MARCH 2018 ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS GUIDE

By Rodger Hara (Celtic Cfonnection (Denver) March 2018 issue)

 

Adam Agee and Jon Sousa

March 30         Rialto Theatre, Loveland                                 7 PM

Tickets: $22 advance, $26 day of show,

$15 senior/student/military
            Plus standard ticketing fees.

 

Altan

March 3           Swallow Hill Music, Denver                            8 PM

Tix $31 swallowhillmusic.org

 

Angus Mohr

March 17         Little Bear, Evergreen                                     9 PM – close

 

Ann Doolan-Fox

March 11         Book signing – Celtic Road Home                 12:30 pm

Tattered Cover Book Store, E. Colfax

​                        Irish Snug Session players

 

Avourneen

March 2           Off the Clock: Kilts and Clovers

Denver Botanic Gardens,                   .           6 PM

Advance tix at $18; Door tix at $20.

March 14         Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs                     7 PM

March 16         Sheabeen Pub, Aurora                                   8-10 PM

March 17         Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub, Littleton                        11 AM

Scruffy Murphy’s, LoDo                                 2 PM                                                                           Clancy’s, Wheat Ridge                                   6 PM

Clocktower Cabaret                                        11 PM – Adam MC

Off the Clock Burlesque Show, Tix $25+

March 18         Gunbarrel Brewing, Boulder                           4:30 PM

March 23         Denver Contra Dance

Denver Masonic Temple                                8 PM

March 24         Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub, Littleton                        9 PM

March 31         Pikes Peak Contra Dance

All About Dance Studios                                 7:30 PM

 

Beth Gadbaw

March 12         Finley’s Pub, Denver

with Jim Abbot            t                                               7 PM

March 17         Oskar Blues, Lyons

With Charlie Branch, Pete Strickler, Jessie

Burns                                                               8:30 PM

 

Big Paddy

March 10         Bohemian Biergarten, Boulder                       10 PM

March 16         Clancy’s, Wheat Ridge                                   7-10 PM

March 17         Arvada Street Fest                                          4-6 PM

Howl at the Moon/Fadó, LoDo                        8-10 PM

 

Blackthorn Ceili Band

March 11         Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs                     1-5 PM

March 17         Jack Quinn’s                                                   10 AM-2 PM

 

Blackthorn Sessions

March 16         Cherokee Ranch

directions and tickets at their website

https://cherokeeranch.org )                            Time TBA

 

BODHA

March 16         Irish Snug, Capitol Hill, Denver                       Time TBA

March 17         Irish Snug                                                        Time TBA

Maggie Smith’s, Centennial                            Time TBA

 

Boys of the Town

March 17         Slattery’s Irish Pub, Greenwood Village         4:30-6 PM

Pour Wine Bar, Louisville                                8-11 PM

 

Brian Clancy

March 1, 8, 22 & 29    Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs         7:30 PM

 

Brian Clancy and Irish Row

March 15         Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs

20^th Anniversary Party                                   7:30 PM-12 AM

March 16         Pikes Peak Brewing, Monument                    7 PM

March 17         Howl at the Moon/Fadó Fest, LoDo                2-4 PM

Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs                     8:30 PM

 

CD Clarke

March 16         Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                        Time TBA

March 17         Slattery’s                                                         Time TBA

 

Celtic Chaos

March 10         Flood Stage Ale House, Brighton                  3-6 PM

March 17         Funugyz, Parker                                             1-4 PM

Celtic House Pub, Parker                               5:30-7:30 PM

 

Celtic Friends

March 17         Rory’s Pub, Denver                                        2 PM

 

Celtic Nights Oceans of Hope

March 6           Lincoln Center, Ft. Collins                               7:30 PM

Tix @ LCtix.com – $15+

March 7           Ent Center, Colo. Springs                               8 PM

Tix @ seatadvisor.com $24-65

 

Celtic Steps – “An Enchanting Evening with Celtic Steps”

March 18         Broomfield Auditorium                                    12:00PM

Grandview High School – Aurora                     2:30PM

Palmer Ridge High School – Monument          6:30PM

Tickets $13.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door

 

Chancers Hooley

March 16-29   Denver Loft Sessions.  In the City of Denver – Comcast Cable channel 880 and

CenturyLink channel 1800 on the above days as follows: Mondays – 1:30 PM,

Tuesdays and Thursdays-12 PM, Fridays – 8 & 11:30 PM, Saturdays – 9 & 11

PM and Sundays – 9 PM. Outside of Denver the program can be seen online at

Denver8.tv at the ‘Local Music’ tab. The online version will be available on Monday March 19th.

March 16         Irish Snug, Denver                                          9-11 PM

March 17         Scruffy Murphy’s, Lodo                                  10:30 AM -1:30 PM

March 17         Irish Snug, Denver                                          7-9 PM

 

Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes and Drums

March 17         St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Denver                  10 AM

Landsdowne Arms, Highland Ranch              3 PM

Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                        4 PM

Maggie Smith’s, Centennial                            5:30 PM

Landsdowne Arms, Highland Ranch              7 PM

Irish Snug, Capitol Hill                         8 PM

 

the commoners

March 11         Runnin’ of the Green Post-Race Party          10:30 AM
March 13         Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs                     7-10 PM

March 16         Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                                    6:30-9 PM

March 17         Maggie Smith’s, Centennial                            1-3:30 PM

Irish Snug, Capitol Hill                         4:45-6:30 PM
Mulligan’s, Ft. Collins                                      10:30 PM-12:30 AM

 

Connoly School of Irish Dance

March 16         Irish Snug, Capitol Hill                         Time TBA

March 17         Maggie Smith’s Irish Pub, Centennial             Time TBA

 

Denver and District Pipe Band (ddpb.com)

March 16         Ned Kelly’s, Littleton                                       1 PM

Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                        6 PM

Cherry Cricket, Denver                                  7 PM

March 17         Highlands Ranch Community Assoc. Race   9 AM

Viewhouse, LoDo                                            11:30 AM

Brothers Bar & Grille, LoDo                            12:15 PM

Viewhouse, Centennial                                   1 PM

Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                        2 PM

Ned Kelly’s, Littleton                                       2:30 PM

Ester’s, Denver                                               3 PM

Maggie Smith’s, Centennial                            3:30 PM

Brothers Bar & Grille, Stapleton                     4:30 PM

Brothers Bar & Grille, Lone Tree                    4:30 PM

Viewhouse, Littleton                                        6 PM

Irish Snug, Capitol Hill                         6:30 PM

Cherry Cricket, Denver                                  8 PM

 

Denver Brass – Echoes of the Emerald Isles

March 10 & 11                        Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden           3 PM

with Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums and Rick Seaton, Pipe Organ

Tix start at $22 Discounts for children, students and seniors 65+

 

Denver Brass – Brass, Bagpipes & Co. – Off Kilt-er

March 16, 17 & 18      Newman Center for the Performing Arts – Univ. of Denver

7:30 PM, 7:30 PM and 2:30 PM

With Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums, Todd Teske, Tenor, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Wick School of Irish Dance, Joanna and Iain

Hyde. Tickets start at $30 Discounts for children, students and seniors 65+ www.newmantix.com

 

