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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
--- Arizona Celtic Community Mourns One Of Their Own
--- Arizona Irish Festival:Planning On Fri At 6:00 Pm At Icc
--- Irish Fondation Pub Sunday On July 28 At D’arcy Magee’s
2. 8th Annual Flagstaff Folk Festival:This Weekend
3. Memo From The Knockabouts
4. Memo From Trotter’s Wake
5. Memo From Pure Dead Brilliant
6. Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy July 14 To 16
7. Contradance News
8. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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--- ARIZONA CELTIC COMMUNITY MOURNS ONE OF THEIR OWN
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Written By Michelle Campbell for www.azirish.org
The entire Irish community in Arizona suffered a tremendous loss on Saturday, June 20, when Patty Boyle McCrossan passed away. Patty is that beaming smile we all were greeted with for years at the McCrossan family Irish gift shop, Ireland's Own. Recently, Pat and Patty have ran the gift shop at the Irish Cultural Center. Patty could be found often sharing stories and charming all our guests. It is a sad day for all of us that we will feel her smile only within our hearts.
The viewing is being held at Hansen's Chapel, Wednesday, June 24th from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Hansen Chapel is located at 8314 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, located just south of Butler on the west side of the street. Hansen's can be reached at 602-944-1561.
Funeral Mass is Thursday, June 25th at 10:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012, located just south of Camelback Road on the east side of the street 602-279-9547.
Burial immediately following at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008, located between McDowell Road and Thomas Road on the east side of the street.
Gathering afterwards at O’Connor’s Pub, 2601 West Dunlap, Phoenix, AZ 85021, located just east of the I17 on the south side of the street. 602-997-7714.
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--- ARIZONA IRISH FESTIVAL:PLANNING ON FRI AT 6:00 PM AT ICC
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The 2009 Arizona Irish Festival is coming: Saturday, October 31st from 10am to 8pm. Many volunteer jobs, large and small, go into making the event a great expression of Irish culture and fun. To see how you can help, plan on attending the Festival Job Faire on Friday, June 26 at 6pm at the Irish Cultural Center. A potluck dinner and cash bar will be available. No reservations required.. just bring your energy and enthusiasm and join in the fun and satisfaction of Festival planning. Since it's founding in 2001, the Arizona Irish Festival is the single largest source of funds for ICC programming and operations. See you there!
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--- IRISH FONDATION PUB SUNDAY ON JULY 28 AT D’ARCY MAGEE’S
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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.
2. 8TH ANNUAL FLAGSTAFF FOLK FESTIVAL:THIS WEEKEND
WHEN: Saturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th, From 10 am - 6 pm
WHERE: at the Coconino Center for the Arts Flagstaff, AZ
Two days of beautiful weather, lots of music, over 100 musicians on four stages,
string bands, folk singers, jam sessions, workshops, old time fiddlers,
a band scramble, and even a barn dance on Saturday night!
Look for:
l Jenny Turner and Dave Anderson performing at 10 am on Saturday!
l Patricia Silverberg performing at 11:30 am on Sunday
If you are performing at this fest, just send me the time & day of your slot!
Festival admission: $3 per person $9 per family
For more info: flagfolkfest.org or (928) 522-9269
SAT 10:00 AM FLAGSTAFF FOLK FESTIVAL
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
SUN 10:00 AM FLAGSTAFF FOLK FESTIVAL
6/28/2009 Sun 3:10 PM Connie Fisher
3. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
6/26/09, Flagstaff, Charly's
6/28/09, Flagsaff, Wheeler Park, Second Chance Benefit
7/15/09 Flagstaff, Wheeler Park, Concert in the Parks
7/18-19/09, Flagstaff, AZ Highland Celtic Festival
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Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
July 18 & 19, Flagstaff
It's that time of year again, so get out your kilts and come join the fun. The Knockabouts will be performing throughout Saturday and Sunday. We will also be at Charly's on the 18th to raise some hell starting at 8PM. There is a $5 cover taken by NACHS and all the $ goes towards scholarships.(For more info, click on the image to the left).
