This site includes the postings from the Irish Aires email list. This includes a listing of Irish/Celtic events in the Houston area and other information that the Irish Aires radio program posts.

Saturday, January 05, 2013

Current Events (updated 01/05/13)

This additional update includes several new events: Celtic Voyage is going to play Waldo's Coffee House every 2nd Saturday in the month.  Also, The Jig is Up is going to perform at the Mucky Duck on Jan 31, 2013.
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Tune in tonight (6PM 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.

ALL items (see details below)

-01/05/13 - Irish Aires on KPFT-FM in Houston @ 6PM CST
-01/05/13 - Dead Rabbits at Fuzzy Fest III as SHFL
-01/05/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
*01/05/13 - Think Lizzy at The Concert Pub Galleria
*01/07/13 - Notre Dame Football Watch Party at McElroys
-01/11/13 - Dead Rabbits at Scoutbar
*01/12/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
-01/15/13 - Danny O'Flaherty at the Mucky Duck
-01/18/13 - Blaggards at R&R Sports Bar & Grill
-01/19/13 - Dead Rabbits at Vanishing Point
*01/19/13 - Tullamore at Chez Shep (house concert)
-01/25/13 - Robert Burns Celebration at Waldo's Coffee
-01/25/13 - Blaggards at Ashford Arms Pub
-01/26/13 - Dead Rabbits at Texas Roadhouse Live
*01/26/13 - Irish Society & Houston Fenians at the Bull & Bear Pub
*01/31/13 - 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen/Leprechaun Contest
*01/31/13 - The Jig is Up at the Mucky Duck
-02/02/13 - Dead Rabbits Daze n Daze Record Release at Ballistics Skate House
-02/02/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
-02/07/13 - Sister Madeleine Grace, CVI on Celtic Spirituality at Univ of St Thomas
*02/08/13 - Think Lizzy at Concert Pub North
*02/09/13 - The Rory Miggins Irish Stew Cook-Off at Lucky's Pub (updated info)

*02/09/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
*02/13/13 - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones at Ashford Arms Pub

-02/15/13 - Chieftains 50 Anniversary Concert at Jones Hall
-03/02/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
-03/06/13 - Tommy O'Sullivan and Sliabh Notes at Univ of St Thomas
*03/09/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
-03/15/13 - Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration at Univ of St Thomas
*03/16/13 - 54th Annual St. Patrick's Parade in Downtown Houston
-03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day with the Dead Rabbits at Grifs
*03/17/13 - 35th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade on FM1960
-03/23/13 - Dead Rabbits on the Strand
-04/06/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
*04/07/13 - Houston Fenians Gaelic Athletic Club @ Molly's Pub Downtown
-04/11/13 - Dr Joseph McFadden on Queen Victoria''s 4 Visits to Ireland at Univ of St Thomas
*04/13/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
-04/27/13 - Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games
-05/04/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
*05/06/13 - Molly's Pub Golf Tournament
*05/11/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House

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NEW FEATURE: Top Irish Links for last week (in case you missed them):

Houston's St Patrick's Parade Commission
1960 St Patrick's Parade
Lincoln's Watch Holds Message from Irishman
Dublin City Travel Guide
Fodor's Ireland
Video: Kinsale Yesterday & Today
Video: The Chieftains & Ricky Skaggs - Cindy
Video: The Chieftains & Earl Scruggs - Sally Goodin'
Video: New Year's Eve – The Gathering – Imelda May
Video: Imelda May – Kentish Town Waltz
Houston Open Platform Feis, Championship & Workshop
Documentary about Donegal Fiddle Legend John Doherty


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New On Going events & Announcements:

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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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-01/05/13 - Dead Rabbits at Fuzzy Fest III as SHFL

Super Happy Fun Land
3801 Polk Street, Houston, Texas 77003

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-01/05/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

Saturday night from 7:30-10pm enjoy Houston's masters of musical mayhem Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House in the Houston Heights. No cover charge- we'll pass the hat. Come early and grab a seat in this relaxed, intimate setting. Delish sandwiches & coffee or if you prefer, it's $5 per head to BYOB. We are there the first Saturday of the month.

