ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 8-15-2007
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Irish Music Society
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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.
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Third Friday Ceili
2. New Venue For Grada In Prescott
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- THIRD FRIDAY CEILI
The Center Monthly Ceili's on the third Friday of the month. Enjoy Irish social dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with live music and dance lessons. The dates for the 2007 Ceilis are: August 17, September 21, November 16, December 28. Admission is $6.00 with children under 12 Free (2 with each paid admission) Ceilis start at 7:00 pm.
Ceilidance workshops at the Center are on the second Saturday of the month from 1:00-3:00 PM. These are two hour dance intensive for beginning and advanced dancers. Beginners will focus on basic footwork and simpler ceili dances (Fairy Reel, Siege of Ennis, etc). Advanced dancers will learn more difficult figure dances (Cross Reel, Trip To The Cottage, etc). If you are an expereinced Ceili go-er or if you have never danced before, this is the class for you! Make new friends and learn how to dazzle the spectators at the next ICC Ceili. Admission is $16.00 for adults and kids under 12 $2.00 Dates for the Ceili workshops for 2007 are: August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 For further information, please call (602) 258-0109.
--- TUCSON FUNRAISER AT O’SHAUGHNESSY’S ON AUG 18
CELTIC CASINO NIGHT "FunRaiser" for the Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games at O'Shaughnessy's Song Hall & Supper Club in Tucson. The event is Saturday, August 18, 6:00pm-10:00pm...or whenever!
Tickets are $30 per person which includes Dinner, Great Entertainment with Three Penny Bit with Chris McGrory (!), "Luck o' the Irish" Chips, High Roller Prizes, Raffles and lots of FUN! Come along and bring your friends for a great Celtic evening!
We'll have Blackjack, Roulette, Dice, Slots, Darts & More! Get your tickets on-line at www.TucsonCelticFestival.org by August 15. It couldn't be easier!
Tucson Celtic Festival Association, Pres.
--- ICC TEA TIME ON SAT, AUG 25
Ladies, put on your fancy hats, grab your friends and favorite fellow and head to the 4th Annual Irish Tea at the Irish Cultural Center on Saturday, August 25. The party will run from 3:00 until 5:00 PM. Hostess Patricia Prior, ICC President, will provide delicious sandwiches and desserts and maybe even some other surprises. So come join us for a fun afternoon. Hats are optional. The cost is $10.00 per person.
-- NO FEIS FEIS AT ICC ON SAT SEPT 29
The no feis Feis is being held at the Center 5PM on September 29. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for Children under 12. Competition cost is $2 per competition. All proceeds go to the Thomas J. Pappas kids. Everyone is welcome to compete. Any questions can be directed to Holly Whaley - holly.whaley@cox.net or 480-641-1121.
2. NEW VENUE FOR GRADA IN PRESCOTT
--- PRESCOTT TUE. AUG 21
7:00 P.M. - $20
--- SEDONA WED AUG 22
8:00 P.M. - $19 advance - $22 day of show
--- FLAGSTAFF FRI AUG 24
7:30 PM - $22 general - $2 discount to members of NACHS, FFOTM,
--- TUCSON SAT AUG 25
8:00 PM - $20 Reserved advance - $18 seniors/adv. - $23 door price
--- PHOENIX SUN AUG 26
7:00 PM - $20
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From Dublin, from the Galway coast, from New Zealand and points in between, the members of the band Grada create their take on Irish music, their own and what they bring for the tradition and other sources. This most recent album is an especailly good set of music from all across the map brought together by fine musicianship and equally fine group dynamics, a lively meditation on travel, if you will. Notable cuts include the band's own Cooler at the Edge and a lovely version of Susan McKeown's River. There's the bonus of a six song dvd of the band in live performance included as well.
musicroad.blogspot.com/2007/05/now-playing-grada.html
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COMPASS RECORDS: GRADA "CLOUDY DAY NAVIGATION"
Produced by Trevor Hutchison (Lúnasa, Sharon Shannon).
Featuring special guests Alison Brown, Bill Blackmore, Tola Custy, Dave Hingerty, Trevor Hutchison, Vyvienne Long, Wiremu Namana and Rasmus Skovmand.
