ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 10-4-2005
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.
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- New Photos
---- Sharlott Hall Folk Festival This Weekend
--- Riverdance Comes To Northwest Phoenix
--- Dervish To Prescott And Flagstaff
2. Irish Cultural Center News
--- Fri. Oct 6 - First Friday Artwalk
--- Fri. Oct 13 - Gerry O'bierne And Rosie Shipley
--- Sat Oct 14 - Castle Dinner
--- Oct 15 - Set Dancing Workshop
--- Academy Begins Oct 9
3. Ivory to Open for Gerry O'Beirne in Prescott on Oct 14
4. Memo From Meadowlark
5. Memo from the Knockabouts
6. Welsh League News
--- Video: Welsh-Americans' Involvement In The American Civil War
--- Tucson Celtic Festival November
7. Scots in the West Valley
8. News From Tucson
--- Fri-Sun, Oct 13-15, 2006 - Tucson Meet Yourself
--- Sat, Oct 21, 2006 - Tucson Irish Community Singing Session
--- Fri, Oct 27 - Tucson Tir Na Nog On
--- Fri, Oct 27, 2006 - Round The House At The Auld Dubliner
--- Sat, Oct. 28, 2006 - Music Workshop By Old Pueblo Harpers
--- Sat, Nov 4, 2006 Tucson Celtic Festival Music Competition
--- Sat, March 10, 2007 - Emerald Ball
9. Memo From Connie Fisher
10. Arizona Irish Festival News
11. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- NEW PHOTOS
I've got new photos up on the website from the No-Feis Feis, the Pan Celtic Ceilidh, and for bands Booya, Brazen Heads, Brid Dower Band, and Traveller.
---- SHARLOTT HALL FOLK FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
Sat Oct 7 and Sun Oct 8 Starting at 10:00 AM
Sharlot Hall Folk Festival: 415 W. Gurley, Prescott 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
Some of the performers include Round the House, Connie Fisher - Mythos, Dominique Ducormier Jewett, Mary Bouley, Privy Tippers, Wild Thyme, Malcom Harris, Gerry Muisener, Jan Alexander, The Rounders, and Greg La Cosse plus workshops run by Irish/Celtic performers including Contradance Jam with Dave Firestine, Fiddle Jam with Katie Peterson and Steve Elliot and an O'Carolan Workshop led by Mary Bouley.
The AIMS seisiun will start at 5:00 PM the the Raven Café, 142 N. Cortez, Prescott.
928-445-7464 We'll have to finish at 7:00 PM to make way for an art show.
There will be a contradance at the Prescott Activity Center starting at 7:30 PM
--- RIVERDANCE COMES TO NORTHWEST PHOENIX
Nov 2 - 5 For more, Riverdance
--- DERVISH TO PRESCOTT AND FLAGSTAFF
Nov 8 - 9 Dervish
2. IRISH CULTURAL CENTER NEWS
Arizona Irish Music
1106 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
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--- FRI. OCT 6 - FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK
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The Irish Cultural Center host art, dinner and music for Oct6th First Friday Art Walk.
This month's art is Photographs of Ireland . The exhibition consists of images created by students in the digital photography class enrolled in the Study Abroad in Ireland program, coordinated through the office of International Education at Mesa Community College . The academic program takes students to Athlone, Co Westmeath, in the midlands of Ireland on the Shannon River . Classes are conducted at the Athlone Institute of Technology. Students study and travel and photograph throughout Ireland for four weeks during sponsored excursions and personal travel.
Friday Oct6th It's one of Chef Steven's most requested items. Yes folks! it's time to spice up your life once again...come and taste the Chef's Irish meatballs! Secretly Seasoned Ground Chicken Meatballs with a whole clove of Garlic in each one! Then the spicy meatballs are flambéed in Irish Whiskey and simmered in Guinness Ale Gravy and served over Onion Mashed Potatoes. The Chef will include some cabbage or a seasonal veggie as well. The Chef might even have T-Shirts that proclaim your love for his "Spicy Irish Meatballs!" Great fun and great food or October's First Friday dinner starting at 6:00 pm for only $10.00. For all Your Family Meal needs, catered Event/Party/Wedding plans or large Corporate Events or In-Office Meals, visit Chef Steven's Your Personal Chef at www.ypchef.com or call (480)421-CHEF for more info.
