Tune in tonight (6PM CDT or Midnight Irish time) for the Irish Aires show. To hear a live streaming show go here. To hear it in the KPFT archives go here
To see our playlist as we play it, go to: http://www.kpft.org/studio/playlist.php
Find On Going Irish Events in the Houston area by clicking here.
*Announcement: IRISH AIRES relaunches their WEB PAGE at:
www.IrishAires.us NEW WEB ADDRESS
ALL items (see details below)
*11/19/11 - Irish Aires on KPFT @ 6PM
-11/19/11 - Tomfooligans at Molly's Pub Kingwood
-11/23/11 - Band of Heathens at the Mucky Duck
-11/26/11 - The Dead Rabbits at Olde City Pub
-11/27/11 - Danny O'Flaherty at the Mucky Duck
-12/04/11 - Irish Society Open House at new facility at Univ of St Thomas
-12/04/11 - Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas at Univ of St Thomas
-12/07/11 - The Irish Tenors at Jones Hall
-12/10/11 - Blaggards at Molly Maguires
-12/10/11 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
-12/17/11 Tomfooigans at Molly's Westheimer
-12/17/11 - Blaggards at Old City Pub
-12/18/11 - ALL AGES Toy Drive @ the Continental Club w/Blaggards
-01/06/12 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
-01/07/12 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
-01/17/12 - Rory Miggins Memorial Irish Stew Cook-off
-02/17/12 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
-03/07/12 - The Heartstrings Quartet at the Univ of St Thomas
-03/17/12 - Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Univ of St Thomas
*03/17/12 - St Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Houston
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New On Going events & Announcements:
In case you missed our 1916 Uprising show, I found the whole recording the album on YouTube (Click here). Our links for lyrics & other interesting stuff regarding this show can be found at Part 1 and Part 2.
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-11/19/11 - Tomfooligans at Molly's Pub Kingwood
Saturday, November 19 at 9:00pm
Molly's Pub Kingwood
29803 Loop 494,
Kingwood, TX 77339
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-11/23/11 - Band of Heathens at the Mucky Duck
Band of Heathens
November 23
930 PM
Advance Tickets: SeatingStanding $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
"If you still haven't caught up with this group yet then why not? They are magnificent live in concert, and [One Foot in the Ether] proves that they are just as excellent in the studio . . . I could carry on raving about every track on the album, but instead I will just highly recommend that you go out and buy this fantastic album.
Also make sure you try and get to see these guys in concert as soon as you can." —MAVERICK ". . . what makes these Heathens so refreshingly different is the overall musicianship and seamless blending of alt-rockers, folk tales, gutbucket blues and heartland anthems."— CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"The Band of Heathens, an Austin-based group, played the best set I came across during my five nights in town (at SXSW 2009)."—THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
"One Foot in the Ether is sure to reinforce the band's place in the Austin music scene . . . ready-made for sitting on the back porch with a cold beer, a rock 'n' soul affair evocative of Little Feat, The Band and The Black Crowes."—AUSTIN-AMERICAN STATESMAN
Austin 's Band of Heathens is a supergroup of sorts — frontmen Ed Jurdi, Gordy Quist and Colin Brooks all worked as solo artists before falling into a partnership three years ago. But this is no battle of egos: All three write together, and trade off lead vocals as if passing a bottle of wine around a campfire.
One Foot in the Ether bears the musical influences of forbears like the Band and the Black Crowes while embodying timeless lyrical themes of salvation and sin. Bass player Seth Whitney and drummer John Chipman make for a sympathetic rhythm section, keeping the trio of equally matched talents upfront tied together seamlessly. —COUNTRY WEEKLY
http://www.bandofheathens.com/
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-11/26/11 - The Dead Rabbits at Olde City Pub
Saturday, November 26 at 10:00pm
Olde City Pub
14124 Stuebner Airline Road,
Houston, TX 77069
832-249-6167
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-11/27/11 - Danny O'Flaherty at the Mucky Duck
Showtime 6 PM
Singer, songwriter, storyteller and musician, Danny O'Flaherty combines the sensitivity of the world around him and delivers it with a passion that sets him apart from the rest. His rich soulful voice, passionate storytelling and engaging stage presence will take the audience to the depths of his soul, and back to the ancient music played and sung around the peat fires in Ireland. Through his stories and songs, Danny delivers a world perspective through the eyes of an Irishman.
