09/16/2009
ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
09/16/2009
Arizona Irish Music Society
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The Irish Cultural Center
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Sharlot Hall Festival Oct 3-4
--- Irish Wolf Hound to Open in a Couple of Weeks
--- Ceili At ICC On Fri
2 Celtic Harvest Festival In Sedona This Weekend
3. Tea Party At The ICC On Sun Afternoon
4 Give Way Concerts Oct 1 And Oct 2
-- Tubac - Thur, Oct 1, 6:00 Pm
--- Prescott Fri. Oct 2, 7:00 Pm
5 U2 To Play At U Of Phoenix Stadium On Tue Oct 20
6. Knockabouts Memo: Halfway To St Patrick’s Day On Sept 18 At Uptown
Billiards
7. Memo From Inis
8. Irish Nutcraker At Mesa Arts Center Dec 19 And 20
9 Memo From Yonatan Miller And The Irish Power Trio
10. Tucson / Prescott House Concerts In Oct
--- Thursday, October 15, 7pm - Robbie O'connell
--- Saturday, October 31, 8pm - Jim Malcolm
11. Memo From The Chuckawall Rhythm Kings - Halfway To St. Patrick’s At
The Pub On Fri.
12. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- SHARLOT HALL FESTIVAL OCT 3-4
Next week I'll run the schedule of Celiic performers. It is one of the biggest collections in years.
Typically the weather is substantially cooler than in the desert. It is generally quite nice..
--- IRISH WOLF HOUND TO OPEN IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS
The Irish Wolf Hound is about to be opened (estimated to be by month end). Located on Litchfield Road just south of Bell (east side of Litchfield), Tje location is near the Suprise stadium (spring training).
The ownership of the Irish Wolf Hound is made up of local Irish born.
--- CEILI AT ICC ON FRI
The Center will be presenting Ceilis on the second and third Friday of the month. Enjoy Irish social dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with live music and dance lessons. We will be learning set dancing at our second and third Friday Ceilis.
The dates for the 2009 Ceilis are: August 21, September 18, October 9, November
13 & 20, December 11 & 18.Admission is $6.00 with children under 12
Free (2 with each paid admission) Ceilis start at 7:00 pm. Ceili dance workshops
at the Center are on the third Saturday of most months 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 experienced 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 RSVP required (602) 258-0109. Dates for the Ceili workshops
for 2008 are: September 19, November 21, December 19. There are no workshops
in February, March or October.
2 CELTIC HARVEST FESTIVAL IN SEDONA THIS WEEKEND
The first annual Celtic Harvest Festival Sedona “A Celebration of the Changing Light” will be held September 19, 2009 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, with a ceilidh starting at 7 PM at the Hilton's Tequa Ballroom. The festival is being planned in the season of the Autumnal Equinox. Organizers include local residents, business people and the President of the Welsh League of Arizona, John Good (the festival's Cultural Director). Local community school children will benefit from free Celtic workshops including music and dance, as an educational adjunct to the main event on Saturday the 19th. Sorry, this activity is not open to the public, but you'll be able to see the students dance at the festival.
This special Magical Journeys event is brought to you by the Sedona Village
Creative Initiative, which was started by 7 residents of the Sedona Village
to assist local businesses. Since November 2008, hundreds of residents and visitors
have enjoyed vibrant, educational, delicious varieties of Magical Journeys supporting
our local business community.
Email: MagicalJourneys@bigparkcouncil.org
Web: www.bigparkcouncil.org
The Celtic Harvest Festival Sedona 2009 will emphasize our rich Celtic heritage. John Good explained, “The Sedona festival will showcase all the Celtic Nations, gathering at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa.” We will be drawing from the deep Celtic well to provide a full day of beautiful music, spirited dancing, gorgeous poetry, moving stories, crafts, medicinal herbs and delicious foods. Oh yes! There will be activities for young Celts in their own special area.
Festival Director Dorothy O’Brien stated, “Our greater Sedona area is host to millions of visitors and our residents have a great desire to provide interesting, cultural activities that enrich and enlighten themselves and our guests. Arizona is home to some of the finest musicians and dancers, poets and storytellers of Celtic origin. What a privilege to showcase this rich heritage right here in Sedona!”