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--- FRI. OCT 13 - GERRY O'BIERNE AND ROSIE SHIPLEY
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On Friday, Oct13, 2006, The Center will be presenting Gerry O'Beirne and Rosie Shipley who have individually impressive resumes, but together are a phenomenon. Tickets are only $15.
Gerry O'Beirne of County Clare is a well know singer/song writer but is perhaps even more famous as one of the top guitar players anywhere. A native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, Gerry O'Beirne is a self-taught master of the 6 and 12 string guitars and an inspired singer/songwriter. Whether performing solo or with other artists, his unique musical stylings and poignant original songs coupled with a passionate love of the music draw his audience into an intimate circle in the largest concert hall or the smallest pub. Gerry has appeared on NPR's Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show. Besides working with Andy M Stewart, Gerry O'Beirne performs with Patrick Street and has toured with the Sharon Shannon Band, The Waterboys, Martin Hayes, Kevin Burke and Andy Irvine. He has performed at the White House, opened for the Grateful Dead, and played electric guitar with Marianne Faithfull. He recently contributed to albums by Paul Brady in Nashville and back in Ireland with traditional singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh who beautifully sang two of Gerry's songs on her new solo album, Western Highway and The Isle of Malachy.
Rosie Shipley grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by traditional Irish music and dance, and in rural Nova Scotia, Canada, home of the famous Cape Breton-style of Scottish traditional fiddle playing. Rosie had her first violin lesson at age three and, when she was eight, began to learn traditional tunes from fiddler Brendan Mulvilhill. Along with her brothers, Rosie spent a portion of her summers when she was a teenager in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, at the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts where she studied fiddle with Sandy MacIntyre and piano with Ryan MacNeill. Rosie has toured with The Willow Band (with Gerry O'Beirne and EJ Jones) and as a guest with Cherish the Ladies. Today, she tours with singer-songwriter Gerry O'Beirne. When she is not on the road, Rosie teaches fiddle to students young and old at her popular music studio in Baltimore. In addition to her two albums on Shipwhistle's label, Rosie contributed as a session musician to EJ Jones' solo album The Willow (which precipitated formation of The Willow Band) and to Zoe Mulford's upcoming solo CD.
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--- SAT OCT 14 - CASTLE DINNER
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Step Back in Time and Dine with Royalty At the Phoenix Sister Cities - Ennis, Ireland
Irish Medieval Castle Dinner
Oct14, 2006
Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Courtyard Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Music by Oceans Apart with Guest Singer Brid Dower
Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Costume or Semi-formal Attire, Door Prizes for those in Costume
$55 Phoenix Sister Cities Commission Members
$60 Non-Members
Reservations Required by Oct9th
Phoenix Sister Cities Commission
17 South 2 nd Avenue - 4 th Floor - Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-534-3751 - Fax: 602-534-1433
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--- OCT 15 - SET DANCING WORKSHOP
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On Sunday, Oct15, 2006, The Irish Cultural Center located at 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 will be presenting a Set Dancing Workshop and SeanNos performance by RONAN REGAN AND MALDON MEEHAN. Start time is 7:00 pm and Admission is $15.00
Both founder and director of Meehan Productions, a organization which promotes traditional music and dance, Maldon has over 11 years experience bringing Irish music and dance to the public through performance, education and promoting concerts. As an instructor for Irish dance, including Set, Sean-nós and Céilí dance she has offered workshops throughout the U.S, Canada and Ireland. Maldon has performed at festivals and concerts, including appearances at the Irish World Music Center in Limerick, Ireland, the Celtic Festival in Portland, Oregon, and Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle, Washington. Through Maldon's performances and promoting she has collaborated with internationally renown artist including Kevin Burke, Jackie Daly and Johnny B. Connolly.