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*01/05/13 - Think Lizzy at The Concert Pub Galleria

Saturday 9:30pm

THINK LIZZY's kicking off 2013 in Houston! They're opening for Ozz, tribute to Ozzy. Cover is $8

The Concert Pub & Grill Galleria
5636 Richmond Ave. (at Chimney Rock), Houston, Texas 77057

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*01/07/13 - Notre Dame Football Watch Party at McElroys

January 7, 2013

McElroy's Pub and The Irish Society
are meeting up to watch
the Fighting Irish play for the National Title!

7:00pm - 11:00pm

McElroy's Pub
3607 S. Sandman St.,
Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 524-2444

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-01/11/13 - Dead Rabbits at Scoutbar

18307 Egret Bay Blvd,
Houston, TX.
(281) 335-0002

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*01/12/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

We are one of Houston's most popular Celtic bands. Our mission is simple: "Give our audience a cracking good time, one that they will talk about for weeks." We do it by taking you for a ride on an emotional roller coaster traveling through time to visit the four corners of the Celtic world. We entertain you with toe tapping jigs and reels and rock you with mighty ballads that tell of times and events long past. We will throw in a few funny stories and some banter along the way, just for good measure. We invite you to come along and spend an evening with us; you will not regret it nor forget it. To contact us via e-mail use "celticvoyage@hotmail.com"

Influences:
Too many to name really but here are a few. The Fureys; The Dubliners; The Clancys; Silly Wizard; Steeleye Span; Ladysmith; Pogues; Wolftones; Battlefield Band; Old Blind Dogs etc. Paxton; McTell; Gibson; Lightfoot ...the list goes on and on.

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-01/15/13 - Danny O'Flaherty at the Mucky Duck

Danny OFlaherty
January 15
730 PM

Advance Tickets:  $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
Preferred seating for dinner guests.

Danny's success as an entertainer is driven by his dedication to preserving and passing on his Celtic heritage.  As the last of a generation reared in the isolation of a pure Gaelic culture, Danny's youth recalled the simple tradition kept alive on the rugged and desolate islands.

His first language is Gaelic, and his first love - the ancient music played and sung around the peat fires in the evenings.  Danny evokes the often indistinguishable link between history and myth.  Whether singing the timeless songs of Galway fishermen or performing his own contemporary ballads, Danny O'Flaherty keeps a unique heritage alive.

Danny O'Flaherty has traveled far from his boyhood home in the farthest reach of the Irish west, to the steps of the United States Capitol where he performed before a crowd of a half a million on Solidarity Day.  There have been numerous other stops along the way - each a momentous occasion:  a tour of Israel culminating in a private command performance with then President Herzog; a performance at the National Cathedral for Pope John Paul II's visit to the U.S.; featured performer for President Ronald Reagan's Inaugural Ball; the opening concert for the Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland; an invitation only concert for alumnae of the University of Notre Dame, and a headliner for the Tulsa Philharmonic and The National Theatre in Washington, D.C. - just to list a few.

http://www.dannyoflaherty.com/

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-01/18/13 - Blaggards at R&R Sports Bar & Grill

3340 E Fm 528 Rd
Friendswood, TX 77546
Phone (281) 996-8300

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-01/19/13 - Dead Rabbits at Vanishing Point (updated info)

Saturday, January 19, 2013
9:00pm

The warren takes back to the island with the masters of speed folk DnD and the lovely Marrisa!!! Let's stomp the island into the gulf!!! C'MON!!!