Durango Celtic Festival

March 8-10     Daimh, Old Blind Dogs, Joanna and Iain Hyde, Ed Miller, Westwind Pipe

and Drums, Truckley Howe, Patrick Crossing, Next Generation Fiddlers,

Kitchen Jam Band, workshops, storytelling, Celtic Wares, fun and food for the

whole family. Henry Strater Theater and The Irish Embassy Pub. Tickets at

http://www.durangocelticfestival.com/tickets/

 

The Elders

March 8           Soiled Dove, Denver                                      8 PM  $25-30 SRO

March 9           Stargazer Theater, Colorado Springs             8 PM $15-20

March 10         Rialto Theatre, Loveland                                 6 PM $15-20

 

Emerald Society Pipe Band

March 17         Scruffy Murphy’s, LoDo                                 3:30 & 7:30 PM

 

Eric Drobny

March 17         300 Suns Brewing,Longmont                                     7-9 PM w/John Bunzli
Evanston, Wyoming Celtic Festival – Céilí at the Roundhouse

March 23 -24  Socks in the Frying Pan, Teada, Molly’s Revenge, Pladdogh, Red Hot Ceili Peppers, Julie Hewkin, Round the Bend, Harvest Home, Slip n’ the Jigs, Mark Cantor, lectures, workshops, arts & crafts, food, whiskey tasting, vendors and more! Indoor Festival; info at http://theartsinc.com/celtic-festival/ & tickets at http://theartsinc.com/celtic-festival/  Tickets for full days. Friday only 3-midnight $20; Saturday only 10 am-11 pm $30. All weekend $40.

 

The Grateful Dogs

March 14         Colorado Springs Marriott                               5-9 PM

March 16         Alchemy Pub, Colorado Springs                    8:30-11:30 PM

March 17         Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs                     3-7 PM

 

Half-Door Irish Band (Beth Gadbaw, Pete Strickler, Jessie Burns, Charlie Branch, Eric Thorin)

March 17         Oskar Blues, Lyons                                        8-11:30 PM

 

Heritage Irish Stepdancers

March 14         The Emerald Slippers: An Irish Dance Wizard of Oz  6:30 PM.
Lakewood Cultural Center
Tickets: $15 adults/$12 seniors and children
(303) 987-7845 www.Lakewood.org/tickets

 

Howl at the Moon/Fadó Fest

March 17         Celtic steps/ Colorado Youth Pipe Band        12-2 PM

The Clancy’s                                                   2-4 PM

Wild Mountain                                                 4-6 PM

Howl at the Moon show on the go                  6-8 PM

Big Paddy                                                       8-10 PM

 

 

The Hydes – Joanna and Iain

March 8-11     Durango Celtic Festival (Durango, CO)         Times TBA

March 16         The Denver Brass, Bagpipes & Co.

Newman Center for the Performing Arts       7:30 PM

March 17         Newman Center for the Performing Arts       7:30 PM

March 18         Newman Center for the Performing Arts       2:00 PM

 

Indigent Row

March 16         Gunbarrel Brewing, Boulder                           7-9 PM

March 17         Woods Boss Brewing, Denver                                    3-6 PM

The Kennedy Station, Denver                                    9:30 PM-12:30 AM
Juice O’The Barley

March 17         Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge        10 AM-Noon

Blarney on the Block, Greeley           4-6:30 PM

Mulligan’s Pub, Ft. Collins                   7:30-9:30 PM

 

Keep Britain Irish

March 17         Sheabeen’s Irish Pub, Aurora             8 PM-12 AM

 

Kevin Dooley

March 2           ChuBurger Longmont                         6-8 PM

March 17         Rosalee’s Pizz, Longmont                  7-9 PM (trio)

 

Kevin Fitzgerald

March 1           Soiled Dove Underground                  7:30 PM

Opening for Sharon Shannon

Tickets $25 and $30

www.soileddove.com 303.830.9214

 

KGNU – Hosted by Karl Kumli

March 17         35th Annual (consecutive!)

St. Patrick’s Morning Sound Alternative         9:30 AM

Lougheed

March 16         Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    4:30-6:30 PM

 

The McDeviants

March 15         McGinty’s, Divide                                           6-9 PM

March 16         Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs                     9 PM–1AM

March 17         Jack Quinn’s, Colorado Springs                     3-6 PM

March 17         Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                        8-11PM

March 18         McGinty’s, Divide                                           8-11PM

 

Michael Collins Pipe Band

March 14         Jordineli’s, Brighton                                         7 PM

March 16         Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    8 PM

March 17         Rackhouse Pub, LoDo                                   12 PM

Viewhouse Pub, LoDo                                    1 PM

Scruffy Murphy’s Pub, Lodo                          1:30 PM

Celtic on Market, LoDo                                   2:15 PM

Fainting Goat Irish Pub, SoBo                        5 PM

Rory’s Tavern, Denver                                   5 PM

Cherry Cricket, Denver                                  6 PM

Clancy’s Irish Pub                                           7 PM

McCarthy’s Sports Bar, Aurora                      8:15 PM

Sheabeen Irish Pub, Aurora                           9 PM

 

Molly’s Revenge

March 24)       Evanston Celtic Festival                                 8 PM

 

Moriarty-Moffitt School of Irish Dance

March 24         9th Annual Ceili in the Rockies                       5-9 PM

Grace Place Church, Berthoud

Tickets $20 for adults, $12 for ages 14 and under,

kids 4 and under are free. Tickets at

http://www.mmirishdance.com/home.html

 

Mulligan Stew

March 17         Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    1:15-3:30 PM

 

Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub

March 10         9^th Anniversary Party                                      11 AM – Close

March 24^th & 25^th  7^th Annual St. Baldrick’s Shave-A-Thon   12-6 PM

w/Reed School of Irish Dance & Mile

Highlanders Pipers

 

Pangur Ban
March 15         Wisdom keepers –  Mile Hi Church                1-2 PM
Pine Creek Tippers

March 16         Margarita at Pine Creek Restaurant, Colorado Springs         6:30-9:30 PM

 

Potcheen

March 15         Arbour Commons, Westminster                     6-9 PM

March 16         The Temporary, Basalt                                   8 PM

March 17         The View House, LoDo                                   2-6 PM

March 17         The Kennedy Station, Denver                        8:30 PM-12:30 AM

 

The Privateers

March 17         Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    10 PM-12 AM

 

Queen City Pipe Band

March 17         Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    7:30 PM

Scruffy Murphy’s, LoDo                                 5:30 & 9:30 PM

 

Queen Colleen Jennifer Richards

March 16         Scruffy Murphy’s, LoDo                                 6-8 PM

 

Rare Ould Times

March 2           Denver Botanic Gardens                                6-9 PM

Kilts and Clovers Party

www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/clock-kilts-Clovers

March 17         Jack Quinn’s                                                   9 AM-1 PM

March 17         Unitarian Universalist Church                         6 PM-9PM

Colorado Springs

 

Reed School of Irish Dance

March 17         Irish Snug/Under the Snug                             Time TBA

Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                        Time TBA

March 24         Ned Kelly’s, Littleton                                       Time TBA

 

Riverdance 20 Years

March 27, 28 & 29      Pikes Peak Center, Colo. Springs      7:30 PM

Tix $48-68 Pikespeakcenter.com

 

Rosin the Bow

March 17         Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    11 AM-1 PM

Sheabeen Pub, Aurora                                   2-4 PM

 

Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular

March 15         Lone Tree Arts Center                                    7:30 PM

Featuring Colorado dancers Shaun Casey

Anya Daneluk and Justin Boros, Creator

Tickets $43-$53 720.509.1000

www.rhythminthenight.com

 

Sam Bush 
March 17         Boulder Theatre                                              8 PM
Tickets $25.00 ADV | $27.50 DOS

21 and over show

www.bouldertheater.com.