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*12/04/11 - Irish Society Open House at new facility at Univ of St Thomas
Prior to the Danny's O'Flaherty Celtic Christmas Show
The Irish Society and the Center for Irish Studies
will host an Open House at their new home on the
St. Thomas Campus,
4206 Yoakum,
with an invitation to all Irish Society members to come tour the new facility.
Please make plans to join us and start off the holiday season.
Contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3885 for more information.
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-12/04/11 - Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas at Univ of St Thomas
Sunday, December 4, 2011 2 pm
A Celtic Christmas Show with Danny O'Flaherty and Friends
University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd.
Cost: $15 for adults; students and children free
For details, contact Flynn Center Director Lori Gallagher JD, 713-525-3592 oririshstudies@stthom.edu
Parking available for $2 (quarters preferred) in the Moran Center Parking, Graustark at West Alabama.
Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD
Director
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-525-3592 (direct)
713-525-3866 (fax)
irishstudies@stthom.edu
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
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-12/07/11 - The Irish Tenors at Jones Hall
The Irish Tenors
Holiday Special
8 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Jones Hall
International Series
Since they first joined voices in 1998, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional musical treasures breathe with new life. Accompanied by a full orchestra, Anthony Kearns, Finbar Wright and Ronan Tynan will come together for one night only with an evening of festive music just in time for the holidays. The trio has toured the world and produced seven best-selling albums reaching the upper echelons ofBillboard's charts, making them one of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, second only to U2.
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-12/10/11 - Blaggards at Molly Maguires
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Molly Maguire's
15945 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77068
(281) 580-6167
Set: 10:00 PM
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-12/10/11 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
SATURDAY, December 10th from 7:30-10pm Constant Billy will be breaking out some new songs and some downright ancient songs at Waldo's Coffee House!
Grab a tasty Waldo's sandwich and a cuppa Joe and relax in the living room while the Finest Music On Planet Earth washes over you.
We'll start and end early so you can get home in time to catch the baby sitter raiding your medicine cabinet.
What: Constant Billy performs trad and original music with style!
Where: 1030 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 869-0700 in the Houston Heights.
When: Saturday, December 10th from 7:30pm-10pm.
How Much: No cover- we'll pass the hat. $5 per person to BYOB.
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-12/17/11 Tomfooigans at Molly's Westheimer
Saturday, December 17 at 9:00pm
Molly's on Westheimer
11128 Westheimer
Houston, Texas
713.789.95
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-12/17/11 - Blaggards at Old City Pub
Olde City Pub
14124 Stuebner Airline Road
Houston, TX
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-12/18/11 - ALL AGES Toy Drive @ the Continental Club w/Blaggards
Sunday, December 18 · 12:30pm - 2:30pm
The Continental Club
3700 Main St
Houston, TX
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-01/06/12 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Friday, January 06
730 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
Preferred seating for dinner guests.
Clandestine is hard-driving, toe-tapping Texas Celtic sound. They re-formed in 2006 after a four-year break, with the same brand of blasting tune sets and new songs. Al Cofrin, the newest member, brings cittern and another set of bagpipes to the mix. Percussionist and singer Emily Dugas captivates with her original song collaborations with Al, as well as her singular interpretations of songs in the Celtic genre. Piper EJ Jones and fiddler Gregory McQueen return with the full force of their individual musical energies. EJ and Al also join Emily on vocals, with many songs now set in three-part harmony. Once again, Clandestine is a regular feature at the Texas Scottish Festival and the North Texas Irish Festival, as well as their home pub, McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston. The band toured the US extensively and had successful stints in Canada and France before their break. (Former member Jen Hamel is pursuing her Ph.D. in Behavioral Ecology at University of Missouri-Columbia.) Now, Clandestine is poised to tour widely again.