Ronan Regan, from Galway on the West Coast of Ireland, is currently completing a MA in Traditional Music Performance in Micheal O' Suilleabhan's Irish World Music Centre in University Limerick. Known for his weaving lyrical fiddling, his infectious pace and his love of the older aesthetic of the North Leitrim Tradition upon which his thesis is based. He favours playing in the more traditional sessions and has performed in such places as the Aran Islands and Inish Bofin off Galway, in the subtle sessions of Kinvarra, South Galway and the sensitive rhythmic sessions of North Leitrim and West Fermanagh. In addition to his musicianship, Ronan is also a Sean Nos dancer, Set dancer and teaches music and dance. He has performed extensively at events such as on stage at the dance recital at the Willie Clancy Festival, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.
Sean-nós, literally meaning old style, is a highly improvisational, low to the ground, rhythmic dance form in which the dancer is free to interpret the music. The dancers is the visual/percussive expression of the musical tradition. Musician and dancer are in conversation, with the conversation taking on a life of its own. Using hips and arms, the dancer beats rhythmic steps that are closely linked to music and musician. Traditionally, a dancer danced solo on the hardwood of a half door or the round top of a barrel, as a result the steps are confined to a small space
Irish Set dancing is the most popular form of traditional social dancing in Ireland today. Sets are dance in square formation with intricate and rhythmic footwork. The sets can be danced to reels, jigs, slides, polkas and hornpipes. This workshop can be adapted to suite all dance levels and covers regional sets and footwork. Since 2004 Ronan and Maldon have become known for their ability to teach both the set and footwork.
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--- ACADEMY BEGINS OCT 9
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The Irish Cultural Center announces term four of the 2006 Academy of Celtic Studies.
The fourth term of Celtic Academy commences Monday Oct9. All the usual classes remain - guitar, banjo, mandolin, language etc. Term four classes are offered in Music (13 diffrent instruments) and Language (Irish and Welsh). The academy classes are 50 minutes in length and meet once a week for 9 sessions. The cost for music and language classes is $90.00 per class. Private lessons are 25 minutes in length and are available on a limited basis. The cost for private lessons is $20.00 per class. Registration at email academy@azirish.org or call 602-254-6094. "There Should Be Music In Every House, Except The One Next Door".
3. IVORY TO OPEN FOR GERRY O'BEIRNE IN PRESCOTT ON OCT 14
Hi George. Just wanted to let you know that I will be opening for this concert on Oct14th. I'm very excited about it as it will be my 3rd performance as a solo act. I have two musicians accompanying me. Don Harrington and Carl Brehmer. Both are very talented. I will be performing Celtic, Renaissance and Renaissance-inspired original songs.
Ivory
Sat. Oct. 14th at 7 PM at Pete's Family Res. in Prescott, Gerry
O'Berine(formerly of Patrick Street) and Rosie Shiply (stunning Celtic
fiddler), on tour from Ireland, will perform both traditional and original
material. Advance tickets are $12/$15 at the door. Advance tickets are
at Az. Music Pro in Prescott, or by calling (928)771-1218.
4. MEMO FROM MEADOWLARK
A Special "Thank You" for bring part of the Meadowlark E-Mail Family! Enjoy!!
