ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY

AIMS NEWS AND NOTES

AIMS News and Notes 11-12-2008 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

--- Trotter’s Wake Continues The Irish Acoustic Showcase At List Doon Varna On Sat.
--- Fibber Seisiun Celebrates 5th Anniversary
--- Irsh Nutcracker Moves To Horizon High School On Dec 6

2. Sat At Icc - Erynn Rowan Laurie - Exploring The Early Irish Poets/Alphabet
3. Irish Foundation Party On Sun Dec 7 At Icc
4. Paddy Keenan Photos Available
5. Folk Festival Musicians Asked To Sign Up
6. Celtic Thunder At Dodge Theater On Fri, Nov 28
7. Teada’s Irish Christmas In American (Tucson Sat 29)
8. Harp Concert By Gráinne Hambly Wed Nov 26
9. Special Meadowlark Concerts
--- 8:00 Pm On Friday, December 12 - Cottonwood Center
--- 7:00 Pm On Sunday, December 14 - Scottsdale Center
10. This Week In Irish Music


1. OUT AND ABOUT

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--- TROTTER’S WAKE CONTINUES THE IRISH ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE AT LIST DOON VARNA ON SAT.
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Lead singer Drew Monasky joined us several week ago in the second set, but this week will debut the addition of Cyndy Gaughn on bodhran along with Sandy Limeweaver on guitar, keyboard and vocals, plus Anna Merrit on bass, piano, and vocals. We’ve seen their members at seisiuns, but this is my first time to see the entire band. It should be fun.

Last weekend we featured The Strand and the gig went extremely well.

We will be taking the next two Saturday’s off due to Thanksgiving, but the program will return on Dec 6 faturing Malcolm Harris.

The Sunday program at Lis Doon Varna will feature Inis starting at noon. They debuted the Irish Acoustic Showcase.

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--- FIBBER SEISIUN CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY
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The Fibber Magee's seisiun has been running for 5 years now! Whoo hoo! Brian and Anne

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The creation of the Fibber Seisiun is an important event in development of the local music scene.]

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--- IRSH NUTCRACKER MOVES TO HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL ON DEC 6
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Dec 6 - 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Horizon High School
5601 E Greenway Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.paradisevalleyschools.org

web.mac.com/celticdance/

Celtic Dance Academy Presents:-

The Irish Nutcracker

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 2008 after two years of standing room only crowds. New features this year are LIVE music performed by local Irish band Blackwood 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

[EDITOR’S NOTE - Every show involves new music and dance numbers. This year the show is being moved to the much larger Horizon High School auditorium. This show has become a season tradition.]


2. SAT AT ICC - ERYNN ROWAN LAURIE - EXPLORING THE EARLY IRISH POETS/ALPHABET

On Saturday, November 15, 2008, The Center will be presenting: Erynn Rowan Laurie - Exploring the Early irish Poets/ALphabet at 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

Erynn Rowan Laurie of Everett, WA has been a student of Irish and other Celtic cultures and mythologies for over twenty years. She has been a member of Seattle's Scottish Gaelic choir, " Seirm ", where she sang both alto and soprano, and has also studied Old and Modern Irish so that she could read myths and poetry in the original languages.

Erynn has a deep interest in the poetic traditions of Ireland in both their historical and mythic resonances. She has written numerous articles on aspects of early Irish mythology and spirituality. She is the author of "Ogam: Weaving Word Wisdom" and "A Circle of Stones: Journeys and Meditations for Modern Celts" Erynn will present two lectures: "Ogam: Past and Present " -- The history and development of the Irish ogam alphabet, the earliest form of written Irish.

Covers theories of origin, linguistic roots of the letter names, common misconceptions about the character and uses of the ogam alphabet and modern developments in the use of ogam in different forms of Celtic spirituality. " Poetry and Satire in Irish Culture " -- The poet has been one of the most respected - and feared - figures in Irish folk culture. Descendants of the druids, it was said that poets had the power to curse or to bless, to ruin or to raise a name to immortality. Praise and satire were among their functions and in this talk we'll examine some of the ways that poetry and satire were used by different kinds of poets in early Irish culture. Donations are gratefully accepted for this event. A limited number of " Ogam: Weaving Word Wisdom " books will be for sale. Visit Erynn's website at www.seanet.com/~inisglas.