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-01/07/12 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
SATURDAY, January 7th from 7:30-10pm Constant Billy will be breaking out some new songs and some downright ancient songs at Waldo's Coffee House!
Grab a tasty Waldo's sandwich and a cuppa Joe and relax in the living room while the Finest Music On Planet Earth washes over you.
We'll start and end early so you can get home in time to catch the baby sitter raiding your medicine cabinet.
What: Constant Billy performs trad and original music with style!
Where: 1030 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 869-0700 in the Houston Heights.
When: Saturday, January 7th from 7:30pm-10pm.
How Much: No cover- we'll pass the hat. $5 per person to BYOB.
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*01/17/12 - Rory Miggins Memorial Irish Stew Cook-off
RORY MIGGINS MEMORIAL IRISH STEW COOK-OFF
2012 Rory Miggins Memorial
Irish Stew Cook-off & Music Festival
Live Music ~ Great Food ~ Great Company
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Lucky's Pub
801 Saint Emanuel Street,
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 522-2010
What's going on throughout the day?
Music - Dancers - Games - Raffles and
More fun that you can shake a Shillelagh at !
Judging to include:
Irish Stew - Chili - Open Irish Dish - Irish Dessert - Chicken- Best Booth (Public Opinion voting)
Volunteers are needed!
We are in need of volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl McSorely or Ginger Ney at 281-704-7435
Listen for our Radio spot on KPFT!
Our Charities: Houston Fire Dept Pipe & Drum Band, Houston St. Patrick's Parade, Child Builders, KPFT 90.1 FM - Irish Aires
Our Sponsors: MillerCoors, GuinnessUSA, Any Ocassion Party Rental, H&H Tents, Berripop Frozen Yogurt, AceMart, and many others.
Want to be a Sponsor? Click here to find out how to be either a Honey Clover Sponsor or a Pot 'O Gold Sponsor.
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*02/17/12 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Clandestine
Showtime 730 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
Buy tickets online
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
Clandestine is hard-driving, toe-tapping Texas Celtic sound. They re-formed in 2006 after a four-year break, with the same brand of blasting tune sets and new songs. Al Cofrin, the newest member, brings cittern and another set of bagpipes to the mix. Percussionist and singer Emily Dugas captivates with her original song collaborations with Al, as well as her singular interpretations of songs in the Celtic genre.
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-03/07/12 - The Heartstrings Quartet at the Univ of St Thomas
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 7:30 pm
The Heartstrings Quartet with Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Chris Newman, Nollaig Casey and Arty McGlynn
Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd.
Cost: $15 for adults; students and children free
For details, contact Flynn Center Director Lori Gallagher JD, 713-525-3592 oririshstudies@stthom.edu
Parking available for $2 (quarters preferred) in the Moran Center Parking, Graustark at West Alabama.
Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD
Director
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-525-3592 (direct)
713-525-3866 (fax)
irishstudies@stthom.edu
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
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-03/17/11 - Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Univ of St Thomas
Saturday, March 17, 2012 10 am
Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Mass Celebrated by His Eminence Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo
Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum Blvd.
Brunch to follow Mass
Cost: $25 advance tickets by check or cash; $30 at the door
For details, contact Flynn Center Director Lori Gallagher JD, 713-525-3592 oririshstudies@stthom.edu
Parking available for $2 (quarters preferred) in the Moran Center Parking, Graustark at West Alabama.
Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD
Director
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-525-3592 (direct)
713-525-3866 (fax)
irishstudies@stthom.edu
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
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*03/17/12 - St Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Houston
53rd Annual St. Patrick's Parade
Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at Noon-Rain or Shine!
2012 Grand Marshal: Sean Kearns
The Houston St. Patrick's Parade has always been a FREE event. The two-hour parade has historically been one of the largest in the U.S. and each year includes over 100 entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at-heart.
Download a Parade Entry Form and visit our Parade Sign-up page for payment information.
Our history is a grand one and if you would like to personally support the parade and be a part of the year-round socials and meetings, please become a member of our Irish 100 Club.
The Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade is presented by the Houston St. Patrick's Parade Commission.
Parade Coordinator: Mary Kearns
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Venue Info
Ashford Arms Pub
14605 Perthshire,
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 497-5316
Big John's
6150 Wilcrest Drive,
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-3499
Brian O'Neils
5555 Morningside Dr,
Houston, TX 77005
713-522-2603
Bull & Bear
11980 Westheimer Rd # A
Houston, TX 77077-6670
(281) 496-6655
Cactus Music & Records
210 Portsmouth
Houston, TX
Center for Irish Studies, University of St Thomas
Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD
Director, Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-525-3592 (direct)
713-525-3866 (fax)
irishstudies@stthom.edu
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
Continental Club
3700 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002-9504, United States
(713) 529-9899
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
1031 East 24th Street
Houston, TX 77009.
Dean's
316 Main St,
Houston, Texas
Echo Lounge
1515 Pease St.
Houston, TX
713-659-2000
Foundry United Methodist Church
8350 Jones Road at Highway 290,
Houston, Texas
The Goose Acre
21 Waterway Ave,
Spring, TX 77380
The Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice Street
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 800-821-1894
409-763-7173
Fax: 409-763-1068
Email: tickets@thegrand.com
Grif's
3416 Roseland Street
Houston, TX 77006-4307
(713) 528-9912
Highland Village Farmer's Market,
2720 Suffolk Dr.
Houston, Texas
House of Blues
1204 Caroline St,
Houston, TX 77002
(888) 402–5837
JP Hops House\
2317 South Highway 6
Houston-
(one block north of Westheimer on Highway 6)
Call 281-496-0623
Khon's
2808 Milam Street
Houston, TX
77006 (713) 523-7775
(click HERE for map)
The Last Concert Cafe
1403 Nance St.
Houston, TX. 77002
713 226-8563
Late Nite Pie
302 Tuam Street
Houston, TX
Listening Room at Nia Moves-
508 Pecore- in the Heights
Houston, TX 77009
info@niamoves.com
Logon Cafe,
3508 Calder Ave
Beaumont, Texas
409-832-1529
www.logoncafe.net
Lucky's Pub
801 Saint Emanuel Street, Houston, TX 77003
(713) 522-2010
Lynn's Longbranch Saloon
5505 Pinemont Houston, TX 77092-2619
(713) 686-8668 NO cover.
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
Millbend Coffeehouse
1370 North Millbend
( @ Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church )
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Molly Maguires
15945 Kuykendahl Rd,
Houston, TX 77068
(281) 580-6167
Mollys Pub Downtown
509 Main
Houston, TX 77002
713-222-1033
Molly's Pub Kingwood
29803 Loop 494,
Kingwood, TX 77339
Molly's Pub Tomball
28107 Texas 249 ,
Tomball, TX 77375
281-255-2175
Molly Malone's Pub
7824 Louetta Road
Spring, TX 77379, United States
(281) 370-4949
FaceBook Page
Molly's on Westheimer
11128 Westheimer
Houston, Texas
713.789.95
Olde City Pub
14124 Stuebner Airline Road,
Houston, TX 77069
832-249-6167
R&R Sports Bar & Grill
3338 FM 528,
Friendswood, TX 77546
281-996-8300
Scout Bar
18307 Egret Bay Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 335-0002
http://www.scoutbar.com/home.php
Shamrock Tavern
16150 Stuebner Airline Rd. Suite F
Spring, TX
Sherlock's Baker Street Pub
10001 Westheimer
Houston TX 77042
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
8915 Timberside Drive
Houston, 77025
713-667-653
Stats Sports Bar & Grill
10480 Louetta Rd,
Houston, TX 77070
Union Tavern
435 El Dorado Blvd # A,
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 486-6644
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
In the Parking Lot behind
3000 Richmond at Eastside
Houston , Texas
Verizon Wireless Theatre
520 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 230-1666
www.verizonwireless.com/
Waldo's Coffee House.
1030 Heights Blvd ,
Houston , TX 77008
(713) 869-0700
White Swan
4419 Navigation
Houston , TX
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