Vanishing Point Cafe
2411 Strand,
Galveston, Texas 77550

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*01/19/13 - Tullamore at Chez Shep (house concert)

Saturday, January 19, 2013
7:00pm

http://tullamore.info/schedule/index.html

Tullamore makes their way to Houston to turn in their third house-concert at the home of friends and Celtic-music aficionados Ros and Paul Shepherd. The Shepherds have a history of opening their home to music, and the band's appearance in that timeline was born in the back of the Glenfinnan Tent at the Texas Scottish Festival a few years ago during the Saturday-night Fiddle-Faddle session. The concert begins at 7:00 and lasts until 10:30. Find more information, call (281) 382-5639.

Chez Shep
Houston, Texas

Facebook Event

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-01/25/13 - Robert Burns Celebration at Waldo's Coffee House

Friday, January 25, 2013
7:30pm until 10:00pm

January 25 - Robert Burns Birthday!
All are invited to participate - with songs, music, poems!

Waldo's Coffee House
1030 Heights Boulevard,
Houston, Texas 77008-6914

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-01/25/13 - Blaggards at Ashford Arms Pub

13308 Westheimer Ste 100,
Houston, TX.
(281) 679-6112

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-01/26/13 - Dead Rabbits at Texas Roadhouse Live

Saturday, January 26, 2013
8:00pm

The Rabbits make their television debut over at the Texas Roadhouse Live Studios. The admission is cheap and with every ticket you'll get free Lonestar at the show. We'll post more details for the show as they come!

UP THE RABBITS!!!

Texas Roadhouse Live Studios
6000 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E. #610,
Humble, Texas 77339

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*01/26/13 - Irish Society & Houston Fenians at the Bull & Bear Pub

January 26, 2013

Membership Gathering for The Irish Society
and the Houston Fenians (Irish Football)
at The Bull & Bear Pub

11980 Westheimer Road
Houston, Texas 77077 @ Kirkwood

2PM
Music by Tomfooligans
Raffles, Drink specials, Snacks by Chef Tommy

More info forthcoming!

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*01/31/13 - 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen/Leprechaun Contest

Time: 7:00 PM-10:30 PM

BareBack Bar and Grill
19940 1/2 Kuykendahl Rd.
Spring, TX 

Entry Form

For more information on these events,
Please visit our website at
www.1960parade.com
Email: 
1960parade@gmail.com or phone 936-647-5623

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*01/31/13 - The Jig is Up at the Mucky Duck

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

Houston's newest Irish band combines flute, fiddle, accordion, vocals, and guitar for a vibrant rendition of the energetic traditional dance music and songs of Ireland.

After many years of playing sessions together, the band members realized they share the same mindset, approach, and love for traditional Irish music. Thus they have created a band that remains true to tradition, yet presents the music in a creative and entertaining manner.
The Jig is Up! features the flute playing of Larry Mallette, whose 20 years in the tradition has made him the band's resident musical historian.

The band's fantastic fiddle player, Diehl Moran, provides both grace and drive to the music. Judd Heartsill's pulsive accordion and melodeon playing fills out the group's big sound and helps to supply the "nyah" in the dance tunes.

They are joined by Matt Lewis, who solidifies the arrangements with his rhythmic guitar playing and lends harmonies to enhance the vocals. Robert Shaddox, with his clear tenor voice, is the band's main vocalist and accompanies many tune sets with the bodhrán (Irish frame drum).

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-02/02/13 - Dead Rabbits Daze n Daze Record Release at Ballistics Skate House

Saturday, February 2, 2013
7:00pm

Balliistics Skate House
807 Williams Street Houston,
TX 77002

Days N' Daze is releasing their 3rd Full Length and want to fucking RAGE! This will be a FREE show! Bring some booze, bring yer skateboard. (pretty sure they've a mini-ramp) BRING EVERYONE!!! Come early show starts at 7PM!

