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Mercury Cafe Celtic Night November 25 with SKY & MARTY
Mercury Cafe Celtic Night November 25 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm SKY & MARTY in concert 5:30 – 6:30PM Session 7-9PM Free Mercury Cafe – Jungle Room 2199 California St. Denver, Colorado 80205 United States Sky and Marty met for the first time several years back at the Spanish peaks Celtic festival in La […]
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Warmth for an “Icy December” New Margot Krimmel and Beth Leachman-Gadbaw CD Delivers Delightful Sounds for the Season
by Rodger Hara There are rare times in life when things seem to happen because they were supposed to happen – as if there was a predestined pattern of individual events leading to a synergistic sort of larger outcome. Not to make too much of a grand thing, but that is surely what seems to […]
A CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTY MOORE
The Celtic Connection’s Cindy Reich caught up with Christy Moore as he was taking a break in west Cork before starting a new tour in the autumn. His latest album, “Folk Tale” was released on the 28th of October. CR—You just finished up your new album—how do you feel about it??? CM—Grand, glad it is […]
GAELIC STORM Returns to Colorado for 2 All Ages Shows
They’re back! By popular demand, Gaelic Storm blows back into Colorado Friday November 11 and Saturday November 12 for two raucous, crowd-pleasing performances at the Stargazers Theatre in Colorado Springs, and the following night in Denver at the Gothic Theatre. Don’t miss this opportunity to sing along with one of the hottest Celtic bands firing […]
BELFAST PREPARES TO COMMEMORATE THE TITANIC’S CENTENARY
by Ann Augunas BELFAST – Ireland I’m standing in the middle of an ever-growing crowd of people here in Northern Ireland and a sense of great excitement is heightening all around me. All of a sudden I am emotionally involved in the whole of it as we are thrown back in time, to May 31, […]
BECOME AN HONORAY CITIZEN OF “SHAMROCK CITY” WITH SOLAS: Seamus Egan traces Irish Montana heritage
by Cindy Reich If you ever wanted to be music mogul, now’s your chance! Solas are embarking on a new multi-media project and are inviting anyone and everyone to get involved. Through the “Kickstarter” website, http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1490987662/shamrock-city , they are hoping to raise the money needed to fund this project. The beauty of Kickstarter is that […]
Share Tunes, Dance, and Song with Jerry O’Reilly October 27 at Eron Johnson’s Antique Warehouse
When Dublin traditional singer and set dancer Jerry O’Reilly learned that he would meet some Colorado folks as he travels through the Mile High City he got excited, “That’s brilliant! I’ll be looking forward to it. How about me teaching the Sliabh Luachra polka set or the Clare Lancers reel set. These are two sets […]
“If it wasn’t for the Irish and the Jews” Lecture and Musical Performance by Dr. Mick Moloney
New York University’s Professor of Music and Irish Studies, Mick Moloney is the pre-eminent scholar of Irish-American music from the past two centuries. Born in Ireland, the musician and singer has recorded over forty albums and hosted several American Public Television series. In 1999, he was awarded the National Heritage Award from the National Endowment […]
Irish Network Colorado to Bring Ambassador Michael Collins to Colorado
Eamonn De Valera. Mary McAleese. And now: Michael Collins. The Irish Network Colorado (INCO) is bringing His Excellency, Ambassador Michael Collins to Colorado who is following in the footsteps of Ireland’s first President as well as the current one. As an emerging force in the Colorado business scene, INCO resumes its mission to provide beneficial […]
Denver Gaels Send Largest Club to North American Championships
When the Denver Gaels first competed in the North American championships in 1996, the lone Men’s Football team was just happy to be representing the Mile High City. Just 15 years later, the Gaels were the largest club en force at the Championships. Forty-seven players representing five different teams competed in the Championships at Páirc […]
National Champs! Rogue Camogs Kick Arse in SF!
Story & Photos by Amanda Rieker The stands erupted into barely controlled chaos as the final whistle blew, signaling the success of six years of recruiting, training, and commitment to a dream of winning a Camogie championship. The hard fought battle on the pitch against the girls from Washington DC was the culmination of years […]
Spanish Peaks Celtic Fest & Retreat 2011
What a great time in Spanish Peaks country Sept 22-25. A beautiful part of Colorado not on the beaten path – great folks too. Ceili/Sessions in a “Ghost Town” – Workshops, concerts, more sessions. Here are a few photos. Stay tuned here for info on 2012 Fest & Retreat..
Huerfano County’s Set to Welcome Visitors To Spanish Peaks Celtic Music Fest and Retreat
Traditions stand the test of time, handed down from generation to generation – adding new life, stories, and interpretations to its ever expanding width and depth. During the last weekend of September, Huerfano County will help perpetuate the traditions of Irish, Scottish, and related Roots music and dance. Huerfano County is often referred to as […]