ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 12-31-2008
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
--- New Years Eve Schedule
--- New Year’s Eve Contra Dance, Wed., Dec. 31st At The ICC
--- Irish Speaker Needed In Tucson
--- Search for Stolen Instrument
2. Artist Joan C. Thompson Featured On First Friday Jan 2
3. Welsh League Of Arizona Meeting Sat., Jan 3rd
4. Arizona Colleen And Rose Of Tralee On Feb 7
5. Feis In The Desert On Jan 17-18
6. Summer Tours
--- Tour Ireland With The ICC July 5 To July 19
--- Tour Of Scotland - July 17 To 26
7. Verde Valley Highland Games On Sat Mar 28
8. Academy Of Celtic Studies Term Begins January 5
9. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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--- NEW YEARS EVE SCHEDULE
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[This is a repeat from last week]
It is only a few hours from New Years Eve and the pubs are getting ready for parties.
D'Arcy McGee's, 2000E Rio Salado Pkw, Tempe--480-650-7435
-- Cellphone Cowboys
Dubliner Irish Pub, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix -- 602-867-0984 --
Brazen Heads
Fibber Magees 1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19, Chandler --480-722-9434
- Capitol Down
Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
-- 602-392-7850 -- Contradance
Lis Doon Varna, 16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain, Peoria--623-979-0730
-- Biffos
Murphy's Law, 58 S San Marcos Place, Chandler --480-812-1588
-- Knockabouts
O'Connor's Pub, 2601 W. Dunlap, Phoenix--602-997-7714
-- Shay Veno
O'Donoghue's Pub, 20469 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale --480-585-6329
-- Getaway Plan
Rosie McCaffrey's, 906 E. Camelback, Phoenix -- 602-241-1916
-- Keltic Cowboys
Rula Bula, 401 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, -- 480-929-9500
--- Love Brokers
Seamus Mc Caffrey's 18 W. Monroe Phoenix -- 602-253-6081
--- Tom Teven
Skeptical Chymist, 15688 N. Pima Ftw, Scottsdale -- 480-609-8677
-- There Is That
Tim Finnegans, 9201 N. 29th Ave. #52, Phoenix -- 602-997-2323
-- Knobs
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--- NEW YEAR’S EVE CONTRA DANCE, WED., DEC. 31ST AT THE IRISH CULTURAL CENTER
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Caller: Peg Hesley & AZ Callers
Band: ClusterFolk
Location: 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, map:
http://www.pfotm.org/irishmap.html
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:00 pm. Never contra danced? Come at 7:30 for newcomers’ orientation
Cost: $10 Members & $12 Public
Note: New Year’s Eve Goodies provided by YOU! We’ll have a holiday toast at mid-night. The Irish Cultural Center has a new wood floor, please wear soft-soled non-scuffing dance shoes!
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--- IRISH SPEAKER NEEDED IN TUCSON
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A fluent Irish speaker is urgently needed in the Tucson area. Need not be from the Gaeltacht or have prior language teaching experience. Please contact Shirley DmDowell, Administrator, Crtical Languages Depart, University of Arizona in Tucson, at 520-621-3387.
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--- SEARCH FOR STOLEN INSTRUMENT
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Hope your having a great Holiday Season!
I am hoping you can help me out by posting this information in the news letter and perhaps on your wepage.
Stolen 10 sting Octave Mandolin
On the evening of 12/26 about 5pm AZ time someone lifted an Octave Mandolin from my shop. The odd thing is it wasn't quite finished; the headstock was not drilled out for the tuners, no tailpiece. It is fretted and has a finish on it. It is figured Black Walnut, Sitka top; Ebony fingerboard w/brass position markers, 20" scale. The headstock has a Quilted Maple overlay and longer as it is a 10-string. After speaking with my customer we agreed that a post here might be a good thing. A police report has been filed, let's hope they catch this person. The only photos I have are of the body if anyone would like to see them. For additional information please call 480-429-7711 or email: waltkuhlman@gmail.com
Walt
2. ARTIST JOAN C. THOMPSON FEATURED ON FIRST FRIDAY JAN 2
The occasion of exhibiting at the Center brought to mind memories of her grandmother, Catherine Cruse, from County Cork. She met and married Grandpa T. in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
She was considered to be the village Saint. Artist, Joan C. Thompson remembers seeing her Grandmother kneeling with arms outstretched for long periods of time, praying. The townspeople claimed that their prayers were answered when she interceded for them! While preparing to show in the historic hall, Thompson thought of her and many other childhood memories! Thompson has a BA in art education from Madonna University in Michigan, MFA in painting and printmaking (Drake) and MA in art history (University of Chicago).
