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
THANKS to all those that made this fund raiser OUR BEST EVER! We raised $3,800!!
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)
-03/02/13 - Irish Aires on KPFT-FM in Houston @ 6PM CST
-03/02-03 - North Texas Irish Festival at Fair Park, Dallas
-03/02/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
-03/02/13 - Blaggards at Ashford Arms Irish Pub
-03/06/13 - Tommy O'Sullivan and Sliabh Notes at Univ of St Thomas
*03/06/13 - Houston AOH Informal Meeting at the Mucky Duck
*03/08/13 - Griff's 31th Annual Greater Houston Irish Open Golf Tournament
-03/09/13 - 1st Annual Paddy's Day Golf Classic put on by Houston Fenians GAA Club
-03/09/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
*03/09/13 - Houston's St Patrick's Parade Work Party at Grif's
-03/10/13 - KPFT Fund raiser at the Mucky Duck
*03/10/13 - Dick Dowling Statue Ceremony, Sunday, 1 PM
*03/10/13 - Houston St Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal Reception-at Brian O'Neill's
-03/12/13 - Irish Sing-A-Long at Grif's with the Celtic Chorus of Texas
-03/14/13 - St. Paddy's Eve Eve Eve w/Blaggards @ The Continental Club
*03/14/13 - Houston St Patrick's Day Queens Contest at Grifs
-03/15/13 - Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration at Univ of St Thomas
-03/15/13 - Irish Society Annual Dinner at Houston Petroleum Club
-03/15/13 - Blaggards at the Continental Club
-03/15/13 - Tomfooligans at The Gooses Acre Irish Pub
-03/15/13 - St. Paddy's Day kickoff party!!! With the Dead Rabbits at Palmer Club in Texas City
-03/16/13 - 54th Annual St. Patrick's Parade in Downtown Houston
-03/16/13 - Tomfooligans at The Bull & Bear Tavern & Eatery
-03/16/13 - Paddy's Day Party with The Rabbits at Texas Roadhouse Live!!!
*03/16/13 - Think Lizzy at the Concert Pub Galeria
*03/17/13 - The Greening of the Bayou
-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
-03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at the Mucky Duck
-03/17/13 - Tomfooligans at Lucky's Pub Downtown
*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at Irish Pub Kenneally's
*03/17/13 - St Patrick Day at Mr C's Westchase Tavern
*03/17/13 - Murder the Stout's St Patrick's Day Schedule
*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at Griff's
*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at Shay McElroy's Irish Pub
*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at McElroys Pub
*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at the Mollys Pub
*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at the Harp Pub
-03/23/13 - Dead Rabbits on the Strand
-03/23/13 - Blaggards @ Shamrocks Pub in Humble, TX
-04/06/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
-04/11/13 - Dr Joseph McFadden on Queen Victoria''s 4 Visits to Ireland at Univ of St Thomas
-04/12/13 - Joe Scott's 30th! DEAD RABBITS / Meganaut (Austin)/ A Sundae Drive / Super Robot Party
-04/13/13 - The Rabbits at Rudz!!!
-04/13/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
-04/13/13 - Celtic Night with the Aeros & the Celtic Chorus of Houston
-04/15-19 - TIMES Irish Trad Camp with Fiddler Oisin Mac Diarmada in Richardson, TX
*04/20/13 - Memorial Mass for Sister Muriel Clarke (info provided by Lyn Brogan)
-04/27/13 - Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games with the Celtic Chorus (updated info)
-05/02/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
-05/03-05 - General Sam Houston Folk Festival with Jed Marum & the Celtic Chorus of Houston
-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
*05/31/13 - Blaggards at the Ashford Arms Pub
*06/28/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
*07/12/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
-11/02/13 - Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships
-11/08/13 - Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
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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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-03/02-03 - North Texas Irish Festival at Fair Park, Dallas
NTIF 2013 is the 31st 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 Texas Ceili." 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 31st festival, we also picked the theme of "Along the Lines" to highlight three of the significant contributions that the Irish immigrent brought to America: their music, literature and willingness to work constructing the railroad system. That gives us the three lines: the line of music, the line of text and the railway line, each of which will be featured in the 2013 festival.
http://www.ntif.org/
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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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-03/02/13 - Blaggards at Ashford Arms Irish Pub
Ashford Arms Irish Pub
14605 Perthshire
Houston, TX 77079
Doors open: 21:00
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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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*03/06/13 - Houston AOH Informal Meeting 03/06/13 at the Mucky Duck
All - We'll be having an informal meeting, in Houston, on Wednesday 6 March. It will be at McGonigel's Mucky Duck ( I'll get there about 7:00 pm and will be there throughout the evening). On Wednesday night the Duck has their Irish Session.
