ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 6-17-2009
Arizona Irish Music Society
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OUT AND ABOUT
2. Randall Bays On June 17 Concert
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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The
Flagstaff Folk Festival is a good sized event and attracts performers from all
over northern Arizona.
“The festival will
be help Saturday, June 27th and Sunday June 28th, from 10 AM to 6 PM both days.
Admission for the festival is $3/person & $9/family. To get to the festival,
take Humpreys St North from Downtown Flagstaff, following directions to the
Grand Canyon. Turn left on Fort Valley Road. After about 3/4 of a mile, Sechrist
Elementary School will be on your right. Just past the school, turn right into
the Coconino Center for the Arts & Pioneer Museum. The address for the center
is 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. Parking is free, but we encourage public transit
(there is a bus stop at the festival grounds) or alternate transport (bicycles,
carpooling).” flagfolkfest.org
Coconino Center
for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-7261. Celtic performers
include:
6/27/2009 Sat 10:00 AM Flagstaff Folk Festival
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: I checked on their music lineup. Some of the other performers
include:
The Commoners This is very impressive lineup.]
2. RANDALL BAYS ON JUNE 17 CONCERT
You may have seen the announcements
in the Four Peaks newsletter and/or in George's newsletter about the Randal Bays
house concert on June 17th. In case you don't get either of those newsletters:
it will be an evening of superb traditional fiddle and guitar music in a nice
relaxed house setting (you need to contact Laura to reserve a spot - her email
contact is on here). Randal is also planning to do a fiddle workshop on Tuesday
evening the 16th, which I believe is going to be at the ICC. If you or anyone
you know is interested in the workshop, please contact Laura (I don't know the
time or cost - Laura or Mary should have that information). If you're not a fiddler (or any type of musician) but love Irish music and storytelling
at its best, make sure to plan on attending the Randal Bays House Concert to
be held on Wednesday, July 17 in Chandler. Suggested donations are $12 for Comhaltas
members and workshop attendees, $15 for non-members. You won't want to miss
this evening of music and fun! Seats are very limited, so call or email Mary
ASAP
Looking to improve your fiddle skills and get tips to help your playing style?
Join Four Peaks Irish Arts for an informative fiddle workshop taught by Randal
Bays. This two-hour workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at the Irish Cultural
Center in downtown Phoenix from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The price is $30. This is an
incredible opportunity to learn from one of the top Irish fiddlers in the US!
Reserve your spot today by calling Mary Hill-Connor at 512-917-0279 or email
mary@fourpeaksirisharts.org .
Also, if you're a student at the ICC Academy, you should have gotten an email
from Pat that they are discounting the workshop to $10 as a "thank you" to Academy
students who've been playing at all the recent events. Should be a great couple of evenings!
Please contact me to register for the concert (seats are limited and going
fast!) --
Mary Hill-Connor Cheers! --
Four Peaks Irish Arts
3. MEMO FROM VYKTORIA PRATT KEATING
Hi George,
Hope you are doing well. Like the new format for the e-letter.
We've had some nice cool weather up here in Camp Verde which is much better
than the 105 this time last year.
Anyway...here are a few shows I wanted to make sure got into your eblast. Thanks
as always for your support. ----------------------------------- Wed June 17th O'Donoghue's Irish Pub 6-9pm Scottsdale [EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of O’Donoghue’s “St. Ptractice Day” program.]
Thurs June 25th Ken's Creekside Cafe 7-10pm Sedona across from Tlaquepaque
Sat June 27th Celtic Crossings 6:30pm Prescott
4. PUB SUNDAYS WITH THE IRISH FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
Irish Foundation of Arizona
JULY MEETING
The Irish Foundation of Arizona will meet on Wednesday, 1 July 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!
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Please mark your calendars and come join us!!
28 June__ D’Arcy McGee’s, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 1:00 P.M.
19 July __Lis Doon Varna, 16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Ctr, Peoria, 1:00 P.M.
16 Aug __ Dubliner Irish Pub, 3841 E. Thunderbird, Phoenix, 1:00 P.M.
20 Sept___ Annual Fall Tea, ICC, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 2:00-5:00 P.M.
Slainte agus saol chugat!
Anna O’Hara
5. UPCOMING ALLY & THE BOYS PERFORMANCES
Hi friends!