Meadowlark's Upcoming Performances:
Sat. Oct7 - Marriott Desert Ridge 6-10 pm - Trio With Allen Ames on Violin
Sun. Oct8 - Marriott Desert Ridge 6-10 pm -Trio with percussionist, Step Raptis
Sun. Oct15- Marriott Desert Ridge 6-10 pm - Trio With Allen Ames on Violin
Thurs. Oct19 - Marriott Desert Ridge 6-10 pm - Trio With Allen Ames on Violin
Sun. Oct29 - Marriott Desert Ridge 6-10 pm - Trio With Allen Ames on Violin
Click to see the Performance Calendar
(http://app.quicksizzle.com/get.link?linkid=270079&subscriberid=46304078&campaignid=90129&linkurl=http://meadowlarkmusic.com/performances.htm )
Special Ticketed Event:Saturday, November 11, 2006 7:00 p.m. The Buttes, Tempe, Arizona
****** DINNER UNDER THE STARS *******
In Gaia's Lap Internet Radio Show's parent organization, Gaia s Lap Foundation, Inc. a charitable non-profit 501(3)(c) organization that supports the needs of orphanages, together with the Rotary Club of Tempe East are asking for your support for their upcoming fundraiser, "Dinner under the Stars". Guests will be treated to a cocktail hour with live entertainment by Meadowlark, a silent bidding, followed by an exquisite dinner, which includes a 3-course meal. The evening's special guest is Angela Namatovu, native of Uganda and the Director and Founder of Mercy Home for Children. Namatovu experienced life on the streets of Uganda following the death of her parents when she was just 15. Determined to help others like herself, she ultimately created Mercy Home for Children, growing it from eight children to the one hundred children that now call her "Mom". Read more about Angela at http://www.artists4mercy.org/ ( http://app.quicksizzle.com/get.link?linkid=270080&subscriberid=46304078&campaignid=90129&linkurl=http://www.artists4mercy.org/ )
Tickets: http://www.gaiaslap.org/ ( http://app.quicksizzle.com/get.link?linkid=270081&subscriberid=46304078&campaignid=90129&linkurl=http://www.gaiaslap.org/ )
5. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
Hey George,
Well the K'bouts had a wild one this past weekend at the Zane Grey Bar! We actually had to stop playing because the manager was afraid the floor was gonna give due to all the people and the dancing. Apparantly, there was about a 6 inch give according to the guys on the second floor. Well, we just toned things down a bit and we all survived. Anyway, just another typical K'bout show up here in Flag. We are taking a short break while Jacquie and I get married on Oct21st, but will be back at Molly Brannigans on the 27th and then at the Irish festival on the 28th. To finish of the month, the Knockabouts will be at Charly's on Halloween.
Take Care,
John
www.knockabouts.org
6. WELSH LEAGUE NEWS
Hi George,
Here is our news for this coming week's newsletter.
Cheers, Mary Gilchrist
Oct Meeting
Welsh League Of Arizona
Saturday, Oct7th, 2006
12 - 2 P.M.
Irish Cultural Center
1106 North Central Ave, Phoenix
--- WELSH-AMERICANS' INVOLVEMENT IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
We have obtained a copy of a video produced by the BBC covering the extensive involvement of Welsh-Americans in the Civil War. It is very interesting, lasting about a half hour and will make a good centerpiece for our Oct meeting. Perhaps you have ancestors who were participants and can tell us about them. Please join us for this film and the usual refreshments and visiting.
--- TUCSON CELTIC FESTIVAL NOVEMBER
We will not be meeting again until December because the Tucson Celtic Festival is held on the first weekend in November. We will have a large presence there, two tents, a harpist in residence in the tents, and the full participation of the southern Arizona WLA members. Oceans Apart will be a featured act at the Festival.
7. SCOTS IN THE WEST VALLEY
Date: Thursday Oct 12, 2006
Time: No host bar 5pm. Dinner meeting at 6pm followed by the evening program
Place: Palmbrook Country Club - Sun City
Special Appearance: The Black Velvet Band
The Scots of the West Valley begins its season with a return appearance of The Black Velvet Band. SWV members and their guests are invited to enjoy the always spectacular performance of this unique group.
This talented and exciting ensemble is a women's Celtic group that includes guitar, mandolin, fiddle, penny whistle, cello and bodhran. Along with their musical talents, they also sing old Celtic ballads. The group name comes from an old Celtic song with the refrain
Her eyes they shone like the diamonds
You'd think she was Queen of the land
And her hair hung over her shoulder
Tied up with a black velvet band.
The ladies of the group includes Cathie Lowmiller, a free lance musician and educator; Kathy Kennard, Cathy Vaughn a music and liturgy direction, Joanna Lowmiller (who was a former pirate at the Renaissance Festival) and Barb Beringer, a birthing nurse. The Black Velvet Band believes that the haunting airs and lively Celtic music is the best therapy on earth. The group has performed at Fiddler's Dream, May in the Meadows, Renaissance in the Pines and makes frequent appearances at the Irish Cultural Center.