We believe that many Houstonians have put in their applications for AOH membership, OR have transferred from other AOH divisions, but now living in Houston. In addition, there are many members of prior AOH divisions in Houston (at one time there were 3 divisions) who might like to help form a new division there. Anyone interested*, whether a former member or not, should come along to this informal meeting.
I'm going to broadcast this message on Facebook to other Irish groups in Houston as well. If anything it will be a great networking event and a chance for some proper craic! If you know of anyone else who may be interested please bring them along.
I'll be wearing a green and white AOH Gaelic football jersey...#32.
Slan go Foill,
Brian Clark - Texas Organizer
Ancient Order of Hibernians
210.912.1916
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999www.mcgonigels.com
* The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) (Irish: Sean Ordú na nÉireannach) is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization. Members must be Catholic and either Irish born or of Irish descent. Its largest membership is now in the United States, where it was founded in New York City in 1836.
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*03/08/13 - Griff's 31th Annual Greater Houston Irish Open Golf Tournament
Contact Griff's for details
Griffs Irish Pub
3416 Roseland, Houston,
Texas 77006
713.528.9912
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-03/09/13 - 1st Annual Paddy's Day Golf Classic put on by Houston Fenians GAA Club
Quail Valley Golf Club,
Missouri City
$100 Entry – Shotgun Tournament
BBQ Dinner, Soft Drinks, Green Fees, Cart, Range Balls & More INCLUDED
Contact Johnny 713-575-4144
www.houstonfenians.com
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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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*03/09/13 - Houston's St Patrick's Parade Work Party at Grif's
Come on out & help do the final mailings to Parade Entrances. It's a little work & lots of fun (what else at Grif's?)
Griffs Irish Pub
3416 Roseland, Houston,
Texas 77006
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-03/10/13 - KPFT Fund raiser at the Mucky Duck
12 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
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*03/10/13 - Dick Dowling Statue Ceremony, Sunday, 1 PM
Yearly ceremony held on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day at Noon since 1905. Followed by the Greening of the Bayou on St. Patrick's Day at Noon behind Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Houston.
Located at the
Dick Dowling Statue in Hermann Park
The far southeast end of Hermann Park, at MacGregor Drive
(triangle near the intersection of Hermann Park Loop, located at North MacGregor near Holcombe)
Patrick Miggins is organizing the statue ceremony this year in place of Larry Joe and Larry Miggins
This year's speaker is a dear Miggins family friend and former Houston Press writer John Nova Lomax. Among many great articles John has written, he did the piece on Larry Joe which featured him on the Houston Press's cover as a vintage baseball player.
John Nova Lomax wrote on Dowling a few years back for the Houston Press:
Houston 101: The Short Happy Life of Dick Dowling
Civil War color guard from Galveston will do the honors, and the Texas Army will be represented.
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*03/10/13 - Houston St Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal Reception-at Brian O'Neill's
At 2:00 PM, Come honor the 2013 Grand Marshal of Houston's St Patrick's Downtown Parade, Donna McKenzie at Brian O'Neill's pub in the Rice Village. There will be Irish Dancing & plenty of hot hors d'oeuvres (on the Parade Commission) all in honor of our new Grand Marshal.
Brian O'Neils
5555 Morningside Dr,
Houston, TX 77005
713-522-2603
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-03/12/13 - Irish Sing-A-Long at Grif's with the Celtic Chorus of Texas
Griffs Irish Pub
3416 Roseland, Houston,
Texas 77006
An evening of Irish Pub songs on the back patio between 7 & 9PM
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-03/14/13 - St. Paddy's Eve Eve Eve w/Blaggards @ The Continental Club
Thursday, March 14, 2013
10:00pm until 1:00am
The Continental Club,
3700 Main Street,
Houston, Texas 77002
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*03/14/13 - Houston St Patrick's Day Queens Contest at Grifs
Begins under the tent at 7 p.m.
Watch the Beauties compete for the Crown.
Griffs Irish Pub
3416 Roseland, Houston,
Texas 77006
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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 oririshstudies@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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-03/15/13 - Irish Society Annual Dinner at Houston Petroleum Club
Our annual dinner will be held at the Houston Petroleum Club on March 15th. Accepting RSVPs now. Ticket price has not changed from $150 per person. Valet service is included. Open bar all evening. For reservations, call: "Lyn" Brogan at (281) 531-0656 or Pat Sharkey at (713) 752-4266. The evening begins at 6:30 PM with a reception. Grand Entrance of honorees at 7:35. Dinner at 8:00 sharp. Evening concludes at 9:30 PM.
