ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 7-9-2008
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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
--- O’Connor’s 18th Anniversary Party On Sat. July 12
--- Lis Doon Varna Now Open
--- Lyrics Page Update
2. Memo From The Knockabouts
3. Memo From The Brazen Heads - Charlie’s On Fri
4. Music Workshop For Educators On Sept 13
5. 11th Annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival ~ July 19 And 20, 2008
6. Flagstaff Ceilidh On Sat July 19
7. Encanto Folk Music Being Moved
8. Memo From Karl Jones
9. Looking For Musician
10. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- O’CONNOR’S 18TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON SAT. JULY 12
Noon to closing
Music, Dance, Food, Raffle & Fun for All
Free BBQ’s
Music provided by Shay Veno and the Biffos
--- LIS DOON VARNA NOW OPEN
After considerable waiting, Lis Doon Varna is now open. There will short hours and a limited menu for a few weeks. For the time being, they will open at 5:00 PM and will stay open until the customers leave on weeknights and usual closing on Fri and Sat. Watch the AIMS website for when music will start.
Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center
Peoria, AZ
623-979-0730
The location is just south of Bell Rd and west of 83rd ave. Take 83rd to Stadium Way and go west a block to see the pub.
--- LYRICS PAGE UPDATE
The AIMS lyrics page has been part of the website since the early days when Joe Bethancourt first setup our site. In recent weeks I’ve added a lot more songs, but more importantly I’ve added a new field with links to samples of the songs. This is fairly common for lyrics pages, but our site has a new wrinkle. The links are to youtube clips, mostly using clips from the artist who made the song famous.
For example, rather than just an MP3. I’ve chosen youtube verions the most famous verions such as Ride On, by Christy Moore. Others include classic versions Whiskey in the Jar by the Dubliners, Wild Rover by the Clancy Brothers, Caledonia by Dougie McLain, Galway Girl by Steve Earle, Only a Woman’s Heart by Eleanor McEvoy, Song for Ireland by Mary Black, Lakes Of Ponchartrain by Paul Brady, Aisling by Shane McGowan, Green and Red of Mayo by the Saw Doctors, etc. In other cases I just picked versions I really like such as Lord Franklin by Sinead O’Connor and Spanish Lady by Celtic Woman. When no obvious choice is available, I’ve picked versions that are reasonably well done, even if the artists aren’t well know.
Not every song that Joe had on the list is available on youtube, so there are some gaps.. If you have a youtube version you think is better than what I have, I’m open to suggestions. My goal is not to have the most complete list of songs, but to offer versions of songs that have inspired local artists..
2. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
HI George,
So after a few months of downtime and healing, the Knockabouts are back and ready to party! We had a great time at the Flagstaff Fourth of July Parade and had the town dancing in the streets and cheering us on as the 15,000 + in attendance seemed eager to hear us play again! Here is a partial list of our upcoming gigs.
Friday, July 18 Heritage Square @ 6:30 ish Saturday, July 19 AZ Highalnd Celtic Festival 10AM, 2PM, 4PM Sunday, July 20 AZ Highland Celtic Festival 1PM , 2PM
August 2nd Uptown Billiards, Flagstaff 9PM
August 30 Coconino County Fair, 2PM
August 30 Charly's Pub, 9PM
September 12 Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Festival, Piine Mountain Amphitheater, Flagstaff
September 20th Halfway to St.Patrick's Day, Uptown Billiards, Flagstaff, 9PM
September 27th Charly's Pub, Flagstaff 9PM
October 3rd Rosie McCaffreys, 9PM
October 4th AZ Irish Festival,Phoenix, time TBA
October 4th Rosie McCaffreys, 9PM
October 31 Charly's, Halloween!!! 9PM
More dates are on the way!!!
Slainte,
John McGregor
www.knockabouts.org
3. MEMO FROM THE BRAZEN HEADS - CHARLIE’S ON FRI
Greetings all!
For something slightly different....
The Brazen Heads will be appearing at Charley's in the Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff this Friday July 11th at 9pm!
On Saturday the 12th, we will return to the valley for a night at the Dubliner at 9pm.
We're quite happy to be beating the heat by heading up to Flagstaff even if for only a night. The band is really looking forward to meeting some new folks as well as getting to know some of the people that have been asking us to come north!
Look for Liam & Tim playing as a duo every other Wednesday at Tim Finnegan's! (next one will be July 16th)
www.thebrazenheads.com
4. MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS ON SEPT 13
Hello All!
If you know of an educator who teaches up to and including the Middle School level who might be interested, please feel free to pass this on. As Anita explained at the meeting, educators who teach at the high school level might not find this as helpful as those teaching Middle and Elementary school. I am attaching both PDF and Word versions.
What a great way to get school children introduced to Irish Music!
Thanks,
Cyndy Gaughan
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An Introduction to Irish Music
Workshop for Elementary
and Middle School Educators
Comhaltas is the largest group in the world dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Irish music, song, dance, language and culture. We are proud to sponsor a workshop which is an INTRODUCTION to Irish Music for the Elementary and Middle School classroom. The 4 hour workshop will be given by Anita Arden, a respected elementary school music educator and accomplished Irish musician.
