ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY

AIMS NEWS AND NOTES

AIMS News and Notes 7-15-2009 Arizona Irish Music Society
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The Expanded Irish Cultural Center Gift Shop run by Pat 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

--- Irish Foundation Pub Sunday - 19 July

2. Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy July 14 To 16 In Flagstaff

3. Musical Events For The AZ Highland Celtic Festival - Wed July 15 To Sun July 19
4. Games - Events: Sat July 18 To 19
5. Memo From Vyktoria Pratt Keating
6. Memo From Meadowlark
7. Memo From Shanan Suding
8. This Week In Irish Music

1. OUT AND ABOUT

--- IRISH FOUNDATION PUB SUNDAY - 19 JULY

Lis Doon Varna, 16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center, Peoria, 1:00 P.M. It is our good fortune that our own Pat McCrossan will be performing rom 12:00-3:00 p.m. that day.  Hope to see you there!

2. GRAND CANYON CELTIC ARTS ACADEMY JULY 14 TO 16 IN FLAGSTAFF

[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a repeat from last week. It is the first Celtic music school/camp in Arizona.}

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.

3. MUSICAL EVENTS FOR THE AZ HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVALWED JULY 15 TO SUN JULY 19

Hi George, I wanted to give you the official schedule of the musical events for the 2009 AZ Highland Celtic Festival.

Wed. July 15th Wheeler Park 5:30
The Celtic Society will be sponsoring this event which includes pipers, a Welsh quartet and the Knockabouts. The concert is free and the park is located at Aspen and North Humphreys in Downtown Flag.

Fri, July 17th Heritage Square 6 PM
This is another free event in Downtown Flagstaff and will feature The Wicket Tinkers, Oceans Apart, Alex Beaton and there will be irish dancers and pipers as well.

Sat, July 18 and Sun. 19 AZ Highland Celtic Festival Foxglenn Park There is music all day long featuring The Knockabouts, Oceans Apart, Alex Beaton, The Wicked Tinkers and a trio of musicians from Milwaukee that are part of the Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy

Saturday, July 18 Charly's Pub 8PM
The Knockabouts will be performing at Charly's and following them will be a sessiun for anyone interested. There is a $5 fee but all the proceeds go to the general scholarship fund for NACHS.

For more info on these events, please visit www.nachs.info

Thanks,
John McGregor

4. GAMES - EVENTS: SAT JULY 18 TO 19

ENTERTAINMENT:

Newly added for 2009!!!! Ocean's Apart!
The Wicked Tinkers
Alex Beaton
Knockabouts
Brett Lipshutz, Randy Gosa, Devin McCabe

COMPETITIONS:

Tug o' War
Scottish Athletics
Bagpipe (Band and Solo)
Highland Dance

CELTIC KIDS CORNER:

Check out our infamous OATMEAL TOSS (oopy goopy and loads of fun!)
A fun and educational archeological dig
Pirate shows and activities
A Celtic castle and jousting
And lots more activities and fun stuff

DISPLAYS and EDUCATION:

Plants of the Celtic Regions
Spirits of the Celtic Regions
Celtic geology exhibition
Celtic Clans and Societies
NACHS Celtic Education Tent

REENACTMENTS:

Black Powder Demonstration by The 1745 Jacobite Society
The Highland Rogues
The C.R.O.F.T.

WORKSHOPS:

Celtic music
Crafts
Language
And more

5. MEMO FROM VYKTORIA PRATT KEATING

Hi George,

Here are my shows for next week.
Thanks!!

---- WEDNESDAY JULY 15TH HEARTWALK 7-8:30pm Sedona
www.sedonaheartwalk.com 204-5589

---- SATURDAY JULY 18TH CELTIC CROSSINGS 6:30-9:30pm Prescott

6. MEMO FROM MEADOWLARK

Hi again friends!

Happy summer...

Lynn & I have just settled in to our new home in the beautiful red rock canyon of Sedona, Arizona! I feel like we're living in what should be a national park as the scenery here is beyond description. As a composer of music inspired by nature, I'm sure I will be kept quite busy writing music in this incredible setting!

We have a few fun performances coming up this summer. Why don't you join us for one? We'd love to see you.... By the way, the fish & chips at Celtic Crossings, O'Donohue's and Lis Doon Varna are exceptional!

Here's the schedule:

JULY

26th Sunday, 12:30 - 3 pm, Lis Doon Varna Irish Pub in Peoria, AZ (Meadowlark duo)

AUGUST
1st Saturday, 9 pm - 1 am, Charly's Pub in Flagstaff, AZ (Ally & the Boys trio with Jonathan)

7th Friday, 7 - 10 pm, Pier 54 Cafe in Tempe, AZ. Enjoy the evening outdoors in this lakeside setting! (Rick Cyge - solo singer/guitarist)

14th Friday, 6:30 pm, The Well Red Coyote Bookstore in West Sedona, AZ (Meadowlark duo)

16th Sunday, 12:30 - 3 pm, Lis Doon Varna Irish Pub in Peoria, AZ (Meadowlark duo)

17th Monday, 6 - 10 pm, O'Donohue's Irish Pub in Scottsdale, AZ (Ally & the Boys trio with Jonathan)

28th Friday, 9 pm - 1 am, Auld Dubliner Irish Pub in Peoria, AZ (Ally & the Boys trio with Jonathan)

Warm Regards,

Rick & Lynn
Meadowlark
http://www.meadowlarkmusic.com/

7. MEMO FROM SHANAN SUDING

George,

I would like you to add me to the performer listing. Here's my info:

Shanan Suding
Flute/Whistle, Hammered Dulcimer
Website: http://www.shanansuding.com
Email: info@shanansuding.com
Phone: 602-882-9396
Style: Traditional/Ceili

I'll keep you posted on gigs. Right now I know for sure that I'm doing Sharlot Hall and the Faerie Festival (with Chris Boydston). Please put that I'm available for recording, weddings and other private parties.

