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AIMS News and Notes 7-1-2009 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. Come and browse through our extensive inventory. Everything from crystal, pewter, Belleek, Claddagh rings in gold and silver, Celtic jewelry, teas, candies, cookies, videos, DVDs, CDs, books, music and much more. Call (602) 254-6094.

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

--- First Friday Is July 3, 2009
--- Irish Foundation July Meeting This Wed
--- Wed 7-1-2009 Greg Lacosse At Devonshire Center Wed

2. Paddy’s Peg Leg At Lis Doon Varna On Sat
3. Memo From Lynn Win Roberts
4. Memo From Jonathan Miller
5. Ricko Donovan To Visit Arizona
6. This Weekend Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire And Mountain Music Festival
7. Arizona Highland Celtic Festival July 18 And 19, 2009
8. Potcheen At Bubliner On Thur July 16
9. This Week In Irish Music

1 Old and About

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--- FIRST FRIDAY IS JULY 3, 2009
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July's First Friday at the Center is scheduled for July 3, 2009.

Our featured artist is Ann Griffin. Ann Griffin grew up in a very rural area,in the far reaches of the North eastern United States, very near the Canadian border. Much of her youth was spent wandering the forests around her home. Regardless of the time of year, the contrasts of light and shadow drew her in and natures vulnerability kept her there. Even after nearly 20 years, nature is still her central focus. "Many days I feel overwhelmingly that I must vocalize in some way the tender needs that which surrounds us " Says Ann about her art. "We have such an amazing world; we need to continue taking steps to correct past mistakes and hopefully my paintings will encourage this."

July's dinner celebrates the United States Independence with beer bratwurst with kraut, Potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad. To top it all off red, white and blue berries and cream dessert. Join us for dinner, art and the ever popular Irish Cultural Center seisiun musicians.

There will be a seisiun as part of the program from 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM

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--- IRISH FOUNDATION JULY MEETING THIS WED
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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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--- Wed 7-1-2009 GREG LACOSSE AT DEVONSHIRE CENTER WED
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Beaded Lizard Gathering at Devonshire Community Center - 2802 E. Devonshire Rd., Phoenix, one block north of Indian School Rd.

July 1 Schedule

AJ – Singer/Songwriter, acoustic guitar
TBA
Greg LaCosse - Folk, Irish, Train, Western songs

Doors open at 6 PM for jamming. Sets start at 7 PM and the evening ends by 9 PM.

2. Paddy’s Peg Leg At Lis Doon Varna On Sat

Hey George,

Just wanted to let you know that Paddy's Peg Leg will be back at Lis Doon Varna this next Saturday, July 4th at 12:30 p.m. We will be playing a two hour set of Traditional Irish pub songs, rebel songs and ballads. We are now a four piece band as Dusty Powell has joined us to play tenor (four string) guitar and sing both lead and backing vocals. Dusty played out at Rawhide for many years. He joins, myself, Chris Floyd on guitar and vocals, Gene Paquette on whistles, and Jim Bidle on bodhran.

We are booked there for every Saturday through the month of July. It should be a lot of fun and I hope a lot of the Irish Community can come out and enjoy a nice lunch time show.

Thanks alot,

Chris

3. Memo From Lynn Win Roberts

Hello again, I just want to let you all know that I am healthy, well, and recovered from my Surgery. I want to thank all of you that sent cards, emails etc.

I just finished my first tour since the ordeal and I did fine. June 13th in St Paul MN for the VN Veterans reunion, several thousands attended and I of course did my Bob Hope tribute and then June 16-19 I did my one man show. 5 times playing all the instruments, impersonations and all to sold out houses.

Please keep me in mind for work.

Love ya all,
Lynn Win Roberts
www.lynnrobertsenterprises.com

4. Memo From Jonathan Miller

Hi George

Would you be able to announce that i am giving group music lessons at a new school in downtown scottsdale http://www.myspace.com/centerforartmusic rates for violin fiddle mandolin lessons (there are many more instruments available not just taught by me) are $10 per hour for a group of six and reasonable rates for private lessons or smaller groups for children and adults alike, There is already mandolin group in action and we are looking for another person or two for the summer I am there Tuesdays and for more info call Walter Kuhlman at 480-429-7711

Also that i'll be at the Celtic Crossings Pub in Prescott again with Ally And The Boys (Meadowlark) July 10 (Friday)

cheers
Yonatan

5. Ricko Donovan To Visit Arizona

George, nice talking with you this afternoon. My links are below, and my itinerary is mostly updated. The date on July 24 in Sedona is movable should a better opportunity arise.