 

Scottish Fiddle Club

March 3           St. Phillip Lutheran Church

7531 S. Lowell Blvd., Littleton             2 PM

 

Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub

March 16         Queen Colleen Jennifer Richards                  6-8 PM

March 17         Chancer’s Hooley                                           10:30 AM-1:30 PM

Michael Collins Pipe Band                              1:30 PM

Avourneen                                                      2-5 PM

Emerald Society Pipe Band                           3:30 & 7:30 PM

Queen City Pipe Band                                    5:30 & 9:30 PM

 

Sharon Shannon

March 1           Soiled Dove Underground                              7:30 PM

Tickets $25 and $30

www.soileddove.com 303.830.9214

 

Skean Dubh

March 15         Cherry Hills Assisted Living                            3:30-4:30 PM
March 17         Mt . Vernon Canyon Club                               6-9 PM                                   
March 24         Bemis Public Library, Littleton                        2-3 PM
March 31         Laughing Goat Coffee House                         9-11 PM
Socks in the Frying Pan

March 24         Evanston Celtic Festival                                 6 PM

 

Teada

March 23         Evanston Celtic Festival                                 8 PM

 

Tim Baldwin (aka CaraTrom)

March 9           Upslope Brewery at Lee Hill, Boulder             6–8 PM

March 16         Well at Bradford Junction, Conifer                 5-8 PM

March 17         Fiction Beer, Denver                                       3–6 PM

March 17         Bluegrass Lounge, Arvada                             7:15-1 PM

March 24         Public House, Colorado Springs                     8-1 PM

 

Under a Blood Red Sky

March 15         Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox                            9 PM

21 & over show – Tix $13-27

March 17         Irish Snug, Capitol Hill, Denver                       9:30 PM

 

Wick School of Irish Dance

March 16         Slattery’s, Greenwood Village                        4:45 PM

Maggie Smith’s, Centennial                            6 PM

DU Newman Center/Denver Brass                7:30 PM

March 17         Scruffy Murphy’s, LoDo                                 1 PM

Celtic on Market, Lodo                                   2:30 PM

Nallen’s, LoDo                                                 3:15 PM

Abbey Tavern, E. Colfax, Denver                  3:30 PM

Rhein House, LoDo                                        3:45 PM

DU Newman Center/Denver Brass                7:30 PM

March 18         DU Newman Center/Denver Brass                2:00 PM

 

The Wicked Shehogues

March 16         Irish Snug, Capitol Hill Denver                        5-7 PM

Maggie Smith’s, Centennial                            8-10 PM

March 17         Slattery’s, Centennial                                      1:30-3:30 PM

Maggie Smith’s, Centennial                            4:30-6:30 PM

Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    9-11 PM

 

Wild Mountain

March 16         Avogadro’s Number, Ft. Collins                      9 PM-12 AM

March 17         Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Fest     12-1:30 PM

Howl at the Moon/Fadó Fest, LoDo                4-6 PM

Clancy’s Irish Pub, Wheat Ridge                    7:30-10 PM

 

 

 

Voyage to the Heart of Celtic Culture

With Celtic Nights at the Lincoln Center March 6

 

In the mid-19^th century, pushed by famine, taxes, persecution, and war, half of the population of Ireland ended up on the shores of foreign lands. Celtic Nights, the internationally-proclaimed group of Irish singers and dancers, venture to tell that story in Oceans of Hope. Established in 2012, Celtic Nights has traveled the world, sharing songs from their homeland and stories about the places their ancestors voyaged to. What began as a show that delved into the reasons why Irish emigrants made the journey to America, has now become an exploration of Irish history in an all-new production coming to the Fort Collins Lincoln Center March 6.

 

From America to Australia, the melodies and rhythms of Irish music and dance weave a rich tapestry of a people that may have left home behind, but never abandoned it in their hearts. Oceans of Hope will take the audience on an epic journey through moments of joy and sadness, and tell the stories of Irish ancestors. “We wanted Celtic Nights to combine every aspect of the Irish tradition,” states Celtic Nights singer Ciaran Olohan. “We have songs, dance, and story-telling, so we can give a real taste of every aspect in our culture.

“Every Irish song has a story,” says Celtic Nights singer, Rebekah Johanne. “If you’re listening to the lyrics, you’re in the story.” In fact, it’s one of the reasons why this show is unique as compared to other Celtic shows. While the show is about exhibiting Irish culture, it’s also about inviting everyone into it.“There are no walls between the performers and the audience,” says Johanne as she describes the wealth of emotions that the show explores, from the serious and reflective, to the comedic and heart-warming.

“The most incredible part of the show,” says Olohan, “is when the whole audience is on their feet and enjoying the show. We’ve given them an experience to connect themselves to their history.”

 

Enda Kenny, the Prime Minister of Ireland praised Celtic Nights as a group that has “brought our distinctive and evolving music and dance tradition to the world stage and showcased our tradition in spectacular fashion.” Johanne adds that the show is “very Ireland.”

But Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope is not just about the past and the Irish diaspora and the hardship that forced them away from their homes and led them in alien lands. It’s about the now. It’s about the future. It’s about the family that we all share.

 

You can experience this epic tale of emigration in Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope coming to the Fort Collins Lincoln Center March 6, 2018. Tickets begin at $15 and are available at LCtix.com.

 

Altan releases new music “Gap of Dreams” March 2, Perform March 3 at Swallow Hill in Denver.

 

After thirty years of playing on stages all over the world from Dublin to New York, Tokyo to Sydney, the premier traditional Irish band, Altan came back to the hills of Donegal to record their new album, THE GAP OF DREAMS. The 13 tracks transport the listener to the lifestyle of rural Donegal, to a time before electricity when folks would gather together in the mists of winter to tell stories, sing songs and dance into the wee hours of the night. The music lifted the locals’ spirits and helped elevate them beyond the hardships of the day like famine, conflict, and emigration. It is this spirit that informed the development of the band through their many phases of growth from a duo performing in pubs to international touring and recording artists.

The album title, THE GAP OF DREAMS, is borrowed from a poem by Francis Carlin, The Ballad of Douglas Bridge, in which he writes: “The Gap of Dreams is never shut,” referring to the gap between this world and the Otherworld. The Otherworld has always exerted a large influence on the fiddling tradition of County Donegal and has served as inspiration for song, music, and folklore.

The album features many sets of traditional Donegal reels, such as Néilidh Boyle’s provocative composition, “Seán sa Cheo” (John in the Mist), as well as original compositions. Martin Tourish wrote two lively reels in the Donegal style: “Tuar,” which translates to “omen or sign,” and “Oíche Fheidhmuúil,” meaning “a spirited night.”

Singer and founding member Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh became the 2017 recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil/Traditional Musician of the Year, one of Ireland’s highest musical honors, recognizing her prominent role in supporting, nurturing and strengthening Irish traditional music.  One of Mairéad compositions for this album is a slip jig, which features the title track, “The Gap of Dreams,” and is followed by two more. Mairéad’s daughter Nia Byrne wrote the first titled “Nia’s Jig,” and plays fiddle on the track. Mark Kelly’s son Sam penned the second, “The Beekeeper,” (logically named because it’s in the key of B!), and plays concertina on the track.  Four of the songs are in Irish (Gaelic), which is Mairéad’s first language, and the language of the northwest of Donegal.

