September 1, 2004

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Upcoming Irish Music of Interest -- September 1, 2004

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Pat Roche Feis

Not a music event per se, but for $10 you can be a spectator at the
Chicago Pat Roche Feis (dance competition) on October 16th in Villa
Park. Info: http://www.gaelicweb.com/chicagofeis/start.html

Irish Film Series at Mt. Mary College

Mt. Mary College in Milwaukee is embarking on an Irish-interest
film series, with the proceeds to benefit the Ulster Project, a
U.S.-Northern Ireland summer youth exchange program. From
mid-September to early December they will screen "Angela's Ashes",
"The Secret of Roan Inish", "The Field", "Crying Game", "Waking
Ned Devine", "In the Name of the Father", and "Dancing at Lughnasa".
Contact Mary Beth Duffey for more info: duffeym@mtmary.edu

Madison Irish Language and Culture Weekend

On October 15-17 the University of Wisconsin-Madison hosts its
annual Irish Language and Culture Weekend, providing Irish language
instruction at all levels. The $125 fee covers everything for the
weekend--even beer, it says here!--except lodging. For more
information see: http://celticmadison.org/events/irish-weekend.html

Summary:

9/3-9/6: Long Grove Irish Days, Long Grove, IL
new 9/4: Sean Ryan/Mike Austin/Jack Callahan, IAHC, Chicago
new 9/5-9/6: Fox Valley Folk Fest, Geneva, IL
new 9/10: Anish, Ballydoyle Pub, Downers Grove, IL
9/10-9/12: St. Catherine's Irish Fest, West Dundee, IL
new 9/11: West of Ennis, Irish Cultural Heritage Center, Milwaukee
new 9/12: Erin Feis, Rock Island, IL
new 9/13: Chicago Sinfonietta w/ Liz Carrol, Symphony Center, Chicago
9/13: Gan Bua, Martyr's
9/14: Solas, Abbey Pub
new 9/17: Mary Jane Campbell/Genticorum, Chicago Cultural Center
9/17: Bantry Bay CD release/ICHC benefit, ICHC, Milwaukee
upd 9/18-9/19: Celtic Fest Chicago
new 9/18: post-Celtic Fest céilí, Chicago Hilton
new 9/19: Chicago Sinfonietta w/ Liz Carrol, Dominican University
9/20: Kieran O'Hare & Liz Knowles/Phonix, Martyr's
new 9/20: Kila, Ballydoyle Pub, Downers Grove, IL
9/21: Kila, Martyr's
9/24: Kila, Irish Cultural Heritage Center, Milwaukee
new 9/26: ceili: Daly/Sheehan/Shine/Masterson Band, Gaelic Park
new 9/30: Battlefield Band, Fitzgerald's, Berwyn, IL
10/3: Tannahill Weavers, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
10/10: Dervish, Old Town School of Folk Music
new 10/11: Gan Bua, Martyr's
10/16: John Daly/Motti Pikelny, Folk-Lore Center, Warrenville, IL
new 10/18: Kieran O'Hare, Martyr's
10/23: Liz Carroll & John Doyle, World Folk Music Company
10/24: Patrick Street, Old Town School of Folk Music
new 10/29: Sean Ryan/Mike Austin/Jack Callahan, IAHC, Chicago
new 10/30: Baal Tinne, Irish Cultural Heritage Center, Milwaukee
11/27: John Williams/Dean Magraw, World Folk Music Company

Remember: some venues are restricted to ages 21 and over. Phone first.

If you heard about it here and attended, drop us a line:
givealisten@stresscafe.com

Links to other Irish music event listings at the end of the message.

Friday September 3, 6:30pm, $35-$45
Saturday September 4, free
Sunday September 5, free
Monday September 6, free

Long Grove Irish Days

This year's festival kicks off with a Friday evening concert by Anthony
Kearns, one of "The Irish Tenors", and the Academy of Irish Music.
Call 847-537-3265 for tickets.

The rest of the weekend is free and features:

Baal Tinne
Aislinn and Meaghan Gagliardi
Donnybrook
Shannon Rovers
McNulty Irish Dancers
Reel Studio Irish Dancers
Larkin Brothers
Jeff Ward Band
MacRovers
Frances O'Neill Club: Irish Social Dancing
Seamus O'Kane and Jimmy Moore

Historic commercial district
near Highway 53 and Long Grove Rd.
Long Grove, IL
http://www.irishdays.net/

Saturday September 4, 9:00pm

Sean Ryan, Mike Austin and Jack Callahan

5th Province bar
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox
Chicago, IL
http://www.irishamhc.com

Sunday September 5, 11:00am-10pm, $10-$15
Monday September 6, 11:00am-6:00pm, $10-$15

Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival

This year's festival is reported to have showcases by the
Academy Of Irish Music and Murphy Roche Irish Music Club,
plus a session. Check the web site for schedule.

