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)
*02/18/12 - Irish Aires on KPFT @ 6PM
-02/18/12 - Blaggards at Molly Maguires
-02/19/12 : 04/01/12 - Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade Texas on weekends \
-02/19/12 - Wake & Fund Raiser for the Richard McGintys at Griff's
-02/19/12 - Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones at the Continental Club
-02/25/12 - Blaggards at the Ashford Arms Pub
-03/01/12 - The Sweet Colleens at the Mucky Duck
-03/02-04 - North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas
*03/03/12 - CORRECTION: Flogging Mollys at House of Blues in Houston
*03/03/12 - Blaggards @ Olde City Pub
-03/07/12 - The Heartstrings Quartet at the Univ of St Thomas
-03/11/12 - KPFT Benefit at the Mucky Duck
-03/16/12 - Blaggards at the The Continental Club
*03/16/12 - St. Patrick's Celebration Dinner
-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
-03/17/12 - Tomfooligans at Old City Pub
-03/17/12 - St Patrick's Day Celebration at the Muck Duck
-03/20/12 - Eden McAdam-Somerat the Mucky Duck
-04/13/12 - Blaggards at the R&R Sports Bar & Grill
-04/16/12 - Celtic Woman @ Jesse H Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
-04/24/12 - Peace Through Commerce Conference
-05/04/12 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
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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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-02/18/12 - Blaggards at Molly Maguires
WhenSaturday, February 18, 2012
Time10:00pm until 12:00am
Molly Maguire's
15945 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX
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*02/19/12 : 04/01/12 - Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade Texas
Faire on every weekend and on March 16, 2012
1883 Old Hwy 20,
McDade TX 78650
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-02/19/12 - Wake & Fund Raiser for the Richard McGintys at Griff's
Memorial Wake for Richard E. McGinty &
Fundraiser for Richard D. McGinty at
Griff's Pub
3416 Roseland Street
Houston, TX 77006-4307
(713) 528-9912
On Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012,
2 to 6 pm.
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-02/19/12 - Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones at the Continental Club
Sunday, February 19th 2012
Following a lifetime of success as a founding member and leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones for some 40 years, Derek Warfield has now assembled some of the finest young talents on the Irish music scene.
His love for our musical heritage is such, that a way to pass on our tradition was of vital importance. So a new day dawns on The Wolfe Tones legend and almost 50 years on from his debut performance, Derek Warfield is delighted to present 'The Young Wolfe Tones'.
Having performed over 150 concerts across seven different countries in 2011 and with a nomination as Ireland's best folk group, 'Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones' are known throughout the world for their quality musical presentation of Irish 'rebel songs' and traditional music.
The Continental Club
3700 Main St, Houston,
Texas, 77002
Time: 7:00pm.
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-02/25/12 - Blaggards at the Ashford Arms Pub
Ashford Arms Pub
14605 Perthshire,
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 497-5316
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-03/01/12 - The Sweet Colleens at the Mucky Duck
Showtime 730 PM
SWEET COLLEENS "…a smart, crowd-pleasing mix of Celtic folk-rock and alt. county/Americana, with Cajun and Caribbean seasonings." - Minneapolis Star Tribune BRIZEUS Decades of study and performance come together when the members of Brizeus bring their festive spirit and traditional sense to the stage.
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
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*03/03/12 - CORRECTION Flogging Molly at House of Blues in Houston
The west-coast, Irish punk rock band from L.A, Flogging Molly is back in town at the House of Blues on 03/03/12.
Saturday 03/03/2012
Doors: 07:00 PM
Show: 08:00 PM
Prices:
$32.00 - General Admission
$35.00 - General Admission - Day of Show
$39.50 - Balcony
Ages: all
House of Blues - Houston
1204 Caroline
Houston, TX 77001
(832) 667-7733
Headlining Artist: Flogging Molly
Other Artists at this Event:
The Devil Makes Three
Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss
Event Info: TIcket prices do not include service charges.
Additional Info: * : tickets subject to all applicable facility fees and service charges
: applicable fees and charges apply to all ticket sales
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*03/03/12 - Blaggards @ Olde City Pub
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10:00pm until 2:00am
Olde City Pub and Grill
14124 Stuebner Airline,
Houston, TX 77069
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-03/02-04 - North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas
http://www.ntif.org/
Harps & Fiddles
NTIF 2012 is the 30th anniversary festival. We started life on March 3, 1983, when a small group of like-minded musicians created a small gathering at Nick Farrelly's Lounge (generally called the NFL Bar). The event was known as the "First TexasCeili." Ceili (pronounced kay-lee) means a visit or gathering in Gaelic and is understood to involve musical entertainment and dance. The following year we moved home to the historical Fair Park where we have been ever since.