Back in ‎Donegal, at Attica Studios in the townland of Termon, it seemed as if the inspiration of the beloved landscape spilled into the studio. With producers Michael Kenney and Tommy McLaughlin, the new album captures the essence that has continued to represent the hallmark of Altan’s music.

THE GAP OF DREAMS will be released on March 2nd, 2018 on Compass Records and Altan will kick off their tour in Calgary, Alberta on February 23^rd and will be in concert at Swallow Hill in Denver March 3, 303-777-1003.

The Celtic Connection presents

‘Galway Girl’ Sharon Shannon to perform in Denver March 1^st

Comedian DR Kevin Fitzgerald to open for Irish Icon

 

When Sharon Shannon and her band take to the stage March 1st in Denver, folks will be watching an Irish music legend. For some, she might be far too young for that title, but in her particular field of Irish music, she’s a superstar! Last year she celebrated being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award.

Known for her virtuosity in playing, endless musical creativity, and her million dollar smile, the button accordion player from Co Clare,Ireland has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and Global Music Industry, including Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, John Prine ,Steve Earle, The RTE Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, The Waterboys, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Alison Krauss and Shane MacGowan .

 

Sharon has a unique ability to fold, stir, and blend many types music into a delightful sounds like no other. Her 12 studio recorded albums to date have all been very different  and groundbreaking mixing traditional Irish with reggae, country, Native American, bluegrass, rap, dance, African,French Canadian.

The genre-defying star has had multi-platinum album sales and has had several number one albums, singles and DVDs in her home country. Her album Galway Girl went 4 times platinum in Ireland with the title track winning her the Meteor award two years running for the most downloaded song.

Sharon grew up in a rural community and was part of a family that all play musical instruments and traditional Irish music. However, her career took an massive upward trajectory when in the late 80s she was asked to joined the seminal rock band The Waterboys. Her first show with that band ,to an audience of 50,000 ,was the on main stage at perhaps the most well-known music festival on earth-Glastonbury.

Her subsequent debut album was released worldwide and was to become the biggest selling record by a traditional artist in Ireland.

In addition to the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award, Sharon has received many other awards including Ireland’s prestigious Hot Press and Meteor Awards. In 2015 she received an IBAM Award in Chicago for her ‘unique contribution to Irish Music’. Other recipients were Darina Allen and actor Liam Neeson.

 

Her music has been featured in several Hollywood movies and she also played a cameo role in the Neil Jordan movie ‘Ondine’. She has worked on a stage production of JM Synges ‘ The Playboy of the Western World’ which was directed by Jim Sheridan.

She  co-wrote and produced an album with the High Kings in 2013.   When not working on a book on her life, writing material for a new album, or performing or recording with other artists,  Sharon, a passionate animal lover, does a lot of voluntary work and fundraising for various animal rescues .

 

In 2017, Sharon released her 10th studio album Sacred Earth. A ground breaking album once again from Sharon. Produced by Justin Adams, this album mixes Irish music with  African and blues and features celebrated African Musicians Abass Dodoo and Seikou Keita as well as special guests including Finbar Furey and Alyra Rose.  Sharon Shannon, always creative, always brilliant!

 

The Celtic Connection/Celtic Events Presents

SHARON SHANNON with Special Guest Comedian DR Kevin Fitzgerald

Show tips: Parking is free, the concert is All Ages Show so bring the family, The Soiled Dove Underground

is located below the Tavern at Lowry, open before, during, and after the concert.

Thursday March 1, 2018 7:30 PM Show 6:30 PM Doors

Soiled Dove Underground  7401 E. 1st Ave Denver

Reserved Seating:  $25 and $30 at 303-777-0502

February 2018 Ceolta Notes – By Rodger Hara

The Pine Creek Tippers are downstairs in the lounge at The Margarita at Pine Creek in Colorado Springs on the 16^th at 6:30 PM.

St. Brigit Episcopal Church, in Frederick, CO at 110 Johnson St., presents a Celtic Cajun Ceili on the 9^th from 6-9 PM with live music, jambalaya, cornbread, King Cake, step dancing, storytelling and beer. Celebrating the annual feast of St. Brigid of Ireland and the beginning of Lent (a little early), Pete Strickler and the regulars from Down the Back Lane provide the music, Celtic Steps the dancers and Heather Corey from Verve Movement Studio the calling for the Ceili.  $15 suggested donation per adult. Children and youth (18 and younger) attend for free. Proceeds benefit St. Brigit youth group activities.

Skean Dubh is at Stella’s Coffee Shop on Olde South Pearl in Denver from 8-10 PM on the 3^rd and in the Littleton view house from 7-10 PM on the 10^th.

The 2018 Queen Colleen, Jennifer Richards sings at Scruffy Murphy’s in LoDo on the 2^nd from 6-7:30. Drink and dinner specials will be running while she performs original and cover songs in benefit for the children in Nepal at the RST Orphanage. No cover, free will donations gladly accepted.

Celtic Chaos rocks out the Celtic House Pub in Parker on the 17^th from 5 -7 PM

Busy month for Wild Mountain that opens with a show on the 2^nd at Sheabeen’s Irish Pub in Aurora from 8-12 PM,  plays at Local 46 in Wheat Ridge on the 3^rd  from 9:30-12:30 PM, hits the Nissi’s stage on the 8^th from 7:30 – 9:30 PM, heads south to Jack Quinn’s in Colorado Springs on the 10^th to play from 8-12 PM, comes home to Clancy’s in Wheat Ridge on the 23^rd and plays from 7:30-10:30 PM then closes out the month at Dicken’s Opera House in Longmont on the 24^th from 7-10 PM. See http://www.wildmountaingreengrass.com/events/ for ticket prices.

You’ll find Big Paddy in the Bohemian Biergarten on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall at 10 PM on the 2^nd.

Celtic Thunder’s Emmet Cahill returns to Colorado for two concerts – in Denver at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2626 E. 7^th Avenue Parkway on the 15th at 7 PM and in Monument at Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church, 20256 Hunting Downs Way on the 16^th at 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $30 with a limited number of Meet & Greet tickets available for $45. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.emmetcahill.com/tour-dates/ or at the doors.

Avourneen plays in Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub in Littleton at 9 PM on the 17^th.  Lead singer Adam Goldstein takes the stage of the Clocktower Cabaret on the 3^rd, 10^th and 24^th for the late shows.

The Firehouse Theater Company presents Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, from the 17^th through March 17^th at the John Hand Theater/Colorado Free University at 7653 E. 1^st Place in Denver. Gross Indecency traces the real-life trials of Oscar Wilde who, in 1895, was charged with “…committing acts of gross indecency with other male persons.” This fascinating play uses real court transcripts and quotes from his three trials to help tell this powerful and poignant story.  Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Tickets range from $20 to $23 and are available at the box office at (303) 562-3232 or www.FirehouseTheaterCompany.com .

Brian Clancy entertains his fans at Jack Quinn’s in downtown Colorado Springs at 7:30 PM on the 1^st, 6^th, 15^th and 22^nd.

