ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 11-1-2005
Arizona Irish Music Society
www.azirishmusic.com
Information Line: 602-770-8077
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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
--- Riverdance This Weekend At Maricopa County Events Center (Sundome)
2. Sunday Evening Session at Seamus Mc Caffrey's
3. ICC News
--- Fri. Nov. 3rd - First Friday Announcement
--- Fri. Nov 10 - Mesa CC Study Abroad Presentation
--- Sat. Nov 11 - Ceili Workshop
--- Sat Nov 11th - Irish Foundation's 2nd Spaghetti Dinner
--- Sun. Nov 12 - Bill Craig Roves Into Phoenix
4. Michi's Back in Arizona
5. Dervish Comes to Arizona:
--- Thur. Nov 9 - Dervish In Concert In Flagstaff At Cline Library
--- Wed, Nov 8, 7:00 Pm - Prescott - Hassayampa Inn
6. News From Tucson
--- Sat, Nov 4 - Tucson Celtic Festival
---- 7 Week Course On Celtic Heritage Through Pima College
7. Ensemble Galilei with Neal Conan: A Universe of Dreams At Scottsdale Center for the Arts on Nov 17
8. Four Shillings Short Coming to Sedona
9. Celtic Dance Academy Hosts Dance A Thon on Sat Nov 4
10. Phoenix Fairy Festival - Apr 7 & 8
11. Traveler At Rosie's This Weekend
12. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- RIVERDANCE THIS WEEKEND AT MARICOPA COUNTY EVENTS CENTER (SUNDOME)
Maricopa County Events Center,
(Formerly The Sundome), 19403 R.H. Johnson Blvd
Sun City West, AZ 85373 480-784-4444
Thu, November 2, 7:30 PM
Fri, November 3, 8:00 PM
Sat, November 4, 2:00 PM 8:00 PM
Sun, November 5, 1:00 PM 6:30 PM
Tickets - $37.50 - $67.50
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing can compare to the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, Riverdance has played over 9,000 performances, been seen live by more than 19,350,000 people in over 276 venues throughout 32 countries across 4 continents. They have traveled over 500,000 miles (or to the moon and back!), played to a worldwide television audience of over 1.75 billion; sold over 2.5 million copies of the Grammy Award-winning CD (certified Platinum in the US) and over 9 million videos making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world! Riverdance had its world premiere at the Point Theatre, Dublin, in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim.
2. SUNDAY EVENING SESSION AT SEAMUS MC CAFFREY'S
To all interested:
Effective November 5, a regular recurring Irish Traditional Music session will be held Sunday evenings at Seamus McCaffrey's.
Here's the address and contact info:
18 West Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85003
602.253.6081
The session starts at 7pm.
Please forward this message to all other musicians/friends of the music who you think might be interested in sitting in.
Best,
Sven Henrich
info@blackwoodband.com
3. ICC NEWS
--- FRI. NOV. 3RD - FIRST FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Phoenix Sister Cities' Disability Awarenes Committee is sponsoring the
First Annual International Artist Competition for those with Disabilities.
It will be exhibited at The Irish Cultural Center during the month of November. Seventy pieces of art from Phoenix and cities from around the world, including Ramat-Gan, Israel and Taipai Taiwan will be highlighted. A reception, opened to the public, will be held to announce the winners on Wednesday, November 8th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. For more information please call 602-758-5445.
Chef Steven has been asked time and again to reprise his fabulous salmon
dinner from last year, so here it is, with a new twist. This is also one of the Healthy Menu Family Meals featured on Your Personal Chef's Family Meal Program. Chef Steven will pan sear a Salmon Fillet with Fresh Thyme and serve it with his signature Blueberry, Corn and Onion Sauce. Accompanying the Salmon will be Caramelized Onion Polenta and Cinnamon Squash. You'd easily pay $20.00 to $25.00 for this quality dinner at a fine dining restaurant, but the Chef makes it available for all our First Friday Dinner Guests for only $7.00 per meal. We get Started around 6:00pm and go until all the food is gone. Come early and come hungry for the Chef's signature salmon dinner. 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 or call (480)421-CHEF for more info.
--- FRI. NOV 10 - MESA CC STUDY ABROAD PRESENTATION
7:30 pm Admission $5.00
Mesa Commmunity Collge has a study abroad program in Ireland each summer. Instructors and students will tell about their experiences while showing photos from their trip.