Our March 15, 2013 annual Dinner will celebrate not only 3 AOH Icons, but also the Ancient Order of Hibernians which will always be in our memory here in Houston. The 3 lifetime Irish Society members to be honored are Tom Horan, Burke O'Rourke and Larry Miggins. All of these gentlemen were members of the Dick Dowling Division. When the AOH was active in Houston, often their social gatherings included visiting Kenneally's Irish Pub.
PETROLEUM CLUB of Houston,
800 Bell St.
Houston, TX 77002
Phone:(713) 659-1431
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-03/15/13 - Blaggards at the Continental Club
Doors open at 10PM
3700 Main Street
77002
Houston, TX, US
7135299666
http://www.continentalclub.com
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-03/15/13 - Tomfooligans at The Gooses Acre Irish Pub
Friday, March 15, 2013
9:30pm
Get your St. Patrick's Day weekend of to a proper start with us at The Goose's Acre!
The Gooses Acre
21 Waterway Ave,
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
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-03/15/13 - St. Paddy's Day kickoff party!!! With the Dead Rabbits at Palmer Club in Texas City
Friday, March 15, 2013
9:00pm
We're kickin' off the weekend proper down in Texas City! We're not stoppin' till Monday mornin'
C'mon!!!
The Palmer Club
1112 N. 34th. Street
Texas City, TX. 77590
$2.25 Domestics
$3.25 wells
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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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-03/16/13 - Tomfooligans at The Bull & Bear Tavern & Eatery
Saturday, March 16, 2013
8:00pm
The Bull & Bear Tavern & Eatery
11980 Westheimer Rd Ste A,
Houston, Texas 77077-6670
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-03/16/13 - Paddy's Day Party with The Rabbits at Texas Roadhouse Live!!!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
7:30pm until 12:00am
We're just gettin' the plans underway, but it'll be along the lines of... Free beer, booze, Irish dancers, models, rock n roll, a piper or two, someone pukin' again, sing-a-longs, tattoos, green, debauchery, cursin', guitars, fiddles, banjos, mandos, And did we mention it'll all be televised?
C'MON!!! DETAILS SOON!!!
Texas Roadhouse Live Studios
6000 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E. #610,
Humble, Texas 77339
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*03/16/13 - Think Lizzy at the Concert Pub Galeria
Saturday, March 16, 2013
9:30pm until 12:00am
Concert Pub Galleria Houston
5636 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 278-7272
http://www.theconcertpub.com/GALLERIA.html
THINK LIZZY Kick off St Paddy's weekend in Houston w/ THINK LIZZY They'll be at The Concert Pub Galleria w/ Rush Tribute, Subdivided.
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*03/17/13 - The Greening of the Bayou
At Noon behind Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Houston.
With the Texas Army
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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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-03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at the Mucky Duck
St Patricks Day
March 17 starts at 12 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
What we celebrate on St. Patrick's Day is the whole of Celtic culture, and a musical tradition that, over the centuries, has become as much American roots music as bottleneck guitar. The drums of western Africa are what gave American music its rhythm; more often than not, though, the melody is Celtic.
The popularity of Celtic folk music is either a testament to the timeless appeal of these sometimes haunting, sometimes hilarious, sometimes jig-inspiring tunes, or perhaps an argument in favor of the nebulous theory of racial memory.
Celtic blood-ties real, suspected and imagined have given many the impetus to learn the folk-arts of the ancient tribes; a great way to explore Irish music and tradition.
For the celebration, our entire property is covered under a big-top tent and we showcase traditional and contemporary Celtic music and dance inside and outside the Duck throughout the day. There is seating in both areas on a first come - first served basis.
Entertainers:
O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers
Clandestine
The Jig is Up!
Jiggernaut
Brizeus
The Irish Session players
Master of Ceremonies and Comic Relief - Jim Mackenzie
Martin Burniston's Irish Singalong
St Patrick's Day Menu
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Beef Guinness
Shepherd's Pie
Fish & Chips
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-03/17/13 - Tomfooligans at Lucky's Pub Downtown
Sunday, March 17, 2013
2:00pm until 10:00pm
It's only the biggest St. Patrick's Day party in all of Houston, so of course The Tomfooligans are going to be there!