Colcannon is on the Ballroom Stage at the Midwinter Bluegrass Festival in the Northglenn Ramada Plaza on the 17^th at 5 PM then does a show with the Cherry Creek Chorale, Celtic! With Colcannon in Bethany Lutheran Church, Hampden and Dahlia, Cherry Hills Village on the 23^rd and 24^th at 7:30 PM.  Tickets $5-$20 online until noon day of show then at the door.

http://www.cherrycreekchorale.org/ticket-main/

Irish icon Sharon Shannon and her band will headline a night of great tunes, songs, and laughter with special guest Dr Kevin Fitzgerald March 1^st at the Soiled Dove Underground in Denver.  All Ages/Reserved seats at www.SoiledDove.com

 

January 2018 Ceolta Notes

By Rodger Hara

 

Adam Agee and Jon Sousa present an enchanted evening of Irish music to celebrate the release of their second full-length album, Ceol na gCarad – English translation is “Music of Friendship” on the 13^th from 7-10 PM at the Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Avenue, Boulder 80304. Tickets $15-$26 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-irish-music-tickets-41324979125  Tune in to the Seolta Gael show at 7 PM on the 10^th to hear a few songs from the album and an interview with Adam and Jon. 88.5 FM and 1390 AM.

 

CaraTrom (aka Tim Baldwin) is at the Arvada Tavern on the 13^th from 8-11 PM, Helga’s Restaurant in Aurora on the 19^th from 8-10 PM and at the Old Oak Coffeehouse in Niwot on the 20^th from 6-8 PM.

 

Wild Mountain plays at “Your Mom’s House” on 13^th and Pearl, Capitol Hill on the 17^th at 8 PM, Lustre Pearl, 26^th and Walnut in RINO on the 19^th at 8 PM, and Clancy’s in Wheat Ridge from 7:30 – 10:30 on the 26^th.  Rumor has it that the band is hard at work on their next CD to be released in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

 

Avourneen provides the music for the Fort Collins Contra on the 6^th with lessons at 7 PM and dance at 8 PM in the Fort Collins Masonic Temple, 225 W. Oak St. $10/$5 students and on the 20^th at 9 PM in Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub in Littleton, 5886 S. Sycamore St. Free Admission.  Adam Goldstein does his solo Irish guitar/singer act at the Clocktower Cabaret on the 13^th and 27^th.  Jan. 13 and Jan. 27.

 

Big Paddy rocks out at the Lazy Dog, 120th and Federal in Westminster on the 26^th at 8 PM.

 

Captain Mulligan and the Privateers (Acoustic Pirate Rock) present Halfway to the Ren Faire/Kilt Nyte Out from 8:30-10:30 PM on the 13^th at Cheers, 11964 Washington St, Northglenn 80233

 

The Pine Creek Tippers (successor to The Mountain Road Ceili Band and comprised of Frank Barber on guitar and keyboard, Camilla Bicknell on Fiddle and Beth Harmon on fiddle and concertina) play downstairs at The Margarita at Pine Creek on the 19^th at 6:30 PM.

 

Marty Smith has moved to Breckenridge leaving a talent void for several Celtic bands in Colorado Springs.

 

Meet the Cast of “Seó na Nollag: A Celtic Christmas Celebration” Performing in Colorado December 18th and 20th

The Season is here!  Irish Dance Theatre founders and Co- Artistic Directors Martin Percival and Ciara Sexton have pooled a tasty team of exceptional dancers from near and far, Music director and composer Trevor Rutkowski has created wonderful music to fill the halls, finishing touches costumes and stage sets are in meticulously place, all adding to the excitement swirling through the Colorado air as Irish Dance Theatre (IDT) readies for their second production of “Seó na Nollag: A Celtic Christmas Celebration”.  Recalling the huge success of last year’s debut at the Newman Center at DU, IDT has added a second show.  The first show will return to the Newman Center in Denver on December 18

www.newmantix.com/irish and the second show will be in Fort Collins at the Lincoln Center December 20th www.lctix.com/seo-na-nollag .  Gather your friends and family sooner than later and share magical holiday memories enjoying a spectacular evening of music and dance.

Now meet the Cast:

Ciara Sexton –

Internationally known Irish dancing professional who possesses multiple skills as a Lead Dancer, Choreographer, Lecturer and Television Announcer/Presenter for major shows and events throughout the world.  Lead dancer with Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Dance 3D Movie dancing with Michael Flatley, Riverdance and Heartbeat of Home.  Other shows utilizing my choreographed expertise include Take the Floor, Diddlyi and the Celtic Feet Dance and Theatre Company. I have also served as a television broadcaster and network personality for various Irish dancing sporting events throughout the world, working with the following television stations: 4IrelandTV, JTV and IrishTV.  Forming IDT with my great friend Martin Percival has to be the biggest challenge in my career so far, but absolutely the most rewarding. I am forever grateful to the friends and family that believe in our vision, it drives us to work harder

Martin Percival –

Our wonderful Co-Founder of Irish Dance Theatre, Former dancer with Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground and principal dancer with Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance.Martin was highly successful as a competitive Irish Dancer after starting at the age of five. Under the expert tutelage of Deirdre McAleer ADCRG, Martin attained many titles including All-England and Great Britain Champion. He was runner up at the All-Ireland and was ranked third in the World.During his performance career, Martin’s credits include: Dance AV, Spirit of the Dance, Lord of the Dance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground and Riverdance. His television credits include: Alas!Smith and Jones, Johnathan Ross, The Big Breakfast to name a but a few.Upon moving to Denver, Martin opened a competitive Irish Dance school and taught successfully for 10 years, co-founded a professional Irish Dance company – Strictly Irish and is highly sought after as a choreographer and world class adjudicator for Irish Dance competitions.Together with Máire Clerkin, Martin wrote, choreographed, directed an produced a small ensemble piece entitled: Tom Crean’s Journey: An Irish Dance Expedition that was showcased at the Tom Crean International Festival in Ireland. Martin has hopes to bringthis engaging piece about an Irish hero of the Scott and Shackleton Antarctic expeditions to the States as soon as possible. Collaborating with Ciara Sexton to found Irish Dance Theatre has been the most rewarding artistic endeavor to date and he is excited for the mission and future of the company.

Marcia Speights –

Marcia grew up in England where she began dancing at the age of 5 under the instruction of Declan Carroll with the Stanley Carroll School of Irish Dance. In 2002 her family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where she took classes with ST. Brendan’s, now known as Celtic Steps.Marcia has earned multiple titles throughout her competitive team career, and her solo achievements include a top ten ranking at the World Championships. Professionally, she has had the opportunity to travel and dance in shows such as Strictly Irish and Rhythm in the Night. While currently working towards a degree in nursing, she enjoys sharing her passion for dance by teaching students at Celtic Steps.Marcia is looking forward to being a part of the creative process of the December production from IDT. She thanks her family, friends & dance school for their continued support!

 

Robert Ross –

A late starter to Irish dance, Robert began his competitive career at the age of nine for the Bennett School in Colorado. The talented Ross family took to dance immediately and for Robert a love of performance was born. The seven siblings of the Ross family moved to the Martin Percival School of Irish Dance where Robbie continued his successful competitive careerAt age 19 Robert embarked on his first tour. For the last six years Robert toured with Rhythms of Ireland as both lead and troupe dancer, intermittently performing with other shows when possible.Robert is looking forward to being a part of a new team, and as a featured dancer will become involved in the creative process, inputting to the shows choreography.