Topics covered will include:
• the instruments
• types of traditional music
• dance
• how to use the music to meet Arizona standards
• how to incorporate it into the General Music classroom
• resources for more information
When: Saturday in September 13, 2008
Duration: 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
Location: Irish Cultural Center
1106 S. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(On the west side of Central, South of McDowell Rd. You will need to approach from the north. The right turn into the ICC is immediately south of the Deck Park. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.)
Workshop fee: $20/person
Sponsored by: Four Peaks Irish Arts
The Arizona Branch of
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ)
www.FourPeaksIrishArts.org
Please R.S.V.P. to cyndy@fourpeaksirisharts.org
602.315.3065
5. 11TH ANNUAL ARIZONA HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL ~ JULY 19 AND 20, 2008
Foxglenn Park
4200 East Butler Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Adults: 1-day: $10; 2-days: $15
Children 3-12 years: 1-day: $4; 2-days: $6
Festival Related Events Include
Friday Night: FREE Concert, Heritage Square, Downtown 6pm to 8pm
Friday Night: Single Malt Whisky Tasting…8ish, (fee charged; must be over
21) Uptown Billiards, 114 North Leroux, Downtown
Saturday Night: Single Malt Whisky Tasting at 7pm $25, (must be over 21),
Charly’s in the Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. – Downtown
Saturday Night: Celtic Ceilidh at 8pm…cover charge $5, Charly’s in the
Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. – Downtown
PLEASE NOTE: The average temperature for mid-July in Flagstaff is about 80 degrees.
Events:
ENTERTAINMENT:
Diana Gabaldon (time and place to TBD), The Wicked Tinkers, Alex Beaton, Highland Way, The Knockabouts
COMPETITIONS:
Tug o' War, Scottish Athletics, Solo Bagpipe
There will NOT be a Highland Dance competition this year as the national competition is going on the same weekend. However, we do anticipate having dance demonstrations and are currently accepting applications for demonstrators.
CELTIC KIDS CORNER:
A Fun and Educational Archealogical Dig, Oatmeal Toss (very messy and very fun!), and lots more activities and fun stuff
DISPLAYS and EDUCATION:
Plants of the Celtic Regions, Spirits of the Celtic Regions, Celtic geology exhibition, Celtic Societies, NACHS Celtic Education Tent, and more
REENACTMENTS:
Black Powder Demonstration by The 1745 Jacobite Society, The Highland Rogues, The C.R.O.F.T.
WORKSHOPS:
On Celtic music, crafts, language, and more
DIRECTIONS:
Foxglenn Park is located at 4200 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. We suggest using map programs such as MapQuest, Google, or Yahoo, to create your own specific directions.
Accommodations:
6. FLAGSTAFF CEILIDH ON SAT JULY 19
Hi George,
I wanted to let everyone know about the Ceilidh at this year's festival. It will be held on Saturday, July 19th at Charly's Pub in the Hotel Weatherford. The music starts at 8PM and I think there will be a piper contest then so plan on the ceilidh starting around 9PM. The Knockabouts will be hosting the event and all this means is that we will keep the music going. All musicians are invited to play, but we are really trying run this as a ceilidh so we can get people dancing and playing and keep things moving along. There is $5 fee to attend and this money goes towards scholarships so it is a worthy cause! If anyone has questions please contact me at info@knockabouts.org
Thanks,
John
7. ENCANTO FOLK MUSIC BEING MOVED
As most of you know, the Parks Dept. has essentially invited us to leave, by raising our "rent" beyond eveything that's reasonable. And so we'll move. We have several possiblilites and a number of places that want us to come, so our thinking is that we should consider a month at each venue that wants us. The most enthusiastic welcome has come from Joyce Pokorny, Volunteer Director at the Orangewood Nazareen (sp?) Church. It's at 7510 N. 27th Ave. It's a large Church that has two places we might play. The better, I think, is in the basement. Many chairs and large round tables, a large, low stage and a sound system if we want to use it. A large kitchen is adjacent with industrial-sized coffee making equipment. So the upshot is this: We'll do our coffee house there at least for the month of August. If all is simpatico, we may well stay, but if we want to try another site, we can do that, changing monthly, until we find the one that fits us best. I told Joyce what we've been paying to use the Park, and she's more than comfortable with that"rental". We're working on a memo of understanding re use. Let us know what you think of this. We're also thinking we might jam from 6 to 7 PM with performances to follow. This would allow for some open stage at the end and/or time for us to clean up before their security folks have to lock up at 9:30. Parking is no problem at all and the Church is just off the freeway. Anyway, please write with your thoughts..