A full time artist, she co-founded the Arizona Print Group. Her work has been shown and collected internationally, most recently in France and New Zealand. She has been a Guest Curator for the Herberger Theatre Gallery and have juried and curated various shows for art organizations in Arizona: the Arizona Artists Guild, Arizona Pastel Society, Shemer Art Center. Having made figurative art in various mediums for many years, she has, "come to couch my long held beliefs about the world and its various twists and turns, in my prints and paintings. Some are statements of faith, or my personal convictions, somewhat eclectic. I remain hopeful about human nature!" See Ms. Thompson's debut at the First Friday celebration, January 2, 2009!
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Here is the 1st Friday menu for January:
1Hearty beef barley stew with vegetables and herbs
Fresh Rolls with butter
Spice cake with cream
A warm winter meal for the cold nights.
See you there!
Regards,
Francis
3. WELSH LEAGUE OF ARIZONA MEETING SAT., JAN 3RD
SAT., JAN 3rd, 2009
12 – 2 P.M.
IRISH CULTURAL CENTER
1106 N. CENTRAL AVE., PHOENIX
From Princes to Parliament – Government in Wales – Medieval and Modern
Featured is an outstanding Welsh language documentary (with subtitles) on the life of Owain Glyn Dwr, founder of Wales' first parliament in the 1400s. After the viewing John Good and Carwyn Edwards will talk about the present-day government in Wales. Multimedia offerings from Susy Hopkins with visuals of the Welsh princes and authentic period music will round out the program.
Start the New Year right. Come to our meeting and wish everyone Blwydden Newydd Dda –
Happy New Year!
All Are Welcome
Welsh League of Arizona is an inclusive group. If you are interested in the culture of Wales and enjoy a good time relaxing and mingling with lively people you are welcome. You do not have to be of Welsh ancestry or speak Welsh – but you might be surprised at how many are learning in Arizona.
Welsh League of Arizona is proud to be a member of the Arizona Celtic Cultural Association. This group promotes co-operation among all the Celtic groups in the state. See more at their web site: azcelts.org
LANGUAGE CLASSES
Welsh classes in Phoenix class meet on Tuesday evenings, from 6-9 at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix at 1106 North Central Ave. We are part of the Celtic Academy. For more details on the schedule check with John Good at 623-939-0209.
The Tucson Thursday night language class meets at Lynn Watts’ house. Call her at 520-579-5371.
Be sure to visit our Web site at www.welshleagueofarizona.org
HOW TO REACH US
Welsh League of Arizona
4802 E. Ray Road
Suite 23-510
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone/Fax 602-532-7837
E-mail: AZWELSH@aol.com
Web: www.welshleagueofarizona.org
TO JOIN
If you are not yet a member we would welcome you to join our active group. Annual dues are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family. You can pay on our web site through PayPal, send a check to the address above or bring it to a meeting.
4. ARIZONA COLLEEN AND ROSE OF TRALEE ON FEB 7
Sign Up or Ticket Information
Ann Niemann
(602) 568-3455
at info@azcolleen.org.
http://www.azcolleen.org/tickets.html
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THE COLLEEN PAGEANT STORY
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The Colleen Pageant is a heritage pageant that started in 1983. It is open to single women of Irish ancestry ages of 18 through 27 years old. Every year in February the Arizona Colleen is chosen, and she and her court reign over the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Faire which follows. Along with the crown and the title “Arizona Colleen” the winner is also awarded jewelry, $1,000.00 in scholarships, and a free trip to Ireland.
For the first time in 2008 and in honor of our 25th anniversary, the Arizona Colleen participated as the Arizona Rose in the Rose of Tralee program. The 2009 Arizona Colleen will compete as the Arizona Rose at the 50th Anniversary of the Rose of Tralee International Festival in Tralee, County Kerry. It is televised and offers a world tour as part of the prize package.
The Pageant’s organizers are the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire Committee. The goal is to promote awareness among young people of their Irish community and culture and to get them interested and involved in the many activities and events happening in the Irish communities here in the Valley and throughout the state.
The 2008 Colleen Pageant had 11 lovely, talented and articulate young ladies who brought Irish pride to the fore as they entertained the crowd of more than 240 proud family and community members. Each contestant was sponsored by a local business or organization.