Featuring:

4The Dead Rabbits (
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dead-Rabbits/105049719531171?ref=ts&fref=ts)
Alimanas (
www.facebook.com/pages/Alima%C3%B1as/159387000783715?fref=ts)
Always Guilty (
www.facebook.com/AlwaysGuilty)
Marissa. (
www.reverbnation.com/marissas)
Priapism (
www.facebook.com/pages/PRIPISM/458529347533073?ref=ts&fref=ts)
The Ugly Muggz (TN) (
https://www.facebook.com/VINNIESIX?fref=ts)

Join Houston's speed folk masters for a night of hell raising!

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-02/02/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

Saturday night from 7:30-10pm enjoy Houston's masters of musical mayhem Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House in the Houston Heights. No cover charge- we'll pass the hat. Come early and grab a seat in this relaxed, intimate setting. Delish sandwiches & coffee or if you prefer, it's $5 per head to BYOB. We are there the first Saturday of the month.

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-02/07/13 – Sister Madeleine Grace, CVI on Celtic Spirituality at Univ of St Thomas

Thursday, February 7, 2013
Celtic Spirituality and its Contribution to the Roman Catholic Church
Sister Madeleine Grace, CVI
When: 7:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, Houston TX 77006
Free and open to the public

The Roman Catholic Church has been endowed with numerous schools of spirituality, normally stemming from the giftedness or charism of an individual in reference to one's approach to God.  Celtic Christian Spirituality cannot trace its origins to one person, even though many Irish would place St. Patrick at the top of the list. Rather, numerous individuals and events have come together to mold a heritage and way of life somewhat distinctive to the Emerald Isle. Few Catholic Americans can claim that they have not been influenced by the embodiment of this spirituality within their own education.

The elusiveness, yet popularity, of the phraseology presents its own challenge in unlocking how Celtic Spirituality emerges as an area of personal growth. Certainly the Carmina Gadelica, the peregrinatio pro christo, the doctrine of the Trinity, the emphasis on penance, and the Breastplate of St. Patrick are integral to our own understanding of this pathway to God.    Come and join us in exploring this heritage more deeply.

Sr. Madeleine Grace, CVI, a member of the Congregation of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament in Houston, holds degrees from the University of Houston in Social Science, St. Mary's University in San Antonio in Theology and St. Louis University in St. Louis in Historical Theology.  Her specific area of specialization is Early Church History coupled with a keen interest in Spirituality.  She currently is an Associate Professor in the UST Department of Theology.

These events are first-come, first-served.  Please advise us in advance of any mobility issues.  All lectures are free and there is a minimal charge for some concerts.

Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St.  A campus map is available online under About UST at
http://www.stthom.edu/public/index.asp?page_ID=3845/.  Alternatively, access www.stthom.edu, then Quick Links on top right hand corner of the Web site, look under On Campus and click the link for Maps. 

Concert and Lecture Sponsors: The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum sponsors our Cultural Outreach Series, along with other sponsors.  Members of the Cultural Outreach Forum are listed below.  Become a member of the Cultural Outreach Forum or a Friend of the Center for Irish Studies!

For more information, contact the Center Director, Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, at 713-525-3592 or
irishstudies@stthom.edu.

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*02/08/13 - Think Lizzy at Concert Pub North

The Concert Pub North
2470 FM 1960W,
Houston, Texas 77068

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*02/09/13 - Rory Miggins Irish Stew Cookoff at Lucky' Pub

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 12:00pm until 6:00pm

Memorialize our friend Rory Miggins the best of friends and the best of men. His life was truly a life filled with challenges met with a smile and a good nature. His life effected so many that did not even know him, from the Irish comminity to Live Music venues throughout Houston. He is missed greatl

Cook-Team Competition for Irish stew, Chili and other dishes; Best booth is also judged.

