ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 8-29-2007
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Irish Music Society
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Irish Musicians To Play For “Lieutenant Of Inishmore”
2. Deadline Extended For Entries For Old Pueblo Feis Of Sept 8 To Aug 29
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- IRISH MUSICIANS TO PLAY FOR “LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE”
Sep 14 - Sep 30, 2007
Theater goers to the black comedy “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” will be greeted by Irish music.
Black Velvet Band will play
Fri. Sept 14
Sat Sept 23
Char Marquardt will be leading a group of top seisiun musicians on:
Thur Sept 21
Thur Sept 27
2. DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR ENTRIES FOR OLD PUEBLO FEIS OF SEPT 8 TO AUG 29
The Old Pueblo" is the official nickname for the city of Tucson, reflecting its early years as a fledgling border town in the wild west. The Irish equivalent for “old pueblo” or “old town,” translates into “séan baile”; and the spanish word for dance is "baile". Therefore, we invite to you all to join us at “Feis Séan Baile,” for an Irish day of dance with a Southwest theme.
We hope the care we have taken to organize our feis will enable all our guests to have a memorable and enjoyable experience here. Even though our feis is new, many of the committee members are the original innovative feis organizers from earlier years in Tucson, and have many years experience in running feiseanna.
*Just added - "Skips" Competition for new dancers. See Syllabus
Important Dates Venue Hotel Register
3. TANNAHILL WEAVERS IN ARIZONA SEPT 15 AND 16
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Tannahill Weavers – Traditional Music from Scotland
“the group has found an especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new.” TUCSON – Rhythm & Roots in association with the Tucson Celtic Festival Association present Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Berger Performing Arts Center.
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their unique combination of traditional melodies on pipes, flute and fiddle, driving rhythms on guitar and bouzouki, and powerful three and four part vocal harmonies have taken the musical community by storm.
As Garrison Keillor, the host of A Prairie Home Companion, remarked, "These guys are a bunch of heroes every time they go on tour in the States".
Sing Out! magazine proclaimed them "...as close to perfect as it gets."
“Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric. The quintet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival." - The Boston Globe
Rhythm and Roots
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Sat. Sept 15 - 7:30 PM
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
4. IONA TO APPEAR AT THE 2007 WORLD ARTS FESTIVAL IN PRESCOTT VALLEY ON SEPT 15
Iona, a great Northern Arizona Celtic band will appear at the upcoming Prescott Valley World Arts Festival, Saturday, September 15 from 3 to 5 pm at the Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle in Prescott Valley.
Plan on being at this free event, a wonderful celebration of world cultures in Prescott Valley! The event kicks off Saturday morning, September 15 at 10 am with the wild and wacky Kinetic Sculpture Race, it isn’t about who wins, it’s all about fun. World Art Festival fine art, food and music venues will open at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Call 928-759-3027 for more information.
5. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
Hi George,
The Knockabouts had a great recording session and are ready to get back into the swing of things. The Knockabouts will be at the Flagstaff Arboretum Saturday, September 1st from 5:30 - 7PM and then at Charly's Pub that night starting at 9PM. Also, the Knockabouts will be performing again for the Coconino County Fair at Ft. Tuthill on Monday, September 3 at 1PM. I know it is hot in the valley, but we are sitting around 78 up here so it would be a good time to get out of the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air. For more info on the gigs, visit our website at www.knockabouts.org
Thanks
6. FUNDRAISER FOR ULTER PROJECT ON OCT 6
Dear George,
My name is Meg O'Neill Lofgren and I am on the board of the Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities. I am hoping that you will add the following event to your newsletter. On October 6th, we are having a late afternoon shindig, that we are hoping will help raise funds for a theatrical production coming in early 2008. Some of the proceeds of this event will also benefit The Ulster Project of Tucson. The following Press Release includes a brief synopsis of the upcoming play, to give you and your readers an idea of what it will encompass. I thank you for your kind help.
Warmly,
Meg! O'Neill Lofgren
PRESS RELEASE:
A young Irishman leaves his home in Roscommon, Ireland, at age 16, never to return, destined to die without a family, at age 44, in faraway Mexico. In the interim he finds himself becoming one of the most important and distinguished Irish military men on the American Spanish Frontier in the eighteenth century. His name: Don Hugo O'Conor, Knight of the order of Calatrava, Colonel of infantry in His Majesty's armies and Commandant Inspector of the frontier posts of New Spain.
