ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 7-19-2005
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Fun In Flagstaff
2. ICC News
3. Christmas in July Party at ICC at July 23
--- Third Friday Ceili On July 21
--- Contra Dance Wed July 26
--- Mike Perkins On Buster Keaton And Steamboat Bill Jr. Fri July 28
4. E.R.I.N. News
5. Letter From Jane Hilton
6. Irish Mourn Passing of Sean O'Craobhach
7. Musicians Sought for Flagstaff's Pagan Pride Day festival Sept 23
8. Young Dubliners at Rhythm Room on Aug 6
9. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- FUN IN FLAGSTAFF
The Flagstaff Celtic festival was expanded to two days. Other than some serious wind on Sat evening, things seemed to go pretty well and the weather was a LOT cooler than in Phoenix. One of the great things about attending these events is the chance to see long time acquaintances and make new friends. Unfortunately, the weekend goes by awfully quickly.
I want to thank the organizers for the Festival for putting the ICC booth next to the food tent. We had a lot more people come by booth. Congratulations to Jude and all the organizers for a fine event.
2. ICC NEWS
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
--- THIRD FRIDAY CEILI ON JULY 21
Join the Irish Cultural Center for a most popular tradition. Friday, July 21, 7:00 PM host the Third Friday Ceili. Admission is only $6 for adults and a free child admission with paid adult admission. Join us for this traditional and exciting way to meet new people. Couples, parents and kids all enjoy learning the art of Ceili dance.
--- CONTRA DANCE WED JULY 26
Time to learn new dances and meet different people at the fourth Wednesday Contra Dance. Contra Dancing at the ICC the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:30-10:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 per dancer. Contra dances feature partners in long lines (sets), progressing up and down the line using square dance movements. No dance experience is necessary. A "Caller" will walk you through each dance. Couples, singles, families, and dancers of all ages are welcome. Most contra dance events will include a few dances of other kinds: traditional squares, waltz, polka, swing and other types of couple dance. Contra dancing features live music! Tunes played are from the New England, French-Canada, and British Isles musical traditions.
--- MIKE PERKINS ON BUSTER KEATON AND STEAMBOAT BILL JR. FRI JULY 28
On Friday, July 28, 2006, The Irish Cultural Center will be presenting Movie Night with Mike Perkins on Buster Keaton and Steamboat Bill, Jr. Program starts at 7:00 pm and admission is $5.00
FILMSITE.ORG : Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) is the last of physical comedian Buster Keaton's (the Great Stone Face) nine independent feature films and one of the last silent comedies. The film - actually co-written, co-produced, and co-directed by actor Keaton (with director Chas. F. Reisner) was derived from a story by Carl Harbaugh, although Keaton only took credit for acting. The story involves the father-son tale of an educated, effeminate, accident-prone, college-educated but simple-minded son - an archetypal underdog American hero - who ultimately is transformed and triumphs when he assists and impresses his burly, red-necked, hard-working Mississippi steamboat captain father in combating the threatening efforts of a rival tycoon to take over the Mississippi steamboat business in the South - and also wins over the business rival's daughter. www.filmsite.org/stea.html.
3. CHRISTMAS IN JULY PARTY AT ICC AT JULY 23
Here's an Invitation to our Celtic Cousins
(the Scots, Welsh, Cornish & everyone else who enjoys a good time)
to join the Irish at our
Irish Cultural Center,
The fun will begin at noon on Sunday,
Attendees should bring a minimum of 4 non-perishable items which will be given to St Vincent de Paul.
This event will be a potluck. If you would like to bring a dish, please bring an item in the category according to the according to the first letter of you last name:
Last names beginning A - J, please bring an appetizer
In lieu of a potluck dish and items for the food bank, members may donate $5.
The Scottish and Welsh groups have been invited to join us in the fund-raiser. Each group will have a table to sell their wares.
There will also be a Silent Auction. Each group will have items for sale to benefit their own organization. Items for the silent auction may be brought to the June or July meetings. Musicians are invited to bring your instrument and join the fun. There will be games and activities for the kids.
We are looking forward to seeing you all there.
1106 N. Central, Phoenix.
July 23 and run until 5:00.
Last names beginning K - M, please bring a main dish
Last names beginning N - Z, please bring a dessert
4. E.R.I.N. NEWS
E.R.I.N. meets for Breakfast at 7:00am each Friday morning, at The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. We are working on a Guarantee basis. Reservations are necessary.
No-Shows will be charged to E.R.I.N.
July 21 - Breakfast 7:00am
602) 274-8081 Web Site: erinaz.org
Silent Auction
Tom & Linda Raimundo
St. Mary's Homeless Food Ministry
5. LETTER FROM JANE HILTON
I feel it is important I write to you and the Irish community in gratitude and thanks for everyone's warmth and support over the years.
