ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 11-19-2008
Arizona Irish Music Society
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Out and About
--- Irish Acoustic Showcase On Break For Two Weeks
2. Memo From The Knockabouts
3. Brid Dower Band In Prescott On Sat.
4 Memo From Greg LaCosse
5. Memo From Oceans Apart
6. Irish Foundation Christmas Party At Icc On Sun Dec 7
7. Gráinne Hambly In Concert
8. High Kings At Dodge On Fri Nov 28
9. Irish Dancers At Teada Christmas Show (Tucson Nov29)
10. Irish Language Workshop On Dec 5-7
11. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- IRISH ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE ON BREAK FOR TWO WEEKS
I’m bias, but I think the program has gone very well. We have had a great response from the audience, our guests, and our pick up band - the Lis Doon Varna Players. The point of program is to highlight Greg LaCosse, Iain Wallinck, Four Shillings Short (special guest), The Strand, and last Sat we featured Trotters Wake. On Dec 6 we will return with Malcolm Harris.
2. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
Hey George,
The Knockabouts will be at Charly's Pub this Saturday at 9PM. For those of you visiting Flagstaff, Charly's is in the Weatherford Hotel in downtown Flagstaff. It's always a great time at Charly's and we hope to see some of our "southern" friends there.
Slainte,
John
www.knockabouts.org/
3. BRID DOWER BAND IN PRESCOTT ON SAT.
Hello everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know that the Brid Dower Band will be appearing at the Raven Café in Prescott this coming Saturday November 22nd. The Raven is located at 142 N. Cortez, Prescott AZ. Please visit http://www.ravencafe.com/ for more information.
Hope to see you there!
Slainte,
Brid.
www.briddower.com/
4. MEMO FROM GREG LA COSSE
Hi All,
I'll be playing Wednesday, November 19, at the Beaded Lizard Gathering (AKA Encanto Park coffeehouse) on Wednesday August 13 at the Devonshire Community Center (previously known as the Los Olivos Senior Center), 28th Street and Devonshire (1 block north of Indian School Road). Will be a fun evening as I will be performing with friends Malcolm Harris and Retro Folk.
The Beaded Lizard Gathering starts at 6 PM with jamming followed by the sets at 7 PM. If time permits there is an open stage after the sets. We must leave by 9 PM.
My friend Lou Ann Preston taped my performance at the Encanto Park Coffeehouse in June and put some of it on You-Tube. Here are the links to a couple of my favorites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOZ7-fPaqu4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAo0zFS1a-Y&feature=related
There is also a couple clips she did from the Glendale Library Coffeehouse that will hopefully be posted soon.
Future Performances:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Glendale Library, Glendale, AZ
Saturday and Sunday, March, 21 & 22, Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival,
Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale, AZ., Schedule TBD
Hope to see you there,
Greg LaCosse
5. MEMO FROM OCEANS APART
Americymru - An American Welsh Blog - features an interview of John Good in both Welsh and American.
americymru.blogspot.com l
Here is an exerpt:
“What are your major sources for traditional music? How important is traditional music in your repertoire? “
“Robin Huw Bowen, Huw “Bach” Roberts, Plethyn, mam a mamgu, collections of John Parry Ddall and others, old field recordings, Nansi Richards, Ceri Rhys Mathews, Stephen Rees, Sally Harper, Bangor University, Y We……Everyone who sings (plays)must begin by building on the past. The only thing is how far and in what direction you want to go from the source. I want to work carefully to respect the tradition without falling into the pitfall of too much repetition.”
When can we expect the next album from "Oceans Apart"?
“Well, we just released a Christmas album (The Carol Singing Sea [listen to the MP3’s below) and also at the same time a DVD called “Trans Celtic Gala” (see the three videos): A live show with a pipe band, step dancers and friends, both available at our web site.”
6. IRISH FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ICC ON SUN DEC 7
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.
Live entertainment will be provided by Pat McCrossan.
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. Your food donations or a cash donation of $5.00 will enter your name into a drawing for a free 2009 family IFA membership.
In addition, it is the kick-off for our membership drive and renewal. Membership is $20.00 per family.
More details to follow.
For reservations, contact Denise at 480-816-1515 or Anna at 480-345-9517.
7. GRÁINNE HAMBLY IN CONCERT
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.
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.oo 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.
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Cyndy Gaughan
Public Relations Officer
Four Peaks Irish Arts
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Arizona
cyndy@fourpeaksirisharts.org
www.FourPeaksIrishArts.org
8. HIGH KINGS AT DODGE 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
www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/325704/
Reserved 1: $57.50
Reserved 2: $47.50
Reserved 3: $37.50
From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each members’ vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum—Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary.
Celtic Thunder creator/producer Sharon Browne teamed up with legendary Irish composer Phil Coulter (Elvis Presley’s "My Boy," Sandie Shaw’s "Puppet on a String," the now-classic Irish ballad "The Town I Loved So Well"), to audition men all over Ireland and Scotland for the group, and craft a representative set list. The eclectic mix of music includes traditional songs ("Mountains of Mourne," "Come by the Hills," "Love Thee Dearest"), pop classics (Paul Anka’s "Puppy Love," the Eagles’ "Desperado," The Moody Blues’ "Nights in White Satin") and Coulter originals (Irish Rugby Football Union anthem "Ireland’s Call," "The Old Man," "Steal Away"), accompanied by The Celtic Concert Orchestra, a full band, bagpipes and monks. Choreography, dramatic lighting, visual effects, and a set resembling ancient stone steps and paths enhance the musical production.