On a hot Arizona day in August 1775 Hugo (Hugh) O'Conor stood by the banks of the Santa Cruz and selected and marked out the spot, a place know as San Augustin del Tucson. This was his most lasting legacy: locating a new Presidio at San Augustin del Tucson on August 20, 1775. Today, the date is considered Tucson's birthday and O'Conor its illustrious founder.
Irish playwright and actress Caroilin Callery, of Roscommon, is writing and producing an ambitious and exciting new play covering the life and times of Hugo O'Conor. She has carried out extensive research into the Irishman's life and has recently spent several weeks in Southern Arizona searching out O'Conor facts. Ms. Callery firmly believes there is a great play in the complexity of the O'Conor character and in the era in which he lived. His story interlaces naturally with the story of the Spanish army, the Spanish Mission and the native Indians, in an interesting inter-cultural melting pot that has grown into the thriving city of Tucson today. This is not just a project to create a show for a short tour, but will be the creation of a piece of literature on a most interesting character for the historical canon of both Tucson and Ireland.
Written and produced in Roscommon, Ireland, the play will come to Tucson for a run in 2008, under the patronage of the Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities. There are also plans to present the play at several schools in Tucson and our hope is that this will be an enriching adventure into the past for hundreds of children. We are also hoping to have the play presented in Phoenix. This should not be considered an exclusively Irish community event, but a Tucson and Arizona, multi-cultural opportunity to look back in time at our home, it's native people and the man from across the sea, who had a perhaps divine vision of what could be.
THE BENEFIT:
Date/Time: October 6, 2007 from 3 PM to 7 PM and Beyond.
Live Entertainment: Cheat the Hangman, the Hugh O'Conor Pipe Band, Tucson's Irish Troubadour-Mark Luther, Maestro Chris McGrory and the O'Shaugnessy Singers!
The Ceile will be called by Rosemary Browne, there will be Hor D'Oeurves and a few more surprises!
Come and Shake Your Shamrocks With Us!
Contact: Meg O'Neill Lofgren at maggieoaz@msn.com (520) 349-7246 or Pat Lavin ipatricklavin@aol.com, for donations of items for the Silent Auction, Sponsorship and any questions.
7. ALL IRELAND HURLING FINAL TO BE SHOWN AT DUBLINER ON SUN
All Ireland GAA Hurling Final shown live at The Dubliner Irish Pub Phoenix, AZ
(SW Corner of Thunderbird Rd. & 40th St.) Kilkenny v Limerick
7:30 a.m.
For further information contact Johnny McGuinness @ 602-618-6742 or
8. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE IRISH FESTIVAL OF OCT 27
We are looking for volunteers for the Seventh Annual Arizona Irish Festival. The Festival is a fun and entertaining cultural event. We are asking for a four hour commitment of your time on Friday, October 26th, or Saturday, October 27th. You will receive a free T-shirt, free admission to the Festival, and a chance to spend the day in celebration of the Irish community
There are a wide variety of work areas to choose from, including information, gates, set up, genealogy, tea and scones, vendors, parking assistance, and many more.
If you volunteer for 8 hours, coupons for lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you would like to work with a group of friends or a family member. If you are interested, please contact Anne or Sharon at
9. BORU® VODKA PRESENTS “DEFEND THE BAR BAND” CONTEST
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Thanks,
July 25, 2007, New York, NY – Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX: ROX) today announced that its flagship brand, Boru® Vodka, is launching its “Defend the Bar Band” US marketing program. The program’s focus is a web-based contest to find the most authentic and passionate bar band. Additional elements include a consumer “Defend the Fan” sweepstakes, and on-premise “Defend the Bar Band” Nights.
“Defend the Bar Band” is the second phase of Boru Vodka’s brand building program. The multi-tiered program begins with the search for the ultimate bar band. Boru Vodka gives unsigned bands a forum to stand up and play for what they believe in, their music. Up to fifteen bands will be selected from all the entries received and their original recordings will be featured on boru.com. The bands will compete for the opportunity to win a digital release deal with Roadrunner Records as well as $10,000 worth of new equipment from Musician’s Friend. Real-time, web-based consumer voting will narrow the field to four finalists. A combination of consumer voting and industry panel votes will determine the winning bar band. The judging panel is made up of industry and entertainment experts from Roadrunner Records, Blender.com, Musician’s Friend and Boru Vodka.