Entertainers:
The Dead Rabbits & Others to be announced.

http://www.hsppc.org/Cook-Off.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rory-Miggins-Memorial-Irish-Stew-Cook-off-Music-Festival/255958397240
http://www.facebook.com/events/457612534275194/

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*02/09/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

We are one of Houston's most popular Celtic bands. Our mission is simple: "Give our audience a cracking good time, one that they will talk about for weeks." We do it by taking you for a ride on an emotional roller coaster traveling through time to visit the four corners of the Celtic world. We entertain you with toe tapping jigs and reels and rock you with mighty ballads that tell of times and events long past. We will throw in a few funny stories and some banter along the way, just for good measure. We invite you to come along and spend an evening with us; you will not regret it nor forget it. To contact us via e-mail use "celticvoyage@hotmail.com"

Influences:
Too many to name really but here are a few. The Fureys; The Dubliners; The Clancys; Silly Wizard; Steeleye Span; Ladysmith; Pogues; Wolftones; Battlefield Band; Old Blind Dogs etc. Paxton; McTell; Gibson; Lightfoot ...the list goes on and on.

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*02/13/13 - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones at Ashford Arms Pub


Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:00pm

Fifty years on from his debut performance, Warfield is now delighted to present the Young Wolfe Tones.

Biography: 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 performa...See More

Members:
Derek Warfield (Vocals, Bodhrán & Mandolin)
Damaris Woods (Tenor Banjo)
Fintan Warfield (Vocals & Bass Guitar)
Alan Murray (Guitar & Vocals)
Dan Lowery (Flute, Guitar & Vocals)
Luke Ward (Bass Guitar, Bouzouki & Vocals)

Record Label Kells Music

Description: Subscribe to the Young Wolfe Tones' mailing list and receive updates straight to your inbox:
www.theyoungwolfetones.com

http://youtube.com/theyoungwolfetones
http://twitter.com/youngwolfetones
http://soundcloud.com/theyoungwolfetones

Ashford Arms Irish Pub-Houston-Texas
Ashford Arms Pub
14605 Perthshire,
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 497-5316

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-02/15/13 - Chieftains 50 Anniversary Concert at Jones Hall

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-03/02/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

Saturday night from 7:30-10pm enjoy Houston's masters of musical mayhem Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House in the Houston Heights. No cover charge- we'll pass the hat. Come early and grab a seat in this relaxed, intimate setting. Delish sandwiches & coffee or if you prefer, it's $5 per head to BYOB. We are there the first Saturday of the month.

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-03/06/13 - Tommy O'Sullivan and Sliabh Notes at Univ of St Thomas

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tommy O'Sullivan and Sliabh Notes
When: 7:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum, Houston TX 77006
Benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Open to the public; Adults $15; Seniors $10; children and students free
Seating is first-come, first-served; seats reserved for those with mobility restrictions

Rarely do Houstonians have a chance to hear one traditional Irish musician from the heartland of the west of Ireland, and even more rare is the experience of hearing several together.  Join us for a special return group appearance of these fantastic musicians.

Sliabh Notes, the traditional group from the southwest of Ireland, featuring Dónal Murphy from Abbeyfeale, Matt Cranitch from Cork, and Tommy O'Sullivan from Dingle, make a welcome return to Texas in 2013.  Since the group was formed in 1995, they have released three albums, and have established an enviable reputation for their high-quality traditional music. They have played at many venues throughout Ireland, and have also performed at major festivals, including North Texas Irish Festival, Milwaukee Irish Fest, Copenhagen Irish Festival in Denmark, Torino Festival in Italy, Camden Festival in London, Castlewellan Celtic Fusion Festival, and Ballyshannon International Folk Festival.  At all these events, Sliabh Notes and their music, which has been described as 'having a distinctive regional flavour but with international appeal', were given a very enthusiastic reception.

Writing in Irish Music Magazine, Betsy Cummings reviewed their performances at Milwaukee Irish Fest: "Sliabh Notes outstandingly represents Ireland's Sliabh Luachra region and they also get my award for one of the best Irish band names.  I can only hope they'll be touring Stateside more often and very soon. I'm a fan but who wouldn't be when the music is this good?"