Thanks,
~ Shanan

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.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed evening

THUR.

Shay Veno and Jane Jilton will be at Tim Finnegans on Thursday
The Touring band Potcheen (ouut of Colorado) will be at the Dubliner on Thur
Bollox will be at Fibber Magee’s on Thursday

FRI/SAT

There will be a ceili with live music at the Irish Cultural Center on Fri.

The Dubliner will host the Knobs on Fri and Sat

Keltic Cowboys will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat

Touring artisit Rick O'Donovan wll be at Fiddler’s Dream on Sat

Lis Doon Varna will be host to the Insomniacs on Fri and Sat

Murphy’s Law will host 7/17/2009 Howiewood on Fri and Along for the Ride On Sat.

O'Donoghue's will host Easton Ashe on Fri and Walken on Sat

Smoot Mahooty will host will be at Rosie’s on Fri and Sat

Rula Bula will host Walt Richardson on Fri and Sat

Skeptical Chymist will host Zumis on Sat evening

Tim Finnegan’s will host Eddie McAtear on Fri

The Turf will host the Waters on Fri.

SAT / SUN DAYTIME

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

Pat McCraossan will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sun afternoon

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Rick O'Donovan will be at Macy’s Coffee House on Thursday

The Knockabouts and Oceans Apart willl abe at Heritage Square on Fri eveing.

Alex Beaton, Knockabouts, Oceans Apart, and Wicket Tinkers will be at the Flagstaff Games on Sat and Sun.

Rick O'Donovan will be at the Rendezvous on Sun evening.

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Rick O'Donovan will be at Celtic Crossings on Fri.

Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat.

1. PHOENIX


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

7/15/2009 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
7/16/2009 Thu 8:00 PM Potcheen
7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Knobs
7/18/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Knobs

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

7/16/2009 Thu 9:00 PM Bollox
7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
7/18/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
7/19/2009 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun

Fiddler's Dream
17th St. & Cactus Wren    Phoenix    602-997-9795

7/18/2009 Sat 8:00 PM Rick O'Donovan

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

7/15/2009 Wed 7:00 PM Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Insomniacs
7/18/2009 Sat 1:00 PM Paddy's Peg Leg
7/18/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Insomniacs
7/19/2009 Sun 12:30 Pat McCrossan

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

7/17/2009 Fri 8:00 PM Howiewood
7/18/2009 Sat 8:00 PM Along for the Ride

O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.    Scottsdale    480-585-6329

7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Easton Ashe
7/18/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Walken

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

7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Smoot Mahooty
7/18/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Smoot Mahooty

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

7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Walt Richardson
7/18/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Walt Richardson

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

7/18/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Zimis

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

7/16/2009 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Eddie McAtear
7/19/2009 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun

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

7/17/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Waters

3. FLAGSTAFF


Foxglenn Park
4200 East Butler Avenue    Flagstaff    928-556-3161

7/18/2009 Sat 10:00 Alex Beaton
7/18/2009 Sat 10:00 Knockabouts
7/18/2009 Sat 10:00 Oceans Apart
7/18/2009 Sat 10:00 Wicket Tinkers
7/19/2009 Sun 10:00 Wicket Tinkers
7/19/2009 Sun 10:00 Rick O'Donovan
7/19/2009 Sun 10:00 Alex Beaton
7/19/2009 Sun 10:00 Knockabouts
7/19/2009 Sun 10:00 Oceans Apart

Heritage Square Flagstaff
Leroux and Aspine    Flagstaff   

7/17/2009 Fri 7:00 PM Oceans Apart
7/17/2009 Fri 7:00 PM Knockabouts

Macy's European Coffee House
14 S Beaver Street    Flagstaff    928-774-2243

7/16/2009 Thu 6:00 PM Rick O'Donovan

Rendezvous
100 N San Francisco    Flagstaff    928-779-3131

7/19/2009 Sun 8:00 PM Rick O'Donovan

4. PRESCOTT


Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -    Prescott    928-443-8454

7/17/2009 Fri 7:00 PM Rick O'Donovan
7/18/2009 Sat 7:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating

5. SEDONA


Heartwalk Sedona
2855 Southwest Dr    West Sedona    928- 204-5589

7/15/2009 Wed 7:00 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating

6. REST OF AZ


Jerome Dance Hall
Spook Hall    Jerome    928-174-5936

7/17/2009 Fri 12:00 Ghost Town Chill Down Dance
7/18/2009 Sat 12:00 Ghost Town Chill Down Dance
7/19/2009 Sun 12:00 Ghost Town Chill Down Dance

Spirit Room
166 Main St.    Jerome    928-634-8809

7/18/2009 Sat 2:00 PM Biffos