3. IRISH FOUNDATION PARTY ON SUN DEC 7 AT ICC

The Irish Foundation of Arizona (IFA) Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, 7 December 08, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The IFA will provide the turkey, ham, side dishes, and desserts for its membership. Therefore, it is required that you make reservations by 2 December 08. Parents please bring a wrapped gift for each of your children, with their name on the gift, for Santa to place under the Christmas tree. Please be aware: If we do not have enough children, there will not be a Santa Claus. Please let us know when you place your reservation how many children in your family will be attending.

There will be a 50/50 raffle.

Food items for the St. Vincent de Paul food bank will be collected at this event. Please bring non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items for donation.

In addition, it is the kick-off for our membership drive and renewal. Membership is $20.00 per family.

For reservations, contact Denise at 480-816-1515 or Anna at 480-345-9517.


4. PADDY KEENAN PHOTOS AVAILABLE

Speaking of Paddy Keenan,

For anyone who is interested, I have posted some picture from that concert on the FPIA MySpace page:

http://www.myspace

Johnny Kerr


5. FOLK FESTIVAL MUSICIANS ASKED TO SIGN UP

Lon Austin, who formerly set up the Encanto festival is working to organize a new music festival, the Glendale Folk & Heritage festival on March 21, 2009 and Sunday March 22, 2009. If you would like to play or volunteer or participate in any way, please contact the Sahuaro Ranch Park at 623-930-4203.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Sahuaro Ranch Park is on 59th Ave just north of Olive next to Glendale Community College]


6. CELTIC THUNDER AT DODGE THEATER ON FRI, NOV 28

Fri, Nov 28, 2008 Door 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM

Dodge Theater
400 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-379-2800

[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first Arizona an currently only performance by this new bad put together by Phil Coulter.]

ABOUT CELTIC THUNDER


Paul Byrom – Born 1979 and raised in Dublin, Ireland, the tenor has been singing professionally since his teens, recording as a boy soprano at the age of 14. Byrom released his first solo album "Velvet," a collection of songs from the American Matinee era in 2005, and has performed all over the world.

GEORGE DONALDSON – A well-established singer in the vibrant Glasgow and West of Scotland folk scene, the Scotsman has performed in folk sessions for BBC Scotland, Glasgow’s own Celtic Connections, the Glasgow West End Festival and at the famed Glasgow Barrowlands. A self-taught musician, Donaldson plays guitar, flute, mandolin, bodhrán and banjo, and has played alongside folk artists including Jim McCann and the Dubliners, across Europe, America and Canada.

KEITH HARKIN – The singer/songwriter/guitarist from Derry, Northern Ireland has been singing since he was 4 years old. Harkin played the lead in BBC’s "Dhá Theanga" (2006) and also composed and recorded songs for the show, and has supported John Martyn and David Kitt in concert. Harkin is has his own album in the works and plays frequently in London.

RYAN KELLY – Hailing from the Moy village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Kelly began singing at the age of seven in choirs. Actively involved in amateur dramatics, he played the lead in a production of "Blood Brothers" and Judas Iscariot in "Jesus Christ Superstar." Kelly performed alongside Simply Red in the BBC televised "Children in Need" charity concert at the Odyssey in Belfast, and finished second in the BBC television "Country Cool" competition in 2003.

DAMIAN MCGINTY – The youngest member of the group at age 14, McGinty lives and attends grammar school in Derry, Northern Ireland. Winning his first singing competition at the age of six, McGinty recently recorded a gospel CD, and performs in the City of Derry Choir, his local church choir, and the drama society. He has recorded a 14-track charity CD and performed at concerts for the Red Cross.

Additional Performers: Phil Coulter (conductor); Zara Curtis (dancer); Megan Sherwood (cello); Brendan Monaghan (whistles, pipes, guitar, bodhrán); Dave Cooke (keyboards); Neil Byrne (guitar, backing vocals); Nigel Wheatley (bass, backing vocals); Rory McCarron (drums); Audrey Bridgeman (percussion); The Celtic Concert Orchestra led by Niccola Sweeney; Bagpipes/Drums: Andrew Carlisle, Shane Culleton, Chris Mc Nicholl, David Stone, Mark Wilson; Monks: Alex Browne, Ian McKinley, Greg Howie, Killian Buckley, Andy Lawler.