--- SAT. NOV 11 - CEILI WORKSHOP
November 11, 1:00 PM, Admission adult $16.00 children under 12 $2.00
Ever wanted to practice those ceili skills under the guide of those fantastic callers? Looking for pointers or need extra help? Get the extra help you need so you can really show off at the Third Friday Ceili on November 17!
--- SAT NOV 11TH - IRISH FOUNDATION'S 2ND SPAGHETTI DINNER
6:00 pm $7.00 Kids $2.00
--- SUN. NOV 12 - BILL CRAIG ROVES INTO PHOENIX
Bill Craig roves into the Center on November 12 at 6 PM. Tickets for this unique concert experience are only $10.
Bill is an Irish entertainer based in Toronto, Canada. Bill has been performing for over 30 years and is an accomplished guitarist and vocalist, performing all over the world. Bill has resumed his solo career after a brief spell as a member of the Irish Rovers and delights audiences with his lively performances. He continues to release collections of songs that capture the spirit of the music and the heart of the listener.
Biography from www.billcraig.com
Bill was born and raised in Ireland, and lived in London in 1973. He moved to Toronto, Canada in 1974. He first performed as vocalist for various Rock 'n Roll bands in Ireland in 1967.
Bill has performed acoustic traditional and contemporary music now since 1977. It was in 1977 he formed Foggy Duo with Canadian multi-instrumentalist, Don Garbutt. They brought their musical energy to some very old material, giving it a much needed lift. This successful partnership lasted through four years and three albums - including Ship in Distress - as the renamed Skyboat. Don Garbutt also worked on Bill's first solo album, On The Left. This album was recorded in Canada and released on the Dutch Pan label in Europe. His next recording, on which he played all instruments, is titled Late Nights.
Bill Craig's performance is relaxed eclectic, thought provoking, goofy and entertaining. His casual attitude is designed to include, not exclude his audience, be it eight or eight hundred people. Bill puts all his energy into his songs and makes a point of having a good time on stage. This usually translates to his audience having a similar experience.
4. MICHI'S BACK IN ARIZONA
'Tis the Night before Phoenix...and all through the house, my cat's looking happy, because the dog is out!
And I in my sweater, and socks, and space heater am dancing with visions of Southwestern weather.
Chicagoland, goodbye!
Arizona, hello!
Hi Mesans,Tucsonians, hello all Phoenicians!
I say to you all, as I get ready to go
Muse on the list below, and please come to our shows!
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SAT NOV. 4 TUCSON CELTIC FESTIVAL
With "The Muses" 9:40am and 12:40pm at the West Stage Jamming at 2:20pm at the West Stage www.tucsoncelticfestival.org/Entertainment.html
THUR NOV. 9 -- GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY (MAIN BRANCH)
Official release of CD/minibook "Tales from the Fiddle Tree"
Just 1 Hour - Beginning at 7:00pm
Free gig for the public; in a lovely space. Come early; enjoy the xeriscape; catch up with me!
http://www.ci.glendale.az.us/Library/MapMain.cfm
SAT NOV. 11 -- FIDDLER'S DREAM (SPECIAL CONCERT)
8pm solo - joined at 9pm by "The Muses"
www.fiddlersdream.org/thismnth.htm
(also returning to Mexico Oct 27 - Nov 2nd to teach violin at
www.casadeelizabeth.org.. So if you email me and I don't get back to you for
a couple of days, that's why)
Cheers,
Michi Regier
www.michimusic.com
5. DERVISH COMES TO ARIZONA:
--- THUR. NOV 9 - DERVISH IN CONCERT IN FLAGSTAFF AT CLINE LIBRARY
Contact: Kari Barton 928-600-1365
Irish supergroup Dervish is coming to make their Flagstaff premier. Don't be fooled by this...Dervish is a band with that has long stood at the forefront of traditional Irish groups. From high energy tunes played with intuitive fluidity to beautifully measured songs, from charming lyrics of life and love to inspiring melodies htat lift audiences from their seats, all the elements are drawn together by vocalist Cathy jordan's masterful stage presence. Her stories to the songs and the interaction with the audience draw people into the music in a way few performers can achieve. Having seen Dervish several times, I must say that they are one of my favorite bands; it was difficult not to jump up on every tune and dance. The songs with the power and emotion of Cathy Jordan's voice are just astounding. The Irish Times wrote this about Dervish: "The musical integrity makes the group a formidible heir to the throne abandoned by The Bothy Band, if not a serious contender for The Chieftain's international space...Simply a brilliant and uncluttered testimonial to music imagination and talent."