For more information...visit boru.com
10. ALASDAIR FRASER'S FIDDLE TRAIN VANCOUVER-TORONTO NOV. 3-7, 2007
NEWSFLASH! Fabulous Quebec band GENTICORUM will now be joining us on the train!! The lively and soulful music of Scotland and Quebec will be with us as we journey across Canada.
'Wonderful rhythmic flare ... a very full and glorious noise' - SING OUT!
Genticorum are fast becoming one of the most sought-after proponents of Québécois musical culture, firmly rooted in the soil of their native land.The energetic and original traditional 'power trio' also incorporates the dynamism of today's North American and European folk cultures in their music. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass and foot percussion with strong vocal harmonies, they offer a blend of traditional songs and tunes as well as original compositions.Their distinctive sound, sense of humour and stage presence make them a supreme crowd pleaser.
We have a few spaces left on this unique adventure.... Every day we'll have non-stop music and fun: workshops, open mic sessions and evening concerts. Three days and nights on board our own private section of the legendary streamliner "The Canadian" running through the Rockies from Vancouver to Toronto, 3,000 miles on the rails that built a nation! Comfortable sleeper berths, freshly-prepared meals, plus two nights in four-star Fairmont hotels in Vancouver and Toronto, kickoff concert and non-stop entertainment on board! A gorgeous 1950's art-deco dome lounge; diner and performance car with plenty of space for socializing, and our own on-board naturalist ready to explain the passing landscape. Join Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Genticorum and friends for the trip of a lifetime.
Full booking details here
OR
Contact Charlie Hunter at flyradar@sover.net Toll-free 866-484-3669 or 802-463-366
11. MEMO FROM PADDY’S PEG LEG
Hey George,
I have to let you know that this coming Sunday, September 2, will be the last Sunday we (Paddy's Peg Leg) play at R.T. O'Sullivan's in Glendale until football season is over.
It looks like we will be shifting to a week night, most likely Wednesday's, but I will let you know for sure when we nail down an exact day & time.
We are bumped back an hour and will play from 8 to 10 p.m. on this Labor Day weekend show. Dan and I have had a blast the past few months playing at RTO's and are looking forward to continue the fun times, only on a week night now.
Hope to see you show up and join us for a rare ol' mountain dew if you can!
12. 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
The Biffos will be at Alice Cooperstown on Fri
The Dubliner will host Trevor Jones on Fri and the Knobs on Sat
The McMorrows will be at Fibber Magees on Fri and Sat
Molly Brannigans will host Chuck-E-Baby on Fri
O’Connor’s will host Rocket 88 on Fri and Sat
Traveler will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host the Scones on Fri and Sat
SUN
Paddy’s Peg Leg will be at R.T. O’Sullivan’s (Bell Rd) on Sun.
TUCSON
Irish Hugh will be at the Auld Dubliner on Thur and Fri.
There will be a contradance at the First Methodist Church on Sat
FLAGSTAFF
There will be a contradance at Ashurst Hall on Sat.
The Knockabouts will be at Charley’s Pub on Sat
The Knockabouts will be at the Flagstaff Arboretum on Sat afternoon
The Knockabouts will be at Fort Tutwell at the Coconino County Fairgrounds on Mon.
Karl Jones will be at the Mogollon Brewing company on Sun
PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings will host Karl Jones on Fri, Vyktoria Keating on Sat and Oceans Apart on Sun
There will be a contradance at the Prescott Activity Center on Sat.
SEDONA
Karl Jones will be at the Martini Bar on Mon.