In addition to being our 30th festival, we also picked the theme of Harps & Fiddles, since these two instruments, probably more than any others typify the music of Ireland. There are many varieties of harp found throughout the world, the oldest originating in Egypt some 4,000 years BC. The folk harp or Celtic harp is small to medium-sized and usually designed for traditional music; it can be played solo or with small groups. It is prominent in Welsh, Breton, Irish, Scottish and other Celtic cultures within traditional or folk music and as a social and political symbol.
The medieval fiddle emerged in 10th-century Europe, deriving from the Byzantine lira, a bowed string instrument of theByzantine Empire and ancestor of most European bowed instruments. The best-known Irish regional fiddling traditions are from Donegal, Sligo, Sliabh Luachra and Clare.
The harp is also featured on the famous Irish light beer, Harp, the flag of Leinster and, prior to joining the Euro,. the Irish currency.
NTIF 2012 - The Scottish Village
The Scots have for many years been welcomed as guests at the Irish Festival. Their colorful ScottishVillage is the place to trace your Gaelic roots on the other side of the Irish Sea. Check out the new Scots page in the performers section. Also note the annual meeting of Clan MacDuff to be held during the festival.
NTIF 2012 Performers
NTIF is recognized around the world as one of the premier locations for true Irish and Celtic performers. Over the past 28 years we have hosted some of the greatest of all Celtic musicians and in 2011 we welcome back some of our true friends as well as extending a warm Texas handshake to some that we have yet to impress.
As always we strive to maintain a balance between the headline musicians, the local and regional musicians, storytellers, dancers, educational workshops and cultural presentations. We trust that there is more than enough variety for everyone.
The national headline performers have been announced and full details are on the National page. Applications from local and regional performers are being reviewed during October and September and will be announced later in the year, along with dancers and other performers.
North Texas Irish Festival
1920 Abrams Parkway, #382
Dallas, TX, 75214
Phone (214) 821-4173
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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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-03/11/12 - KPFT Benefit at the Mucky Duck
Showtime 12 PM
Annual Fundraiser for KPFT Radio held under our "Big Top" tent. All tickets are general admission Seating is on a first come basis. Food served inside the Mucky Duck.
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
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-03/16/12 - Blaggards at the The Continental Club
Friday, March 16, 2012
Time10:00pm until 12:00am
The Continental Club
3700 Main St. ,
Houston, TX
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*03/16/12 - St. Patrick's Celebration Dinner
The dinner will take place at the Petroleum Club,
on Friday, March 16, 2012.
800 Bell St # 4300
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-1431
Ticket price $150 per person.
For reservations, please call
"Lyn" Brogan at (281) 531-0656 or
Pat Sharkey at (713) 752-4266.
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-03/17/12 - 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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-03/17/12 - Tomfooligans at Old City Pub
Olde City Pub and Grill
14124 Stuebner Airline,
Houston, TX 77069
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time 9:00pm
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-03/17/12 - St Patrick's Day Celebration at the Muck Duck
St Patricks Day
This show will be performed "Under the Big Top" tent outside. All Tickets are "general admission". Seating will be available on a "first come" basis.
Performers to be announced
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-03/20/12 - Eden McAdam-Somerat the Mucky Duck
Tuesday, March 20 Show Info
Eden McAdam-Somer
Showtime 730 PM
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
Advance Tickets: $15.00
Ticket price at the door: $16.00
Lauded as "sparkling" and "exhilarating" Notorious musicians Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger present a thrilling musical experience in genres that span many continents. With Eden on fiddle and vocals and Larry on guitar and banjo, their music lights up the hall with rhythm and sonority. Their performances are always new and exciting, featuring traditional American, Celtic, and Eastern-European tunes and songs, swing, blues, classical music and the group's original compositions.
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-04/13/12 - Blaggards at the R&R Sports Bar & Grill
R&R Sports Bar & Grill
3338 FM 528,
Friendswood, TX 77546
281-996-8300
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-04/16/12 - Celtic Woman @ Jesse H Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Jesse H Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana Street
77002
Houston, TX, US
(713) 227-3974
http://www.houstontx.gov/joneshall/index.htm
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-04/24/12 - Peace Through Commerce Conference
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Peace Through Commerce Conference
The World in Our Classroom: The World in Our Boardroom
Co-sponsored by the UST Center for Business Ethics and the UST William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Proposed Key Speakers and Participants:
William J. Flynn, Chairman Emeritus of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company and Chairman, National Committee on American Foreign Policy
Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO of the Leader to Leader Institute
Rev. Oliver Williams C.S.C., Director of the Center for Ethics and Religious Values in Business in Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
When: 7 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd.
Free and open to the public
For more information on any of these events, please contact Lori Gallagher
at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
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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-05/04/12 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
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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
Griff'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
Jesse H Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana Street
77002
Houston, TX, US
(713) 227-3974
http://www.houstontx.gov/joneshall/index.htm
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
Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel
2300 Ships Mechanic Row,
Galveston, TX 77550
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
Winedale in Round Top, Tx
3738 FM 2714
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 278-3530
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