Dervish will be performing Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 8:00pm at the Cline Library Auditorium. Doors will open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 with a $2 discount to members of NAIF, NACHS, FFOTM, seniors, and NAU Faculty & Staff. Child and student tickets are only $10! Tickets are available at NAU Central Ticketing 928-523-5661, Cedar Music 928-779-0799, Jitters Coffee 928-526-6964, and www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please contact Kari Barton at 928-600-1365 or Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com. See you at the show!
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WED, NOV 8, 7:00 PM - PRESCOTT - HASSAYAMPA INN
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Hassayampa Inn 122 E Gurley St St Prescott
928-771-1218 $20 in advance for general seating, $25 at door, $30 reserved in front.
6. NEWS FROM TUCSON
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--- SAT, NOV 4 - TUCSON CELTIC FESTIVAL
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There will be bagpipes, clans, Scottish athletics, and a music competition.
Some of the music will be provided by Oceans Apart, Four Shillings Short, Michi Regier and Tanya Brody, Oceans Apart, Seven Pipers, Hank Cramer, Laurie Riley, and Round the House
www.tucsoncelticfestival.org/index.html
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---- 7 WEEK COURSE ON CELTIC HERITAGE THROUGH PIMA COLLEGE
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Learn the rich heritage of the Celtic people, their myths, music, spirituality and folklore and see how the Irish Celts have influenced so many different cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. Classes are offered through Pima College on Tuesday evenings, starting October 31st, taught by Tim Prendiville. Arrangements can be made to start later. The fee is $69 for 7 weeks. Classes will be held at Tucson Association for the Blind,3767 E. Grant Road. For more information, call 323-0650.
7. ENSEMBLE GALILEI WITH NEAL CONAN: A UNIVERSE OF DREAMS AT SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON NOV 17
November 17, 2006; Friday @ 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present A Universe of Dreams featuring Ensemble Galilei with Neal Conan on November 17, 2006, at 8 p.m. The performance is presented by The Richard and Deborah Felder Foundation.
Single tickets are available for $42 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
A transporting musical, visual and celestial experience, A Universe of Dreams is a multi-media performance combining the Celtic music of Ensemble Galilei and the voice of NPR's Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan with breathtaking imagery taken by the Hubble Space Telescope projected on stage. Among the writings that Conan will read are texts by Stanley Kunitz, Jim Harrison, William Shakespeare and a re-telling of a Navajo Creation Myth, all juxtaposed with images from the Hubble that have transformed our understanding of the universe.
Ensemble Galilei performs Irish, Scottish, early and original music on a variety of ancient and modern instruments, including the Celtic harp, Scottish small pipes, gamba, fiddle, recorders, whistles and percussion. The group features Elke Baker on fiddle, Ginger Hildebrand on fiddle and guitar, Michael Lynn on historical flutes and recorders, Jackie Moran on percussion, Sue Richards on harp and founder Carolyn Anderson Surrick on viola da gamba.
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EDITOR'S NOTES: I had not heard of this all woman group, Ensemble Galilei, before getting this press release, but one of their members, fiddler Liz Knowles is a very familiar name... "her career as a Irish fiddler became increasingly more notable with a solo spot on the soundtrack for Michael Collins, a two year run as fiddle soloist with Riverdance, performances and a recording as a guest soloist with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, a year-long stint with Cherish the Ladies, a solo album on Lyrichord Discs, "The Celtic Fiddle of Liz Knowles", and recordings and performances with such artists as Altan, Liz Carroll, John Doyle, Dennis Cahill, Natalie MacMaster, Don Henley, Rachel Barton and Tim O'Brien. Her longstanding membership in Ensemble Galilei reflects her search for the marriage of her favorite genres of music as well as the opportunity to further explore her composition and arranging skills. Her tunes and arrangements can also be heard on albums by John Whelan, Liz Carroll, The String Sisters, Beolach, Bachue, and Flook."
www.egmusic.com/
8. FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT COMING TO SEDONA
Following is some information about the Celtic, World and Folk Music duo Four Shillings Short who will be coming to Sedona for a special outdoor concert at The Sacred Healing Gardens of The Soulistic Medical Institute on Thursday, November 9. I hope you can help spread the word about the concert.