The summer is almost upon us and there's music in the air. Lynn & I are excited
to be performing again with our new Celtic "Alter-Ego", Ally & the Boys! (photo
below)
Here's the lineup of Ally & the Boys: ------------------------------------------------------- A little about who we are & what we do:
Ally & the Boys cooks up an enticing stew of traditional and contemporary jigs,
reels and other dance tunes, throws in a dash of traditional Irish songs and
pub favorites, and seasons the mix with some of our favorite cover songs with
a Celtic twist. We have a great time trading licks and quips on stage! Allen
Ames is a long time regular with Meadowlark adding color and excitement to the
mix. Jonathan, our newest member, spent a couple of years on the road, touring
with the amazing Cirque du Soleil! His broad palette of styles and influences
adds new depth to our sound.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
You can catch the trio version of Ally & the Boys (with Jonathan) at Celtic
Crossings Pub (Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd. in Prescott) this Saturday night,
June 13th from 6:30 -- 9:30 pm. There's no cover and their fish and chips are
outstanding! We will be returning to Celtic Crossings on Friday, July 10th.
For info: 928-443-8454.
The Meadowlark Duo (Lynn & I) performs at Lis Doon Varna Irish Pub (16100 N.
Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive in Peoria) on Sunday, June 21st from 12:30 --
3:00 pm. They also have excellent food & spirits! For info: 623-979-0730.
We hope to see you at one of these performances! By the way, Lynn's middle
name is Alison ("Ally")!
Warm Regards,
6. INIS SCHEDULE
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We're Back With June Performance Dates!
Hello Inis fans!!! After some wonderful, relaxing vacations, we are back in Phoenix and are performing:
Sunday June 14, 12-3 pm at Lis Doon Varna (this is a duo performance with Chris
and Colleen, but Becky will return next week).
Thursday, June 18, 8-11 pm at Paradise Lounge
Friday, June 26, 8-11 pm at D'Arcy McGee's
Sunday, June 28, 12-3 pm at Lis Doon Varna
7. MEMO FROM JONATHAN MILLER
We had a great gig in Prescott
last night with Ally and the Boys (Meadowlark).
I will be back with Trotters Wake at Lis Doon Varna at the end of the month (Sat June 27 at 1:0 PM) and monthly for the next few at least.
Hope you are well
cheers
Jonathan Miller
www.myspace.com/yonatanmiller
Jonathan Miller * music for life * 480-710-8109
8. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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Michael McClanathan will play the pipes each day at sunset at the Westin Kirland.
WED
Paul Knight will be at Into the Bean on Wed evening.
THUR.
Inis will be at the Paradise Lounge on Thur
FRI/SAT
There will be a ceili at the ICC on Fri
D’Arcy McGees will host Acoustic Junkiez on Fri
The Biffos will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magees will host Capitol Down on Fri and Sat
Traveller will be at Lis Doon Varna on Fri and Sat
Murphy’s Law will host Tommy Rocker on Fri and Dave Levine on Sat
O'Donoghue's will host Easton Ashe on Fri and the Suits on Sat
Keltic Cowboys will play at Rosie’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will host Walt Richardson on Fri and Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host Eddie McAttear on Fri and the Knobs on Sat
Tim Finnegans will host Carmen Jones on Fri and play disco on Sat
The Turf will host Tevor Jones early on Fri, the Waters late on Fri, and Hello Swindon on Sat
SUN
Meadowlark will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sun
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There will be at a contradance at the First Methodist Church in Tucson
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Oceans Apart will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat
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Karl Jones will perform at:
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be a contradance at the Cottonwood Civic Center on Sat
1. PHOENIX D'Arcy McGee's
www.azirishmusic.com
Information Line: 602-770-8077
Signup - azirishmusic @yahoo.com
Anyone interested in receiving the Directory/Calendar only version of this newsletter
should e-mail us at azirishmusic @yahoo.com. You will be able to read the entire
newsletter on the web at www.azirishmusic.com/00000000.htm.
