ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 7-23-2008
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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.
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
---. Trans-Celtic Gala To Be Staged In Chandler Sat Evening
2. Cherish The Ladies At Scottsdale Center On Oct. 30
3. Memo From Booya
4. Concerts In Prescott
5. Arizona Irish Festival On Sat Oct 4
6. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
---. TRANS-CELTIC GALA TO BE STAGED IN CHANDLER SAT EVENING
Chandler Center for the Arts,
250 N. Arizona Avenue
Chandler, Arizona 85225
info@chandlercenter.org
480.782.2683
• When: 7:30 – 9:00pm, Saturday, July 26th
• Admission: Free!
Celtic duo Oceans Apart with special guests Jane Hilton (fiddle) and Ryan Bowman (percussion), in collaboration with The McTeggart Irish Dancers and The Phoenix Pipe Band, present an evening of Irish, Scottish, Welsh and North American traditional dance and music.
There have been increasing efforts over the past few years by national and local organizations such as the Irish Cultural Center, Welsh League of Arizona and area Caledonian and Celtic societies to involve the various ancient nations of the British Isles and Ireland in cooperative endeavors. The Trans-Celtic Gala is something of a milestone in this area. Attendees will be treated to Irish step dancing, Scottish pipe and drums, Welsh and American song (ancient, modern, thoughtful and hilarious), in a non-stop succession that will keep you wondering what will come next.
For a preview of the music, go to: www.youtube.com/oceansapartmusic
Or
www.oceansapartmusic.com
2. CHERISH THE LADIES AT SCOTTSDALE CENTER ON OCT. 30
October 30, 2008, Thursday @ 7:30 p.m.
Theater 4301, Galleria Corporate Centre, Scottsdale
Single ticket: $38
Named after a traditional Irish jig, Cherish the Ladies initially won recognition as the first and only all-women, Irish-American traditional Celtic band. In a relatively short time, the group's members soon established themselves as musicians and performers without peer. With their unique blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts them forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. Cherish the Ladies has been chosen "Best Musical Group of the Year" by the BBC and has recorded a dozen highly acclaimed albums, including the Grammy-nominated Celtic Album, a collaboration with the Boston Pops Symphony.
Single tickets on sale August 11: (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or
Web
Bill Thompson
Public Relations Manager
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-874-4626
Fax: 480-874-4699
billt@sccarts.org
3. MEMO FROM BOOYA
George-
BOOYA is playing at D'Arcy McGee's July 25th, Aug. 9th and Aug. 22nd from 9 pm to closing. BOOYA is performing the traditional Irish songs, Celtic Rock, and much more...
Slainte'
Tom
BOOYA
4. CONCERTS IN PRESCOTT
Old Bling Dogs - Sep. 5 at 7 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Ave., Prescott $20 in advance /
$22 at door, $15 for students, $10 for kids (13 & younger)
Paddy Keenan & John Walsh - Oct. 11 at 7 PM at The Blue Rose Theater in Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott
$15 in advance, $17 at door, $10 for students, $5 for kids (13 & younger)
Jim Malcolm - Nov. 1 at 7 PM at The Blue Rose Theater in Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott
$12 in advance, $15 at door, $10 for students, $5 for kids (13 & younger)
Ticket & concert info for all concerts in the series: (928)771-1218
Slainte, David McNabb
5. ARIZONA IRISH FESTIVAL ON SAT OCT 4
Who: The Irish Cultural & Learning Foundation
What: The Arizona Irish Festival ~ Where everyone is a wee bit Irish!
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 10am~9pm
(New Time! We Stay Open Later!)
Where: Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue * Phoenix, AZ 85004
and
Margaret T. Hance (Deck) Park
602.308.4601 * azirishfestival.org
Tickets: Adults $10, Children 6-12 $1, Children under 6,
FREE!
Phoenix, AZ ~ The Eighth Annual Arizona Irish Festival is coming to the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix on Saturday, October 4, 2008. The event takes place at Margaret T. Hance Park where visitors can enjoy a celebration of Irish culture through music, dance, food & live entertainment!
Shoppers will enjoy an array of Irish gifts, souvenirs and merchandise! Do you love meat pies, corned beef & cabbage and fish & chips? Visit the food court for a selection of fine Irish grub that’s sure to please any palate.
A silent auction will offer unique prizes to the bold bidder with good timing, and the winner of the raffle at the end of the day will find tickets to Ireland in his or her hand. Children (of all ages!) are welcome to wear Halloween costumes in honor of the October 31 holiday that once marked the end of summer for the ancient Celts.
There are plenty of pubs, vendors and rich cultural presentations and displays. Trace your Celtic roots and come back to the bogs ~ follow the story of the Irish in Arizona!
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NEW THIS YEAR! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
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The Festival, known for its top-notch musical entertainment, kicks into high gear with a number of well-known and loved Celtic groups. There are so many performances scheduled that musical entertainment will flourish on two stages! They are broken down by style: traditional and modern ~ the Harp Stage and Pub Stage, respectively.