9. IRISH DANCERS AT TEADA CHRISTMAS SHOW (TUCSON NOV29)
Dear George, just a note to let you know that four of our open dancers
from The Maguire Academy of Irish Dance will be performing with Teada at the Fox. Theatre on November 29th. Irish Christmas In America is wonderful and Teada are amazing. Don't miss this show!!!!
Dancers include:
Amanda Harrington
Katharina Callahan
Alexis Plevel
Katherine Richards
TEADA CHRISTMAS SHOW
Sat. Nov 29 8:00 PM
Fox Box Office
17 W. Congress
Tucson, AZ
FoxTucsonTheater.org
520-547-3040
10. IRISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP ON DEC 5-7
IRISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP!!
December 5-7
Irish Cultural Center
$110 or $100 if you preregister before November 15.
December 5, Friday: Enjoy an evening of Storytelling from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. hosted by Walter Stock. This is included in the workshop weekend fee. If you would like to attend only the storytelling, there will only be a $5 fee at the door.
December 6, Saturday: Irish Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. taught by Walter and Maureen Stock. All levels welcome with a focus on Beginning and Intermediate.
December 7, Sunday: Irish Workshop continued. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(The cost for one day only for either Saturday or Sunday is $65.)
Walter Stock is a retired adjunct assistant professor of Irish Gaelic at NYU. He has been teaching Irish for over 30 years. Maureen is a retired NY City schoolteacher and reading specialist. She has been teaching Irish for 25 years and specializes in teaching Irish to children. Walter and Maureen give the Irish Language Oral Exams for both Vassar College in New York and our own U of A. Don't miss the chance to learn from these two fine teachers! You WILL come away with Cúpla Focal!
Please contact Vicki Champion for registration or for more information at (623) 680-1711 or kelticwish7@yahoo.com
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 the Dubliner on Wed
Trevor Jones will be at D’Arcy McGee’s on Wed.
Malcolm Harris and Greg La Cosse will be at Devonshire Community Center on Wed.
--- THUR.
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegans on Thursday
Tom Teven will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Thursday.
--- FRI/SAT
D’Arcy McGee’s will host There is That on Fri.
The Biffos will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Brazen Heads will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
Lis Doon Varna will host Krystal Baker on Fri and Sat.
Molly Brannigan’s will host Chuck-E-Baby on Fri
Shay Veno will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat.
O’Donoghues will host Shirley’s Temple on Fri and Meadowlark on Sat.
Rosie McCaffrey’s will host Rocket 88 on Fri and Sat
Keltic Cowboys will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Tom Teven will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat.
Skeptical Chymist will host Insomniacs on Fri and Sat
Rick Cyge will be at the Tempe Marketplace on Fri at 6:00 PM
Tim Finnegans will host Nine Ball on Fri and Sat
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TUCSON
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Trevor Jones will be at the Arean Sports Grill in Maricopa on Thursday
The Privy Tippers ill play for the contradancers at the First Methodist Church on Sat
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FLAGSTAFF
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The Knockabouts will be at Charly’s Pub on Sat
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PRESCOTT
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Brid Dower Band will be at the Raven Café in Prescott on Sat
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SEDONA
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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
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11/19/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| There Is That
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Devonshire Community Center
2802 E. Devonshire
Phoenix
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11/19/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Malcolm Harris
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11/19/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Greg La Cosse
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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11/19/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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11/23/2008 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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11/20/2008 | Thu | 8:00 PM
| Grove of the Rising Phoenix Meeting
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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11/19/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Krystal Baker
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Krystal Baker
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Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Chuck-E-Baby
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Meadowlark
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11/23/2008 | Sun | 9:00 PM
| J.J.'s
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Rocket 88
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Rocket 88
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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11/20/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Insomniacs
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Insomniacs
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Tempe Marketplace at the District
480-481-9647
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 6:00 PM
| Rick Cyge
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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11/20/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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11/21/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Nine Ball
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Nine Ball
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11/23/2008 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
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2. TUCSON
Arena Sports Grill
20800 N John Wayne
Maricopa
520 494-7700
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11/20/2008 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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11/23/2008 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Privy Tippers - Contradance
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Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
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11/25/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Celtic and Old Time Jam
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Knockabouts
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11/23/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
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4. PRESCOTT
Raven Café
142 N. Cortez
Prescott
928-445-7464
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 8:00 PM
| Brid Dower Band
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5. REST OF AZ
Indian Gardens Country Store
3951 N Az-89-Alt
Sedona
928-282-7702
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11/23/2008 | Sun | 12:00
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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11/24/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Oak Creek Vineyards
1555 Page Springs Rd.
Cornville
928-649-0290
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11/22/2008 | Sat | 1:30 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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11/23/2008 | Sun | 1:30 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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