Thanks so much,
Ardendae
(928) 282-9139
Thursday • November 9 • 7:00 P.M., Gates open at 6:00 P.M.
Four Shillings Short, Celtic, World and Folk Music duo from the Bay Area in California
Adults: $10 advance / $13 day of show; Youth 11 & under: $7 advance / $10 day of show
With an ever-increasing array of instruments (over 20 at last count), including hammered dulcimer, mandola & mandolin, tin whistle & woodwinds, sitar, banjo, percussion and vocals, Four Shillings Short perform Traditional Irish tunes and airs, Indian Ragas, Folk Ballads, Old-Time songs, Medieval & Renaissance instrumentals and acappella numbers as well as contemporary folk and original compositions. Their sound has been described as "wondrously diverse", "truly refreshing" and "alternative neo-Celtic folk of the first order".
Held at the Sacred Healing Gardens of The Soulistic Medical Institute, 40 Goodrow Lane, just off of West Highway 89A between Rodeo Road and Coffee Pot Drive behind the Aquarian Concepts Community Center at 2120 West Highway 89A. Come early and tour the Soulistic Medical Institute. www.fourshillingsshort.com
www.futurestudios.org (928) 282-9139
FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT: CELTIC, FOLK AND WORLD MUSIC DUO
The husband and wife duo of Aodh Og O'Tuama from County Cork,Ireland and Christy Martin from California are true modern day gypsies, touring all over the US and Ireland since they met 11 years ago. Together they are Four Shillings Short, bringing together the influences of Ireland and India on an ever increasing array of musical instruments. Four Shillings Short will be performing an outdoor concert in Sedona at the Sacred Healing Gardens of the Soulistic Medical Institute Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 P.M. (Come early and tour the new Soulistic Medical Institute, gates open at 6:00 P.M.)
AN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY ROAD SHOW....Traveling musicians with a carload of instruments is nothing new in the world of folk music, but what if one of those instruments is a Sitar from India or a Renaissance Crumhorn? With an ever-increasing array of instruments (over 20 at last count), including hammered dulcimer, mandola, mandolin and bouzouki, tinwhistles and recorders, Medieval and Renaissance woodwinds, North Indian Sitar, banjo, guitar, percussion and songs old and new the music of Four Shilling Short is always lively and captivating.
"A California duo you must see to believe. The arrangements of this husband-wife team are utterly delightful, filled with traditional instruments of both Celtic and Eastern Indian cultures and the familiar sound of American folk. Four Shillings Short is a band riddled with child's play, yet rich in the wisdom of old-timers who know better than to take themselves too seriously. Their musical virtuosity makes old songs sound new and new songs sound like time-worn Celtic spells." City Pages, Wausau, Wisconsin.
In a single night, Four Shillings Short perform Traditional Irish and Scottish songs, tunes and airs, Indian Ragas, Folk Ballads, Old-Time songs, Medieval and Renaissance instrumentals and a cappella numbers as well as contemporary folk and original compositions. Their sound has been described as "wondrously diverse", "truly refreshing" and "alternative neo-Celtic folk of the first order".
Since its inception in the San Francisco Bay Area, Four Shillings Short has always had an experimental streak. Formed in 1985 the band's roster has included many of Northern California's Irish, Folk, Jazz, and Classical musicians. Since 1995, the current partnership of Aodh Og O'Tuama and Christy Martin have formed the core of Four Shillings Short.
Born in Cork, Ireland, Aodh Og O'Tuama comes from a family of poets, writers, musicians and teachers. He studied music at University College Cork in Ireland and Stanford University in California. Californian Christy Martin grew up in a family of musicians and dancers and began studying the Sitar at age 16 with a protégé of famed Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar.
After 10 years of being an established folk band in the San Francisco Bay Area, the duo of Four Shillings Short set out on their first tour in 1997. Traveling in a converted mini-van packed with instruments, sound equipment, a camping stove and tent, they set out on a new tour every two years performing in 45 of the United States and in Ireland. In 2007 they will tour the entire US once again and then move base to Ireland and begin touring more extensively in Europe.