Program: Shay Veno and Jane Hilton, Oceans Apart, Lynx Creek Cloggers, Liz Warren, Mary Bouley, James the Juggler, and Ceilidh.
On Sunday, September 20, 2009, The Irish Cultural Center located at 71106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 will be presenting it's 5th Annual Fall Tea Party.
Ladies, put on your fancy hats, grab your friends and favorite fellow and head
to the Center. 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.
4 GIVE WAY CONCERTS OCT 1 AND OCT 2
Hi,
I am apart of a non-profit organization in Southern Arizona that puts on shows
every weekend in Tubac, Arizona. We have a Celtic show coming to Tubac, October
1st! If able, would you be willing to post this on your site under your events
section, or under your calender listings? Thanks for your time!
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-- TUBAC - THUR, OCT 1, 6:00 PM
GiveWay (Celtic music from Scotland)
Ages 12 & up - $15 adv. / $18 day of show; Ages 6-11 - $7.50 adv. / $9 dos;
5 & under – Free.
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--- PRESCOTT FRI. OCT 2, 7:00 PM
DATE: Oct. 2, 2009, time: 7 PM
VENUE: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Ave., Prescott
COST; $15 - adults / $10 - teens / $5 - under 13 years
PHONE 771-1218
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Since coming together in 1998 “GiveWay” has been meteoric! In the
short time since the girls chose the name GiveWay (on their way to a gig and
after passing numerous Give Way! road signs) they have rocketed onwards and
upwards with much enthusiasm from listeners all around the UK, Europe, and the
USA. The group is comprised of four sisters from Scotland with beautiful vocals,
Celtic fiddle, guitar, whistles, accordion, and drums. “GiveWay”
plays a delightful mixture of Scottish traditional music and haunting airs,
to lively jigs and energetic reels. Proceeds to benefit teen & young adult
rehabilitation programs and Avalon Gardens internships of Global Community Communications
Alliance 501(c)(3).
Tubac Plaza Main Stage, 29 Tubac Plaza, Tubac, AZ. For info & directions
- www.GlobalChangeMultiMedia.org (520) 398-2542
5 U2 TO PLAY AT U OF PHOENIX STADIUM
ON TUE OCT 20
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Taken from “U2 kicks off American 360 Tour with stunning Chicago show”
http://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/col/kellyscorner/U2-kicks-off-American-360-Tour-with-stunning-Chicago-show-59219022.html
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U2 kicked off the American leg of their worldwide 360 tour in some style in
Chicago Saturday night.
Critics from Chicago Tribune to the LA Times to Rolling Stone swooned as Bono
and co played their first stadium concert in 12 years.
And it's a very different stadium tour.
In 1997, the band played to half empty-stadiums and dreadful reviews with the
awful Popmart tour.
Speaking at the time, a despondent Bono said, "If we come back again I
think it’s going to be something very different."
Well, whatever you think of the Claw's carbon footprint, it's certainly different
and the fans in Soldier Field loved it just as much as the Europeans have done.
Bono said he was "delighted" to open the American tour in the "heart
of America." (Well we think it's New York Bono but there you are!)
Anyway, Bono told the crowd that Chicago's skyline owed no small part to the
Irish saying, "We're the wind in the Windy City."
The band, who were supported by Snow Patrol, took the stage at 8:40 p.m. and
played for just over two hours - till 10:50 p.m.
For those of you holding tickets for the American dates, the full set list is
below.
What would you like to hear?
It's a great set list for long-time fans like me but I'm still holding out for
"One Tree Hill," as I've never heard it live.
And any chance of "I Will Follow"?!