5. FEIS IN THE DESERT ON JAN 17-18
The Damhsa Irish Dance Company and The Bracken School of Irish Dance present the 19th
Annual Feis in the Desert. Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ
January 17-18, 2009
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009
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Registration opens: 7:00am; Competitions begin: 8:00am
Preliminary and Open Championships with corresponding Specials
U7 and 15&O Solos with corresponding Specials
Adult Solos, Adult Ceile, Adult Specials
Double/Treble Jig Special benefitting Chandler Emergency Relief Fund
Musicians’ Workshop; instruments TBA; overseen by the Irish Cultural Center Academy
6:30pm: Reception, Irish Vocal Fest, Irish Entertainment
As the City of Chandler is one of our premier Feis in the Desert sponsors, our event has been incorporated into the City of Chandler's Multi-Cultural Festival to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Please visit their website www.chandleraz.gov for a listing of all the Downtown events.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
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Registration opens: 8:00am; Competitions begin: 9:00am
Solos — Ages U9, U11, U13 and U15, with corresponding Specials
All Figures
Double/Treble Jig Special benefitting Chandler Emergency Relief Fund
Irish Bread Baking Competition — entries received by 11:00am
“Ducts on Parade” Duct Tape Competition — entries received by 1:00pm
6. SUMMER TOURS
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--- TOUR IRELAND WITH THE ICC JULY 5 TO JULY 19
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The Center is dedicated to bring Ireland to Phoenix every day. Now the Center wants to join you in Ireland. Start saving now, a fantastic trip has been planned. So far, the trip includes transport by luxury motor coach for 14 days. July 5-July 19, 2009.
SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS HOTELS IN
July 6-7-8 Alexander Hotel, Dublin
July 9 Jurys Inn, Belfast
July 10 Everglades Hotel, Derry
July 11 Mount Errigal Hotel, Donegal
July 12-13 Hotel Westport, Westport
July 14 Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty
July 15-16 Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney
July 17 Granville Hotel, Waterford
July 18 Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne
Land Fare includes transport by luxury motor coach with a driver/guide. Hotel accommodation based on twin bedded rooms with private bath as listed above. Full breakfasts (13),Table d’hote dinners (9). Welcome drink in your Dublin hotel. Dinner & Evening Entertainment at Abbey Tavern. Medieval Banquet at an Irish Castle. Entertainment at Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Guided walking tours of Derry, Westport & Waterford. Visits and admission fees to: Dublin Castle, Glendalough, Trinity College (Book of Kells) Bru Na Boinne, Hill of Tara, Downpatrick Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre Mount Stewart House, Giants Causeway, Slieve League Cliffs Belleek China Factory, Connemara Celtic Crystal, Foynes Flying Boat Museum Muckross House & Gardens,Blarney Woollen Mills, Cobh Heritage Center Waterford Crystal Factory, Japanese Gardens & National Stud Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes. Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap.
Land only $2626.00 – No optional extras air fares aboard continental round trip flights between PHX/EWR/DUB. Airfare $1131.00. Airport departure taxes $325.00 Taxes/surcharges are subject to change until ticketed. Travel protection plan premium per person $149.00. Protection Plan can only be purchased at the time of deposit. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: To hold space – Non refundable deposit of $250.00 per person is required, plus the Trip Protection Premium of $149.00 which must be paid with initial deposit.Final Payment due no later than February, 27, 2009. Any incremental payments can be made prior to final payment due date if desired. All checks to be made payable to THE IRISH CULTURAL CENTER Credit card payments will be accepted but must include an additional 3% charge. For further details and full itinerary please contact Patricia Ward at the Center Tel: 480-705-0238 Fax: 602-534-9286 Email: patriciaaward@msn.com. Join us for a 15 day, 13 night tour of the Emerald Isle. Bring along, friends & family. Meet new friends. Make memories that will last a lifetime.
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--- TOUR OF SCOTLAND - JULY 17 TO 26
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Highlights include private concerts with Jim Malcolm, Robin Laing, Gaelic Choir, informal ceilidhs, World Championship Highland Games and a national Clan Gathering.