7. TEADA’S IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICAN (TUCSON SAT 29)

Fox Theater
17 W Congress AZ 85701
520 624 1515 foxtucsontheatre.eventinterface.com/fox

"Irish Christmas In America" Brings Ireland's Top Young Stars To Tucson” Award-winning Irish band Téada and vocalist Cara Dillon headline holiday performance at Fox Theatre Nov 29

"Captivating" Irish Music Magazine
"Lively and reflective...a powerful evocation of the season" Folk Wax
"A celebration of family and good times at the winter season" Gather.com

Now in its fourth year, Irish Christmas in America returns to the USA this holiday season with some of Ireland's top young traditional artists, in a spellbinding presentation of Irish cultural traditions. The performance makes its only Arizona performance on Saturday, November 29, 8:00pm at Tucson's Fox Theatre, located at 17 West Congress Street. Tickets and information are available online at www.foxtucsontheatre.org, or by phone at (520) 547-3040.

Called "captivating" by Irish Music Magazine and "a powerful evocation of the season" by Folk Wax, Irish Christmas in America is produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of award-winning traditional Irish group Téada. Cara Dillon, one of Ireland's leading female vocalists, joins the show for the 2008 tour. The cast also includes Téada band members Damien Stenson on flute, Sean McElwain on guitar and Tristan Rosenstock on bodhrán (Irish drum) and narration. The magic of the Irish harp and pipes, from leading exponents Gráinne Hambly and Tommy Martin, augments the exciting Irish dancing of newcomer Brian Cunningham.

Irish Christmas in America takes the spirit of Christmas on a distinctively Irish journey. The celebrated family-friendly performance features Irish ballads and holiday carols, lively fiddle tunes and thrilling Irish dancing. The cast brings to life seasonal customs and stories both heartfelt and humorous, and a backdrop of evocative photographic images of Ireland gives a rich historical context.

"One of the most heartfelt themes of Irish Christmas is emigration," says Oisín Mac Diarmada (pronounced O-shin Mac Der-metta), an All-Ireland fiddle champion from County Sligo. "Music was a way that people stayed close to home."

Mac Diarmada and his band Téada (pronounced "tay-da," meaning "strings" in Irish) are one of Irish music's leading exponents, preserving the timeless energy of traditional jigs, reels and hornpipes. Living Tradition Magazine calls them "brilliant young musicians who present Irish music as it really is: the joy of it, the full breadth and depth of it, the power and pace of it."

Multi-award winning singer and recording artist Cara Dillon is praised by the BBC for "her crystalline, angelic voice…an instrument of rare beauty." An All-Ireland champion vocalist, her gentle charm and natural personality combine with a mesmerizing gift to relate a story through song.

"Christmas was a really special holiday in my family," says Dillon, who grew up in an area steeped in traditional music in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. "There was plenty of house-visiting which inevitably led to songs or tunes. You couldn't go up the main street of the town without hearing music sessions in the bars. Christmas is always a great excuse to have a tune or song with friends!"

"I'm really looking forward to working with Téada," Dillon adds, who joins the tour for the first time this year. "They are an amazing, vibrant bunch of fellas with one goal only...to make great music!"

23-year old dancer Brian Cunningham is also a new feature of the show this year. From Connemara, County Galway, Brian is one of the most exciting 'sean-nós' or 'old-style' dancers to have emerged from Ireland in quite some time. Pronounced "shawn-nohs," it's an older style of dance that includes percussive steps and self-expressive improvisation, every bit as entertaining (if not more so!) than classic competition-style step dance.

A bright new tradition among holiday events, Irish Christmas in America is a special show to catch this season. For more information visit www.irishchristmasinamerica.com


8. HARP CONCERT BY GRÁINNE HAMBLY WED NOV 26

A little bit if heaven for the Holidays

Phoenix, AZ—November 7, 2008— Captivating traditional Irish harper, Gráinne Hambly will be performing here in the Greater Phoenix area on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Four Peaks Irish Arts, Comhaltas is proud to sponsor the concert.

This will be a fantastic way to get you in the holiday spirit. The setting will be an intimate house concert in Chandler. The date is November 26, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. The voluntary suggested donation is $12.50 for non-members ad $10.00 for Comhaltas members. As space is limited, it is necessary to RSVP to Four Peaks Irish Arts to pre-book with the number of guests who will be attending in your party by either emailing cyndy@fourpeaksirisharts.org or calling 602.315.3065. Seating will be on a first come first served basis. Please bring a folding chair to ensure you have a seat. Those calling after capacity is reached will be placed on a waiting list and contacted in the case of any cancellations.
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Ms. Hambly will also be presenting a workshop and teaching how to play Irish music. The date is Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be at the Mesa Public Schools Performing and Creative Arts Center, 155 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ. Bring your own harp! The cost is $15.oo for students under 18 and $35 for adults. For more information, contact Adrienne at 480 443-1164.