"Breathe"
"No Line on the Horizon"
"Get On Your Boots"
"Magnificent"
"Beautiful Day"
"Elevation"
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"
"Stuck In a Moment You Can't Get Out Of"
"Unknown Caller"
"The Unforgettable Fire"
"City of Blinding Lights"
"I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Redanka remix)"
"Sunday Bloody Sunday"
"Pride (In the Name of Love)"
"MLK"
"Walk On"
"Where The Streets Have No Name"
(encore)
"One"
"Bad"
(encore)
"Ultraviolet (Light My Way)"
"With or Without You"
"Moment of Surrender"
"Halfway to St.Patricks's Day"
Uptown Billiards, Sept.18
It's that time of year again so grab your drinking head, get your liver cleaned
up and head on down to Uptown Billiards. The Knockabouts started this celebration
six years ago and it is still one of the rowdiest parties of the year in Flag.
Of course, Uptown Billiards is hosting the event and that means one helluva
party! There is a rumor of a whiskey tasting and limerick slam before the music
starts.
For more info about the pre-music events, click on the flag.
Music starts at 9PM and there is NO COVER
Get your new K'bouts shirt!
The newest look in K'bouts attire will be on sale at the "halfway"
party. It is a special edition shirt with a limited number available. If you
wear any Knockabouts gear to the September 18th gig, you will get a discount
on this new shirt. I won't show you the design now, but it is pretty cool.
We can't tell you how much we enjoy seeing our friends at gigs. There were so
many of you at the County Fair that came up to talk to us and tell us how much
you liked the music. Thanks again for all your support.
Slainte,
John, Jacquie, Ron, Kari and Tim
7. MEMO FROM INIS
Inis calendar is quite busy:
10/3 Celtic Crossings 6-9 pm
10/10 D'Arcy McGee's 8-11 pm
10/17 Celtic Crossings 6-9 pm
10/18 Lis Doon Varna 12-3
The Celtic Dance Academy
tradition, excellence, friendship,family
Contact: Sarah Henrich
Tel. 602-820-3988
e-mail. celticdance@gmail.com
Celtic Dance Academy Presents:
The Irish Nutcracker
December 19th 7:00 PM
December 20th 2:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center
A magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a battle with the Mouse Queen, a
magical adventure through the land of Tir Na Nog where fairies, flowers and
gypsies dance to Irish tunes: it must be the Irish Nutcracker. Join Clare as
she experiences the classic holiday Christmas story the Irish way.
The Irish Nutcracker returns to Phoenix in 2009 to celebrate its fifth anniversary after four years of standing room only crowds. New features this year are LIVE music performed by a local Irish band and a new, larger venue to accommodate the high level of interest in this exciting holiday production.
The Irish dance drama is based on the classic ballet and holiday story. All of the performers are students of the Celtic Dance Academy. The show includes performers of all ages and abilities.
Come and start your holidays off on a festive Irish note by joining us for
the Irish Nutcracker.
Tickets will be available through the Mesa Arts Center box office.
For more information about the performance,visit www.celticdanceacademy.com
or contact Sarah Henrich at 602-820-3988.
Sean Brogan bass
Brandon Blackburn drums
i'll be with fiddle mandolin guitar pennywhistle harmonica and singing
thanks george
Yonatan Miller:
We are declaring October to be singer/songwriter month (at least in our household!).
We are thrilled and privileged to host two international award-winning singer/songwriters
for house concerts in October. As you may already know, we are hosting Jim Malcolm
on Saturday, October 31. We have just learned that Robbie O'Connell will be
coming through Tucson on October 15 and have been able to arrange a rare opportunity
to see him perform at a house concert. Please feel free to share this information
with anyone who might be interested. I've also attached a flyer you are free
to forward and share.
If you are unfamiliar with house concerts, they have re-emerged over the past
5-10 years as a great venue for independent singer-songwriters. These are entertainers
who can expect to fill a 150-200 seat auditorium, but who find that after fees
are taken out for renting the hall and the sound system, as well as other miscellaneous
expenses, they make less money than they do performing for 40 people in someone's
living room. The result is that both the performer and the audience get the
benefit of a more intimate venue and the audience gets to mingle with the performer
at intermission and after the concert. House concerts are thus essentially private
parties organized as a concert. Since they are private parties, there is no
ticket price, but we do ask for a donation, 100% of which goes to the entertainer.
--- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 7PM - ROBBIE O'CONNELL
Robbie O'Connell was born in Waterford, Ireland and grew up in Carrick-on-Suir,
County Tipperary, although he is now based in the United States. Robbie recorded
several albums with the Clancy Brothers, and currently tours both on his own
and with his cousins Aoife Clancy and Donal Clancy. He has performed at Carnegie
Hall with the Clancy Brothers and was also seen by an estimated 500 million
people worldwide on the telecast of a live tribute to Bob Dylan at Madison Square
Garden, a performance which Rolling Stone magazine described as "breathtaking."
Reviewers have described Robbie as a "national treasure" and as "man
blessed with an enviable turn of phrase and a gift for melody bestowed on only
the few." A master of songs ranging from heart-breakingly to humorous,
Robbie O'Connell is a marvelous entertainer and you won't want to miss this
opportunity to see him in person in an intimate setting. You can find samples
of Robbie's singing on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN2s0J3Y8mc
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnHn8jWUTIM
--- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 8PM - JIM MALCOLM
For those of you unfamiliar with Jim Malcolm, he is an internationally award-winning
Scottish folk singer and songwriter. In addition to his successful solo career,
he also spent several years as the lead singer of the Scottish group Old Blind
Dogs. Jim Malcolm has been described as "without any doubt, one of the
best singers and most gifted songwriters to be found today on the Scottish folk
scene," and as possessing "transcendent brilliance in songwriting
and musicianship." One reviewer summed up his performance by saying "Jim
Malcolm will just melt you in your seat." This year marks the 250th birthday
of Robert Burns, and Jim has a wonderful, witty evening of Scottish songs and
stories planned. Because the concert is on Halloween, we are encouraging (but
not requiring!) costumes. We'll award a free Jim Malcolm CD to the best dressed.
Jim's website (including sample tracks of his work) is at www.jimmalcolm.com
and he has a music video on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-gJou3b80k
and there's also some decent quality video shot at the Kansas City Irish Fest
at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdDJhA7m5Zg&feature=related
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Both concerts will be at our home in Tucson, which is just north of River between
1st and Campbell. We are asking for a donation of $15 per person for each concert,
or $25 per person for both concerts. For more information, or to make a reservation,
contact me (Melissa Tatum) at melissaltatum@yahoo.com or 520-275-3811. Reservations
are required, so that we have an accurate headcount and can ensure there is
a seat for everyone. We also request that you please give us 48 hours notice
if you are unable to attend, which will allow us to notify any people on the
waitlist of the opportunity to attend the concert.
11. MEMO FROM THE CHUCKAWALL RHYTHM
KINGS - HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S AT THE PUB ON FRI.
Did somebody say twelve months is too long to wait? The Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings,
who roam the arid deserts of southern Arizona, are celebrating Halfway to St.
Pat's (plus 1 day) on Friday, Sept 18 at The Pub (179 E. First St.) in downtown
Yuma. The fun starts at 7:00pm, and the libations and frivolity will be top-notch.
No cover.
Thanks very much, and thanks for all the good work you do supporting musicians!
Lori Stofft and The Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings
www.chuckawallaRK.com
12. 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
Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dowar will be at Rosie McCaffrey's on Wed Evening
Paul Knight will be at Cup O Karma on Wed evening.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed evening
THUR
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be be at Tim Finnigans on Thur
Irish Power Trio will be at D'Arcy Magee's on Thur
Meadowlark will be at O'Donoghue's on Thur
Brazen Heads will be at Tim Finnegan's on Thur
FRI/SAT
Auld Dubliner will host Ron Hoyas on Sat
D'Arcy Magee's will hostTom Mein and Sharret Miller on Sat.
Tony Cummins will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Kettic Cowboys will be at Fibber Magee's on Fri and Sat
The Biffs will be at Lis Doon Varna on Fri and Sat.
Murphy's Law will host Along for Ride Fri and Chris Alcaraz on Sat
O'Donoghue's will host Easton Ashe on Fri and Solice on Sat.
