tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49013474183883825812024-03-12T20:41:23.215-05:00Celtic CraicheadThis blog is for all the good folks of the Mid-South who enjoy the music, dance and culture of the Celtic Nations: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia, and the Isle of Man.Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-53062714227223618322014-01-07T13:44:00.001-06:002014-01-07T13:44:34.919-06:00We have lost a great friend and a marvelous singer and storyteller, RIP Peggy LoydPeggy Roach Loyd, a wonderful singer and even better human being, who sung at several ClanJamfrys, passed away in Little Rock after a battle with cancer. She will be remembered this weekend at a benefit for her family to defray expenses incurred from this battle.<br />
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I knew her as a warm and kind person, always ready to help, with a magnificent voice and great songwriting skills. She will be missed by all in the Mid-South Celtic community. Here is the information on the Benefit in Little Rock this coming Saturday, staged by her friend and former Cairde bandmate Judy Warner, information courtesy of Len Holton and the Little Rock Folk Club:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Algerian; font-size: 20pt;">singer-songwriter, musician, Author & storyteller</span><br /><span style="font-family: Algerian; font-size: 20pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Algerian;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Algerian; font-size: 40pt;">PEGGY LOYD<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Algerian; font-size: 20pt;">to HELP THE FAMILY WITH MEDICAL BILLS AND EXPENSES<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Algerian; font-size: 36pt;">Sat JANuARY 11<sup>th</sup> 2014<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-65932494910196059302013-10-29T09:00:00.003-05:002013-10-29T09:00:30.073-05:00Celtic Crossing puts on their OWN Celtic Fest this weekend!From Celtic Crossing's website;<br />
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<span style="color: white;">Celebrate being Irish for our Annual Celtic Fest with live music, bagpipes, and Irish Dancers!</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Come to Celtic Fest, our annual celebration dedicated to music, food, and most of all being Irish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">All day, we will have 7 live acts in the front and in the Celtic Tent. Coolin starts us off at noon, followed by The Old Ways at 3PM, Evan Rogers Band at 6PM, Molly Ramone with Mark Hariman(formerly of the Sally Macs) at 8PM, and of course the Ping D. Rose Band at 9PM.</span></div>
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Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-27671509711939736752013-10-04T11:33:00.002-05:002013-10-04T11:33:35.131-05:00New Orleans will have a Celtic Festival in 2014!Many of you may remember years ago when there was a Celtic Festival in NOLA, but it went away before Katrina hit, if I remember correctly. My friend Kate Kane Laborde of Wild Irish Roots has informed me that there will be a new Festival in New Orleans June 29 & 21, with performers to be announced in January, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-Celtic-Festival/1381538985416237?notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite">per their Facebook page</a>.<br />
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I will put this on the Calendar of Good Craic and will update with more information as I get it. In the meantime, you may want to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-Celtic-Festival/1381538985416237?notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite">go like the Facebook page</a> to get updates! Thanks to Kate for the info!Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-6634354685313392862013-09-24T10:36:00.001-05:002013-09-24T10:36:58.055-05:00Big night tonight! Seisuns at Celtic Crossing and MAMA Presents Danny EllisThis is not a night to stay in if you're in Memphis, Celtic friends! <a href="http://celticcraichead.blogspot.com/2013/09/mama-presents-danny-ellis-at-just-for.html">MAMA presents Danny Ellis</a> at Just For Lunch in Chickasaw Oaks Village at 7 PM, and that should be a great show, check the link for ticket availability.<br />
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If you just want to hear tunesets and seisuns, just head to the patio at Celtic Crossing from 7-9, and ask about Celtic's specials! The clouds should clear off later this afternoon, so it's time to get out of the house!Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-22094329208032546032013-09-19T09:21:00.001-05:002013-09-19T09:21:12.809-05:00Jacksonians! Celtic Night at Fenian's TONIGHT with Spirits of the House with Valerie PlestedYes, Spirits of the House is holding court at <a href="http://www.fenianspub.com/">Fenian's </a>tonight, starting at 8 PM and running until 11. If you are in the area, come on out for some great Irish music and songs. For more information, go <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/547736211947926/">here</a>.Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-37043453985038892032013-09-18T12:18:00.002-05:002013-09-18T12:18:39.245-05:00MAMA Presents Danny Ellis at Just For Lunch on September 24This just in from our friends at Memphis Acoustic Music Association (MAMA):<br />