Now well established in Irish music circles, Gráda – both collectively and
individually – continue to win new fans via an intense concert schedule (US and
international) and numerous appearances as sidemen. Flautist Alan Doherty is
now being widely heralded for his solo performance on the film score of The Lord
of the Rings trilogy. Between them they have played with such a diverse range
of performers as Damien Dempsey, Louis Stewart, Damien Rice, Bill Whelan and
Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin.
In the six years since the formation of the band, Gráda’s original compositions
have matured as they continuine to broaden and refine their sound. In addition to traditional songs and tunes, Cloudy Day Navigation boasts material drawn from Susanne Vega, Sony Condell, Leslie Harris, and Emily Smith. Also included is a bonus DVD of gorgeous live concert footage.
Alan Doherty: Flutes, Whistles, Vocals, Percussion
compassrecords.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=502
3. MEMO FROM KNOCKABOUTS
Hi George,
The Knockabouts have taken some time off after the AZ HIghland Festival, but now it's time to get back into the swing of things. Just like our good friends , Oceans Apart, we too will be in the studio at the end of the month for our third CD. We are looking forward releasing the CD on September 15th so we had better get it right the first time. Here is a list of our upcoming gigs.
September 1st - The Arboretum at Flagstaff 5:30 - 7Pm. This is a pretty
cool concert series the arboretum puts to showcase local and regional talent in a really great setting. Come check it out. www.thearb.org
September 1st - Charly's Pub, Hotel weatherford, downtown Flag 9PM. What
the hell, might as well come out and have a drink.
September 3rd - Coconino County Fair , Ft. Tuthill 1PM
September 15 - Uptown Billiards, downtown Flag 9PM . Halfway to St.
Patrick's Day and our CD release party!!!!
September 29 - Verde River Festival, Dead Horse State Park, Cottonwood - 1PM
Thanks
4. HANCE PARK CONCERT SERIES SEEKING PERFORMERS
Contact: Michelle Campbell, City of Phoenix
Margaret T. Hance Park, located in the heart of Phoenix's arts and cultural district, the beautiful and historic Roosevelt district, is proud to announce the Hance Park Concert Series beginning October 6, 2007.
In an effort to book quality acts to enhance the ambiance of our culturally rich, urban neighborhoods, Hance Park is looking for additional sponsorships, partnerships and musicians with a need to promote their art to a broader audience.
October is Celtic music month. Any Celtic musicians wanting to participate in October 6th's concert, please contact Michelle Campbell, Concert Coordinator at 602-256-3204 or japanese.friendship.garden.pks@phoenix.gov for further information. Help Hance Park help you promote the music of the 7th Annual Irish Festival!
Approved dates for the Hance Park Concert Series are October 6, January 5 and April 12. All profits go to improve the amenities at Margaret T. Hance Park, this neighborhood's park. Sponsored by the City of Phoenix, Parks and Recreation Department with help from our friends at AZ Musical Instruments, Blue Willo Café, and Costello Childs Art Gallery.
5. NEW BABY FOR THE LUTHERS OF TUCSON
Hello!
I have the honor of letting you all know that Michelle Austen and Mark Luther, the Tucson Irish Troubadour, have this very day, welcomed new son Charlie, into the world. Charlie weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and is 19.5 inches long. Mother and son are doing fine and "Da" is overjoyed! Maybe next year at the Saint Paddy's Day Festival, Charlie will accompany his dad on stage!
Slainte Michelle and Mark!
Meg! O'Neill Lofgren
6. STORY TELLERS TO PRESENT WELSH STORIES AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN CC
Myths from Welsh Tradition Are Featured in the Fourth Annual Myth Informed Series of South Mountain Community College
‘The First Branch of the Mabinogion: The Story of Pwyll and Rhiannon,’ Leads the Storytelling Institute Fall Series on Sept. 17
If you think Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac invented the character of “Rhiannon” for their 1976 hit song, South Mountain Community College invites you to come hear the REAL story....