Thanks, All
Barbara and Dave
8. MEMO FROM KARL JONES
Hey George,
I was at the Martini bar this Sat with Mac Seoin my band, Aaron Tyler is on Mando a state champion, Eddie Barrattini on Drums, etc.... it will be a great show. I continue to have success with my Sunday Indian Gardens country store gigs, noon to 4pm every sunday outdoors in their wonderfull beer garden out back in gorgeous Oak Creek Canyon,
It was a wonderfull surprise to see you at Seamus Mc Caffreys last time with Jane, I have a lot of good bookings coming up soon befor my trip to Ireland to record my 3rd CD Mid July to late Aug,
All the best
Karl
9. LOOKING FOR MUSICIAN
Hello All!
We had a fantastic first General Meeting! Thanks to all who came and our new members. It was a pleasure having our CCÉ Regional Chairperson, Jim Belcher here to kick things off. We can all look forward to great things coming from Four Peaks Irish Arts in the future.
I wanted to let our members know of another exciting volunteer opportunity that has come our way. Phoenix Job Corps is putting together an assembly as a nod to European Heritage Month. The organizer would really like to feature a short Irish music segment in the program. After talking with her, we thought it best to look for either a strong melody player or a very small (3-4 piece) combo. (You may be accompanying Irish dancers.) The program takes place on July 31st, a Thursday, between 2:15 PM and 3:30 PM at the Job Corps location at 518 3rd Street in downtown Phoenix. There will be a couple of European Consuls speaking at the start of the program.
If you are interested or know of anyone who is, please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Public Relations Officer
Four Peaks Irish Arts
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Arizona
cyndy@fourpeaksirisharts.org
www.FourPeaksIrishArts.org
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[EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is from the woman who contacted us]
I am pleased to advise that Phoenix Job Corps make efforts to expose youths to the Arts and Diversity appreciation. It is only through the generous donation of organizations like yours that make it possible. Pursuant to conversation today, I also requested the loan of European costumes for Italy, Croatia/Serbia, England, Yugoslavia, Austria, and Ireland.
Phoenix Job Corps Center is vocational training facility accommodating youths between the 16 to 24 years old. Our objective is to provide skills needed and ultimately be productive citizens including trades and high school certification. Our mission statement follows.
MISSION STATEMENT
As a national training program, Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young adults, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
Li.Frances@jobcorps.org
(602) 322-2828
10. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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PHOENIX
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Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland every evening at sunset.
--- WED
Paul Knight will be at Into The Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed
Smoot Mahooty and Brid Dower will be at Rosie’s on Wed
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Shay Veno will be at Fibber Magee’s on Thursday
Galway Bridge will be at Rula Bula on Thursday
--- FRI/SAT
There will be a ceili at the Irish Cultural Center on Fri.
Nightshift will be at D’Arcy McGee’s on Sat.
The Dubliner will host Trevor Jones on Fri and the Brazen Heads on Sat.
Fibber Magee’s will host Walken on Fri and Sat.
O’Connor’s will have an anniversary party all day on Sat from noon to closing.
O’Donoghue’s will host Easton Ashe on Fri and Aengus Og on Sat.
Traveler will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat.
The Biffos will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat.
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host Krystal Baker on Fri.
Skeptical Chymist will host Shirley’s Temple on Fri and the Insomniacs on Sat.
TUE
Frank Mackey will be at Rula Bula on Tues.
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--- TUCSON
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Brazen Heads will be at Charly’s on Fri.
Pure Dead Brilliant will be at the Coconino County Fairgrounds on Sat. afternoon.
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--- PRESCOTT
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There will be a contradance at the Prescott Activity Center on Fri
Shay Veno will be at Brian’s Pub on Fri.
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--- SEDONA
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Karl Jones will be at Zelo Cosi on Sat afternoon, at the Indiana Gardens on Sun, and the Martini bar on Mon. evening.
1. PHOENIX
D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado
Tempe
480-650-7435
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Rakes / Nightshift
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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7/9/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Walken
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Walken
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7/13/2008 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Irish Ceili
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| C.R.O.F.T. Monthly Meeting
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| Irish Foundation Brunch
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| O'Connor's Anniversary Party
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Easton Ashe
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Aengus Og
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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7/9/2008 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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7/15/2008 | Tue | 9:00 PM
| Frank Mackey
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Scottsdale Senior Center
1700 N. Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale
480-832-0243
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7/10/2008 | Thu | 7:30 PM
| Caledonian Society Meeting
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Krystal Baker
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7/13/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun with Sven Henrich
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Insomniacs
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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7/13/2008 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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7/9/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/10/2008 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/13/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/14/2008 | Mon | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/15/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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7/13/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
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7/15/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Celtic and Old Time Jam
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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Coconino County Fairgrounds
Exit #337 off I-17
Flagstaff
520-779-6921
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Pure Dead Brilliant
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4. PRESCOTT
Brian's Irish Pub
218 W Gurley St
Prescott
928-771-8782
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
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7/11/2008 | Fri | 7:30 PM
| Prescott Contradance
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5. REST OF AZ
Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt
Sedona
928-282-7702
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7/13/2008 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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7/14/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Zelo Cosi
671 Highway 179
Sedona
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7/12/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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