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<span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /><img height="333" src="http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mamamusic/images/content/presspic1.jpg-danny.jpg" width="443" /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">The Memphis Acoustic Music Association</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br />presents<br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Irish musician/author Danny Ellis </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109717" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7-9 pm</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109718" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, Sept 24, 2013</span></span> at Just for Lunch 3092 Poplar </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">$12 Tickets are at The Booksellers at Laurelwood and online at </span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://mamamusic.org/l/2b1msb/5872076;http:/mamamusicdannyellis.eventbrite.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">mamamusicdannyellis.<wbr></wbr>eventbrite.com</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">A successful singer/songwriter, Danny Ellis thought he'd ‘handled' his painful past: the grinding poverty of the 1950s Dublin slums and the brutality of the orphanage, the notorious Artane Industrial School.<br /><br />Then one night, while writing a song that would launch his acclaimed album, <i>800 Voices</i>, his past came flooding back. Long-forgotten memories of betrayal and abandonment burst forth in a shocking revelation: his eight-year-old self was still lost in the orphanage<br /><br />Although badly shaken, Danny began a courageous journey that would lead him back to the streets of Dublin, to the tenement slums and, eventually, to the brutality of the Artane. His book, <i>The Boy at the Gate</i>, is a profoundly moving memoir and an inspiring testament to the healing power of music and love.<br /><br />Not only did he write a book, he also wrote songs. This is what people say about his album, <i>800 Voices</i>:<br /><br /><i>"There are those rare musicians that are also poets and storytellers who can bend time and space and language so it penetrates into the deepest places of the human soul. Danny Ellis is one, and his music has shattered and embraced me with the severe grace.”</i> William Paul Young, author of <u>The Shack</u><br /><i><br />"800 Voices is a searing testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the depths to which that spirit can sink... A musically healing and lyrically breathtaking debut.</i>" <u>The Irish Times</u><br /><br /><i><br />"It may just be the most powerful storytelling through music and stories I have ever experienced. ...a riveting oral memoir ...filled with clear images of pain, hope and humor."</i> Connie Reagan Blake, Storyteller<br /><br /><br />We are delighted to co-sponsor this concert with Just for Lunch . The restaurant (inside Chickasaw Oaks shopping center at 3092 Poplar) will be open for dinner at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109719" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30</span></span> but not during the concert...so come early enough to finish your meal around <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109720" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6:30</span></span>. Call 454-0755 for reservations or email </span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://mamamusic.org/l/ai4pp5/5872076;http:/Justforlunch@bellsouth.net" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Justforlunch@bellsouth.net</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">. Reservations are not required, but since it's not usually open for dinner, this would be helpful for Ann Barnes, the owner of the restaurant. During the concert, you can purchase "small plates” inside which you can take to your tables. Wine will not be sold, but you are welcome to bring your own… no corkage fee. The shopping center will be closed, so come to the west entrance…facing the library. </span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><br /><b>Danny will be at the Booksellers at Laurelwood for a book signing on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109721" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, Sept 23 at 6 pm</span></span> and on Channel 3’s<i> Live at 9</i> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109722" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Tuesday </span></span>morning, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109723" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sept 24</span></span>, as well as on Marybeth Conley's radio show from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109724" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon </span></span>until 1 on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109725" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sept 24</span></span>. He will also be at Overton High School at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_836109726" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 pm on Monday, Sept 24</span></span>, as a guest artist for the creative writing, theatre, and music classes. </b></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://mamamusic.org/l/vi20ub/5872076;http:/dannyellismusic.com%20" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">dannyellismusic.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">To download the track "Tommy Bonner" for free, go to <a href="http://mamamusic.org/dl" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: maroon;">http://mamamusic.org/dl</span></a> and enter the code<strong>wqt9-n756</strong></span></div>