For dinner reservations for members and their guests, contact Jeanne Ralston at 623-584-0699. For more information about the Scots of the West Valley and membership contact President Barbara Denison 623- 975-9583; Membership Chairman Robert Knight 623-876-9488 or email carnousie@cox.net .
The Scots of the West Valley is a non-profit social and philanthropic organization providing fellowship for people of Scottish birth or ancestry who are interested in programs and events that focus on their Scottish heritage, culture and traditions.
Elizabeth Langan
Publicity Chair
Scots of the West Valley
carnousie@cox.net
8. NEWS FROM TUCSON
From updates@tucsonirishcommunity.com
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--- FRI-SUN, OCT 13-15, 2006 - TUCSON MEET YOURSELF
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Tucson's annual FREE multiethnic festival, will be held downtown Oct13-15 at El Presidio Park, between the Old County Courthouse (the one with the mosaic dome) and City Hall--west of Church between Alameda and Congress/Broadway. Ethnic groups come together presenting music & dances authentic to their native lands, folk art, and food booths. There will be a number of Irish and Scottish performances on several different stages.
Friday's performances include Round the House www.roundthehouse.com at 7 p.m. on the Courthouse stage.
Saturday's performances include Tír Conaill Irish Dance Academy at 3 p.m. on the City Hall stage, Highland Shamrock at 4:30 p.m. on the Courthouse stage, www.tucsonirishcommunity.com/trimthevelvet) Trim the Velvet at 6 p.m. on the Courthouse stage, and www.sevenpipers.org) Seven Pipers Scottish Society at 7:30 p.m. on the City Hall stage.
Sun's performances include www.maguireacademy.com/) Maguire Academy of Irish Dance with a workshop at 1 p.m. at the Library Interactive stage and performance at 3 p.m. at the Courthouse stage.
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--- SAT, OCT 21, 2006 - TUCSON IRISH COMMUNITY SINGING SESSION
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The Tucson Irish Community sponsors monthly Saturday night Irish/Scottish singing sessions at 7:00 p.m. The sessions are held in a private home. For more information contact (link:mailto:aine@tucsonirishcommunity.com) Aine. Come and sing, bring an instrument, or just listen.
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--- FRI, OCT 27 - TUCSON TIR NA NOG ON
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The Tucson Emerald Isle Society, www.tucsonirishcommunity.com/eis, is sponsoring this year's Tir na nOg celebration at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Frances Cabrini, 3201 E. Presidio Road. There will be dinner, dancing, libations, music, ceili, costumes, contests, myster, intrigue, fantasy, and fun.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children under 12, with a $75 family maximum (up to 2 adults and their children). Send checks to EIS, P.O. Box 57183, Tucson, AZ 85732 (your check is your reservation), or pay for tickets with a credit card, call Susan Dooley at 520-722-1018.
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--- FRI, OCT 27, 2006 - ROUND THE HOUSE AT THE AULD DUBLINER
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www.roundthehouse.com.) Round the House will be playing from 8-12 p.m. at aulddubliner.com/Tucson) The Auld Dubliner at 800 East University Blvd., east of Euclid.
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--- SAT, OCT. 28, 2006 - MUSIC WORKSHOP BY OLD PUEBLO HARPERS
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The Old Pueblo Harpers is also organizing several workshops by Laurie Riley to complement the Tucson Celtic Festival Music Competition. These workshops are open to ALL celtic musicians:
Sat. Oct. 28th, morning workshop: Celtic Session Playing 10AM Sat. Oct. 28th, afternoon workshop: Preparing for a Competition 2PM Sun. Nov. 5th, morning workshop: How to Score More Competition Points 10AM
The cost will be:
One workshop: $50
Two workshops: $65
Three workshops: $95
Registration is due OCT 15, 2006.