Mark Ross Milner –

Originally from Minas Gerais, Brasil, Mark started his formal ballet training at the age of seven. He graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts in 2001 and went on to study with the Miami City Ballet School on full scholarship. Upon graduation, Mark joined Edward Villella’s Miami City Ballet and with the company he danced many masterpieces of the late George Balanchine. After departing the company, he went on to join the Alabama Ballet where he danced many soloist roles including Mercutio in “Romeo and Juliet” and Max in “Where the Wild Things Are.” Today, Mark is a photographer in the Denver area.

Margaret Darlington –

Team IDT are just thrilled to introduce our special guest starring in this years SEÓ NA NOLLAG, Miss Maggie Darlington!Maggie began dancing at the age of three with the Claddagh School of Irish Dance in California, United States under the instruction of Maire O’Connell. She went on to win four North American Championships, two All-Ireland Championships and in 2007 won the World Irish Dancing Championships, and is one of the few Americans to win all three titles in the same year.In 2010 Maggie performed the lead role in Busch Gardens’ production Celtic Fyre. She then went on to originate the lead female role in Battle of the Dance. She joined the cast of Riverdance in 2011, and is currently performing as the principal dancer.When she is not performing, Maggie trains in other styles of movement and dance, and this past year she became certified yoga teacher.

 

Joe Duffey – Dance Captain –

Joe Duffey is an Irish dance professional from Washington, DC.  An Irish Dancing Magazine 2015 Man of the Year finalist, Joe has toured with Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, notably performing on Broadway and London’s West End.  He has also toured as Principal Dancer with Project West (prior known as “The Young Irelanders”), as well as performing in Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens.  Joe co-directs District Irish Dance Company presenting top Irish dance talent throughout the Washington region.While not on tour, Joe teaches at the Teelin School of Irish Dance and works with the Teelin Irish Dance Company.  Joe is a certified Pilates instructor in the Fuse method, and founder of Celticore – an innovative online studio program designed to help Irish dancers stay fit, flexible & injury free using effective Pilates technique. Joe is absolutely delighted to be working with Irish Dance Theatre, especially to be in the company of such talents as Ciara Sexton and Martin Percival.  Learn more about Joe’s work at joeduffeydance.com as well as how he is inspiring dancers to train with Pilates at celticore.com

 

Alexia Bell –

Alexia has been dancing for 15 years at the Houston Academy of Irish dance under the instruction of Sally Houston and her 2 daughters Kim and Kerry. She first appeared with Take the Floor in 2012, returning in 2013, and 2014 while also performing with the American Company of Irish dance in 2016. During her competitive career Alexia has won her regional Oireachtas, has placed within the top ten at the North Americans and top 20 at the Worlds Championships. Alexia currently runs her own personal training business helping young aspiring athletes to reach their goals through fitness and proper sports nutrition. She is currently working towards a degree in psychology to become a sports psychologist.

Billy Kanaly –

Billy grew up dancing in Denver, Colorado at the Reed School of Irish Dance. He competed at the national and world championships multiple times, but his true passion was Irish Dance performance.  At age 18 he began living out his dream of dancing and touring the world as he joined the cast of Riverdance. Since then he has toured with many different shows and most recently starred in Rockin’ Road to Dublin. Billy is delighted to be performing with Irish Dance Theater in his home town!

 

Saoirse Deboy –

World Champion Saoirse Deboy has danced for the Teelin School of Irish Dance in Maryland for 13 years. She has also won 3 North American National Championships, and recently won the 2017 All-Scotland and Great Britain championships. She was the June cover-girl for Irish Dance Magazine and shared her story of hard work and perseverance in moving up the ranks. In addition to competing, Saoirse has been a member of the Teelin Irish Dance Company for 8 years and has performed in shows throughout the mid-Atlantic. Saoirse is also trained in classical ballet and modern dance. She has a passion for Yoga and Pilates and is an ambassador for Celticore, run by Joe Duffey.  Saoirse is thrilled to be given this opportunity to perform with Irish Dance Theatre!

 

Elyse Transon –

Elyse started dancing with Cashel Dennehy School of Irish Dance at 5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and began her professional career after college with Michael Londra’s show Celtic Fire. Elyse has performed in Ireland, Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the United States with multiple companies including Gaelforce Dance, Women of Ireland, Downtown Disney’s Raglan Road Orlando, The American Company of Irish Dance and has danced multiple tours as the principle, dance captain and choreographer for Rhythm in the Night, The Irish Dance Spectacular.In 2014 she obtained her TCRG and has taught workshops in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Colorado, Delaware, Zambia, Italy and through Artists Striving to End Poverty, Elyse implemented and led a dance program in the Dominican Republic for the Mariposa foundation for girls. Currently Elyse based out of Milwaukee where she works full time as a computer sales rep, teaches for the McMenamin Irish Dance Academy, is the founder and director of the The Milwaukee Irish Dance Company and performs with two other local companies: The Showstopper Dancers & Femme Féroce Performance Co. Elyse is very excited to join Irish Dance Theatre’s December cast and to work with such a talented team!

 

Michaela Fernandes –

Michaela Fernandes, originally from Goderich, Canada has been dancing for 21 years with experience from a young age in both Ballet and Irish Dance. She currently dances with Glenn Simpson’s Druid Academy in Toronto, and during her competitive career has competed at five consecutive World Championships and placed in the top 5 at the regional Oireachtas. She was recently a cast member with The American Company of Irish Dance in 2016 and has found her true passion in performance. This has developed through many opportunities to perform alongside various professional musicians and dancers. Outside of dance, Michaela holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree, and has recently worked in exercise instruction with a goal towards becoming certified in Strength and Conditioning. Currently Michaela loves taking classes in other styles of dance, and continuously challenging herself through different types of fitness training, most recently Pilates. Michaela is looking forward to working with such wonderful talent with Irish Dance Theatre this December!

 

Kevin McCormack –

Kevin began dancing at the age of 6 for the O’Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance in Boston, Massachusetts. Throughout 13 years of competitive Irish dance, he has traveled nationally and internationally, and won many titles including the All Ireland Championship in 2014.Pursuing his love for Irish dance, Kevin became his professional career by joining the cast of Lord of the Dance in 2013. Since then, he has performed in numerous shows – most notably in the West end in London and Broadway in New York City with Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games and a North American tour with Riverdance. Kevin is excited to join the Irish Dance Theater cast in their Christmas production – Seó Na Nollag!

 

Olivia Nachtigal –

I am Olivia Nachtigal, I have danced for 11 years and have been with The Matterin School of Irish dance Edmonton Alberta Canada, under the direction of the Bell family for 8 years.  In that time I have earned 4 Oireachtas 1st place titles and am currently ranked 15th at the Worlds. In  July of this year I placed first in the under 16 category at the North American National Championship in New Orleans after which I attended the Riverdance summer school in Boston.  I along with my sister Londyn are honoured to be on the cover of the November issue of Irish Dance Magazine. I am grateful and extremely excited to be given the opportunity to dance with Irish Dance Theatre and am thrilled to be a part of such a talented team.