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Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-14463928479722315922013-09-18T11:30:00.000-05:002013-09-18T11:30:01.019-05:00I know it's 6 months early, but NTIF has announced their headlinersThe <a href="http://ntif.org/index.html">North Texas Irish Festival</a>, which will be held from February 28 through March 2, 2014, has announced their Headliners for the upcoming event:<br />
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Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy</h2>
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Nuala Kennedy Trio</h2>
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Ed Miller</h2>
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We Banjo 3</h2>
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For more information, go to <a href="http://ntif.org/performers/national.html">the Headliners page at the NTIF website</a>, it looks like a great festival indeed!</div>
Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-44904622288189798452013-09-16T11:13:00.000-05:002013-09-16T11:13:03.729-05:00Fenian's of Jackson, MS to have Ceilis with the Jackson Irish DancersFenian's reports the following:<br />
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<span style="color: white;">A céilí is a great way to learn a new dance or two. Beginners are welcome and we’re always happy to see our local Irish musicians, who often drop in to play some dance tunes for us. Bring your fiddle, dancing shoes, a new song to try out, and the whole family – food and drink are available for purchase and it’s non-smoking,<br />family-friendly, and free!</span></div>
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<a href="http://jacksonirishdancers.org/" style="text-decoration: none; text-shadow: rgba(252, 247, 242, 0.901961) 0px 1px 1px;"><span style="color: white;"><br />Contact the Jackson Irish Dancers</span></a></div>
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<strong style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="color: white;">Upcoming Dates: (2 pm-5pm)</span></strong></div>
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Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-33036631867213813962013-09-12T11:47:00.000-05:002013-09-12T11:47:49.719-05:00Seisun video from Celtic CrossingHere is a video from the Seisun at <a href="http://www.celticcrossingmemphis.com/">Celtic Crossing</a> on Tuesday night. They are from 7-9 PM every other Tuesday; the next is scheduled on September 24. They have specials on Tuesday night, like 2 for 1 Fish and Chips.<br />
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Also, to other pubs in the Mid-South, if you have seisuns on a schedule or will have a live traditional Celtic band playing, please let me know at sjs1959 at Gmail dot com and I will put it up on the Calendar of Good Craic. I want to make this your home for Celtic music and dance information for the Mid-South.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/j7IV6O9MkLI" width="420"></iframe>Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-18314648186516936662013-09-10T10:37:00.003-05:002013-09-10T10:37:23.652-05:00Ok then, we have done some updating here, and remember, Seisuns TONIGHT at CelticI have updated the Calendar of Good Craic to reflect that the Celtic Crossing Seisuns are TONIGHT and not next week. Susan and I had that chance to meet Heather Martin Bixler of those seisuns at Jackson this weekend, and look forward to going tonight. If you enjoy live Celtic music, so should you! they start at 7 on the patio, come on out!<br />
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Also, I have checked and edited the links, so we are good to go. <br />
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Next event on the calendar is the Southern Illinois Irish Festival in Carbondale on October 4-6, you can find out more at <a href="http://www.silirishfest.org/">their website</a>!Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-87501846642305087772013-09-10T10:06:00.000-05:002013-09-10T10:06:07.472-05:00Has it really been two years?I guess it has. I met a woman, bought a house, got married, took her to 2012 NTIF and this year's <a href="http://celticfestms.org/">CelticFest Mississippi</a>, where we had a wonderful time. I will try to do better to keep this updated.<br />
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Seisuns TONIGHT at Celtic Crossing. In the meantime, here's a video of <a href="http://www.theteamerchantsmusic.com/">The Tea Merchants</a> of Austin that I shot at CelticFest:<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kB6BUDhsKSY" width="420"></iframe>Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-53532838873810530722011-09-27T17:12:00.000-05:002011-09-27T17:12:05.292-05:00IRISH FESTIVAL in the Pinch this SaturdayThey don't have a website yet, but this will be in the Pinch (two