To register for the workshops, contact:
Lorna Govier
oldpuebloharpers@yahoo.com
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--- SAT, NOV 4, 2006 TUCSON CELTIC FESTIVAL MUSIC COMPETITION
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Registration is due Oct15th, 2006
Held at Festival Site at Rillito Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ
This is a competition for musicians and vocalists who are looking for an opportunity to share their love of Celtic music to an appreciative audience.
Children, Teens and Adults are Welcome! All Levels!
Laurie Riley, a world-renowned professional musician will judge the competition!!
There will be prizes!!!
The Competition is open to the following instruments:
Harp, Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals, Flute, Whistle, Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Accordian, Drums & Bodhran, Bagpipes
This Competition is being organized by the Old Pueblo Harpers and the Tucson Celtic Festival Association.
Registration deadline is Oct15, 2006.
Registration cost is $20, which includes admission to the Festival for participant.
Participants must check in at the Festival with competition staff by 9AM.
The competition will begin in the morning and last till early afternoon.
To register for the competition and receive a copy of competition rules, contact:
Jenny Robertson-Tessi
oldpuebloharpers@yahoo.com
Or visit www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
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--- SAT, MARCH 10, 2007 - EMERALD BALL
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The Emerald Isle Society will be holding its annual Emerald Ball on Saturday, March 10th at the Tucson Convention Center. Check back for more complete information as it becomes available.
9. MEMO FROM CONNIE FISHER
Hi
Hope all is well with YOU
next week-end is a busy one for music!
~Connie
Saturday, Oct 7th 2:30 - 3:00 pm
on the Gazebo stage
Sharlot Hall Folk Music Festival, 415 West Gurley St, Prescott, Arizona 86301
928.445.3122 www.sharlot.org
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Fri, Oct 6th & Sun, Oct 8th
Raw Spirit Festival, Chavez Cliffs Campground, Sedona, AZ
www.rawspiritfest.com
928- 632-9056 & 928-708-0784
Connie Fisher
art music dance
connieleemarie.com
928.649.8897
10. ARIZONA IRISH FESTIVAL NEWS
[EDITOR'S NOTE: This is from press releases from the AIF]
Arizona Irish Festival Celebrates Ireland Ancient and Modern
Who: The Irish Cultural & Learning Foundation
What: The Arizona Irish Festival ~ Where everyone is a wee bit Irish!
When: Saturday, Oct28, 2006 from 10am~5pm
Where: Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue * Phoenix, AZ 85004
Margaret T. Hance (Deck) Park
602.308.4601 * azirishfestival.org
Tickets: Early Bird: (available until 9/30/06) Adults $7, Family $15
At the Gate: Adults $10, Children 6-12 $1, Children under 6, FREE!
Phoenix, AZ ~ The Sixth Annual Arizona Irish Festival is coming to the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix on
Saturday, Oct28, 2006. The Festival celebrates historic and modern Ireland and commemorates the Irish in America and all over the world.
The traditional stone buildings at the Center, including a replica of a County Clare cottage, provide the backdrop for the Festival. Stage performances will feature traditional ballads and Irish rock 'n' roll; storytelling and genuine blarney; and the powerful dancing style that made Riverdance famous. A series of presentations on history, literature, genealogy, and traditional Irish crafts and industry will illustrate the Ireland of yesterday and today.
Hance Park will become an Irish field where visitors can enjoy ancient kings, modern princesses, real pubs and festival grub. Shoppers can purchase trendy Celtic fashion, fine art, CDs, and instruments to make their own music. Those seeking their Irish roots can consult a knowledgeable genealogist. Adults and children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes in celebration of the Oct31 holiday that once marked the end of summer for the ancient Celts. 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. Special entertainment will be announced at a later date.
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. All proceeds of the Festival will benefit the Irish Cultural Center and its ongoing activities.
The Irish Cultural Center is the year-round home for Celtic music, language, and dancing classes; Irish literature and film; touring musicians and actors; and First Fri art exhibits. For more information about the Sixth Annual Arizona Irish Festival, please contact Jacqueline Carro, 480.495.8924.
Note to Media: Thank you for promoting this event. The Irish Cultural Center and Learning Foundation is a 501(c ) 3 Non-profit organization.