At the heart of the Sliabh Notes sound is the playing of Dónal Murphy on accordion, and Matt Cranitch on fiddle, who in the words of Paul Dromey, Folk Columnist of the Evening Echo, "have proved themselves to be one of the finest and most electrifying Sliabh Luachra-style box and fiddle duos you could wish to hear." Added to this stellar performance is the versatile guitar playing and unique singing of Tommy O'Sullivan. The result is a dynamic mix of exciting traditional music that is vibrant, powerful and compelling.  Nuala O'Connor has said in the Irish Times that "it is difficult not to be carried away by this music."

Sliabh Luachra is well-known for its unique style of Irish traditional music, particularly its distinctive repertoire of slides and polkas. The area has long been an inspiration and source of influence for Dónal, Matt and Tommy, and this is reflected in their concert repertoire and recordings. To date they have made three albums, "Sliabh Notes," "Gleanntan" and "Along Blackwater's Banks."  Each album has received much critical acclaim, including:

"[T]hese reels take on new life and luster in the brilliant playing afforded them here by Sliabh Notes … This is one that should not be missed." – Sally Sommers-Smith, Irish Music Magazine.

"One of the best albums to be released this year so far comes form Sliabh Notes." – Irish Post.

"Magnificent." – Siobhán Long, Irish Times.

"Past, present and future of Irish music, all encapsulated in one single album."
http://worldzone.net/music/rudall/

For more information, consult their Web sites:

http://www.mattcranitch.com/
http://donalmurphy.net/
http://tommyosullivan.net/ 

These events are first-come, first-served.  Please advise us in advance of any mobility issues.  All lectures are free and there is a minimal charge for some concerts.

Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St.  A campus map is available online under About UST at
http://www.stthom.edu/public/index.asp?page_ID=3845/.  Alternatively, access www.stthom.edu, then Quick Links on top right hand corner of the Web site, look under On Campus and click the link for Maps. 

Concert and Lecture Sponsors: The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum sponsors our Cultural Outreach Series, along with other sponsors.  Members of the Cultural Outreach Forum are listed below.  Become a member of the Cultural Outreach Forum or a Friend of the Center for Irish Studies!

For more information, contact the Center Director, Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, at 713-525-3592 or
irishstudies@stthom.edu.

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*03/09/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

We are one of Houston's most popular Celtic bands. Our mission is simple: "Give our audience a cracking good time, one that they will talk about for weeks." We do it by taking you for a ride on an emotional roller coaster traveling through time to visit the four corners of the Celtic world. We entertain you with toe tapping jigs and reels and rock you with mighty ballads that tell of times and events long past. We will throw in a few funny stories and some banter along the way, just for good measure. We invite you to come along and spend an evening with us; you will not regret it nor forget it. To contact us via e-mail use "celticvoyage@hotmail.com"

Influences:
Too many to name really but here are a few. The Fureys; The Dubliners; The Clancys; Silly Wizard; Steeleye Span; Ladysmith; Pogues; Wolftones; Battlefield Band; Old Blind Dogs etc. Paxton; McTell; Gibson; Lightfoot ...the list goes on and on.

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-03/15/13 - Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration at Univ of St Thomas

Friday, March 15, 2013
Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Mass Celebrated by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
When: 10:30 am (note later time due to morning Latin Mass)
Where: University of St. Thomas, Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum
Brunch: University of St. Thomas, Jerabeck Gymnasium, 4000 Mt. Vernon
Cost of Breakfast: $25 check or cash with advanced ticket sales; $30 at the door
Benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
RSVP requested for Breakfast by Thursday, March 7, 2013 to 713-525-3592 or
irishstudies@stthom.edu

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day as it is celebrated in Ireland.  His eminence Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick with a Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil.  Other priests are welcome to concelebrate.  After Mass, stay for a traditional Irish feast of smoked salmon, Irish soda bread, scrambled eggs and much more!  Be a part of this important annual celebration!

These events are first-come, first-served.  Please advise us in advance of any mobility issues.  All lectures are free and there is a minimal charge for some concerts.

Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St.  A campus map is available online under About UST at
http://www.stthom.edu/public/index.asp?page_ID=3845/.  Alternatively, access www.stthom.edu, then Quick Links on top right hand corner of the Web site, look under On Campus and click the link for Maps. 

Concert and Lecture Sponsors: The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum sponsors our Cultural Outreach Series, along with other sponsors.  Members of the Cultural Outreach Forum are listed below.  Become a member of the Cultural Outreach Forum or a Friend of the Center for Irish Studies!

For more information, contact the Center Director, Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, at 713-525-3592 or
irishstudies@stthom.edu.

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*03/16/13 - 54th Annual St. Patrick's Parade in Downtown Houston

Welcome To The Houston St. Patrick's Parade Official Webpage!

54th Annual St. Patrick's Parade
Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at Noon-Rain or Shine!

2013 Grand Marshal: To Be Annouced

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-03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day with the Dead Rabbits at Grifs

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Details to come

Griffs Irish Pub
3416 Roseland,
Houston, Texas 77006

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*03/17/13 - 35th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade on FM1960

http://www.1960parade.com/#mnuParadeInformation

For more information on these events,
Please visit our website at
www.1960parade.com
Email: 
1960parade@gmail.com or phone 936-647-5623

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-03/23/13 - Dead Rabbits on the Strand

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Details to come...

Galveston Island
Galveston, Texas 77550

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-04/06/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

Saturday night from 7:30-10pm enjoy Houston's masters of musical mayhem Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House in the Houston Heights. No cover charge- we'll pass the hat. Come early and grab a seat in this relaxed, intimate setting. Delish sandwiches & coffee or if you prefer, it's $5 per head to BYOB. We are there the first Saturday of the month.

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*04/07/13 - Houston Fenians Gaelic Athletic Club @ Molly's Pub Downtown

Get to know The Houston Fenians
Saturday 7th 8.00pm @ Mollys Pub Downtown 509 Main Street Houston

The club social is a chance to get to know each other, as well as introduce our wives and girlfriends to each other before we travel to Austin on the 14th. Come out and have a pint with us!

Molly's Pub Downtown
509 Main Street,
Houston, Texas 77002

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-04/11/13 – Dr Joseph McFadden on Queen Victoria''s 4 Visits to Ireland at Univ of St Thomas

Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Queen Comes to Ireland: The Story of Queen Victoria's Four Visits
Dr. Joseph McFadden, University President Emeritus and History Professor Emeritus
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, Houston TX 77006
Free and open to the public

Queen Victoria visited Ireland four times during her 63-year reign as the Queen of England and the British Empire.   The visits took place in: 1849, 1853, 1861, and 1900. The purpose and results differed for each trip to Ireland.   None of the visits was a "state visit."  All were characterized as "private" visitations.  A characterization for each visit would be as follows:  1849: reassuring; 1851: enabling; 1861: peaceful; 1900:  a missed opportunity.  We will discuss each of these visits and their impact on Irish history.

Dr. McFadden earned his Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University in American History with a minor in Modern European History and Russian History.  He has traveled extensively in Ireland and taught at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland. He has been with UST since 1988, teaching as a history professor since 1997, and serving as president between 1988 and 1997 and again as interim president in Spring 2004.  Dr. McFadden founded the Center for Irish Studies in 2002.

These events are first-come, first-served.  Please advise us in advance of any mobility issues.  All lectures are free and there is a minimal charge for some concerts.

Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St.  A campus map is available online under About UST at
http://www.stthom.edu/public/index.asp?page_ID=3845/.  Alternatively, access www.stthom.edu, then Quick Links on top right hand corner of the Web site, look under On Campus and click the link for Maps. 

Concert and Lecture Sponsors: The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum sponsors our Cultural Outreach Series, along with other sponsors.  Members of the Cultural Outreach Forum are listed below.  Become a member of the Cultural Outreach Forum or a Friend of the Center for Irish Studies!