Lucky's Pub
801 St. Emanuel,
Houston, Texas 77003
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*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at Irish Pub Kenneally's
St Patrick's Day at Irish Pub Kenneally's – A Houston Tradition
Kenneally's Irish Pub
2111 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, Texas 77019
713-630-0486
Live music all day – under the Tent with these bands:
Grand Old Grizzly
Libby Koch
Luther & the Healers
Also featuring bag pipers, food & lots of give-aways!
Opening at NOON!
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*03/17/13 - St Patrick Day at Mr C's Westchase Tavern
Westchase Tavern
10630 Westheimer @ Blue Willow
Houston, Texas 77042
713-785-5567.
Come Celebrate with Mr C's (Ciaran Simon) Westchase Tavern with some great Irish deals!
Free Irish Breakfast 10AM-2PM.
Free Corned Beef and Cabbage and Irish Stew at 4PM.
Happy Hour Prices 10AM-2AM
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*03/17/13 - Murder the Stout's St Patrick's Day Schedule
1-4pm Celtic Gardens
Celtic Gardens
2300 Louisiana,
Houston, TX 77006
713.900.2500
http://www.celticgardenshouston.com/
4:30-5:30pm Luckys Pub
Lucky's Pub
801 Saint Emanuel Street,
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 522-2010
7-10pm Bull & Bear
Bull & Bear
11980 Westheimer Rd # A
Houston, TX 77077-6670
(281) 496-6655
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*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at Shay McElroy's Irish Pub
Celebrate St Patrick's Day in the traditional Irish style
Best Pint of Guinness in Houston
St Patrick's Day open 11:00AM to 2:00AM
In the Rice Lofts
909 Texas St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 223-2444
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*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at McElroys Pub
Celebrate St Patrick's Day in the traditional Irish style
Featuring Live Music of
The Bourbon Street Band
And What Army
C & D Band
Speers Rolling Bistro "Great Food"
St Patrick's Day 11AM – 2AM
McElroy's Pub
3607 S Sandman
Houston, Texas
713-524-2444
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*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at Griff's
Griffs Irish Pub
3416 Roseland, Houston,
Texas 77006
Top 'o the Morning to ya.
Music, Beer & Friends
All Day & Night. Get Your Tickets Early. !!!!!!!!
Check Your Head At The Door.
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*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at the Mollys Pub
The Mollys Pubs all over the Houston area will be celebrating St Patrick's Day
With music, Pipers, Irish Dancers & the great atmosphere that only they have.
Call (713) 222-1033 for more details
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*03/17/13 - St Patrick's Day at the Harp Pub
Declan will be pouring some mighty stouts on St Patrick's Day & with Pipers & Irish Dancers
It should be a day to remember at the Harp
The Harp Pub
1625 Richmond Ave,
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-7827
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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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-03/23/13 - Blaggards @ Shamrocks Pub in Humble, TX
Saturday, March 23, 2013
9:00pm until 11:00pm
Shamrocks Pub
228 1st St. W. ,
Humble, TX
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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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-04/11/13 – 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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-04/12/13 - Joe Scott's 30th! DEAD RABBITS / Meganaut (Austin)/ A Sundae Drive / Super Robot Party
Friday, April 12, 2013
8:00pm
Raisin' hell in Pasa (get down) dena!!!
Da Pub
3918 Fairmont,
Pasadena, Texas 77504
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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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-04/13/13 - Celtic Night with the Aeros & the Celtic Chorus of Houston
Houston Toyota Center
1510 Polk St., Houston,
Texas 77002
Celtic Chorus will be performing in the concourse area between 6PM-7PM
(They are going to miss Irish Aires that night!)
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-04/13/13 - The Rabbits at Rudz!!!
Details to come
Rudyard's British Pub
2010 Waugh Dr,
Houston, Texas 77006
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-04/15-19 - TIMES Irish Trad Camp with Fiddler Oisin Mac Diarmada in Richardson, TX
Week-long camp in Richardson, TX for traditional Irish fiddlers April 15-19, 2013 for intermediate and advanced students ages 18 and older.
Description
Combined with a comfortable setting, other motivated people who want to learn well, and at an affordable price, TIMES Irish Trad Camp has all the makings of an extraordinary learning experience. In the end, you will be much farther along the path to Irish music fluency and mastery of your instrument. Our first camp will be taught by Oisin Mac Diarmada on April 15-19, 2013 at Springhill Retreat Center in Richardson, TX. Please visit our website for more details.