All the best,

Ricko
615-336-6873
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http://rickodonovan.com
http://myspace.com/rickodonovan
http://myspace.com/hammerdulcimer
http://myspace.com/rickodonovanirish
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BIOGRAPHY

The Kilmoon Road - Ricko Donovan
Ricko Donovan has evolved into the consummate songwriter who plays a variety of stringed instruments. From humble beginnings in punk-oriented bands New Jersey, he drifted down to Baltimore and during the early 90s participated in a most memorable and exciting era for the music scene. Playing drums for alternative rock band The Last Few Days, he and his bandmates carved a niche for themselves and released records, most notable a vinyl 123 single Reality Jungle Dance. Ricko s backbeat provided the thunder for virtuoso British songwriter Richard Bannister s distinctive and thoughtful compositions. When the Baltimore scene s heyday began to dry up and The Last Few Days disbanded, Donovan headed further south for Nashville TN, retiring his drum kit for guitar, songwriting, and a new instrument- the hammered dulcimer.

“A rollercoaster ride…haunting and visceral, a powerful new voice in Irish folk.”
-Irish Music Magazine

“A skillfull master of a unique and beautiful instrument.”-Cormac MacConnell, Clare
FM Radio Ireland

“He renders Irish ballads with the greatest sensitivity and the rest with the reckless abandon of a steamrolling train with no brakes…”
– The Clare Champion
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Jul 16 2009 6:00P
Macy’s Flagstaff, Arizona

Jul 17 2009 6:30P
Celtic Crossings Prescott, Arizona

Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Fiddler’s Dream Phoenix, Arizona

Jul 19 2009 8:00P
2Rendezvous Flagstaff, Arizona

Jul 24 2009 6:00P
Java Love Sedona, Arizona

Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Hotel Brunswick Kingman, Arizona

6. THIS WEEKEND Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire and Mountain Music Festival

Flagstaff, Arizona at the El Nathan Campground, 3910 East Elpaso Drive July 4th and 5th, 2009
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Hear ye! Hear Ye!

The first annual Grand Canyon Renassiance Festival is about to take place. This 4th of July, be sure to come enjoy the cool northern Arizona weather while spending the day back in the Renaissance. Partake in stage and street entertainment, eat great food, and shop at the many merchants of fine wares.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Vyktoria Pratt Keating
(performing songs from her celtic CD "After the Gathering")
Vyktoria has toured with platinum selling, grammy award winning rock legends
Jethro Tull!

Also Performances by

The Black Velvet Band!
The Pure Dead Brilliant Band!
The Pirate band "Ragtag!"
The celtic sounds of "Tatters!"

Plus Special Performances from

The Aizona Shakespeare Festival Troupe! but wait there is so much more!

Come meet the Queen!

Shop the marketplace for Rare and Unique Treasures!
Feast on Fine Food
Games of skill and chance
Storytelling and more!

The Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire and Mountain Music Festival is located right across from the Flagstaff Mall up Cummings Street to the El Nathan Christian Campground right up against Mount Eldon!

Come to our festival! That's the Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire and Montain Music Festival!

7. Arizona Highland Celtic Festival July 18 and 19, 2009

http://www.nachs.info/festival.shtml

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

8. Potcheen At Bubliner on Thur July 16

Fomred in 2003, Potcheen is a nationally touring high Energy Celtic Rock Band from Colorado

Potcheen is embarking on its West coast tour in July. First stop is THE DUBLINER In Phoenix AZ.on July 16th at 8pm .

This is the bands first tour since the near fatal crash of its tourbus in March in Missouri. But they up and raring to go once again.

Potcheen is a cross between the Pogues and flogging Molly infusing elements of Bluegrass and other world music types. Their 4th Cd is about to be Released "Steel Blue Sea" recorded at Grammy Winner "Macy Sound Studios" in Denver,CO.

Nominated as one of the Top Bands in Colorado in Denver Post, Westword, Colorado Music Buzz, Marquee Magazine and regular airplay on all the Colorado top music stations.