Over eight years ago I started playing gigs with a few fantastic musicians I had met at the Dubliner seisuin. I was thrilled to join up with Shay Veno and Billy Brett, two people whom I admire greatly, not only for their skill, but for their enthusiasm and passion. We were soon to be joined by Paul Knight, Brian Dwyer, and much later, Patrick Hershey. I have fond memories of all.
I have had an incredible run with The Clare Voyants, musically and personally. It has been very difficult for me to come to this decision, but it is time for me to make a change. I have decided to leave The Clare Voyants.
With a full heart, I support and applaud my fellow Clare Voyants in all their ventures, Clare Voyants and beyond. I am ever grateful for all the music we have shared.
A big thanks to all the folks who have come to Clare shows over the years. A special thanks too, to those who supported me so warmly at O Connor's, especially in the early days. You will never know how much that shy fiddle player appreciated your hospitality.
I look forward to seeing everyone in the future. I will be teaching a fiddle course at the Irish Cultural Center beginning July 17th, and am also looking forward to a trip to the Isle of Skye where I will take Alasdair Frasier's fiddle course at Sabhal Mor Ostaig.
Thank you for sharing music with me.
Always,
Jane Merial Hilton
6. IRISH MOURN PASSING OF SEAN O'CRAOBHACH
The O'Craobhach family wishes to inform you that on Wednesday July 12th 2006, Sean O'Craobhach passed away in Dublin at twenty-minutes to seven p.m., surrounded by his family and friends. The family sends their love to all who knew Sean in the Phoenix community and asks for your prayers. Sean contracted a gall-bladder infection, went into hospital and after surgery the infection spread to his liver. His family and friends were at his side at the end, and I am told that as Sean passed, the song "Irish Ways and Irish Laws" had just begun playing.
Final arrangements are pending and information to follow.
Family contact information is below:
Anne Murray
62 Springhill Avenue
Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland
whalinganne@hotmail.com
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[EDITOR'S NOTE: Plans are underway to have wake to remember Big Sean. We'll post information as soon as they are formalized.]
7. MUSICIANS SOUGHT FOR FLAGSTAFF'S PAGAN PRIDE DAY FESTIVAL SEPT 23
Hello and blessings,
I am the local coordinator for the first annual Pagan Pride Day
festival at Foxglen park in Flagstaff to be held Saturday September
16th. I am interested in finding out if any of your musicians or
performers would be interested in also participating in our event.
Many who follow a Pagan spirituality also overlap significantly with
Celtic roots such as those who follow Druidic paths. I myself love
celtic artwork, jewelry, music and incorportate some of the Old Gods
and Goddesses from Ireland and Scotland into my own spirituality. I
want to make this event a success and would greatly appreciate your
contributions. We have a webpage started at
http://groups.msn.com/FlagstaffPaganPride. I would be glad to speak
to your particiapnts directly if you would point me toward them or
forward my email along.
Thank you for your help.
Teresa Sparks
treemarc@wildblue.net
8. YOUNG DUBLINERS AT RHYTHM ROOM ON AUG 6
Sunday August 6th
Rhythm Room
$16 advance $20 door
www.youngdubliners.com
1019 E. Indian School, Phoenix, AZ
(480) 784 - 4444 www.rhthmroom.com
Doors open at 7:00 PM
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The following is a CD review from One Way Magazine
Young Dubliners: Get Your Irish Up By Peter Vouras
The Irish have produced some of the world's greatest poets, writers, and musicians. From Yeats and Joyce to Bono and Morrison, the Emerald Isle has graced us with eloquent prose as clear as the ice-blue Irish sky and melodies as murky as a thick fog o'er the peat bogs. In that fine tradition come Young Dubliners headed by frontman Keith Roberts.
Roberts formed the band after moving to Los Angeles in the early nineties and although there have been various line-ups, the band has developed a strong, loyal following. Real World is their sixth album overall and their third on the OmTown/Higher Octave label. Combining his love of roots rock 'n roll with his Celtic heritage, Roberts has come up with a gem. Asked about his approach to songwriting and if there is a concerted effort to make it sound Irish, Roberts responded, "Over the years we've tried to get some consistency in our sound because we're drawn from two different countries with the Irish in the band and the Americans in the band. I try to make sure that I'm not writing purely Celtic stuff and to be a songwriter that's just trying to write a song without any necessary restrictions. What I've found is that the Americans in the band, when they're contributing to a song, tend to think in terms of Celtic sounds. A classic example is the song "Real World," which came from a riff that Bob [Boulding] had heard from a buddy of his and the rest of the song grew out of the riff."
Growing up in Ireland, Roberts was heavily influenced by The Boomtown Rats, The Undertones, and other punk bands at the time. The songs on the album clearly allude to this early influence. "Touch The Sky," the first single, pays homage to Big Country with its driving beats and melodic chorus. "OK" is a hard rocker with an Undertones feel and "Say It's So" conjures up Thin Lizzy.