 

Cian Porter –

Cian comes from a big family of talented individuals. His Mother Lisa Kelly and Father Scott Porter were in last year’s production of Seó na Nollag – So, it was only natural for Cian to jump at the opportunity to audition and guess what… His video didn’t just impress. It blew us away! Welcome Cian. We wish you every success.Cian Porter hails from Dublin, Ireland, but is now a resident of Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. In his younger years he grew up on tour with both Riverdance The Show and Celtic Woman productions with his parents, Lisa Kelly and Scott Porter.Cian spent most of his time playing football, but in 2013 he tried his first Irish dance class to initially strengthen his legs. He was hooked!  Very quickly Irish dancing became the biggest part of his life. In 2014 his father, Scott Porter TCRG, opened the ‘Kelly Porter Irish Dance Academy’ and affiliated with the renowned ‘Drake School of Irish Dance’.In 2015 Cian went on to win the Southern Region Oireachtas and qualified for the World Championships in Glasgow. Since then he’s competed in multiple Major Championships achieving 2 Regional Titles, Top 15 at the Worlds, Top 10 in the North American Championships, and Top 3 at the All Scotland’s.Having spent all his life in the Entertainment Industry, Cian has also performed in many professional shows including- Lisa Kelly The Voice of Ireland, The High King’s Live, The Chieftans, Chloé Agnew Live in Concert, Emmet Cahil Live in Concert, and Paul Byrom Live in Concert productions, to name a few.Cian is honored and very excited to be a cast member of Seó na Nollag: A Celtic Christmas Celebration with ‘The Irish Dance Theater Company’ and work alongside so many phenomenal performers, choreographers, directors, and producers.

Kieran Riley –

Kieran is from Newark, New Jersey and dances for the Heritage Irish Dance Company. He was formally trained in Irish dance by the late Peter Smith.He has competed nationally and internationally for many years, achieving 5th at the North American Championships, 8th at the Worlds, and 2nd at the Mid-Atlantic Oireachtas.At 16 he performed in “Thats Dancing!” by studio2stage and at 17 he joined The Raglan Road Irish Dancers.Kierans main passion in life is Irish dance and he thrives whilst performing for an audience!

Irish Dance Theatre is proud to be a co-sponsor to Home4theholiday.com a fundraising event for fireflyautism.org – with a donation being made to Firefly Autism for every ticket sold.Performances: December 18th, 7:30 pm Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver, and  December 20th, 7:30pm Lincoln Center, Fort Collins Tickets range from $20-$52.50 Denver tickets may be purchased online at www.newmantix.com/irish   and Fort Collins tickets may be purchased at www.lctix.com/seo-na-nollagIrish Dance Theatre 303-868-1011, [email protected]  

 

 

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December 2017 Ceolta Notes

By Rodger Hara

The Christmas Revels return to the Gordon Gamm Theater in the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. in Boulder with an Irish-themed program of music, songs, dance and revelry that imagines the journey of Irish immigrants aboard the RMS Carpathia as they seek a better life in America.  There will be audience sing-alongs, a Mummer’s Play, step-dancing and an appearance by The Lord of the Dance.  Featured musicians will include Adam Agee, Jon Sousa and Margot Krimmel.  Last year’s shows sold out, so two additional shows have been added this year with performances on the 22nd at 7 PM, 23rd at 2 and 7 PM, 26th at 2 PM and 27th at 7 PM.  Arrive 45 minutes before curtain time to hear a presentation about the script and stories behind some of the music.  Tickets at https://tickets.thedairy.org

The Irish Dance Theatre, a joint venture of Martin Percival and Ciara Sexton, presents two performances of “Seó na Nollag: A Celtic Christmas Celebration” on the 18th at 7:30 PM in the Newman Center, University of Denver; tix are $20-52.50 at www.newwmantix.com and on the 20th at 7:30 PM at the Lincoln Center in Ft. Collins; tix at www.lctix.com.  A donation will be made to Firefly Autism For each ticket sold.

Kindred Spirits presents their 7th annual Winter Spirit concert with special guests Eric Olson and James Messerich on the 2nd at 7 PM in the Tuft Theater at the Swallow Hill Music Hall in Denver – tix $15, $2 less for members and on the 9th at 7:30 PM in the St. Frances Cabrini Music Room Theater in Littleton – tix $10.  Info at www.thekindredspirits.com.

The 32nd Annual Winter Solabration, a community celebration of music and dance, happens on the 23rd from 6 PM – midnight in the Joyful Ballroom, 3695 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster.  The night features a Mummer’s Play, Maroon Bells Morris Dancers, the High Country Dancers, Bryan Connolly Extreme Juggling, Storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak, Solstice Sword Dancers, Breathless in Berthoud, Abbot’s Bromley Horn Dance and traditional American community dancing.  Tix $25 in advance at www.wsolstice.org, $32 at the door, teens $19, children 6-12 $9.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Father Joseph P. Carrigan Division present their 7th Annual Family Irish New Year’s Celebration on the 31st at The Celtic on Market, 1400 Market Street, Denver.  The family celebration is open to the public, with a $10 cover charge for entry and party favors. The event includes traditional Irish music from session players, entertainment from Juice O’ the Barley and The Celtic Friends, bagpipes from the Michael Collins Pipe Band and Irish step dancing.  There will be a specially priced menu from The Celtic on Market kitchen, party favors and entertainment for kids of all ages with a countdown to New Year’s leading to a Jameson Irish Whiskey toast at 5 PM with a Bagpipe New Year’s salute and singing of Auld Lang Syne. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Catholic Samaritan House, Purple Heart homes, Annunciation Catholic School and other Carrigan AOH-backed charities and projects.

Brian Clancy takes the stage at Jack Quinn’s Alehouse and Pub in downtown Colorado Springs at 7:30 PM on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

Take Down the Door performs at the Chief Theater in Steamboat Springs, 813 Lincoln Ave, on the 15th and 16th from 7-9 PM.

Chancers Hooley inaugurates Scruffy Murphy’s new live music happy hour in The Ballpark Neighborhood of LoDo on the 1st from 5:30 to 8:30.

Eric Crawford does the Scruffy’s happy hour on the 8th from 5:30-8:30 PM.

Colcannon takes their Christmas show to New Jersey on the 2nd then returns home for a production with the Broomfield Symphony — the orchestral version of their Christmas show — on the 16th at 7.30 PM and the 17th at 3 PM. They head to Nissi’s in Lafayette sans orchestra for the final offering of their Christmas show on the 19th at 7:30 PM

Star Edwards offers her lovely harp playing on the 22nd at the Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St. in Denver from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the Smiley Library, 4501 W. 46th Ave. on the 23rd from 1 to 3 PM and at the Unity on the Avenue Church, 4670 E. 17th Ave. Parkway in Denver at 5:30 on the 24th.

Wild Mountain kicks off the Bridging the Music Awards program on the 6th at 7 PM in The Oriental Theater in west Denver and entertains the patrons at Clancy’s Irish Pub in Wheat Ridge on the 15th from 7:30-10:30 PM.

Keith Harkin, one of the lead soloists for Celtic Thunder appears on the Soiled Dove Underground stage at 8 PM on the 16th.  Tix $35-$55 at www.ticketfly.com .

Avourneen provides the music for the Denver Contra Dancers on the 8th at 8 PM in the Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Blvd., Denver. Tickets start at $8.  On the 9th, they liven up Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub, 5686 S Sycamore St. in Littleton at 9 PM. Free admission.