A Welsh myth, “The First Branch of the Mabinogion: The Story of Pwyll and Rhiannon,” will lead the fourth annual Myth Informed Series of South Mountain Community College on Sept. 17 (Monday). It features otherworldly kings and brides.
In all, SMCC Storytelling Institute Faculty Member Liz Warren will tell three myths from the Welsh tradition this fall. Additional dates are Oct. 15 and Nov. 5.
The free, Monday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre of the college, 7050 S. 24th St. Late-comers will not be seated.
The performances will focus on “The Mabinogion,” from Welsh mythology. “The Mabinogion” is an assembly of Welsh stories that were taken from two books written in the Middle Ages. The books are widely regarded to be much older. Warren said that all the stories in the Mabinogion explore the themes of friendship, marriage, and feuds. “The myths show how society can benefit from wise friendships and marriages as well as the destructive power of false marriages and feuds,” she noted.
In the first myth (Sept. 17), Pwyll exchanges places with the lord of the otherworld for one year, thus establishing his connection to that realm. Pwyll gains an otherworldly bride, Rhiannon, who is falsely blamed for the abduction and presumed death of their infant son. For her penance, she is forced to carry visitors on her back from the gate to the court as if she were a horse.
On Oct. 15, Warren will tell “The Fourth Branch of the Mabinogion: Math’s Rebellious Nephews and the Maid of Flowers.” In this tale, according to Warren, the great wizard-king Math lives under a destiny requiring that he must have his feet in the lap of a virgin, unless he is at war. He has two nephews whose exploits result in Math requiring a new foot-holder. Her arrival sets events in motion that will provide one of the nephews, Gwydion, with a nephew of his own. This nephew received a destiny from his mother that he would never have a wife from the race of men. His uncles, two of the greatest wizards who ever lived, thwart this destiny by creating a bride for him made from flowers.
On Nov. 5, the storyteller will perform “Stories from the Mabinogion: Culwch and Olwen and The Oldest Animals.” Warren said of the myth: Culwch’s stepmother places a destiny upon him that he will only ever marry Olwen, daughter of the chief giant, Ysbaddaden. His search for her, and then his quest for all the wedding goods required by her father, involves King Arthur and his knights, the advice of the oldest animals, and the timely intervention of the hidden child of light.
For more information, call 602.243.8022. For more information about the SMCC Storytelling Institute, go to: http://finearts.southmountaincc.edu.
For information about upcoming performances at SMCC, call the Performing Arts Hotline: 602.243.8353.
7. NEWS FROM CELTIC CROSSING
Here is the updated calendar
Celtic Crossings
8/17/2007 Fri 7:00 PM Karl Jones
celticcrossingspub@yahoo.com
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
There will be a ceili at the Irish Cultural Center on Fri.
Rakes will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magee’s will host Walken on Fri and Tickle on Sat
Molly Brannigans will host Tribal Soul on Fri, Big Mamma on Sat, and Oceans Apart on Sun at noon
Rula Bula will host Love Brokers on Fri and Sat
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host Krystal Baker on Fri
Biffos will be at Skeptical Chymist on Fri and Sat
SUN
Paddy’s Peg Leg will be at R.T. O’Sullivans on Sun evening.
TUCSON
Irish Hugh will be at the Auld Dubliner on Thur, Fri, and Sat.
There will be a FunRaiser on Sat at O’Shaughnessy’s Song Hall
There will be contradance on First Methodist on Sat
FLAGSTAFF
There will be a contradance at the Applesause Teahouse on Thur
PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings will host Ka
rl Jones on Fri and Iain Walinck on Sat.
Grada will be at the Casa Bonita Restaurant on Tue.
COTTONWOOD
There will be a contradance at the Cottonwood Civic Center on Sat.