There are big plans for the Knockabouts this summer as we record out fourth CD and we hope to have a huge party in the fall to release it! Thanks again for all your support.
Slainte,
John, Jacquie, Ron, Kari & Tim
4. MEMO FROM TROTTER’S WAKE
Hi George -
Trotters Wake will be at Lis Doon Varna on the following dates:
Saturday, June 27th 12:30 - 3:30pm
Sunday, July 5th 12:30-3:30pm
We're excited to have Jonathan Miller joining us again. Jonathan recorded the fiddle tracks for our first CD, which is currently being mastered.
Thanks,
Drew
5. MEMO FROM PURE DEAD BRILLIANT
Notes from Pure Dead Brilliant and RagTag
Hello all from the cool North. Now is a perfect time to escape the heat of the Valley and come up to Flagstaff. Here are a few good reasons to come for a visit.
PURE DEAD BRILLIANT July Schedules
July 4 & 5 -- Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire and Mountain Music Festival
July 17 -- The Green Room, 15 N Agassiz, Flagstaff 9:00pm--12:30am
RAGTAG July Schedule
July 4 & 5 -- Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire and Mountain Music Festival, Flagstaff
July 18 & 19 -- Celtic Festival, Foxglenn Park, Flagstaff Childrens Area & Piping
Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire and Mountain Music Festival
This Faire has many wonderful entertainers including, as you can see above, both RagTag and Pure Dead Brilliant, as well as Victoria Pratt Keating, Black Velvet Band, and many more. With a special appearance by The Az Shakespeare Festival Troup.
Come meet the Queen, see pirates, and generally have a good time.
This Grand Event is located at El Nathan Christan Camp, Flagstaff, AZ
Directions: Take I-40 exit #201 (Country Club), follow signs to Hwy 89 (it will a right turn from Country Club). Then, turn left at the 1st light (Cummings St). Go up the hill and follow the signs to event and parking.
Fees: Adult $10.00, Senior $7.00, Child $5.00, Under 5 yrs FREE Weekend Pass $15.00
6. GRAND CANYON CELTIC ARTS ACADEMY JULY 14 TO 16
Our inaugural year is quickly approaching and we are very excited to be bringing three outstanding musicians from Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Brett Lipshutz, Randy Gosa, and Devin McCabe. Classes are being offered in Irish flute, whistle, fiddle, tenor banjo (mandolins welcome), DADGAD guitar and bodhran. The camp is taking place July 15-16, with an evening orientation taking place on July 14. For more information, you can email Kari@GrandCanyonCelticArts.org or call 928-600-1365.
BODHRAN – RANDY GOSA
The Bodhrán class will focus on active listening and melodic awareness, as applied to percussion. Bodhrán players will be asked to adopt the mindset of a melody player and consider how that might influence their rhythmic choices on the drum. The goal of the workshop will be to challenge players to think in rhythmic, structural ways while also applying unique melodic embellishments to each tune.
TENOR BANJO – RANDY GOSA
The tenor banjo class will focus on various techniques of the right and left hand as we learn new tunes. Banjos should be four-string and in standard GDAE tuning. Mandolin players are welcome in this class.
GUITAR – RANDY GOSA
The Guitar class will be taught in DADGAD tuning. We will look at picking hand techniques and talk about popular rhythms and strumming patterns while using a collection of fundamental chord shapes in the DADGAD tuning. Keeping the picking hand in mind, we’ll look at ways to alter and “re-voice” chords that are being used for any given progression. We’ll also focus on chord substitution and when/why to use them.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHISTLE – BRETT LIPSHUTZ
In this class, we will concentrate on technique. Through looking at several different kinds of tunes (hornpipe, reel, jig, slip jig, polka and slow air), we will cover the basics of rolls, cuts, crans, slides and tonguing and how these techniques fit into the tunes. We will also look at a few secrets for learning by ear. Students should be able to play a few tunes at a moderate tempo. Please bring a ‘D’ whistle.