On the Harp Stage, guests will enjoy the likes of world renowned Celtic dance academies featuring Tir Conaill School, Celtic Dance Academy, McTeggart Dance School, The Bracken School along with seasoned Irish musicians such as Oceans Apart, Molly’s Revenge, and The Academy Fiddlers!
The Pub Stage boasts the rowdy and raucous stylings of the Center’s own Pat McCrossan, The Knockabouts, The Biffos, Keltic Cowboys, rounding out the day’s festivities with two sets “after dark” with The Brazen Heads! That’s right! This year’s Festival will open at 10am and close at 9pm. The evening hours are a first for the Festival and what better way to celebrate than with beer, spirits and music flowing late into the evening!
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HARP STAGE
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10:30am Opening Ceremonies
10:45am Tir Conaill School
11:05am Oceans Apart
11:50am Celtic Dance Academy
12:10pm Molly’s Revenge
12:55pm Dignitaries & Colleen
1:10pm The Academy Fiddlers
1:55pm McTeggart Dance School
2:15pm Oceans Apart
3:00pm The Bracken School
3:20pm Molly’s Revenge
4:05pm Raffle of Trip to Ireland Winner Announced
4:15pm Harp Stage Closes
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PUB STAGE
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10:45am Pat McCrossan
11:30am he Knockabouts
12:30pm Pat McCrossan
1:30pm The Knockabouts
2:30pm Keltic Cowboys
3:30pm The Biffos
4:30pm Keltic Cowboys
5:30pm The Biffos
6:15pm Irish Toast Contest Semi-Finals
6:45pm The Brazen Heads
7:30pm Irish Toast Contest Finals
8:00pm The Brazen Heads
8:45pm Pub Stage Closes
*Times are approximate and subject to change.
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--- ALSO NEW THIS YEAR ~ IRISH TOAST CONTEST!
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ARE YOU A TOASTER?
Calling all toasters to enter The First EVER Bushmill’s Best Irish Toast Contest!
Phoenix, AZ ~ Sharpen your wits and brush up on your blarney to write a prize-winning expression of that Celtic Pride!
Beginning now through Festival time (October 4th) participants are invited to write and “perform” their best Irish toast! Sign up on-line at www.ArizonaIrishFestival.org to pick your preferred pub! (On-line forms available August 1.)
The finals will take place on the Bushmill’s Irish Pubs of the Valley Stage at the Arizona Irish Festival on Saturday, October 4th. Compete for Cash Prizes: $500, $250 & $100! Worst Irish Toast: Into the dunk tank!
Bring all your friends to the Festival to cheer you on to victory!
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The Arizona Irish Festival is directed by members of E.R.I.N. (Executive Resources for Irish Networking) in association with the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. The Irish Cultural Center, The Heart of the Celtic Community, is a division of The Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation, a 501 c (3) Not For Profit Corporation, and is owned and maintained by the City Of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. All proceeds of the Festival will benefit the Irish Cultural Center and its ongoing activities.
The Irish Cultural Center is also the year-round home for Celtic music, language, and dancing classes; Irish literature and film; touring musicians and actors; and First Friday art exhibits. For more information about the Eighth Annual Arizona Irish Festival, please contact Jacqueline Carro, 480.495.8924.
6. 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
--- THUR.
Shay Veno will be at Fibber Magee’s on Thursday
Celtica will be at Rula Bula on Thursday
--- FRI/SAT
Booya will be at D’Arcy McGee’s on Fri.
The Biffos will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
The Brazen Heads will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
O’Donoghue’s will host Whiskey River on Fri.
Keltic Cowboys will be at Rose McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will host Love Brokers on Fri and Sat.
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host Krystal Baker on Fri.
Smoot Mahooty will be at Tim Finnegans on Fri and Sat.
--- SAT
The Trans Celtic Gala will be at the Chandler Center for the Arts featuring Oceans Apart, the McTeggart Dance School, and the Phoenix Pipe Band.
--- SUN
Oceans Apart will be at Molly Brannigan’s on Sun
--- TUE
Frank Mackey will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Tue.
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Celtica will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat evening
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--- SEDONA
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Karl Jones will be at the Zelo Cosi on Sat afternoon, at Italian Garden’s on Sun afternoon, and the Martini Bar on Mon evening.
1. PHOENIX
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler
480-782-2680
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Trans Celtic Gala
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D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado
Tempe
480-650-7435
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Booya
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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7/23/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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7/27/2008 | 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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7/27/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Grove - Lughnassadh
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Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
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7/27/2008 | Sun | 12:00
| Oceans Apart
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Whiskey River
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Whiskey River
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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7/23/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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7/29/2008 | Tue | 9:00 PM
| Frank Mackey
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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7/24/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Celtica
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Krystal Baker
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7/27/2008 | 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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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Smoot Mahooty
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7/27/2008 | 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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7/23/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/24/2008 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/25/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/27/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/28/2008 | Mon | 7:00 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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7/29/2008 | 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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7/27/2008 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
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7/29/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Celtic and Old Time Jam
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Celtica
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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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7/27/2008 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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7/28/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Zelo Cosi
671 Highway 179
Sedona
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7/26/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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