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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
--- Flagstaff Folk Festival June 27 To 28
--- Brazen Heads To Fort Collins Irish Fest This Weekend
3. Memo From Vyktoria Pratt Keating
4. Pub Sundays With The Irish Foundation Of Arizona
5. Upcoming Ally & The Boys Performances
6. Inis Schedule
7. Memo From Jonathan Miller
8. This Week In Irish Music
--- FLAGSTAFF FOLK FESTIVAL JUNE 27 TO 28
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6/27/2009 Sat 12:10 PM Strand
6/27/2009 Sat 1:30 PM Tony Norris
6/27/2009 Sat 1:30 PM Traditional Blend
6/27/2009 Sat 2:10 PM Pure Dead Brilliant
6/27/2009 Sat 4:30 PM Malcolm Harris
6/27/2009 Sat 5:30 PM Springfed
6/28/2009 Sun 10:00 AM Flagstaff Folk Festival
6/28/2009 Sun 3:10 PM Connie Fisher
--- BRAZEN HEADS TO FORT COLLINS IRISH FEST THIS
WEEKEND
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Come to Colorado
with The Brazen Heads!!! Seriously, you should consider accompanying the band
to the Ft. Collin's Irish fest.on June 19 to 21.(http://fortcollinsirishfestival.com/jom)
Not only are there cheap flights but where else could you see so much great Irish
music over 3 days nestled in the cool mountain air?? If the cool air doesn't do
it for you, the craic should....it's going to be amazing. Go check out the lineup
under tour dates on the left of www.thebrazenheads.com
Fuchsia Band
Guest
Searson
Liadan
Prodigals
Elders
Young Dubliners
Duo of Cindy Wasserman and Keith Roberts
Juice O' The Barley
Colcannon
Screaming Orphans
Skean Dubh
Máirtín de Cogain
Fuchsia Band
Ceol Ceili
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Looking to improve your fiddle skills and get tips to help your playing style?
Join Four Peaks Irish Arts for an informative fiddle workshop taught by Randal
Bays. This two-hour workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at the Irish Cultural
Center in downtown Phoenix from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The price is $30. This is an
incredible opportunity to learn from one of the top Irish fiddlers in the US!
Reserve your spot today by calling Mary Hill-Connor at 512-917- 0279 or email
mary@fourpeaksirisharts.
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HOUSE CONCERT
If you're not a fiddler (or any type of musician) but love Irish music and storytelling
at its best, make sure to plan on attending the Randal Bays House Concert to
be held on Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 to 9:00pm in Chandler. Suggested donations
are $12 for Comhaltas members and workshop attendees, $15 for non-members. You
won't want to miss this evening of music and fun! Seats are very limited, so
call or email Mary ASAP. at 512-917-0279 or email mary@fourpeaksirisharts.org..
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Cathaoirleach (Chairperson)
Four Peaks Irish Arts
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
www.fourpeaksirisharts.org
512-917-0279
email mary@fourpeaksirisharts.org..
Vyktoria Pratt Keating Schedule
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480-585-6329 20469 N. Hayden
PUB SUNDAYS
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Lynn Trombetta -- flute and pennywhistles
Rick Cyge -- guitar, mandolin and vocals
Jonathan Miller -- violin, mandolin, guitar, harmonica and vocals
Allen Ames (Meadowlark regular) -- violin, mandolin, bodran and percussion
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1. PHOENIX
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Trevor Jones will be at Murphy’s Law on Wed evening
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed evening
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at O'Donoghue's on Wed
TUCSON
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PRESCOTT
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SEDONA
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--- Oak Creek Brewing on Thursday
--- Indian Gardens Store on Sun
--- Marini Bar on Mon
COTTONWOOD
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2000E Rio Salado Tempe 480-557-9087
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Acoustic Junkiez |
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
| Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Biffos |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Biffos |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Capitol Down |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Capitol Down |
Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
| Wed | 7:00 PM | Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Traveler |
| Sat | 1:00 PM | Irish Acoustic Showcase |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Traveler |
| Sun | 12:30 | Meadowlark |
Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
| Wed | 8:00 PM | Trevor Jones |
| Fri | 8:00 PM | Tommy Rocker |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Dave Levine |
O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
| Wed | 6:00 PM | Vyktoria Pratt Keating |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Easton Ashe |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Suits |
Paradise Lounge
4541 East Cactus Road
Phoenix
602-953-2993
| Thu | 8:00 PM | Inis |
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Walt Richardson |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Walt Richardson |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Eddie McAtear |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Knobs |
Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Carmin Jones |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | UFC 98 (disco) |
Turf
705 N. First St.
Phoenix
602-296-5043
| Fri | 4:30 PM | Trevor Jones |
| Fri | 9:00 PM | Waters |
| Sat | 9:00 PM | Hello Swendon |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
| Wed | 7:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Thu | 7:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Fri | 7:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Sat | 7:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Sun | 7:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Mon | 7:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| Tue | 7:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
| Sat | 7:00 PM | Contradance - Tucson |
4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
| Sat | 6:00 PM | Oceans Apart |
5. SEDONA
Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt
Sedona
928-282-7702
| Sun | 7:00 PM | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
| Mon | 9:00 PM | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
Oak Creek Brewing Co
2050 Yavapai Drive
West Sedona
928-204-1300
| Thu | 7:00 PM | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
6. REST OF AZ
Cottonwood Civic Center
Main Street
Cottonwodd
928-774-5936
| Sat | 7:00 PM | Contradance - Cottonwood |
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