Gráinne is herself, a member of Comhaltas through her home branch in Ireland. She comes from County Mayo in the west of Ireland, and is a music graduate of Queen's University Belfast. She began to play traditional Irish music on tin whistle at an early age, before turning to the concertina and later the harp.

Over the past few years, Gráinne has toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States. She is also a qualified teacher of traditional Irish music and is in great demand at summer schools and festivals both in Ireland and abroad.

Gráinne has been featured on a number of recordings and her first solo CD, Between the Showers, was released in 1999, followed by Golden Lights and Green Shadows in 2003 and The Thorn Tree in 2006.

Here is youtube clip: www.youtube.com


9. SPECIAL MEADOWLARK CONCERTS

--- 8:00 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 - COTTONWOOD CENTER

Old Town Cottonwood Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, AZ Tickets: General Admission $15.00 5th Street and Main in Old Town Cottonwood, AZ For tickets and information, call (480) 481-9647

--- 7:00 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 - SCOTTSDALE CENTER

Theater 4301 in Scottsdale, AZ
Tickets: General Admission $19.50* Child (under 12)/Senior $17.50*
4301 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, AZ
For tickets and information, call the Scottsdale Center for the Arts Box
Office (480) 994-ARTS *The Box Office charges a $2.50 handling fee per ticket
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Other

Meadowlark 11/13/2008 8:00 PM D'Arcy McGee's
Rick Cyge 11/14/2008 6:00 PM Tempe Marketplace at the District
Rick Cyge 11/21/2008 6:00 PM Tempe Marketplace at the District
Meadowlark 11/22/2008 9:00 PM O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
Meadowlark 11/26/2008 8:00 PM D'Arcy McGee's
Meadowlark 12/12/2008 8:00 PM Old Town Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Meadowlark 12/14/2008 7:00 PM Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Rick Cyge 12/19/2008 6:00 PM Pier 54


10. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC

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PHOENIX
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Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland every evening at sunset.

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Paul Knight will be at Into The Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed

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Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegans on Thursday
Tom Teven will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Thursday.
Meadowlark will be at D’Arcy MeGee’s on Thur

--- FRI/SAT

Rick Cyge will be at the Tempe Marketplace on Fri.

There will be a ceili at the ICC on Fri.

D’Arcy McGees will hst JG Modrckers on Fri and Aengus Og on Sat

The Dubliner will host Shawn Johnson on Fri and Sat

Fibber Magee’s will host Shirley’s Temple on Fri and the Insomniacs on Sat.

Trevor Jones will be at Molly B rannigans on Fri.

Shay Veno will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat.

O’Donoghues will host Easton Ashe on Fri and Rakes/ Nightshift on Sun

Keltic Cowboys will be Rosie McCaffrey’’s on Fri and Sat.

Biffos will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat

Seamus Mc Caffrey’s will host Krystal Kaker on Fri and Sat

Tim Finnegan’s will host Walken on Fri and Sat.

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Wyllow Ravencroft will be at Estella Mountain Park on Sat daytime.

Trotter’s Wake will perform at Lis Doon Varna on Sat at 1:00 PM

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The Biffos will be at O’Donoghue’s on Mon.

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TUCSON
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On Thur, Tevor Jones will et the Arena Sports Grill in Marioopa

Round the House will play for the contradance at the First Methodist Church on Sat

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PRESCOTT
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Four Shillings Short will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat.

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There will be a contradance at the Cottonwood Activity Center on Sat

Four Shillings Short will be at the Unity Church in Sedona on Fri.

Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Oak Creek Vinyards on Sat and Sun afternoons.

Karl Jones will be at Indian Gardens on Sun and the Martini Bar on Mon.