For more information, contact the Center Director, Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, at 713-525-3592 or
irishstudies@stthom.edu.

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*04/13/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

We are one of Houston's most popular Celtic bands. Our mission is simple: "Give our audience a cracking good time, one that they will talk about for weeks." We do it by taking you for a ride on an emotional roller coaster traveling through time to visit the four corners of the Celtic world. We entertain you with toe tapping jigs and reels and rock you with mighty ballads that tell of times and events long past. We will throw in a few funny stories and some banter along the way, just for good measure. We invite you to come along and spend an evening with us; you will not regret it nor forget it. To contact us via e-mail use "celticvoyage@hotmail.com"

Influences:
Too many to name really but here are a few. The Fureys; The Dubliners; The Clancys; Silly Wizard; Steeleye Span; Ladysmith; Pogues; Wolftones; Battlefield Band; Old Blind Dogs etc. Paxton; McTell; Gibson; Lightfoot ...the list goes on and on.


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-04/27/13 - Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games

The Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Public Event · By Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Saturday, April 27, 2013
Join us for a True Celtic Festival and Highland Games filled with sights, sounds, tastes, sports and loads of Fun for the whole family!

Our 2 day event features dancers, music, food, kids activities and sports that is an annual icon not to be missed.

Mark your calendar and gather your friends because this festival will last a lifetime in your heart and soul. A celebration of rich culture, traditions, good times and so much more. Share us, Like us, Love us! We'll see you soon!

Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games
1 Abercrombie ,
Houston, Texas 77084

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-05/04/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

Saturday night from 7:30-10pm enjoy Houston's masters of musical mayhem Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House in the Houston Heights. No cover charge- we'll pass the hat. Come early and grab a seat in this relaxed, intimate setting. Delish sandwiches & coffee or if you prefer, it's $5 per head to BYOB. We are there the first Saturday of the month.

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*05/06/13 - Molly's Pub Golf Tournament

May 6, 2013

Save The Date for this Event

Hosted by Molly's Pub

Benefiting the Texas Prader-Willi Association (
www.TXPWA.org)

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*05/11/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House

Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700

We are one of Houston's most popular Celtic bands. Our mission is simple: "Give our audience a cracking good time, one that they will talk about for weeks." We do it by taking you for a ride on an emotional roller coaster traveling through time to visit the four corners of the Celtic world. We entertain you with toe tapping jigs and reels and rock you with mighty ballads that tell of times and events long past. We will throw in a few funny stories and some banter along the way, just for good measure. We invite you to come along and spend an evening with us; you will not regret it nor forget it. To contact us via e-mail use "celticvoyage@hotmail.com"

Influences:
Too many to name really but here are a few. The Fureys; The Dubliners; The Clancys; Silly Wizard; Steeleye Span; Ladysmith; Pogues; Wolftones; Battlefield Band; Old Blind Dogs etc. Paxton; McTell; Gibson; Lightfoot ...the list goes on and on.

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Venue Info

Alley Theatre
615 Texas Avenue,
Houston, Texas
(713) 220-5700

Ashford Arms Pub
14605 Perthshire,
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 497-5316

Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex
2201 Preston Street
Houston, Texas, 77003

Big John's
6150 Wilcrest Drive,
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-3499

Bohemeo's,
408 Telephone Road,
Houston, Texas

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.

Deans Credit Clothing,
316 Main Street,
Houston, Texas 77002

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

Houston Amateur Sports Park.
12131 Kirby Drive,
Houston, Texas, 77045

Irish American Heritage Assoc.
Municipal Utility District Building
Cimmaron Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd)
Katy, Texas
http://users.hal-pc.org/~triolamj/

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

Kenneally's Irish Pub
2111 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, Texas 77019
713-630-0486

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

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
413 20th Street 
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-9199

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

The Vanishing Point
2411 Strand,
Galveston, TX.
(409) 750-9101

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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 jay

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