Island Park
Geneva, IL
http://www.foxvalleyfolk.com

Friday September 10, 9:00pm

Anish

Ballydoyle Irish Pub
5157 Main St.
Downers Grove, IL
http://www.ballydoylepub.com

Friday September 10, 5:00-11:00pm, $8
Saturday September 11, noon-11:00pm, $8
Sunday September 12, noon-7:00pm, $8

This the ninth annual Irish Fest at St. Catherine's features:

The Fenians
Celtic Aires
Donnybrook
Brigid's Cross
Solid Air
several dance schools
multiple pipe bands
and lots more

Children under 12 are free; a 3-day pass for adults is $21.

St. Catherine of Siena Church
845 W. Main St. (corner of 31 & 72)
West Dundee, IL
http://www.stcatherinesirishfest.com/index.html

Saturday September 11, 8:00pm, $10

West of Ennis

"An eclectic mix of traditional and non-traditional Celtic tunes and
songs"--fiddle, uilleann pipes, whistles, accordian, guitar, banjo,
bouzouki, mandolin, harmonica, bodhrán.

Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin
2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
http://www.ichc.net/events/WestOfEnnis/westofennis.html

Sunday September 12, 11:00am-8:00pm, $5

Erin Feis

20th annual Irish family festival, sponsored by the St. Patrick Society,
Quad Cities. A mass, food, dancers, a ceili, and music by Bogside
Zukes, Leahy's Luck, and others.

infO: 563-359-8016
http://www.stpatsqc.com/StPatrickMain.htm

Monday September 13, 7:30pm, $32-$48

Chicago Sinfonietta, with Liz Carroll, Derek Han, Paul Zafer, and James
Sanders.

Classical outfit the Chicago Sinfonietta perform, among other works
Chris (son of Dave) Brubek's "Interplay for Three Violins and
Orchestra", with its classical, jazz, and trad components. If you
have a crossover jones with a big budget, perhaps this is for you.

Orchestra Hall
Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
http://chicagosinfonietta.org/concerts/0405/04sept.html
312-236-3681 ext 12

Monday September 13, 9:00pm, free

Gan Bua

Martyr's
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
info: 773-404-9494
http://www.martyrslive.com

Tuesday September 14, 8:00pm, $15

Solas

Abbey Pub
3420 W. Grace
Chicago, IL
773-478-4408
http://www.abbeypub.com/music.html

Friday September 17, 7:00pm, free

Mary Jane Campbell & Genticorum

The pre-fest warm-up concert at the Cultural Center is usually one of
the highlights of the weekend. This year's concert, again sponsored
by the Illinois St. Andrew Society, features Scottish singer Mary Jane
Campbell and the Quebecois group Genticorum.

Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington
Chicago, IL
http://www.chicago-scots.org/activities/activity-d.htm

Friday September 17, 7:30pm, $5

This CD release bash by Bantry Bay is a fundraiser for the Irish
Cultural Heritage Center, which will receive all proceeds. There
will be a ceili (with teaching) and a session.

Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin
2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
http://www.fluckers.com/bantry_bay/

Saturday September 18, 11:30am-11:00pm, free
Sunday September 19, 11:30am-11:00pm, free

Celtic Fest Chicago

Some of the heavy hitters at this year's edition of Chicago's large,
pan-celtic annual festival:

Mary Black
John Williams & Dean Magraw
The Kane Sisters
Kila
Flook
The Saw Doctors

The list of performers is huge. A sample:

Llan de Cabel
Ronsed Mor-Kevrenn Alré
Baal Tinne
The Muck Brothers
Susan McKeown
Mary Jane Campbell
Tim O'Sullivan
Aislinn & Megan Gagliardi
Exorna
Bogside Zukes
Bloomsday
Borderlord

As usual there are dedicated stages for uileann piping (Kieran O'Hare,
Brendan McKinney, Kevin Henry, Tyler Duncan, et al.), harp (Grainne
Hambly, Robin Huw Bowen, Marta Cook, et al.), dance, ceili, young
performers (Academy of Irish Music, Murphy Roche School of Irish
Music, World Folk Music Co., Detroit CCE, Irish Music School), and
song. Go early and stay late.

Grant Park
Chicago, IL
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?topChannelName=HomePage&contentOID=536898786&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=%2fwebportal%2fportalContentItemAction.do
brochure: http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/COCWebPortal/COC_EDITORIAL/CELTICBR_2.pdf

Saturday September 18, 10:00pm, $10

Post-Celtic Fest Céilí

Billed as "An international céilí/ceilidh" this post-fest bash features
Irish and Scottish céilí dancing, festival performers Llan de Cubel,
Ronsed Mor-Kevrenn Alré, Mary Jane Campbell, "and others".

Sponsored by the Illinois St. Andrew Society, proceeds to benefit the
Captain O'Neill Foundation.

International Ballroom
Chicago Hilton
720 S. Michigan Ave.
info: 312-294-6860

Sunday September 19, 2:30pm, $27-$38

Chicago Sinfonietta, with Liz Carroll, Derek Han, Paul Zafer, and James
Sanders.

Lund Auditorium
7900 West Division
River Forest, IL
http://chicagosinfonietta.org/concerts/0405/04sept.html
312-236-3681 ext 12

Monday September 20, 9:00pm, free

Kieran O'Hare & Liz Knowles

As part of World Music Fest Chicago 2004, Martyr's presents the dynamite
Chicago Irish music couple of Kieran O'Hare (uilleann pipes, flute,
whistle) & Liz Knowles (fiddle), along with the good-sounding Danish
acoustic band Phonix.

