by Rodger Hara (photo by Andrew Clark www.andrewclarkphotography.com) Serendipity brought Helen Thorpe to Veronica Guerin’s story and the result was an Irish sort of symmetry. Veronica Guerin was an Irish journalist who was murdered in 1996 while writing about the drug business in the Republic. Daughter of an accountant, she studied accounting at Trinity College […]

Celtic Events and Kolacny Music Presents From Ireland, Scotland, and Canada ‘Best Instrumental/Vocal Group of 2012’ THE OUTSIDE TRACK with Comedian DR Kevin Fitzgerald Friday April 27, 2012 8PM Show 7PM Doors The Soiled Dove 7401 E. 1st Ave Denver, CO 80230 $20 Advance $24 DOS All Ages Show All Seats GA Tickets online at: […]

When Outside Track takes to the stage at Soiled Dove in Denver April 27 they should find everyone smiling. Always proud of his Irish heritage, comedian DR Kevin Fitzgerald will bring his unique style of humor that draws from his unusual background as a veterinarian, television star, and bouncer for rock stars. Recently DR Kev […]

For the second year in a row, the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee are excited to be sending Denver’s Queen Colleen, to compete in the Rose of Tralee International Festival for the Regional Finals. There will be a fundraiser beginning at noon Saturday, May 12 at Scruffy Murphy’s in downtown Denver to help offset […]

by Rodger Hara Supergroups – like Crosby, Stills and Nash – began as a rock and roll phenomenon in the late 1960’s and continue in that genre today along with country, jazz and rap. Rarely is a supergroup found on the Celtic music scene – with the exception of the Masters of Tradition – and […]

The Denver Folklore Center turns 50 this spring. A visit to the iconic holy ground at 1893 South Pearl Street is like walking into a living shrine to acoustic music. The walls are covered with stringed instruments and folk music memorabilia. Hand written signs organize bins stuffed with recordings or sheet music, guiding you to […]

Irish fiddle virtuoso, producer, and impresario, Martin Hayes is heading for Colorado with the Masters of Tradition on Tour! As Artistic Director of Masters of Tradition on Tour, Hayes has brought together seven of the most compelling artists in Irish music today for a unique concert celebrating the art form. Joining Hayes on fiddle are […]

Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) will host The 8th Annual Green Tie Event takes place at the Seawell Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday March 17th. Headlining the entertainment will be the irrepressible Bridies, with dynamic dancing from Strictly Irish and special guest dancer Karen Callaway Williams. A tap dance instructor for […]

Cindy caught up with Paul McKenna at the Celtic Connections fest in Scotland for a quick chat on his bands Colorado debut February 25th at Soiled Dove in Denver. Blog—April, 2008 We’ve been trying to book a lot of gigs this year but still hitting brick walls with some folk, but we’ll keep trying. We […]