZOUK" is? Come to our Orientation and Open House, 7:00-8:30pm Sunday, June 10th, in O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, Benildus Hall on the campus of the College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael's Drive. After a brief orientation we'll answer questions, then the staff will each perform one selection by way of introduction. Then join us at 8:30 for a special performance by Char & Robby Rothschild of Round Mountain.
Make sure and check out all the class descriptions on our website: http://zoukfest.com
While you're there, look at our raffle and buy a ticket for a chance to win one of these gorgeous instruments!
And if you like instruments and the people who build, collect, play and love them, don't miss the 1st Annual New Mexico Instrument Showcase on Saturday, June 16th, from 10am to 5pm.
Special post-ZoukFest Irish music concert by John Carty with Roger Landes, Saturday, June 16th, 7:30pm in O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, Benildus Hall on the campus of the College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael's Drive. Tickets $15 at the door.
We hope to see you there!
The Southwest’s Premier World Music Camp!
Sunday, June 10th through Saturday, June 16th
http://zoukfest.com
“This is how music should be taught.” - L.H., ZoukFest 2005 attendee
>From its humble beginnings as the first international gathering of Irish bouzouki players, ZoukFest has grown to include a diversity of instrumental and vocal traditions from around the world. Featuring world renowned teaching staff in intimate class settings, ZoukFest offers a unique, fun and unforgettable learning experience.
ZoukFest 2007 features over two dozen classes in Voice, Instruments, Percussion, Performance and Audio Recording. Music styles include Celtic, Americana, Balkan, Middle Eastern, Old Time, African, Javanese Gamelan and Medieval European.
Check out the class descriptions here: http://zoukfest.com/classes/
As always, our staff this year includes world class teachers and performers:
• Fiddler and Banjoist John Carty, Irish television's Traditional Musician of the Year.
Rounding out the staff this year will be College of Santa Fe faculty Peter Blackman (Audio Recording); Steven M. Miller (Javanese Gamelan Orchestra); and Robby Rothschild (West African Percussion).
Read the staff bios at: http://zoukfest.com/staff/
Announcing the 1st Annual New Mexico Instrument Showcase!
Instrument builders from all over New Mexico will be gathering at ZoukFest on Saturday, June 16th, from 10am to 6pm in O'Shaughnessy Auditorium in Benildus Hall on the campus of the College of Santa Fe. Come see the incredible diversity of musical instruments built here in New Mexico! Exhibit space is free to instrument builders and admission for the general public is a suggested donation of $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit ZoukFest.
Hear what these ZoukFest alums have said about the camp:
“I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s inspiring to finally meet all these other people who love the music. The instructors are great! They spend time, they’re accessible before and after class. It’s just a very, very satisfying experience.” – RB
“This is how music should be taught.” – LH
“Great people make for a great time.” – PS
“ZoukFest is one big happy family.
...the best classes I have ever had” – PH
“Thanks for a wonderful and inspiring time.” – GDA
http://zoukfest.com
ZoukFest is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts and education organization, recognized with the highest level of tax exemption by the IRS. This project is made possible in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
ZoukFest 2007, PO Box 2969, Taos, New Mexico 87571
Roger Landes
7. DOUGIE MC LEAN TO PLAY SAN DIEGO JUNE 26
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Another out of state concert, but well worth the drive]
The Dougie MacLean Band From Scotland
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
North Park Theater
Dougie MacLean is considered by many to be Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and is certainly one of the country's greatest musical treasures. From his home base in Butterstone near Dunkeld in the beautiful Tay Valley, MacLean tours the world with his unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. He has built an international reputation as songwriter, composer and extraordinary performer which has led to concerts and festivals worldwide including New York's Carnegie Hall.
His songs have been covered by hosts of artists and his "Caledonia" has become one of Scotland's most popular contemporary songs. His music has been used in Hollywood films (Last of the Mohicans), TV Drama (BBC's A Mug's Game) and he has been the subject of three BBC TV music-documentaries. Described as " ...a musical hero" (Wall Street Journal) MacLean is renowned for the uniqueness of his meaningful, haunting and emotion-filled music.
"...a Scottish phenomenon...with his exquisite guitar style, expressive voice and honest performance, his songs conjure up remarkably vivid imagery of our world"
(The Performing Songwriter, USA)
8. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
PHOENIX
Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland every evening at sunset.
WED
Paul Knight will be at into The Bean on Wed.