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
--- Tucson Funraiser At O’shaughnessy’s On Aug 18
--- ICC Tea Time On Sat, Aug 25
-- No Feis Feis At ICC On Sat Sept 29
--- Prescott Tue. Aug 21
--- Sedona Wed Aug 22
--- Flagstaff Fri Aug 24
--- Tucson Sat Aug 25
--- Phoenix Sun Aug 26
3. Memo From Knockabouts
4. Hance Park Concert Series Seeking Performers
5. New Baby For The Luthers Of Tucson
6. Story Tellers To Present Welsh Stories At South Mountain CC
7. News From Celtic Crossing
8. This Week In Irish Music
www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
520-807-9509
Casa Bonita Restaurant
1317 E Gurley St., Prescott, AZ
928-771-1218
Future Studios
30 Hozoni Drive, Sedona. AZ(86340).
www.futurestudios.org 928- 282-9139
NAU/CCC Faculty/Staff - $12 for students & children
Cline Library
Northern Arizona Univ, Flagstaff, AZ
928-600-1365 - Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com
Berger Performing Arts
1200 W. Speedway, Tucson, AZ
www.inconcerttucson.com 800-595-4849 - (520) 981-1475
Fiddler's Dream, 17th St. & Cactus Wren, Phoenix, AZ
800-595-4849 - www.fiddlersdream.org
MUSICROAD COMMENTARY: NOW PLAYING: GRADA
Cloudy Day Navigation
Andrew Laking: Double Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Colin Farrell: Fiddle, Whistle
Gerry Paul: Guitars, Vocals
Nicola Joyce: Vocals, Bodhran
John
www.knockabouts.org
Telephone: 602-256-3204
Email: Japanese.friendship.garden.pks@phoenix.gov
Love, M!
MaggieOAZ@msn.com
3250 Gateway Blvd - #400 Prescott 86303 928-443-8454
8/18/2007 Sat 7:00 PM Iain Walinck
8/24/2007 Fri 7:00 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
8/25/2007 Sat 7:00 PM Celtica
8/31/2007 Fri 7:00 PM Karl Jones
9/1/2007 Sat 7:00 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
9/7/2007 Fri 7:00 PM Karl Jones
9/8/2007 Sat 7:00 PM Traditional Blend
9/14/2007 Fri 7:00 PM Connie Fisher
9/15/2007 Sat 7:00 PM Aengus Og
9/21/2007 Fri 7:00 PM Thom Thomas
9/22/2007 Sat 7:00 PM Celtica
9/28/2007 Fri 7:00 PM Galway Bridge
9/29/2007 Sat 7:00 PM Galway Bridge
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
8/15/2007 | Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Rakes / Nightshift |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Rakes / Nightshift |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Walken |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Tickle |
8/19/2007 | Sun | 3:00 PM | Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
8/15/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Paul Knight |
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
8/17/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Irish Ceili |
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Tribal Soul |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Big Mamma |
8/19/2007 | Sun | 12:00 | Oceans Apart |
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Shay Veno |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Shay Veno |
R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
8/19/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Paddy's Peg Leg |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Love Brokers |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Love Brokers |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Krystal Baker |
8/19/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Seisiun with Sven Henrich |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
8/15/2007 | Wed | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
8/16/2007 | Thu | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
8/17/2007 | Fri | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
8/19/2007 | Sun | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
8/20/2007 | Mon | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
8/21/2007 | Tue | 5:30 PM | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
8/16/2007 | Thu | 9:00 PM | Irish Hugh |
8/17/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Irish Hugh |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Irish Hugh |
8/19/2007 | Sun | 4:00 PM | Tucson Irish Seisiun |
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
8/18/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Tucson Contradance |
O'Shaughnessy's Song Hall
2200 N. Camino
Tucson
520-296-7464
8/18/2007 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Tucson FunRaiser |
Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
8/21/2007 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Tucson Slow Seisiun |
3. FLAGSTAFF
Applesauce Teahouse
213 S. San Francisco
Flagstaff
8/16/2007 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Flagstaff Contradance |
4. PRESCOTT
Casa Bonita Restaurant
1317 E Gurley St.
Prescott
928-771-1218
8/21/2007 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Grada |
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
8/17/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Karl Jones |
8/17/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Aengus Og |
8/18/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Iain Walinck |
5. REST OF AZ
Cottonwood Civic Center
Main Street
Cottonwodd
928-774-5936
8/18/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Cottonwood Contradance |
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