Feb 17 - 19 the Irish Band, Solas in Concert
Youtube
Sample #1
Youtube
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Since its birth in 1996, Solas has been loudly proclaimed as the
most popular, influential, and exciting Celtic band to ever emerge
from the United States. The Solas sound today is anchored by
founders Seamus Egan, who plays flute, tenor banjo, mandolin,
whistle, guitar and bodhran, and fiddler Winifred Horan. They are
two of the most respected, and imitated, musicians anywhere in
acoustic music. Mick McAuley from Kilkenny plays accordion and
concertina; Eamon McElholm from Tyrone plays guitar and keyboards.
Mairead Phelan of County Kilkenny provides the stunning
vocals
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http://www.solasmusic.com/site/
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Battering
for Sets & Sean-nos Dance
with Maldon Meehan in Oregon
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Classes on Monday 7-9pm
drop in class $10
or $50
for the term
at Performance Works Northwest
4625 SE 67th, Portland, Oregon
Youtube video
sample here
Check her schedule for the Salem classes & ceili's as well ! |
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For More Info call 503 206 9311
or email maldon@maldonmeehan.com
All levels and ages are welcome! |
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www.myspace.com/seannosdance
or
www.maldonmeehan.com |
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Feb 20th Irish Fiddle
workshop with Tashina Clarridge
at Dusty Strings in the Freemont District of Seattle
1:30
p.m. - 3:30 p.m., $35 ( or$60 for both of this instructor’s
workshops) Register
online or at the shop www.dustystrings.com
3406 Fremont Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103 206-634-1662
Fiddle is one of the most important instruments in the repertoire
of traditional Irish music. This class will focus on building
repertoire and exploring authentic ornamentation, rhythms, and
bowings in this unique and beautiful fiddling tradition. Tailored
to student interests. Bring a fiddle, a recorder if possible, your questions and requests!
Tashina has
played fiddle for 22 yrs and won many competitions throughout the
US. www.clarridgefiddlers.com
Audio sample of Tashina Lament
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Youtube Sample with Tashina
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Feb 19th & 20th Cul An Ti
at Kells Pub in Seattle
Founded by
guitarist, Cary Novotny, Cul an Ti, (Gaelic for "Back of the
House") has been entertaining Northwest audiences for over a
decade. So head down and visit with the gang.
Cary's been cooking & cutting with too sharp a knife so he's not
strumming just yet - but soon!
Check their dates online to see when he's back in picking form.
Venue: http://www.kellsirish.com/calendar/sea_music.php
Sound Samples online here |
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Ger Butler's new Sean Nos
Dance video
(the dancer/not the actor)
Learn to dance Sean Nos
DVD by Gerard Butler from Co. Roscommon (Ireland) is a Step by
Step Guide to learn 20 Sean Nos Steps (10 Beginner Steps & 10
Advanced Steps). It also features a Brush Dance with Gerard and
Colin Butler and the Roscommon Lancers Set danced by the
Abbeyknockmoy Set dancers from Co.Galway.
Live Music By Tommy Doherty, Stephen Doherty and Jim Butler.
Multiple Camera Angles.
To Order email Ger at lilapromotions@gmail.com |
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNcPvwy9kxs
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Feb 26th Irish Entanglement at
Murphys Pub
in the Wallingford District of Seattle 9pm
1928 N 45th Ave
Seattle WA the fun starts at 9pm
Pipes, whistle, accordeon, banjo, guitar, vocals and
cold spirits to go with the Celtic Music.
Video sample here
and another here
and John will be there with pipes strapped on at Murphys !
venue website http://www.murphyseattle.com/ |
www.irishentanglement.com
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Feb 26th Scottish Fiddler, Jamie
Laval in concert
at Mandolin Cafe in Tacoma 8pm $10
3923
South 12th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98405
Phone: 253-761-3482 or
visit their website
Feb 27th Jamie Laval concert at Phinney Ridge
Neighborhood Ctr in Seattle $15 7:30pm
6532
Phinney Avenue N, Seattle, WA. . If using GPS, this address works
better: 449 N 67th St, Seattle, WA. Concerts are held in the
Community Hall (brick building) with plenty of parking in the
lower lot.