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SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT STARS ~ CELTIC SPRING~ Celtic Spring is an exciting and unique fiddle and dance band composed of the five Wood family children on fiddles and in dance shoes, joined by their father on the traditional Irish drum, the bodhran. Celtic Spring's awe-inspiring performances feature a rich variety of music from the Celtic lands and beyond, including original compositions, with unique arrangements that range in expression from lyrical beauty to dance tempo exuberance. www.celticspringband.com.
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Brazen Heads ~ This high energy Celtic band has recently reformed after an extended break and added some fresh new faces to the roster. Known for their bawdy show and somewhat eclectic taste in material, the Heads will either get the crowd going or get kicked out trying! www.thebrazenheads.com
Knockabouts ~ Traditional Music, Straight From the Keg! www.knockabouts.org
O'Carrolls' Gate ~ A must see! Not only in the Irish music scene, but also the entire Arizona music scene! With covers of U2, Steve Earle and the Ouges, the Gate really gets things rock'n with audience participation! www.ocarrollsgate.com
Pat McCrossan ~ Pat is the Irish Cultural Center & Learning Foundation's own artist in residence...need we say more? He's the bomb! irelandsownaz@aol.com
Eric Rigler & Bad Haggis ~ Cutting edge Celtic for the new millennium! www.badhaggis.com
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Showcasing Irish music and dance on the Traditional Stage!
Brid Dower Band ~ Brid Dower hails from Waterford, Ireland. Bríd left Waterford in 1992 for Phoenix, Arizona, initially for a short trip, but ended up settling there, where she was able to broaden her musical horizons even further. There she met with local fiddle master Sheila Maguire, and over the course of several permutations, the Celtic rock band Ashling was born. Ashling dominated the local Irish music scene for many years, and with the release of their debut album 'Every Waking Hour', firmly established Bríd as the premiere Irish singer in the Phoenix Valley. www.briddower.com
Blackwood ~ Traditional Irish music by Sven, Jerica, Dennis, Kevin and Billy! www.blackwoodband.com
Oceans Apart ~ The music is infectious, ranging from the breathless jigs and hornpipes, through the more relaxed popular songs, all the way along to the ballads and airs. www.oceansapartmusic.com
Note to Media: Thank you for promoting this event. The Irish Cultural Center and Learning Foundation is a 501(c ) 3 Non-profit organization.
11. 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.
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dower at Rosie McCaffrey's on Wed
THUR
Shay Veno will be at Fibber Magee's on Thursday
FRI/SAT
Nightshift/ Rakes at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Keltic Cowboys will be at Fibber Magee's on Fri and Sat
The Clare Voyants will be at O'Connor's on Fri and Sat
Shawn Johnson will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Seamus McCaffrey's will have O'Carroll's Gate on Fri and Dan McGuiness on Sat.
PRESCOTT
The Sharlot Hall Folk Festival will include Some of the performers include on Sat Round the House, Connie Fisher - Mythos, Dominique Ducormier Jewett, Mary Bouley, Privy Tippers, Wild Thyme, Malcom Harris,The Rounders, and Greg La Cosse
Sunday will include workshops run by Irish/Celtic performers including Contradance Jam with Dave Firestine, Fiddle Jam with Katie Peterson and Steve Elliot and an O'Carolan Workshop led by Mary Bouley plus performances by Gerry Muisener and Jan Alexander.
The AIMS seisiun will be at the Raven Cafe on Sat at 5:00 PM
There will be a contradance at the Prescott Community Center on Sat evening.