Rula Bula will host the Love Brokers on Fri and Sal
Seamus McCaffrey's will host the Waters on Fri.
Brazen Heads will be at Skeptical Chymist on Fri and Sat.
Bollox will be at Tim Finnegan's on Fri.
Turf will host 2 Euros on Fri.
SAT/SUN
Paddy's Peg Leg will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat afternoon
Meadowlark will be at Lis Doon Varan on Sun afternoon.
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TUCSON
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There will be a contradance at th First Methodis Church on Sat
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FLAGSTAFF
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The Knockabouts will be at the Uptown Billiards on Fri.
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PRESCOTT
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Ally and the Boys will be at Celtic Crossing on Fri.
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SEDONA
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Meadowlark will be at Hilton Sedon on Sat Monring
Meadowlark will be at the Marketplace Cafe on Sat eveing.
Meadowlark will be at Studio Live on Mon eveing
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OTHER
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Meadowlark will be at the Granite Creek Vinyards on Sat afternoon
CALENDAR
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1. PHOENIX
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Auld Dubliner - Peoria
9780 W. Northern Peoria 623-877-1918
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Ron Hoyas
Cup O Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave Mesa 480-890-0579
9/16/2009 Wed 7:30 PM Paul Knight
D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado Parkway Tempe 480-557-9087
9/17/2009 Thu 8:00 PM Irish Power Trio
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Tom Mein & Sharret Miller
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix 602-867-0984
9/16/2009 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Tony Cummins
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Tony Cummins
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19 Chandler 480-722-9434
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
9/20/2009 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber's Sun Seisiun
Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Peoria 623-979-0730
9/16/2009 Wed 7:00 PM Irish Seisiun
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos
9/19/2009 Sat 12:30 Paddy's Peg Leg
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Biffos
9/20/2009 Sun 12:30 Meadowlark
Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place Chandler 480-812-1588
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Along for the Ride
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Chris Alcaraz
O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale 480-585-6329
9/17/2009 Thu 6:00 PM Meadowlark
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Easton Ashe
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Solace
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback Phoenix 602-241-1916
9/17/2009 Thu 8:00 PM Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Nancy McCallion and the Wild Irish Trio
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave Tempe 480-929-9500
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Love Brokers
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Love Brokers
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe Phoenix 602-253-6081
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Waters
Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52 Phoenix 602-997-2323
9/17/2009 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
9/17/2009 Thu 9:00 PM Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Party
9/17/2009 Thu 9:00 PM Bollox
9/17/2009 Thu 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
9/19/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
9/20/2009 Sun 1:00 PM Finnegan's Sun Seisiun
Turf
705 N. First St. Phoenix 602-296-5043
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM 2 Euros
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway Parkway Phoenix 480-624-1030
9/16/2009 Wed 6:00 PM Michael McClanathan
9/17/2009 Thu 6:00 PM Michael McClanathan
9/18/2009 Fri 6:00 PM Michael McClanathan
9/19/2009 Sat 6:00 PM Michael McClanathan
9/20/2009 Sun 6:00 PM Michael McClanathan
9/21/2009 Mon 6:00 PM Michael McClanathan
9/22/2009 Tue 6:00 PM Michael McClanathan
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2. TUCSON
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First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street Tucson 520-293-3783
9/19/2009 Sat 7:30 PM Contradance - Tucson
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3. FLAGSTAFF
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Uptown Billiards
114 N Leroux St Flagstaff 928-773-0551
9/18/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Knockabouts
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4. PRESCOTT
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Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd - #400 Prescott 928-443-8454
9/18/2009 Fri 6:30 PM Ally & the Boys
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5. SEDONA
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Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa
90 Ridge Trail Drive Sedona 928-284-4040
9/19/2009 Sat 10:00 Celtic Harvest Festival
Marketplace Café
6645 State Route 179 Sedona 928-284-0549
9/19/2009 Sat 6:00 PM Meadowlark
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6. REST OF AZ
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Granite Creek Vineyards
2515 N. Road 1 East Chino Valley 928-636-2003
9/19/2009 Sat 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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