1. PHOENIX



D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado    Tempe    480-650-7435

11/13/2008 Thu 8:00 PM Meadowlark
11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM JG Modrockers
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Aengus Og
11/19/2008 Wed 9:00 PM Trevor Jones
11/26/2008 Wed 8:00 PM Meadowlark

Dodge Theater
400 W Washington    Phoenix    480-784-4444

11/28/2008 Fri 7:00 PM Celtic Thunder

Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.    Phoenix    602-867-0984

11/12/2008 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Shawn Johnson
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Shawn Johnson
11/19/2008 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
11/21/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
11/22/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
11/26/2008 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
11/28/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
11/29/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
12/3/2008 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
12/5/2008 Fri 9:00 PM High and Tight
12/6/2008 Sat 9:00 PM High and Tight
12/10/2008 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
12/12/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
12/13/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
12/17/2008 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers

Estrella Mountain Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave    Goodyear   

11/15/2008 Sat 11:00 Wyllow Ravencroft

Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19    Chandler    480-722-9434

11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Shirley's Temple
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Insomniacs
11/16/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
11/21/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
11/22/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
11/23/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
11/30/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
12/7/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
12/14/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun

Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue    Phoenix    602-392-7850

11/14/2008 Fri 7:00 PM Irish Ceili
11/15/2008 Sat 1:30 PM Ceili Workshop
11/15/2008 Sat 7:00 PM Erynn Rowan Laurie
11/20/2008 Thu 8:00 PM Grove of the Rising Phoenix Meeting
12/3/2008 Wed 12:00 Welsh League Meeting
12/3/2008 Wed 7:00 PM Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting
12/4/2008 Thu 8:00 PM Grove of the Rising Phoenix Meeting
12/5/2008 Fri 7:00 PM First Friday Art Walk and Seisiun
12/12/2008 Fri 7:00 PM Irish Ceili
12/18/2008 Thu 8:00 PM Grove of the Rising Phoenix Meeting

Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave    Phoenix    520-369-0299

12/13/2008 Sat 7:00 PM Contradance - Phoenix

Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead    Peoria    623-979-0730

11/12/2008 Wed 7:00 PM Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Love Brokers
11/15/2008 Sat 1:00 PM Trotters Wake
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Love Brokers
11/16/2008 Sun 12:00 Inis
11/19/2008 Wed 7:00 PM Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
11/21/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Krystal Baker
11/22/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Krystal Baker
11/26/2008 Wed 7:00 PM Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
12/5/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Love Brokers
12/6/2008 Sat 1:00 PM Malcom Harris
12/6/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Love Brokers
12/12/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Traveler
12/13/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Traveler

Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -    Mesa    480-507-7827

11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Trevor Jones
11/15/2008 Sat 7:00 PM Trevor Jones
11/21/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Chuck-E-Baby

O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap    Phoenix    602-997-7714

11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Shay Veno
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Shay Veno

O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.    Scottsdale    480-585-6329

11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Easton Ashe
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Rakes / Nightshift
11/17/2008 Mon 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
11/22/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Meadowlark

Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback    Phoenix    602-241-1916

11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
11/21/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Rocket 88
11/22/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Rocket 88
11/28/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Diggers
11/29/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Diggers
12/12/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
12/13/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys

Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave    Tempe    480-929-9500

11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
11/20/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
11/21/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
12/5/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
12/6/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys

Scottsdale Center for the Arts
7380 E. 2nd St    Scottsdale    480-994-2787

12/14/2008 Sun 7:00 PM Meadowlark

Scottsdale Senior Center
1700 N. Granite Reef Rd    Scottsdale    480-832-0243

11/13/2008 Thu 7:30 PM Caledonian Society Meeting
12/11/2008 Thu 7:30 PM Caledonian Christmas Party

Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe    Phoenix    602-253-6081

11/13/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Tom Teven
11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Krystal Baker
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Krystal Baker
11/21/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Tom Teven
11/22/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Tom Teven
11/27/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Tom Teven
11/28/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Tom Teven
11/29/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Tom Teven
12/5/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
12/6/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Tom Teven
12/11/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Tom Teven
12/12/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Tom Teven
12/13/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Tom Teven

Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw    Scottsdale    480-609-8677

12/12/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
12/13/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads

Tempe Marketplace at the District
      480-481-9647

11/14/2008 Fri 6:00 PM Rick Cyge
11/21/2008 Fri 6:00 PM Rick Cyge

Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52    Phoenix    602-997-2323

11/13/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno
11/14/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Walken
11/15/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Walken
11/16/2008 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
11/20/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno
11/23/2008 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
11/27/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno
11/28/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
11/29/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
11/30/2008 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
12/4/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno
12/7/2008 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
12/11/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno
12/12/2008 Fri 9:00 PM Shay Veno
12/13/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Shay Veno
12/14/2008 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
12/18/2008 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno

2. TUCSON



Arena Sports Grill
20800 N John Wayne    Maricopa    520 494-7700

11/13/2008 Thu 7:00 PM Trevor Jones
11/20/2008 Thu 7:00 PM Trevor Jones
12/4/2008 Thu 7:00 PM Trevor Jones
12/11/2008 Thu 7:00 PM Trevor Jones
12/18/2008 Thu 7:00 PM Trevor Jones

Auld Dubliner
800 East University    Tucson    520-206-0323

11/16/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Tucson Irish Seisiun
11/23/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Tucson Irish Seisiun
11/28/2008 Fri 8:00 PM Round the House
11/29/2008 Sat 8:00 PM Round the House
11/30/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Tucson Irish Seisiun
12/7/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Tucson Irish Seisiun
12/14/2008 Sun 4:00 PM Tucson Irish Seisiun

First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street    Tucson    520-293-3783

11/15/2008 Sat 7:30 PM Round the House - Contradance
11/22/2008 Sat 7:00 PM Privy Tippers - Contradance
11/29/2008 Sat 7:00 PM Contradance - Tucson
12/6/2008 Sat 7:00 PM Contradance - Tucson
12/6/2008 Sat 7:30 PM Contradance - Tucson

Fox Theater
17 W Congress    Tucson    520 624 1515

11/29/2008 Sat 7:30 PM Teada Christmas Show

Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.    Tucson   

11/18/2008 Tue 7:00 PM Celtic and Old Time Jam
11/25/2008 Tue 7:00 PM Celtic and Old Time Jam
12/2/2008 Tue 7:00 PM Celtic and Old Time Jam
12/9/2008 Tue 7:00 PM Celtic and Old Time Jam
12/16/2008 Tue 7:00 PM Celtic and Old Time Jam

3. FLAGSTAFF



Ashurst Hall - NAU
Creative & Comm Arts    Flagstaff    928-523-1889

12/6/2008 Sat 7:30 PM Contradance - Flagstaff

Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St    Flagstaff    928-779-1919

11/16/2008 Sun 7:00 PM Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
11/22/2008 Sat 9:00 PM Knockabouts
11/23/2008 Sun 7:00 PM Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
11/30/2008 Sun 7:00 PM Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
12/7/2008 Sun 7:00 PM Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
12/14/2008 Sun 7:00 PM Flagstaff Irish Seisiun

4. PRESCOTT



Brian's Irish Pub
218 W Gurley St    Prescott    928-771-8782

12/2/2008 Tue 7:00 PM Prescott Irish Music Seisiun

Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -    Prescott    928-443-8454

11/15/2008 Sat 7:30 PM Four Shillings Short

Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.    Prescott    928-445-8823

12/5/2008 Fri 7:30 PM Contradance - Prescott

5. REST OF AZ



Cottonwood Civic Center
Main Street    Cottonwodd    928-774-5936

11/15/2008 Sat 6:30 PM Contradance - Cottonwood

Edan Hot Springs
   Eden    866-729-4543

11/27/2008 Thu 10:00 Connie Fisher
11/28/2008 Fri 10:00 Connie Fisher
11/29/2008 Sat 10:00 Connie Fisher
11/30/2008 Sun 10:00 Connie Fisher

Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt    Sedona    928-282-7702

11/16/2008 Sun 12:00 Karl Jones - Irish Rover
11/23/2008 Sun 12:00 Karl Jones - Irish Rover
11/30/2008 Sun 12:00 Karl Jones - Irish Rover

Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers    Sedona   

11/17/2008 Mon 9:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover
11/24/2008 Mon 9:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover
12/1/2008 Mon 9:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover
12/8/2008 Mon 9:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover
12/15/2008 Mon 9:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover

Oak Creek Vineyards
1555 Page Springs Rd.    Cornville    928-649-0290

11/15/2008 Sat 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
11/16/2008 Sun 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
11/22/2008 Sat 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
11/23/2008 Sun 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
11/29/2008 Sat 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
11/30/2008 Sun 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
12/6/2008 Sat 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
12/7/2008 Sun 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
12/13/2008 Sat 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating
12/14/2008 Sun 1:30 PM Vyktoria Pratt Keating

Old Town Cottonwood Center for the Arts
5th Street and Main    Cottonwood    480-481-9647

12/12/2008 Fri 8:00 PM Meadowlark

Unity Church of Sedona
65 Deer Trail Rd    Sedona    928-282-7181

11/14/2008 Fri 7:00 PM Four Shillings Short


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