Martyr's
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
info: 773-404-9494
http://www.martyrslive.com

Monday September 20, 9:00pm, $5

Kila

The most far-ranging band with Irish roots out there. Traditional
instruments, electric instruments, world percussion, Rónán Ó Snodaigh's
Irish Gaelic lyrics, and rock and pop sensibilities all figure
prominently. If the phrase "world music by Irish people" doesn't
scare you then you need to check them out.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub
5157 Main St.
Downers Grove, IL
http://www.ballydoylepub.com

Tuesday September 21, 9:00pm, $10

Kila

Another segment of World Music Fest Chicago 2004. The Klezmer Mountain
Boys also appear.

Martyr's
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
info: 773-404-9494
http://www.martyrstickets.musictoday.com/Martyrs/calendar.aspx

Friday September 24

Kila

Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin
2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
tickets: 414-345-8800

Sunday September 26, 2:30pm, $12

Irish Set Dance Ceili, featuring the Daly, Sheehan, Shine & Masterson
Band.

Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 W. 147th St.
Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
http://www.cgp-chicago.org

Thursday September 30, 8:00pm, $20

The Battlefield Band

On what is promoted as their 35th anniversary tour, this venerable
Scottish band is--from the few sound clips I've heard--sounding better
than it has in years.

The current line up features the estimable Mike Katz (Highland pipes/
small pipes/various whistles/bass guitar), founding member Alan Reid
(keyboards/guitar/vocals), Alasdair White (fiddle/whistle/banjo/
bazouki/Highland and small pipes/bodhran), and returning member Pat
Kilbride.

Fitzgerald's
6615 Roosevelt Rd.
Berwyn, IL
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/32793

Sunday October 3, 7:00pm, $24

Tannahill Weavers

Except for the ever-shifting highland bagpipe slot, the Tannies have
had the same lineup for quite a few years now. With stable
membership and a consistent musical approach you know exactly what
you're going to get from these guys, and it's good: tight instrumental
sets and gorgeous Scottish songs. The highland pipes, flute, fiddle,
guitar, bouzouki standard formula will sound familiar--it's a formula
they helped establish.

Some publicity for this event still says it's September 19th, but that's
obsolete info. The October 3rd date has been confirmed.

McAninch Arts Center
College of DuPage
Fawell Blvd. & Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL
630-942-4000
http://www.cod.edu/ArtsCntr/tannahill.htm

Sunday October 10, 7:00pm, $16-$20

Dervish

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
box office: 773-728-6000
http://www.oldtownschool.org/

Monday October 11, 9:00pm, free

Gan Bua

Martyr's
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
info: 773-404-9494
http://www.martyrslive.com

Saturday October 16, 8:00pm, $10

John Daly, fiddle, Motti Pikelny, bouzouki

The Folk-Lore Center
29W140 Butterfield Road
Warrenville Woods Office Complex, Suite 105
Warrenville, IL
info: 630-393-1247
http://www.folk-lorecenter.com/

Monday October 18, 9:00pm, free

Kieran O'Hare

Martyr's
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
info: 773-404-9494
http://www.martyrslive.com

Saturday October 23, 7:00pm & 9:30pm, $20

Liz Carroll & John Doyle

World Folk Music Company
1808 W. 103rd St.
Chicago, IL
info: 773-779-7059
http://www.worldfolkmusiccompany.com

Sunday October 24, 7:00pm, $16-$20

Patrick Street

Tremendous fiddle talent John Carty has joined the band, in
addition to--not in place of--Kevin Burke.

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
box office: 773-728-6000
http://www.oldtownschool.org/

Friday October 29, 9:00pm

Sean Ryan, Mike Austin and Jack Callahan

5th Province bar
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox
Chicago, IL
http://www.irishamhc.com

Saturday October 30, 7:00pm, $19-$21

Baal Tinne

Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin
2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
http://www.ichc.net/events/concertseries/concertseries.html

Friday November 12, 9:00pm

Errigal

Fiddler's Hearth
127 N. Main St.
South Bend, IN
574-232-2853
http://www.fiddlershearth.com/

Saturday November 27

John Williams & Dean Magraw

World Folk Music Company
1808 W. 103rd St.
Chicago, IL
info: 773-779-7059
http://www.worldfolkmusiccompany.com

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Links to other Irish music event listings

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Central Illinois (FPM records):
http://www.fpmrecords.com/ceol/current.html

Milwaukee Area (Milwaukee Shamrock Club):
http://www.shamrockclubwisc.com/page5.html

Greater Wisconsin (Shamrock Club of Wisconsin):
http://www.shamrockclubwisc.com/page65.html

Greater Midwest:
http://www.shamrockclubwisc.com/midwest.html

Madison, Wisconsin (largely Irish):
http://celticmadison.org/events/calendar.php

Cape Cod/SE New England:
http://www.qmcorp.net/zouki/tradmusic/events.html

Boston area:
http://music-for-robin.org/100miles.htm