They have played with almost every major Irish act in the world across the U.S at over 400 festivals and 2000 clubs. Have opened for Gaelic Storm, The Elders, The young dubliners, the briidies, Eileen Ivers & The immigrant souls, The Prodigals, Black 47, Glengharry bhoys, Solas, Scythian as well as non-irish acts such as Los Lobos, michael ranti, Widespread panic, hot Buttered Rum, Railroad Earth, Emmylou Harris, Big Head Toad and so much more.

"The band show is a non stop full throttle injection of pure Irish energy, Be sure to wear comfortable shoes cause you will be dancing all evening" ~ Colorado Music Buzz. Aug. 2006.

-Slainte' -

Christian Blochinger
Management and Booking
Potcheen
303-748-7078
www.thepotcheenfolkband.com
www.myspace.com/thepotcheenfolkband.

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
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed evening
Greg LaCross will be at the Devonshire Community Center on Wed evening

FRI/SAT

There will be an Irisih Seisiun at the ICC for First Fri.

The Brazen Heads will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat

Eddie McAteer will be at Fiber Magee’s on Fri.

Lis Doon Varna will host Knee Deep Experience on Fri eveing

Murphy’s Law will host Howiewood on Fri and Along for the Ride on Sat

Rosie McCaffrey’s will host the Waters on Fri and Sat

Traveller will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat

The Biffos will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Fri

Skeptical Chymist will host Kyle Phelan on Fri.

The Turf will host Trucker’s on Speed on Fri and Hello Swendon on Sat

SAT/SUN DAYTIME

Paddy’s Peg Leg will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat afternoon

Trotter’s Wake will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sun afternoon

There will be a seisiun at Tim Finegans on Sun afternoon

There will be a seisiun at Fibber Magee’s late Sun afternoon

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FLAGSTAFF
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The Flagstaff Renaissance Faire will beature

Vyktoria Pratt Keatng
The Black Velvet Band
The Pure Dead Brilliant Band
Ragtag 
Tatters!

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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


Devonshire Community Center_
2802 E. Devonshire Ave.    Phoenix    602-262-3562

7/1/2009 Wed 7:00 PM Greg La Cosse

Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.    Phoenix    602-867-0984

7/1/2009 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
7/4/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads

Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19    Chandler    480-722-9434

7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Eddie McAtear
7/5/2009 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun

Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead    Peoria    623-979-0730

7/1/2009 Wed 7:00 PM Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
7/3/2009 Fri 8:30 PM Knee Deep Experience
7/4/2009 Sat 12:30 Paddy's Peg Leg
7/5/2009 Sun 12:30 Trotters Wake

Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place    Chandler    480-812-1588

7/1/2009 Wed 8:00 PM Trevor Jones
7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Howiewood
7/4/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Along for the Ride

Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback    Phoenix    602-241-1916

7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Waters
7/4/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Waters

Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave    Tempe    480-929-9500

7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Traveler
7/4/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Traveler

Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe    Phoenix    602-253-6081

7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos

Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw    Scottsdale    480-609-8677

7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Kyle Phelan

Tempe Mission Palms Hotel
60 E 5th St.    Tempe    480-894-1400

7/4/2009 Sat 5:00 PM Wyllow Ravencroft

Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52    Phoenix    602-997-2323

7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Blaine Long
7/5/2009 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun

Turf
705 N. First St.    Phoenix    602-296-5043

7/3/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Truckers On Speed
7/4/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Hello Swendon

Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway    Phoenix    480-624-1030

7/1/2009 Wed 7:00 PM Michael McClanathan
7/2/2009 Thu 7:00 PM Michael McClanathan
7/3/2009 Fri 7:00 PM Michael McClanathan
7/4/2009 Sat 7:00 PM Michael McClanathan
7/5/2009 Sun 7:00 PM Michael McClanathan

4. PRESCOTT


Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.    Prescott    928-445-8823

7/3/2009 Fri 7:00 PM Contradance - Prescott

5. SEDONA


Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt    Sedona    928-282-7702

7/5/2009 Sun 9:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover

Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers    Sedona   

7/6/2009 Mon 9:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover

Oak Creek Brewing Co
2050 Yavapai Drive    West Sedona    928-204-1300

7/2/2009 Thu 7:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover


 

 

 

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