Four Shillings Short "brings a fascinating mix of material, spirit and wit to the stage" comments Dave Humphreys/Two Way Street Coffee House, Downers Grove, Illinois.
Gates open at 6:00 P.M. Show starts at 7:00 P.M. Admission is $10 advance, $13 day of show for adults and $7 advance, $10 day of show for youth ages 11 and under. The Soulistic Medical Institute is located on 40 Goodrow Lane just off West Highway 89A between Rodeo Road and Coffee Pot Drive behind the Aquarian Concepts Community Center at 2120 West Highway 89A. For tickets and/or information call (928) 282-9139.
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OTHER FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT CONCERTS
11/3/2006 8:00:00 PM 520-432-9064
Old Bisbee Repertory Theater 94 Main St. Bisbee AZ
11/4/2006 9:00:00 PM 520-888-1058
Rillito Downs 4502 N. First Tucson AZ 85718
11/7/2006 4:00:00 PM 623-972-0635
West Valley Art Museum 17425 N Avenue of the Arts Surprise AZ 85374
11/9/2006 7:00:00 PM 928-282-9139
Aquarian Concepts Community Center 2120 Hwy 89A Sedona AZ
11/10/200 8:00:00 PM 602-997-9795
Fiddler's Dream 17th St. & Cactus Wren, Phoenix AZ 85020
11/11/200 9:00:00 PM 623-972-0635
West Valley Art Museum 17425 N Avenue of the Arts Surprise AZ 85374
11/12/200 6:00:00 PM 928-525-1846
Andrea Lynn Grabe Homer Call for address Flagstaff AZ
9. CELTIC DANCE ACADEMY HOSTS DANCE A THON ON SAT NOV 4
Hello everyone,
Most of you already know about the efforts of my dance student, Kim Valente, to help rasie some money for an Irish Dancer in Ohio who is battling cancer.
Kim is a nurse in a pediatric oncology unit at Banner Desert and when she came across this young lady's story, she felt compelled to try and help her and her family in any way she could.
Kim has planned a fundraiser for Saturday, November 4th at 7:00pm to be held at the Celtic Dance Academy. The fundraiser is a dance-a-thon and the participating students of the Celtic Dance Academy are looking for sponsors.
If you would like to be a dancer at the dance-a-thon (NO Irish dance experience necessary), sponsor a dancer, or know of any other way to lend a hand to Kim in her efforts, please contact Kim directly KLJLD@hotmail.com. You also know how to get in touch with me :-p Thanks for your time, Sarah King, TCRG Celtic Dance Academy
3041 W. Fairmount Ave., Phoenix, AZ
Just south of 31st Ave and Indian School Road, less than a mile from I-17
10. PHOENIX FAIRY FESTIVAL - APR 7 & 8
Phoenix Faerie Festival
Western Gates Faerie Realms Productions
April 7, 2007
10am - 10pm
2 days = annual
Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queencreek, AZ, 85242
A weekend long festival celebrating the myth and fantasy of the enchanted realms of Faerie right here in scenic Arizona. So come on out and bring the whole family. Discover a delightful place where Fairy-tales become flesh and fantasy takes flight. Western Gates Faerie Realms production of the Phoenix Faerie Festival takes pride in showcasing a myriad of Arizona talents, by gathering unique crafters, artistry, music, dance, live performance theater, visual poetry and storytelling, as well as nationwide interests, in a fancifully themed atmosphere of delightful revels for the entire family. Easter weekend April 7th and 8th At beautiful Schnepf Farms Located at 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road in Queencreek Arizona. Gates open at 10am Enjoy the enticements of the Greenbriar Village Market Bazaar Dance the May Pole inside a mushroom faerie ring Join us for 2 stages of music and merriment Food and fun for the wee folk. As daylight fades, the sovereignty of light gives way to the creatures of the night. Feel the nocturnal pulse as the frenzied drumming and fire dancing of the bansidhe, goblins, spriggan, and other mischievous
fee: 18.00 adults 7.00 students children 4 & under Free
e_mail: westerngatesfaeryrealms@yahoo.com
web: www.westerngatesfaerierealms.com/PhoenixFaerieFestival.htm
contact: Rowan Wakefield
contact_phone: 602-253-6615
11. TRAVELER AT ROSIE'S THIS WEEKEND
Artist Information
Instrumentation
Scott Jeffers- Vocals, Violin, Bouzouki, Oud, Cumbus
Gary Wilson- Electric Guitar
Marco Zavala- Drums, Vocals
Justin Bartik- Fretless Bass
Kimberly Lambros- Dumbek, Finger Cymbals, Keyboards, Hand Percussion
Eric Zang- Nay, Kaval, Zurna, Oud, Darbouka, Djembe
Shawna McGuire- Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Dumbek
BIOGRAPHY
Scott Jeffers has assembled a group of truly talented and diverse musicians that make this band quite possibly the first of its kind, fusing traditional old world elements with a full blown hard rock ensemble.