All the songs have memorable hooks that will have the listener humming later in the day wondering where they heard it. "Come Back Home" is a genuine knee-slapper with incredible fiddle by Chas Waltz and uilleann pipe by Eric Rigler (Titanic, Braveheart), "Fade Away" conjures up the best of Paul McCartney, and "Confusion" tantalizes with a killer chorus.
When asked about his approach to songwriting in terms of lyrics versus melody, Roberts replied," Whenever I hear a song with a lyric I wish I'd written in a 'hooky' format I say, 'Shit, killer idea,' and I hear that all the time with that band Keane. One of my favorite albums is The Bends by Radiohead. That to me is great mix of lyrics and melody. Even U2 are the same way. I think Bono has come a long way. He used to take a lot of shit about his lyrics, but I actually think he's a great lyricist and a great melody writer. I'm a fan of a four-minute song with some good hooks and lyrics and a strong melody. You could definitely have a hit with a great hook and some shite lyrics, but it wouldn't be my cup of tea."
The Young Dubliners were fortunate enough to tour with Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson became an instant fan. "He will probably go down in history, well in my history book, as one of the guys who truly, truly supported this band for no other reason than personal gratification," says Roberts. "I thought it was a pipe dream to actually get him to play on an album. He wrote me and said he'd love to do it."
Anderson is featured on the straight up Irish gig instrumental, "Banshee," which should be turned up loud for full effect. You'll be "Riverdancing" all over your living room.
Special note should be given to the incredible production of the album. Producer Tim Boland has done an amazing job. Raise a pint for Young Dubliners. Cheers!
Real World (CD Higher Octave)
9. 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.
THUR
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Fibber Magee's on Thur
FRI/SAT
There will be a ceili at the Irish Cultural Center on Fri.
Nightshift will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat.
O'Carroll's Gate will be at Fibber Magee's on Fri and Sat.
Booya will be at Molly Branningan's on Fri.
The Clare Voyants will be at O'Connor's on Fri and Sat
Blackwood will be at Rosie McCaffrey's on Fri and Sat.
Love Brokers will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat.
SUN
The All Celts picnic and potluck will be at the ICC on Sun afternoon.
TUE
Meadowlark will be at the J. W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort on Tue
PRESCOTT
Connie Fisher will be at the Yoga Shala Healing Arts Center on Sat.
1. PHOENIX
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
Galway Bridge will be at Alice Cooperstown on Wed
Sven Henrich will be at Seamus McCaffrey's on Thur
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
| 6/7/2006 | Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Keltic Cowboys |
Encanto Park Club House
2605 N.15th Ave
Phoenix
602-262-3562
| 6/7/2006 | Wed | 8:00 PM | Cork Road |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
| 6/8/2006 | Thu | 9:00 PM | Shay Veno and Jane Hilton |
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Blackwood |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Blackwood |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 4:00 PM | Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
| 6/7/2006 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Paul Knight |
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
| 6/7/2006 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting |
| 6/8/2006 | Thu | 11:00 AM | Open Seisiun At ICC Cottage |
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 8:00 AM | Irish Cultural Center Board Meeting |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 11:00 AM | C.R.O.F.T. Monthly Meeting |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 1:00 PM | Ceili Workshop |
| 6/13/2006 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Phoenix St. Patrick's Committee Meeting |
Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave
Phoenix
520-369-0299
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Clusterfolk - Contradance |
Molly Brannigan's Traditional Irish Pub
1744 South Val Vista
Mesa
480-507-7827
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Nightshift / Rakes |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 12:00 PM | Oceans Apart |
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 9:00 PM | The Clare Voyants |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 9:00 PM | The Clare Voyants |
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Seisiun with Brandy Driscoll |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Traveler |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Traveler |
Scottsdale Senior Center
7375 E. 2nd St.
Scottsdale
480-832-0243
| 6/8/2006 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Caledonian Society Meeting |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
| 6/8/2006 | Thu | 9:00 PM | Sven Henrich |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw - at
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
| 6/7/2006 | Wed | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| 6/8/2006 | Thu | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| 6/12/2006 | Mon | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
| 6/13/2006 | Tue | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
O'Malley's on Fourth
247 N 4th Ave
Tucson
520-623-8600
| 6/8/2006 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Irish Jam |
3. FLAGSTAFF
Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 North Fort Valley
Flagstaff
928-774-7261
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Flagstaff Folk Festival |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 12:00 PM | Laurie Riley |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 1:15 PM | Laurie Riley |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 12:00 PM | Rick Boyle & Steve Pawlowski |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 12:40 PM | Just Deserts |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 1:20 PM | Wyllow Ravencroft |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 2:00 PM | Alan Ross |
| 6/11/2006 | Sun | 11:40 PM | Megha Morganfield |
5. REST OF AZ
Lute's Casino
221 S. Main Street
Yuma
928-782-2192
| 6/9/2006 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings |
Snowy Mountain Inn
38721 Route 373
Greer
928-735-7576
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Knockabouts |
| 6/10/2006 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Knockabouts |
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