SEDONA
Connie Fisher will be at the Chavez Cliffs Campground on Fri - Sun
1. PHOENIX
Desert Ridge Market Place
21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix
480-419-2714
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10/7/2006
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6:00 PM
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Meadowlark
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10/8/2006
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Sun
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6:00 PM
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Meadowlark
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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10/4/2006
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Wed
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9:00 PM
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Scott Jeffers
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10/6/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Nightshift / Rakes
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10/7/2006
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Sat
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9:00 PM
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Nightshift / Rakes
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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10/5/2006
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Thu
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8:00 PM
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Shay Veno
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10/6/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Keltic Cowboys
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10/7/2006
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Sat
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9:00 PM
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Keltic Cowboys
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10/8/2006
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Sun
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4:00 PM
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Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
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10/4/2006
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Wed
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7:00 PM
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Paul Knight
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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10/4/2006
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Wed
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7:00 PM
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Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting
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10/5/2006
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Thu
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6:00 PM
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Festival Planning Meeting
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10/6/2006
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Fri
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7:00 AM
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E.R.I.N. Breakfast Meeting
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10/6/2006
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Fri
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7:00 PM
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First Friday Art Walk
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10/7/2006
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Sat
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12:00 PM
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Movie: Welsh Americans in US Civil War
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10/8/2006
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Sun
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4:00 PM
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McElligott/Gallagher School Dance Recital
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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10/6/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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The Clare Voyants
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10/7/2006
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Sat
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9:00 PM
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The Clare Voyants
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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10/4/2006
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Wed
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8:30 PM
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Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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10/5/2006
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Thu
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8:30 PM
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Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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10/8/2006
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Sun
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7:00 PM
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Seisiun with Heinrich and Boydston
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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10/6/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Shawn Johnson
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10/7/2006
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Sat
|
9:00 PM
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Shawn Johnson
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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10/6/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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O'Carroll's Gate
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10/7/2006
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Sat
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9:00 PM
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Dan McGuiness Duo
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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10/4/2006
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Wed
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5:30 PM
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Michael McClanathan
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10/5/2006
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Thu
|
5:30 PM
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Michael McClanathan
|
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10/6/2006
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Fri
|
5:30 PM
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Michael McClanathan
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10/7/2006
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Sat
|
5:30 PM
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Michael McClanathan
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10/8/2006
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Sun
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5:30 PM
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Michael McClanathan
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10/9/2006
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Mon
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5:30 PM
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Michael McClanathan
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University Blvd.
Tucson
520-206-0323
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10/8/2006
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Sun
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4:00 PM
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Tucson Irish Seisiun
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4. PRESCOTT
Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
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10/7/2006
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Sat
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7:30 PM
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Prescott Contradance
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Raven Café
142 N. Cortez
Prescott
928-445-7464
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10/7/2006
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Sat
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5:00 PM
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AIMS Irish Seisiun
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10/8/2006
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Sun
|
5:00 PM
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Prescott Irish Music Seisiun
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Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W. Gurley
Prescott
928-445-3122
|
10/7/2006
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Sat
|
10:00 AM
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Sharlott Hall Folk Festival
|
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10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
10:30 AM
|
Irish Jam
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
12:00 PM
|
Dominique Ducormier Jewett
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
12:30 PM
|
Privy Tippers
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
1:00 PM
|
Contradance Jam with Dave Firestine
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
2:00 PM
|
Connie Fisher - Mythos
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10/7/2006
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Sat
|
2:30 PM
|
Mary Bouley
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
2:30 PM
|
Wild Thyme
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
3:00 PM
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Round the House
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
3:40 PM
|
Malcom Harris
|
|
10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
4:30 PM
|
Greg La Cosse
|
|
10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
10:00 AM
|
Sharlott Hall Folk Festival
|
|
10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
11:00 AM
|
Fiddle Jam
|
|
10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
11:00 AM
|
The Rounders
|
|
10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
11:30 AM
|
Mary Bouley
|
|
10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
11:40 AM
|
Gerry Muisener
|
|
10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
1:30 PM
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O'Carolan Workshop
|
|
10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
4:00 PM
|
Jan Alexander
|
5. REST OF AZ
Chavez Cliffs Campground
1/4 mile from Rt 179
Sedona
|
10/6/2006
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Fri
|
10:00 AM
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Connie Fisher - Mythos
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10/7/2006
|
Sat
|
10:00 AM
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Connie Fisher - Mythos
|
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10/8/2006
|
Sun
|
10:00 AM
|
Connie Fisher - Mythos
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