FRI/SAT
The Brazen Heads will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
The Biffos will be at Fibber Magee’s on Sat
Booya will be at Molly Brannigans on Fri.
Rocket 88 will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
Frank Mackey will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula Will host Blackwood on Fri and Walt Richardson on Sat.
The Biffos will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Fri.
There will be a contradance at the Kenilworth School on Sat.
PRESCOTT
Poor Kids Without Cable will be at Brian’s Irish Pub on Sat
Celtic Crossings will host Karol Jones on Thur, the Rakes on Fri, and Wild Thyme on Sat.
SUN
Paddy’s Peg Leg will be at RT O’Sullivan’s Glendale on Sun evening
1. PHOENIX
Blue Sky Coffeehouse & Wine Bar
--- Paddy’s Peg Leg Start Time Changed To 7:00 Pm
--- Irish Gates Fundraiser A Big Success
3. Memo From The Brazen Heads
4. Memo From Oceans Apart
5. Old Pueblo Feis Scheduled For Sept 8
6. Zoukfest Starts June 10th
7. Dougie Mc Lean To Play San Diego June 26
8. This Week In Irish Music
602-258-0109 or the ACCA at 623-561-2721.
P.O. Box 5818
Glendale AZ 85312
623-561-2721
www.azcelts.org
Utah Highland Games
Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah
3435 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZPhoenix
602-262-6949
Bloomsday Celebration/Beerfest
Irish cultural Center
1106 North Central Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85004
(602)-258-0109]
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub,
1744 S. Val Vista Dr
Mesa, AZ
An afternoon Brunch with Music.
(480) 507-7827
Tucson Celtic Festival Association
Fundraiser
(520)-807-9509
Southeast Regional Library
775 North Greenfield Road
Gilbert, Arizona 85234
(Southeast corner of Guadalupe and Greenfield Roads)
(602) 652-3000
Roger Landes
Artistic Director
ZoukFest World Music Camp
email: info@zoukfest.com
web: www.zoukfest.com
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College of Santa Fe
1600 St. Michael’s Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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ZoukFest World Music Camp 2007 promises to be the best ever at our new home the College of Santa Fe!
• Bouzouki and Mandolin phenom Luke Plumb of the Scottish group
Shooglenifty.
• Internationally acclaimed Singer Connie Dover.
• Balkan Vocalist Sonja Drakulich.
• Violinist & Composer Kaila Flexer.
• Balkan & Middle Eastern Percussionist Polly Tapia Ferber.
• Old Time fiddler and African Percussionist Douglas Goodhart.
• Celtic Bouzouki and Guitar stylist Stanley Greenthal.
• Early Music specialist and Singer Angela Mariani.
• Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, engineer/producer Don Richmond.
• ZoukFest’s artistic director, Bouzouki virtuoso Roger Landes.
• Author, Educator and Instrumentalist Dr. Chris Smith.
• Mandolinist, Singer and Composer Sharon Gilchrist.
• Mandolinist, Composer and Singer Steve Smith.
• Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chipper Thompson.
rwlandes@taosnet.com
7:30 pm
$30 & $33
2891 University Ave., San Diego
Tickets: 619-239-8836
www.birchnorthparktheatre.net
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
34 Easy Street
Carefree
480-595-9909
6/9/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Rick Cyge |
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
6/6/2007 | Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
6/8/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
6/10/2007 | Sun | 3:00 PM | Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
6/6/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Paul Knight |
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
6/9/2007 | Sat | 1:00 PM | Ceili Workshop |
Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave
Phoenix
520-369-0299
6/9/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Phoenix Contradance |
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
6/8/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Booya |
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
6/8/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Rocket 88 |
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Rocket 88 |
R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
6/10/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Paddy's Peg Leg |
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
6/8/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Frank Mackey |
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Frank Mackey |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
6/8/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Blackwood |
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Walt Richardson |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
6/8/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
6/10/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Seisiun with Sven Henrich |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
6/6/2007 | Wed | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/7/2007 | Thu | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/8/2007 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/9/2007 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/10/2007 | Sun | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/11/2007 | Mon | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/12/2007 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
6/10/2007 | Sun | 4:00 PM | Tucson Irish Seisiun |
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
6/7/2007 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Scottish Country Dancing |
4. PRESCOTT
Brian's Irish Pub
218 W Gurley St
Prescott
928-771-8782
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Poor Kids Without Cable |
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd,
Prescott
928-443-8454
6/8/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Karol Jones |
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Wild Thyme |
6/9/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Rakes / Nightshift |
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