History
TIMES Irish Trad Camps are organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES), a non-profit organization based in Richardson, TX. One Trad Camp per year will be offered focused on one instrument taught by one master instructor. The first Trad Camp will be held on April 15-19, 2013.
http://irishtradmusic.org/tradcamp/Oisin-MacDiarmada.html
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*04/20/13 - Memorial Mass for Sister Muriel Clarke (info provided by Lyn Brogan)
Arranged and confirmed for Saturday, 20 April at St. John Vianney at NOON. The celebrant will be Fr. Troy Gately, Pastor. The Mass will be in the Chapel and followed immediately by a light lunch in an adjoining building.
The address of St. John Vianney is: 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail; 77079. The location is best described as being parallel to Memorial Drive between Dairy Ashford and Eldridge. Come either direction on Memorial, and turn onto Nottingham at the light. Carmelo's on the corner.
Fr. Troy became quite friendly with Sr. Muriel during his downtown duties. He provided a couple of funny stories about the two of them during our meeting yesterday. He "admitted" that she had him wrapped around her little finger! He had not heard about her passing away. He was shocked at hearing this news!!
Well, THANKS TO HIM we got a Saturday Mass and at Noon.
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-04/27/13 - Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games with the Celtic Chorus (updated info)
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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-05/02/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Clandestine
May 2 730 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
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.
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-05/03-05 - General Sam Houston Folk Festival with Jed Marum & the Celtic Chorus of Houston
Step Back In Time To The 1800s And Enjoy!
The General Sam Houston Folk Festival in Huntsville Texas will celebrate its 26th year on the Sam Houston Museum grounds, the grounds where Sam and Margaret lived with their children.
Information
Admission:
Friday: $3.00 for everyone, all ages!
Adults 6 and over: $10.00 Good for Saturday and Sunday
Children 5 and under: $3.00 each day
Students $8.00: Good for Saturday and Sunday
Groups 15 +: $8.00 each paid in one amount. one day only
Parking:
Friday: 19th Street will be closed.
Saturday and Sunday: Drop off entrance is 19th Street. Please follow signs to remote parking with shuttle to Festival.
School Teachers:
To register for the Friday School Day, contact Cherie Meroney at cmeroney@huntsville-isd.org or (936) 293-2560.
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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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*05/31/13 - Blaggards at the Ashford Arms Pub
Friday, May 31, 2013
9:00pm until 11:00pm
Ashford Arms Pub,
13308 Westheimer Rd,
Houston, TX
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*06/28/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Clandestine
June 28 7:30 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
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.
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*07/12/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Clandestine
July 12 7:30 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
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.
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-11/02/13 - Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships
Tew Academy of Irish dance is pleased to announce our first feis.
The Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships will be held November 2, 2013 in Houston, TX. (exact venue to be announced soon).
Come join us for a dance of Irish dance competition, camaraderie and fun.
Our Feis is sanctioned by the North American Irish Dance Federation, an open platform organization, which means that everyone is welcome to compete regardless of school affiliation or teacher certification. Retired dancers are also encouraged to register as well!
All dance entries will be handled through NAIDF's online registration and feis system, FeisKeeper.
NAIDF Member Schools
Registration Fee: $20.00 (per dancer)
Per Dance: $11.00
Junior and senior championships $20 inclusive.
Non-NAIDF Member Schools
Registration Fee: $23.00 (per dancer)
Per Dance: $13.00
Junior and senior championships $25 inclusive.
Registration Opens January 1, 2013 · Registration Closes October 1, 2013 · Register atFeisKeeper.com
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-11/08/13 - Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, November 8, 2013
Annual Irish Gala benefiting
the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
The Houstonian Hotel,
111 North Post Oak Lane,
Houston, TX 77024
6:30 pm reception; dinner following reception
Honorees: Members of the international community who have been instrumental in building and maintaining peace in Northern Ireland:
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Good
Join us for an enjoyable evening with delicious food, lively entertainment and great company! We are delighted to honor Rev. and Mrs. Harold Good of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rev. Good has served as the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland (for the entire island) and has received many awards recognizing his contributions to peace around the world. The Goods also have played a significant role as mentors to our students on the Flynn Center for Irish Studies' study abroad program in Northern Ireland. Help us raise scholarships to enable our students to enroll in Irish Studies courses at UST as well as to study abroad in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Through the funds raised by the Gala, we also raise scholarships to bring Irish and Northern Irish students to study at UST.
For more details, please contact Lori Gallagher
at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
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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
Concert Pub Galleria Houston
5636 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 278-7272
http://www.theconcertpub.com/GALLERIA.html
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
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
The Harp Pub
1625 Richmond Ave,
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-7827
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
West Chase Tavern
10630 Westheimer @ Blue Willow
Houston, Texas 77042
713-785-5567.
Foundry United Methodist Church
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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