1. PHOENIX
Alice Cooper's Town
3. Tannahill Weavers In Arizona Sept 15 And 16
--- Sun Sept 16 - Tucson At Berger Center
--- Sat Sept 15 - Peoria Arts Center
4. Iona To Appear At The 2007 World Arts Festival In Prescott Valley On Sept 15
5. Memo From The Knockabouts
6. Fundraiser For Ulter Project On Oct 6
7. All Ireland Hurling Final To Be Shown At Dubliner On Sun
8. Looking For Volunteers For The Irish Festival Of Oct 27
9. Boru® Vodka Presents “Defend The Bar Band” Contest
10. Alasdair Fraser's Fiddle Train Vancouver-Toronto Nov. 3-7
11. Memo From Paddy’s Peg Leg
12. This Week In Irish Music
Herberger Theater Center
222 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.253.6701 X 108 OR 602.254.9577
Sat Sept 15
Sun Sept 16 (afternooon)
Sun Sept 24
Fri Sept 22
Fri Sept 28
Sat Sept 29
Sun Sept 30
Feis: Sept. 8, 1 day
Deadline: Aug 29 (updated)
Tucson Convention Center Hotel Arizona Feisworx
www.oldpueblofeis.org/
--- SUN SEPT 16 - TUCSON AT BERGER CENTER
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Benefit Concert for Tucson Celtic Festival Association
– New York Times
P.O. Box 32857 ? Tucson, AZ 85751
- 520-440-4455
www.rhythmandroots.org
Jonathan Holden
--- SAT SEPT 15 - PEORIA ARTS CENTER
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$29
8355 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria AZ 85345
623-815-7930 www.theaterworks.org
John
j14abut@hotmail.com
Presented by The Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities Committee
Place: At O'Shaugnessy's, 2200 N. Camino Principal in Tucson.
Benefits: The Hugo O'Conor Historical Play Production and The Ulster
Project.
Tickets: $32.00 for non-members
$26.00 for members of the Sister-Cities & The Ulster
Project.
SEND RESERVATION REQUESTS WITH CHECK TO:
Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities
P.O. Box 68252
Tucson, AZ. 85737
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007
Minor Final (Tipperary v Cork) will also be shown @ 5:30 a.m.
jandkmcguinness@cox.net
festivalvolunteers@azirishfestival.org.
Hey George,
This company, Castle Brands, donated last year to our silent auction and will be doing so again this year. Can we help them out by spreading the word in your newsletter?
Helene
h.mcghee@cox.net
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Chris
101 E Jackson St.
Phoenix
602-253-7337
8/31/2007 | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
8/29/2007 | Scott Jeffers |
8/31/2007 | Trevor Jones |
9/1/2007 | Knobs |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
8/31/2007 | McMorrows |
9/1/2007 | McMorrows |
9/2/2007 | Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
8/29/2007 | Paul Knight |
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
8/31/2007 | Chuck-E-Baby |
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
8/31/2007 | Rocket 88 |
9/1/2007 | Rocket 88 |
R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
9/2/2007 | Paddy's Peg Leg |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
8/31/2007 | Traveler |
9/1/2007 | Traveler |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
9/2/2007 | Seisiun with Sven Henrich |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
8/31/2007 | Scones |
9/1/2007 | Scones |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
8/29/2007 | Michael McClanathan |
8/30/2007 | Michael McClanathan |
8/31/2007 | Michael McClanathan |
9/1/2007 | Michael McClanathan |
9/2/2007 | Michael McClanathan |
9/3/2007 | Michael McClanathan |
9/4/2007 | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
8/30/2007 | Irish Hugh |
8/31/2007 | Irish Hugh |
9/2/2007 | Tucson Irish Seisiun |
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
9/1/2007 | Tucson Contradance |
Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
9/4/2007 | Tucson Slow Seisiun |
3. FLAGSTAFF
Ashurst Hall - NAU
Creative & Comm Arts
Flagstaff
928-523-1889
9/1/2007 | Flagstaff Contradance |
Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
9/1/2007 | Knockabouts |
Coconino County Fairgrounds
Exit #337 off I-17
Flagstaff
520-779-6921
9/3/2007 | Knockabouts |
Flagstaff Arboretum
4001 S. Woody Mountain
Flagstaff
928-774-1442
9/1/2007 | Knockabouts |
Mogollon Brewing Co
15 N Agassiz St
Flagstaff
928-773-8950
9/2/2007 | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
8/31/2007 | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
9/1/2007 | Vyktoria Pratt Keating |
9/2/2007 | Oceans Apart |
Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
9/1/2007 | Prescott Contradance |
5. REST OF AZ
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
9/3/2007 | Karl Jones - Irish Rover |
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