ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 7-4-2007
Arizona Irish Music Society
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
-- No First Friday Program At IC
2. Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra At Scottsdale Center For The Arts On Wed., July 11
1. OUT AND ABOUT
-- NO FIRST FRIDAY PROGRAM AT ICC
They are putting a new wooden floor down in the Great Hall, so there will not be traditional seisiun and art show. We’ll be back in August.
2. AYRSHIRE FIDDLE ORCHESTRA AT SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON WED., JULY 11
Wed July 11, 2007
7:30 PM
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
The AFO is a collection of dedicated young people who come together to keep alive the traditional music of Scotland.
Their music has entertained all over the world having performed in numerous locations, from rural community centres on the Isle of Skye to the Sydney Opera House, and from retirement homes in Oslo to the lawn of the White House
The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra was founded in August 1982 by Wallace and Lex Galbraith, who are both string instrument tutors in Ayrshire in South West Scotland, with the aim of encouraging and developing Scots Fiddle Music among local young musicians many of whom were, or had been their pupils.
The Orchestras has steadily matured since those early beginnings and now has 130 violinists, cellists, bass players and percussionists from 10 to 18 years old. The eminent Scots fiddler, and former member of the orchestra, Alistair McCulloch is now Musical Director of the AFO. Another former member Blair Parham joins him as part of the musical team.
Apart from two major concerts in Ayr at Christmas and midsummer, the Orchestra perform regularly throughout South Ayrshire and the West of Scotland, giving Charity concerts and providing musical entertainment at a wide range of corporate and civic events.
South Ayrshire Council have generously supported the Orchestra and in return, small groups provide a series of Ceilidhs in a number of rural communities in the area - eg. Barr, Barrhill, Ballantrae and Straiton.
International Tours have become a regular feature of the Orchestra's activities with the dual benefit of taking their particular brand of Fiddle playing to a wider audience and introducing the players to different cultures and customs. France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and America - including the White House! - have resounded to their rhythmic playing over the past 10 Tours.
Following the success of the tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2003, the orchestra are heading west this summer to perform in the U.S.A once again.
3. FLAGSTAFF HIGHLAND GAMES JULY 21 TO 22
Foxglenn Park, 4200 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
July 21 to 22
4. ABOUT THE FLAGSTAFF CEILIDH SAT, JULY 21
HI George,
Here is a list of the performers for the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival, Ceilidh
Oceans Apart
There will also be dancers, pipers and some young musicians to fill the night. The ceilidh starts at 8PM and there is a $5 cover. The event is Saturday, July 21 at Charly's Pub at the Weatherford Hotel in downtown Flagstaff. All musicians are invited to join us for a session at the end of the night. Plan to get there a little early as the capacity is limited and you dont want to miss out on the fun.
Thanks,
5. MEMO FROM OCEANS APART
July 2007
Oceans Apart will be in and out of town this summer .. Idaho, California and Colorado, but we'll also be performing in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson and Prescott. Stay cool and come and say hello when you have the chance.
Friday/Saturday July 6th & 7th
Thursday, July 12th [6:30 pm -8:30 pm]
Sunday, July 15th. [12:00 pm - 3:00 pm]
Sunday, July 15th. [6:30 am - 9:30 pm]
Friday/Saturday/Sunday, July 20,21&22nd
For more information on the band, please go to: www.oceansapartmusic.com
6. GRADA TO VISIT ARIZONA IN AUGUST
Visiting Arizona is the band The Irish Times has called Irish music with “enough steam in its heels to leave most of its peers at the starting blocks.” This band is Grada.
Grada is a group that is not well known in the United States, but is finally receiving the sort of recognition they deserve, having received a fat of awards and reviews that have propelled them into the elite circle of Irish super groups.
Tue. Aug 21, 7:00 PM, $20
Fri. Aug 24, 7:30 PM
Sat. Aug 25, 8:00 PM, $23
Sun. Aug 26, 7:00 PM, $20
7. GAELIC PHRASES OF THE MONTH
PHRASE: Ticead amhain go dti an Gaillaimh, le do thoil
PHRASE: Baile Atha Cliath/an Corcaigh/an Port Lairge/Ciarrai
PHRASE: Cathain a bhainfidh an traenach/bus amach i Cill Airne
View the archive of phrases here:
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
Rick Cyge will be at the Teeter House at Heritage Square on Fri.
The Biffos (O’Carrolls’ Gate) will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magee’s will host Capitol Down on Fri and Sat
Bill Craig will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
Blackwood will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will host Sigil on Fri and Sat
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host Krystal Baker on Fri only.
Tell Me Ma will be at Skeptical Chymist on Fri and Sat
SUN
Paddy’s Peg Leg will be at R.T. O’Sullivan’s on Sun evening.