blocks east of the Pyramid along North Main). Here is the schedule that
I have been given for Saturday, October 1, thanks to Laurie Snyder:<br />
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12:30 Irish and Pinch History Walking Tour with Jimmy Ogle</div>
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2:30 – 3:00 Music with Marie Mann and Kali Celeste</div>
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6:00 – 8:00 The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band<br />
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Sounds like it will be fun, go downtown this Saturday and enjoy! Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-26750954828114376712011-09-26T10:10:00.001-05:002011-09-26T10:10:11.907-05:00Ed Miller Coming to Little Rock Folk Club November 19From Len Holton at the <a href="http://www.lrfolkclub.org/">Little Rock Folk Club</a> comes the news that <a href="http://songsofscotland.com/">Ed Miller</a> is playing for them on November 19. The event will take place at Thomsen Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church at <a href="http://g.co/maps/8n3k6">1818 Reservoir Road</a> in Little Rock, and begins at 7:30 P.M. It is well worth a road trip to hear this wonderful singer, known for his takes on classics such as Crooked Jack and The Prince of Darkness.<br />
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We hope to see you there!<br />
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<br />Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-47454350987876482942011-09-20T16:05:00.002-05:002011-09-20T16:05:27.738-05:00Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul at Buckman on September 29From <a href="http://www.stmarysschool.org/calendars/detail.aspx?linkid=9095&moduleid=318">Buckman's website</a>, and YES. good seats are STILL available:<br />
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“Ms. Ivers is a gentle band leader, mixing bluegrass, classical, rock
and even a little rap into her eclectic reels, the pinnacle of which was
a percussion solo battle by the bongos, a drum kit and a tap dancer
from Riverdance.” <em>New York Times</em></div>
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Eileen Ivers, the headlining violinist for Riverdance, transformed
Irish fiddling from a folk music tradition into an internationally
acclaimed art. A former member of Cherish The Ladies, the Hall &
Oates Band and a session player for Paula Cole, Hothouse Flowers and
Patti Smith, Ivers continues to expand the genre on her own terms. The
eight-time All-Ireland fiddle champion was declared "the future of the
Celtic fiddle" by The Washington Post, and The L.A. Times said that
Ivers' "originality and rhythmic swing may well provide the bridge Irish
music needs to break through to a mainstream audience." Her high-energy
performance and dynamic band will be a grand kick off to the season.
Tickets are $28 and can be purchased by <a href="http://public.serviceu.com/ticketing/default.asp?orgID=10885">clicking here.</a></div>
Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-53144662600924217562011-09-20T15:50:00.000-05:002011-09-20T15:50:05.860-05:00Dolly & Mairead Ni MhonaighVia Harpin' Hank Hogan, Dolly Parton and Mairead Ni Mhonaigh - just beautiful.<br />
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From our friends at <a href="http://www.celticfestms.org/">CelticFest</a>:<br />
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<strong>September 9, 10, & 11<br />
Ag Museum, Jackson MS </strong><br />
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</tbody></table>All the fundraisers, sponsorships, months of planning, sweating, professional counseling, and lots of Bandaids lead up to the best weekend in Jackson... now 20 years old.<br />
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CelticFest began as a way to introduce Mississippians to a genre of folk music and dance that we thought was pretty cool, but that also happens to be quite relevant to Mississippi's history.<br />
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What began as a humble labor of love has become a big labor of love, staffed 100% by volunteer workers and with an army of volunteer performers.<br />
The secret is well out, with CelticFest garnering a national reputation amongst musicians and Celtic music fans: Mississippi has a gem of a traditional Celtic music festival (not to mention the largest céilí in the South, and in 2010 set the record for the largest Brush Dance in North America.)<br />
Come see what all the<em> rí-rá </em>is about!Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-76657423819425569532011-03-17T11:21:00.002-05:002011-03-17T11:21:43.762-05:00I think this is appropriate for St. Patrick's DayThe magnificent Robbie O'Connell sings You're Not Irish...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have just found out that <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-M%C3%A1irt%C3%ADn-de-C%C3%B3g%C3%A1in-Project/160363247329866">The Mairtin de Cogain Project</a>, with Mairtin and his friends Don Penzien and Valerie Plested, will be performing at this event, so this is an added treat!</div>Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-8329769324774942062011-02-04T18:45:00.000-06:002011-02-04T18:45:17.068-06:00BUA coming to Celtic Crossing on Saturday, February 19I just saw this in Facebook!<br />