INTERMEDIATE FLUTE – BRETT LIPSHUTZ
In this class, we will begin to learn Irish tunes,
especially those we refer to as “flute tunes”. We will work on embouchure and getting the most out of the diaphragm, as well as some basic ornaments. Instruction will be by ear,but sheet music will be available. Silver flutes welcome, but the instructor will play the Irish flute.
ADVANCED FLUTE – BRETT LIPSHUTZ
In this class, we will work on breath pulsing , ornaments such as taps and double taps, slides, etc. We will look at different flute styles and learn some tunes (reels and jigs but also couple of barn dances and waltzes). If time permits, we’ll talk about playing for dancers.
INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE – DEVIN MCCABE
This level is for students who already play confidently on the violin and are ready to learn some of the techniques used in Irish fiddling. Tunes will be taught by ear along with an introduction to Irish-style ornamentation.
ADVANCED FIDDLE – DEVIN MCCABE
Students playing at the advanced level will already have developed a repertoire of Irish tunes and are interested in refining their styles, including improving ornamentation and phrasing.
7. CONTRADANCE NEWS
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
Kari Usher from Flagstaff will be coming down to Phoenix to call our 4th Wednesday contra dance! Come and dance to her calling with Phoenix’s ClusterFolk playing.
4th Wednesday, June 24th Contra Dance at the Irish Cultural Center
Caller: Kari Usher 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!
Remember: Phoenix will have no contra dances in July has as been our practice for the past few years, but you can still satisfy your contra dance yearnings at other AZ dances. Check out this link http://pfotm.org/links.html to see the schedules for dances in Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Prescott, and Tucson. They would be thrilled to have you attend their dance in July.
2nd Saturday, Aug. 8th Contra Dance at Kenilworth School
Caller: Peg Hesley
Band: Hands Four from Tucson
Location: 1210 N. 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, map:
http://www.pfotm.org/kenilworthmap.html
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 pm with a free orientation for newcomers at 7:00
Cost: $7 for PFOTM Members/Students; $10 for Public; $3 for Dancers under 18
Note: Read our Kenilworth Shoe Policy at
http://www.pfotm.org/shoepolicy.html
NOTE: Deb Comly has organized a new special contra dance weekend in Jerome, AZ this July 17 – 19 called the Ghost Town Chill Down. It is definitely not to late to register! Go to the following link to get additional information and to register for the weekend:
http://azwedance.googlepages.com/ghosttownchilldown
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See you on the Dance Floor,
Joe Hesley
phoenixcontradancer@cox.net
http://www.pfotm.org
8. 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 evening
FRI/SAT
Inis will be at D’Arcy Magee’s on Fri
The Keltic Cowboys will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magee’s will host the Insomniacs on Fri and Sat
Lis Doon Varan will host the Waters on Fri and Sat
Murphy’s Law will host Howiewood on Fri and Paul Frame on Sat
O’Donoghue’s will host Easton Ashe on Fri and Crisis on Sat.
The Brazen Heads will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat.
Rula Bula will host the Love Brokers on Fri and Sat.
Skeptical Chymist will host Walken Fri and Eddie McAtear on Sat
The Turf will host the Biffos on Fri and 13 to the Gallows on Sat
SAT
Trotters Wake will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat afternoon
SUN
Inis will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sun afternoon
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3. FLAGSTAFF
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SAT FLAGSTAFF FOLK FESTIVAL
Sat 12:10 PM Strand
Sat 1:30 PM Tony Norris
Sat 1:30 PM Traditional Blend
Sat 2:10 PM Pure Dead Brilliant
Sat 4:30 PM Malcolm Harris
Sat 5:30 PM Springfed
SUN FLAGSTAFF FOLK FESTIVAL
Sun 3:10 PM Connie Fisher
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4. PRESCOTT
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Oceans Apart will be at the Prescott Public Library on Thur morning.
Vyktoiria Pratt Keating will be at Celtic Crossing on Sat evening.
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5. SEDONA
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Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at Ken’s Creekside Café on Thur evening.
Karl Jones will perform at:
--- Oak Creek Brewing on Thursday
--- Indian Gardens Store on Sun
--- Marini Bar on Mon
1. PHOENIX
D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado
Tempe
480-557-9087