TUCSON
Nancy McCallion will be at the Rancho Resort Ampatheater on Wed evening
Round the House will be at the Hut on Thursday
FLAGSTAFF
There will be a contradance on Sat at Ashurst Hall at NAU
PRESCOTT
Shay Veno will be at Celtic Crossings on Fri
Celtic Crossings will host Celtical on Fri, Traditional Blend on Sun afternoon and Iron King 100 on Tues.
There will be a contradance on Fri at the Prescott Activity Center.
JEROME
Connie Fisher will be at the Spirit Art Gallery on Sat late afternoon.
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
3. Flagstaff Highland Games July 21 To 22
4. About The Flagstaff Ceilidh Sat, July 21
5. Memo From Oceans Apart
6. Grada To Visit Arizona In August
7. Gaelic Phrases Of The Month
8. This Week In Irish Music
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-431-0095 www.arizonascots.com
Tickets $30 $20 Students $15
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Haiku Rd
Knockabouts
John McGregor
www.knockabouts.org
All of a sudden, here we are again, looking for shade, AC, swimming pools and cool drinks. It surprises me that every year the Arizona summer comes as a shock ... the 110+ temperature, car interiors like ovens, shaded parking spots already taken... but even more surprising is that we all come back and sweat it out. There must be something good to desert living.
Malad Valley Welsh Festival,
Malad, Idaho
www.welshfestival.com
"Unplugged" Concert Series
Avondale City Hall
11465 City Hall Drive.
Map
(623)-333-2400
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub, Mesa
An afternoon Brunch with Music.
www.mollybrannigans.com
(480) 507-7827
17th! Birthday Bash
O'Connor's Pub
2601 West Dunlap, Phoenix
www.oconnorspub.com
(602)-977-7714
Flagstaff Highland Celtic Festival
Foxglenn Park
4200 East Butler Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
NACHS
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See the video interview
www.gradamusic.com
Hassayampa Inn, 122 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ
928-771-1218
Cline Library, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
928-600-1365, Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com
Berger Performing Arts, 1200 W. Speedway, Tucson, AZ
800-595-4849, www.inconcerttucson.com
Fiddler's Dream, 17th St. & Cactus Wren, Phoenix, AZ
800-595-4849, www.fiddlersdream.org
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PRONOUNCED: tick-aid ah-wann guh dee on gall-yibh leh duh hull
MEANING: One ticket to Galway please
PRONOUNCED: ball-yeh aq-hah klee-ah/on core-kig/on port lor-ih-geh/keer-ee
MEANING: Dublin/Cork/Galway/Kerry
PRONOUNCED: kohh-inn a bwin-igg on tray-nock/bus ah-mock i kil arney
MEANING: When does this train/bus arrive in Killarney?
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
7/4/2007 | Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
7/7/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Capitol Down |
7/7/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Capitol Down |
7/8/2007 | Sun | 3:00 PM | Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
7/4/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Paul Knight |
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Bill Craig |
7/7/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Bill Craig |
R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
7/8/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Paddy's Peg Leg |
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Blackwood |
7/7/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Blackwood |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Sigil |
7/7/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Sigil |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Krystal Baker |
7/8/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Seisiun with Sven Henrich |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Tell Me Ma |
7/7/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Tell Me Ma |
Teeter House Tea Room
Heritage Square 115 N
Phoenix
602-252-4682
7/6/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Rick Cyge |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
7/4/2007 | Wed | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
7/5/2007 | Thu | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
7/6/2007 | Fri | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
7/7/2007 | Sat | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
7/8/2007 | Sun | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
7/9/2007 | Mon | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
7/10/2007 | Tue | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
7/8/2007 | Sun | 4:00 PM | Tucson Irish Seisiun |
Rancho Resort Ampitheatre
15900 S. Rancho Resort
Sahuarita
520-399-4680
7/4/2007 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Nancy McCallion |
The Hut
305 N. 4th Ave.
Tucson
520-623-3200
7/5/2007 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Round the House |
3. FLAGSTAFF
Ashurst Hall - NAU
Creative & Comm Arts
Flagstaff
928-523-1889
7/7/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Flagstaff Contradance |
4. PRESCOTT
Brian's Irish Pub
218 W Gurley St
Prescott
928-771-8782
7/6/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Shay Veno |
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd,
Prescott
928-443-8454
7/6/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Celtica |
7/8/2007 | Sun | 3:00 PM | Traditional Blend |
7/10/2007 | Tue | 8:00 PM | Iron King 100 |
Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
7/6/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Prescott Contradance |
5. REST OF AZ
Spirit Art Gallery
301 Hull Ave
Jerome
928-649-6479
7/7/2007 | Sat | 5:00 PM | Connie Fisher |
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