Reserve
online, or by calling
206/528-8523
or visit their website: www.seafolklore.org/folksche.html
Youtube sample of Jamie:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBW1qoKUBcQ
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www.jamielaval.com
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Feb 27th Irish Hooley at the
Des Moines North Hill Community Center.
Mark your calendar for another fun
night on the town with your family from 5-10pm at 20827
3rd Ave S. Des Moines, WA. The hooley starts with
a pot luck supper, followed by a jam session for musicians, and
then some ceili & set dancing to follow. Bring
your beverage of choice! This is a family friendly event.
Suggested donation is $5 each or $10 family max Email
Mari mjhoiland@yahoo.com
with questions. For driving tips to the venue, pick your starting
point:
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photos from prior hooley's
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Delightful set dancing sample
from
Dungarvan, Co Waterford Ireland
There's a wonderful
light spirit & energy amongst all these Irish set dancers.
If you are planning a vacation to Ireland, be sure to take in
a set dancing ceili there. Even if you just sit in awe on the
sidelines, its a wonderful glimpse at traditional Irish culture.
Most Irish communities have regular gatherings closeby with
delightful music and hours of dancing excitement on the
floor. Far too many of the set dance dvd's for purchase
today dub out the footwork sound. That
ought to be illegal !!!
If you enjoy insync battering, also check out this Cavan
set .
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJACgfqq4Gg
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Feb 27th Scottish Feis at
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
, 111 NE 80th Street,
Seattle, WA
Dance competition starts at 9am with beginners & contnues
thruout the day
This traditional Scottish dance
competition include favorites like the Seann
Triubhasa, the Fling, Sword dance, Strathspeys, Reels and
Hornpipes. While the emphasis is on the dancers, lookie
loo's are welcome to come support the youth & enjoy their fine
dancing.
http://shda.fusta.us/dance_schedule.htm
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Feb 27th Traditions
Cafe in Olympia hosts an Irish Concert
w/Randal Bays, Susan Waters &
special guest
8:00 PM,
Tickets: $15 Student/low income: $10
see venue website
for more details
Randal
is a masterful Irish fiddler and guitarist and tonight he’s
joined with frequent collaborator Dave Marshall, a Canadian
guitarist and banjo player, plus Randal's wife,
Susan Waters on fiddle and vocals.
Youtube sample of Randal here
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www.randalbays.com
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Feb 28th its Feile at
the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center at 4pm
featuring the Tara
Academy Irish Step Dancers, with Mark Raney,
Magical Strings, Hanz
Araki, Cary Novotny, and Colleen Raney
For the second year
in a row, the Tara Academy of Irish Dance has gathered a
remarkable line up of Irish musicians to play in a concert on
February 28th at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. Hanz
Araki, Magical Strings, Mark Raney, Cary Novotny, Matt Jerrell
and Colleen Raney will entertain with songs and tunes while
the dancers from Tara Academy inspire you to dance in the
aisles. Watch world qualifiers and first beginner dancers
alike as they take the stage in this one-of-a-kind performance. Tickets
can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/95859 or
from the Tara Academy of Irish Dance www.taraacademy.com.
Driving directions and Map |
click to see the full size flyer
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Don't
forget the Friday Harbor Irish Camp
March 8th -13th
Please note the new venue for 2010
The Friday Harbor Irish Camp
will feature:
Antoin MacGabhann, Randal Bays, Sean Malooney, Johnny Og Connolly, Florence
Fahy, Tony McManus, and Andrea Cooper. More updates will be
announced via their website.
Sign up now to get the discount http://www.fridayharborirish.com/index.html
Ferry ride sample on youtube
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