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***NO COVER CHARGE***<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.buamusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buamusic.com</a></b><br />
Sean-nós singing and dancing, fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes,<br />
concertina, guitar and bouzouki come together in Bua—an Irish<br />
traditional music quartet comprised of some of America’s most talented<br />
young musicians. They “raise the rafters with their playing, charm<br />
with their singing, and delight with their contemporary energy.”--<br />
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Hello All! Please join Celtic Crossing for our New Year's Eve Celebration!<br />
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***NO COVER CHARGE***<br />
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Live DJ, appetizers and drink specials and our traditional champagne toast at midnight!<br />
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Slainte! Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-79528895366034070672010-10-27T19:05:00.000-05:002010-10-27T19:05:00.340-05:00How About a Samhain Brunch at Celtic Crossing This Sunday?From my friend Kristi Rogers of Celtic:<br />
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<blockquote><b>Hi Steve,<br />
This is Kristi at Celtic-just want to let you know that we are having a special Halloween Brunch on Sunday, Oct 31st in celebration of Samhain! We are serving Colcannon and a wonderful pumkin bread pudding with caramel pecan sauce! Reel McCoy is playing, Irish dancers at 1pm and my wonderful balloon animal making friend Chris will be here making balloon animals for the kids! Hope you can pass this info out to all your friends for me. Hope to see ya there!<br />
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For the younger crowd, Creepshow at the Crossing Sat Oct 30th-10pm til close. Costume contest with $600 in prizes and drink specials etc. </b> <b><br />
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Slainte,<br />
<span style="color: #888888;">Kristi</span></b></blockquote>Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-56572411363759131332010-10-23T15:36:00.000-05:002010-10-23T15:36:36.800-05:00Michael Black Comes to Memphis THIS Wednesday<a href="http://www.mamamusic.org/home.cfm">Presented by MAMA</a>:<br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #120202; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">At the home of Rhonda Test in Cordova</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #120202; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #120202; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A member of Ireland’s premier musical family, Mi chael Black is a gifted, sensitive ballad singer with diverse, discerning taste in songs. His self-titled solo debut album, voted “Album of the Year” by Celtic Connections, showcases his fine tenor voice to impressive advantage. Irish Times says of that album, “There’s enough pristine music tucked inside this solo collection...to power a rocket.” Living Tradition Magazine says “As one might expect from a member of this notorious Irish musical family, Michael Black's debut solo album is furnished throughout with assured and accomplished vocals that are a delight to the ear. On offer here is a discerning fusion of contemporary and traditional material -- Michael's sound is decidedly organic, ranging from ballads of sublime beauty to boisterous shanties.”</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #120202; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #120202; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Don’t miss what is sure to be a great evening of Irish Music from one of Ireland’s finest singers. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #120202; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br />
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</span>Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901347418388382581.post-65879141536180888872010-10-21T15:50:00.000-05:002010-10-21T15:50:36.668-05:00NTIF Announces 2011 HeadlinersI just wandered over to <a href="http://www.ntif.org/index.html">their website</a> and found that they have <a href="http://www.ntif.org/performers/national.html">announced their headliners</a> and the theme <i><b>Ireland, I Am Coming Home</b></i>, and are they ever:<br />
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Altan<br />
Brock McGuire Band<br />
Cathie Ryan<br />
Dervish<br />
Ed Miller (they have to have at least ONE Scot!)<br />
The Elders<br />
Glengarry Bhoys<br />
Jed Marum and Lonestar Stout<br />
Tommy Sands<br />
McPeake<br />
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Host hotel once again is the <a href="http://www.ntif.org/accommodation/hotel.html">Radisson Central Dallas</a> (6060 North Central Expressway, across from SMU at Mockingbird Lane, and, if you book before the end of the year, you can get a NTIF rate of $87 (Use NTIF as the promo code).<br />
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I never miss this, and if you love Celtic music, neither should you!Steve Steffenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104688163653632284noreply@blogger.com0