Visit Glencoe and Culloden battlefield visitor centers, Skye, Donvegan Casle, see a Highland distiller and Walkers shortbread factory, Ben Nevis by cable car, the Tartan Museum and much, much more!+
Led by David McNabb, host the Celtic Corner radio show on JKAZ, 89.5 & 90.1 Sat @ 6:00 - Sun @ 1:00 PM
For price and INFO call 928-771-1218 or mcnabbprescott@aol.com
7. VERDE VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES ON SAT MAR 28
Saturday, Mar 28, 2008 10 am to 5 pm
Chester Newton Sunnyside Charter School, 30 East Highway 260 Camp Verde, AZ 86322
SCOTTISH HEAVY EVENTS
Caber toss, weight throw, hammer throw, & stone put
ENTERTAINMENT
Phoenix Pipe Band
Scottish Dancing
Music by Oceans Apart, Traditional Blend, and Ian Walinck
BEER GARDEN & SOCTCH TASTING
Gamer area for the kids
Reinactors, Scottish food & Merchandise vendors, sheep dog hearding demonstration, & tug-o-war
Admisstin: Adults $12; 65 & over $10, 13-19 $7; 6-12 $3 Under 6 free
INFO: David McNabb 928-771-1218 www.mcnabbprescott@aol.com
Tom Watts 928-301-0467
Cindy Watts 928-202-0770
8. ACADEMY OF CELTIC STUDIES TERM BEGINS JANUARY 5
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On Monday, January 5, 2009, the Center will be starting Term 1 of the Academy of Irish & Celtic Studies. Classes are offered in Music (13 different instruments) and Language (Irish and Welsh). We will also be offering a music theory class which will cover all instruments. The academy classes are one hour in length and meet once a week for 9 sessions.
The cost for music and language classes is $90.00 for the 9 week term. Private lessons are available in 30 or 60 minute time slots. The cost for private lessons is $15.00 per 30 minute class and $30.00 per 60 minute class. For further information, please call (602) 254-6094.
The 3rd Saturday of most months, we offer Ceili dance lessons. This is a 2 hour dance-intensive workshop, geared towards both beginning and advanced dancers of all ages. Cost is $16.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12. call Mary at 602-258-0109. Class days and times vary, and can usually be adjusted to suit your schedule.
Classes offered:
5-String Banjo (Clawhammer)
5-String Banjo (Scruggs Style)
Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo (Irish Tenor)
Bodhran
Ceili Dance
Fiddle
Guitar
Harp
Irish Language
Irish Step Dancing
Mandolin
Music Theory
Piano/Keyboard
Pipe Band Drumming
Slow Seisiun
Welsh Language
Whistle/Flute
9. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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PHOENIX
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WED
D'Arcy McGee's, 2000E Rio Salado Pkw, Tempe--480-650-7435
-- Cellphone Cowboys
Dubliner Irish Pub, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix -- 602-867-0984 --
Brazen Heads
Fibber Magees 1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19, Chandler --480-722-9434
- Capitol Down
Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
-- 602-392-7850 -- Contradance
Lis Doon Varna, 16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain, Peoria--623-979-0730
-- Biffos
Murphy's Law, 58 S San Marcos Place, Chandler --480-812-1588
-- Knockabouts
O'Connor's Pub, 2601 W. Dunlap, Phoenix--602-997-7714
-- Shay Veno
O'Donoghue's Pub, 20469 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale --480-585-6329
-- Getaway Plan
Rosie McCaffrey's, 906 E. Camelback, Phoenix -- 602-241-1916
-- Keltic Cowboys
Rula Bula, 401 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, -- 480-929-9500
--- Love Brokers
Seamus Mc Caffrey's 18 W. Monroe Phoenix -- 602-253-6081
--- Tom Teven
Skeptical Chymist, 15688 N. Pima Ftw, Scottsdale -- 480-609-8677
-- There Is That
Tim Finnegans, 9201 N. 29th Ave. #52, Phoenix -- 602-997-2323
-- Knobs
FRI/SAT
Brazen Heads will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Lis Doon Varna will host Downward Drag on Fri and Sat
Molly Brannigan’s will host Chris Alcaraz on Fri
Trevor Jones will be at Murphy’s Law on Fri
Shay Veno will be at O’Connor’s on Fri.
O’Donoghes will host Easton Ashe on Fri
Rosie McCaffrey’s will host There is That on Fri and Sat.
Rula Bull will host the Love Brokers on Fri and Sat
Tom Teven Will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host Capitol Down on Fri and the Knobs on Sat
Tim Finnegans will host Karl Phelan on Fri and Shay Veno on Sat
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TUCSON
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There will be a contradance on Wed at the First Methodist Church
1. PHOENIX
D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado
Tempe
480-650-7435
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Cellphone Cowboys
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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1/3/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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1/4/2009 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| 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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12/31/2008 | Wed | 7:30 PM
| Paul Knight
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Phoenix
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Downward Drag
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1/3/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Downward Drag
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Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Chris Alcaraz
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Murphy's Law
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler
480-812-1588
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Knockabouts
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 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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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Getaway Plan
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Easton Ashe
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| There Is That
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1/3/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| There Is That
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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1/3/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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1/3/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| There Is That
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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1/3/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Knobs
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Knobs
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1/2/2009 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Karl Phelan
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1/3/2009 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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1/4/2009 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
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2. TUCSON
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
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12/31/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Contradance - Tucson
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