Composer and founder of the band, his vision is to fuse elements of ancient ethnic music with rock. He has traveled extensively through foreign lands to gather inspiration for the Traveler project. Not only is he influenced by the exotic music but he composes the majority of the band's songs during his journeys, bringing a true authenticity to the fusion. Known for his fiery and passionate violin and vocal performances, Scott's commanding presence onstage adds to the trademark power of the live Traveler shows. He also brings traditional instruments from his journeys to the stage; Bouzouki,a traditional greek stringed instrument and an Arabic Oud, an ancient predecessor to the guitar.
BIOS OF OTHER MEMBERS :
GARY WILSON'S influences range from hard rock, jazz fusion, classical and bluegrass to world music.These elements combined with his warm, heavy guitar tone bring a hard rock edge to the fusion of Traveler's music.
MARCO ZAVALA plays drums with the heart and passion of a true musician. Influenced by Fates Warning and other progressive rock bands, Marco brings a unique, heavy and passionate edge to the sound of Traveler. Marco is a world traveler and has spent time performing in Greece and Turkey.
JUSTIN BARTIK has played with Traveler for about four years. Justin specializes in the fretless bass. His early influence stems from studying the speed licks of Iron Maiden's bass virtuoso, Steve Harris, which helped him develop the speed and precision needed to perform the exotic Arabic runs and the difficult Gypsy bass lines of Traveler's music.
KIMBERLY LAMBROS has been with the band from its beginning six years ago. Growing up with the exotic island music of her Greek heritage, Kim brings an authentic ethnic feel to the band. Her passion for percussion shows in her unique approach to the finger cymbals. Kim has become known for her extreme finger cymbal trills.
ERIC ZANG adds to the exotic overtone of Traveler through his skillful mastery of multiple ethnic instruments. Eric plays from the heart, bringing high energy and the traditional element to the fusion onstage. He has travelled to many foreign lands and studied music in Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria. He brings a wide variety of foreign instruments to the stage including
Nay, Kaval, Oud, Zurna, hand percussion, Darbouka and Djembe
SHAWNA MCGUIRE grew up listening to the classic rock sounds of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and the Beatles. After her journeys through Greece, Turkey, and Egypt, she found herself heavily influenced by ethnic music. She now plays keyboards, exotic percussion, and Flamenco-style guitar with Traveler and continues her commitment to the study of world music.
Discography
Traveler- self titled CD-released 2000
Shadows and Dust-released 2002
Arabian Crossing-released 2004
Fields Forever-released 2006
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.
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
Smoot Mahooty will be at Rosie McCaffrey's on Wed.
THUR
Hugh Lehane at Fibber Magee's
Riverdance will be at the Maricopa County Events Center (formerly Sun Dome) on Thur, Fri, Sat, and Sun.
FRI/SAT
Nightshift/Rakes will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Mike Mercer will be at O'Connor's on Fri and Sat
Traveler will be at Rosie McCaffrey's on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will host Keltic Cowboys on Fri and Shawn Johnson on Sat.
O'Carroll's Gate will be at Seamus McCaffrey's on Fri
There will be a "Dance A Thon" at the Celtic Dance Academy on Sat evening.
TUE
Four Shillings Short will be at the West Valley Art Museum on Tue afternoon.
TUCSON
Christopher Dean will be at the Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort in Casa Grande on Wed
Hugh Lehane will be at the Auld Dubliner on Fri and Sat
The Tucson Celtic Festival will include music by Oceans Apart, Four Shillings Short, Michi Regier and Tanya Brody, Oceans Apart, Seven Pipers, Hank Cramer, Laurie Riley, and Round the House
PRESCOTT
There will be a contradance at the Prescott Activity Center on Fri.
BISBEE
Four Shillings Short will be at the Old Bisbee Repertory Theater on Fri
1. PHOENIX
Celtic Dance Academy
3041 W. Fairmount Ave.
Phoenix
602-820-3988
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11/4/2006
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Sat
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7:00 PM
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Dance A Thon
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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11/1/2006
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Wed
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9:00 PM
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Scott Jeffers
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11/3/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Nightshift / Rakes
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11/4/2006
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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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11/2/2006
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Thu
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9:00 PM
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Hugh Lehane
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11/5/2006
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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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11/1/2006
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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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11/1/2006
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Wed
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7:00 PM
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Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting
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11/3/2006
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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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11/3/2006
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Fri
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7:00 PM
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First Friday Art Walk
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11/5/2006
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Sun
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6:00 PM
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An Cara Dinner
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Maricopa County Events Center
19403 N. RH. Johnson
Sun City West
480-784-4444
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11/2/2006
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Thu
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7:30 PM
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Riverdance
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11/3/2006
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Fri
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8:00 PM
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Riverdance
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11/4/2006
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Sat
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2:00 PM
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Riverdance
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11/4/2006
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Sat
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8:00 PM
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Riverdance
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11/5/2006
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Sun
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1:00 PM
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Riverdance
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11/5/2006
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Sun
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6:30 PM
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Riverdance
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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11/3/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Mike Mercer
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11/4/2006
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Sat
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9:00 PM
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Mike Mercer
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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11/1/2006
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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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11/3/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Traveler
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11/4/2006
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Sat
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9:00 PM
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Traveler
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11/5/2006
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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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11/3/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Keltic Cowboys
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11/4/2006
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Sat
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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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11/3/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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O'Carroll's Gate
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Sunland Village Auditorium
4601 E. Dolphin Ave.
Mesa
480-832-9003
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11/6/2006
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Mon
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7:00 PM
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Christopher Dean
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West Valley Art Museum
17425 N Avenue of the
Surprise
623-972-0635
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11/7/2006
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Tue
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4:00 PM
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Four Shillings Short
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University Blvd.
Tucson
520-206-0323
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11/3/2006
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Fri
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9:00 PM
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Hugh Lehane
|
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11/4/2006
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Sat
|
9:00 PM
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Hugh Lehane
|
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11/5/2006
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Sun
|
4:00 PM
|
Tucson Irish Seisiun
|
Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort
1110 N. Henness Rd.
Casa Grande
520-876-8980
|
11/1/2006
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Wed
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7:00 PM
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Christopher Dean
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Rillito Downs
4502 N. First
Tucson
520-888-1058
|
11/4/2006
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Sat
|
9:00 AM
|
Tucson Celtic Festival
|
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11/4/2006
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Sat
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9:40 AM
|
Tanya Brody
|
|
11/4/2006
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Sat
|
10:00 AM
|
Michi Regier
|
|
11/4/2006
|
Sat
|
10:30 AM
|
Oceans Apart
|
|
11/4/2006
|
Sat
|
11:20 AM
|
Four Shillings Short
|
|
11/4/2006
|
Sat
|
12:45 PM
|
Tanya Brody
|
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11/4/2006
|
Sat
|
1:30 PM
|
Oceans Apart
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|
11/4/2006
|
Sat
|
1:50 PM
|
Seven Pipers
|
|
11/4/2006
|
Sat
|
3:00 PM
|
Laurie Riley
|
|
11/4/2006
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Sat
|
3:00 PM
|
Hank Cramer
|
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11/4/2006
|
Sat
|
3:50 PM
|
Round the House
|
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11/4/2006
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Sat
|
3:50 PM
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Four Shillings Short
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Rincon Center
6th St. at Tucson Blvd
Tucson
520-298-3014
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11/7/2006
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Tue
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8:00 PM
|
Old Timey Session
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4. PRESCOTT
Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
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11/3/2006
|
Fri
|
7:30 PM
|
Prescott Contradance
|
5. REST OF AZ
Old Bisbee Repertory Theater
94 Main St.
Bisbee
520-432-9064
|
11/3/2006
|
Fri
|
8:00 PM
|
Four Shillings Short
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