Adam Goldstein does his solo Irish song and guitar act at the Clocktower Cabaret for the late-night shows on the 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th.

Big Paddy does a Holiday Show on the 8th at 10 PM in the Bohemian Biergarten on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder.

The McDeviants are on the Jack Quinn stage in Colorado Springs on the 2nd from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM and have the early show on New Year’s Eve at Jack Quinn’s from 4 to 7 PM.

Tim Baldwin aka CaraTrom performs his Irish/bluegrass/fusion at The Laughing Goat in Boulder on the 7th from 8 to 9 PM.

 

Denver’s Teatro student theater group invited to AHSTF in Scotland

Denver’s award winning Teatro VolARTE student theater group have been selected to attend the prestigious 2018 American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF)in Edinburgh, Scotland next August.

This event is part of the larger Edinburgh Festival Fringe which showcases companies and actors from all across the globe. During the AHSTF program students will spend two days sightseeing in London then travel to Edinburgh, Scotland where their 10-day Fringe adventure begins. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our Denver students but it comes at a price of $7,500 per student.  Challenged by an overall goal of $100,000 the students continue to work fundraisers and accept donations.  Any assistance will be greatly appreciated – Call 303-296-0219 if you can help.

Teatro VolARTE is part of the programing offered at Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center At 721 Santa Fe Dr Denver, Colorado.  Su Teatro was founded in 1972 and has a mission to promote, produce, develop and preserve the cultural arts, heritage, and traditions of the Chicano/Latino community; to advance mutual respect for other cultures; and to establish avenues where all cultures may come together.

Considered to be one of the best student theater groups in the country, Su Teatro annually produces 4 to 5 plays and has earned group an individual awards. Su Teatro has created more than 15 original full length productions and has performed in New York, Los Angeles and other venues around the country.

www.suteatro.org 303-296-0219

 

Alan Doyle  to sign new book “A Newfoundlander in Canada”

In Denver November 15

 

Following the fantastic success of his bestselling memoir, Where I Belong, former Great Big Sea front man Alan Doyle returns with a hilarious, heartwarming account of leaving Newfoundland and discovering Canada for the first time. Doyle will discuss and sign A Newfoundlander in Canada: Always Going Somewhere, Always Coming Home ($27.00 Doubleday).

Armed with the same personable, candid style found in his first book, Doyle turns his perspective outward from Petty Harbour toward mainland Canada, reflecting on what it was like to venture away from the comforts of home and the familiarity of the island.

Heartfelt, funny and always insightful, these stories tap into the complexities of community and Canadianness, forming the portrait of a young man from a tiny fishing village trying to define and hold on to his sense of home while navigating a vast and diverse and wonder-filled country.

Alan Doyle. “A Newfoundlander in Canada: Always Going Somewhere, Always Coming Home” A Memoir Talk & Signing Wednesday November 15, 7PM Tattered Cover  2526 E. Colfax, Denver

Can’t make it to the signing? Request an autographed copy here: [email protected]

(FYI Alan Doyle and his killer band will be performing in Denver January 24, 8PM (7PM doors) with special guest Donovan Woods at the Soiled Dove Underground.  Reserved seats available now at www.SoiledDove.com show info 303-777-0502)

November 2017 Ceolta Notes

by Rodger Hara

 

The Colorado Youth Pipe Band hosts their annual fundraising ceilidh with plenty of food, fun, drink and dance at the Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32^nd Ave. in Golden from 5-9 PM on the 4^th with featured guest Angus Mohr.  Tickets are available at cypb.net and all proceeds benefit the Colorado Youth Pipe Band.

 

Brian Clancy is at the Jack Quinn Irish Alehouse and Pub in downtown Colorado Springs, each Thursday at 7:30 PM – that’s the 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th and 30^th.

 

Marty Smith and Steve Hart have changed the name of their band to “Grateful Dogs”.  Steve said “We were unable to bear the pressure of having to live up to Bedlam.  No matter how much we tried, we realized that we were just too well-adjusted, and yes, we want both drink and money.” In November you can find them at the Bierwerks Brewery in Woodland Park on the 2^nd, 16^th and 30^th at 7 PM and at Kinfolks in Manitou Springs at 8 PM on the 3^rd.

 

CaraTrom (the stage name of Tim Baldwin) is on the Jack Quinn stage in Colorado Springs on the 1^st from 6-9 PM and at the Irish Snug in Denver on the 11^th from 9 PM -12 AM.

 

Skean Dubh plays at the Muddy Buck in Evergreen at 6 PM on the 3^rd, Stella’s Coffee House on South Pearl in Denver at 8 PM on the 4^th and at the Laughing Goat in Boulder on the 18^th at 9 PM.

 

You have one chance to catch Chancer’s Hooley this month on the 18^th at the Blue Spruce Brewery in Centennial from 7:30-9:30 PM.

 

Adam Agee & Jon Sousa present A Christmas Revel’s Fundraiser on the 5^th from 3-5 PM at the Elks Club in Boulder.

 

Jon Sousa performs with the Seventh Generation Band at Nevei Kodesh in Boulder (1925 Glenwood Dr., Boulder, CO 80304) on the 18^th at 7 PM. The Band includes Sandra Wong, Beth Quist, Victor Mestas, & Joy Adams and plays a fusion of world music featuring some Celtic

 

ROCKY BARDS present their Celtic Benefit Concert for the Wounded Warrior Project at 7 PM in the Rialto Theatre in Loveland on the 18th.  Tickets are $20 and available in advance at the Box Office or the door the evening of the show.  All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

 

The Mountain Road Ceili Band will play its last gig on the 17^th at The Margarita in Colorado Springs from 6-9 PM, ending a 23-year history of playing all over the state and at The Margarita once a month.

 

The Juice O’the Barley provides the entertainment for a fund raiser for an organization that does study abroad programs in Ireland at the Irish Snug on East Colfax on the 6^th and then treks to the Jack Quinn Alehouse and Pub on the 11^th.  On the 14^th, they present their annual fundraising event for the American Diabetes Association at Clancy’s Irish Pub in Wheat Ridge at 7:30 PM. They do this to honor the late Walt Conley, a musician who the Rocky Mountain News once described as “the founding father of the Denver folk music scene” and leader of one of the early Irish bands in Denver in the 1960’s.  A subtext of the event is also to generate support for Walt’s election to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. (For more about Walt, visit: www.facebook.com/WaltConley5280 and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Conley.}

 

The Juice would like your help in their fundraising endeavor: If you would like to contribute to their effort but can’t attend, you can donate money, goods or services. Please contact them at  [email protected] if you would like to donate for the silent auction.

 

 

Indigent Row says that they “…had a blast on the little green island!”  Now that they are back, they play at Woods Boss Brewing in Longmont on the 11^th from 4-6 PM and Liquid Mechanics Brewing in Lafayette from 8-10 PM on the 14^th.

 

The Boys of the Town can be found in the Back Room at Rory’s Tavern, 4^th and Broadway in Denver, on the 3^rd, 10^th 17^th and 24^th from 7:30-10 PM.

Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Isles

 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, Lakewood Cultural Center

 Tickets start at $20 at www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents, 303-987-7845 or the Box Office

 

Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis, BBC Award winner and Scottish cultural ambassador, returns to Lakewood Cultural Center with her ensemble of virtuoso players for an evening of song, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13. With a career spanning 10 years and four studio albums, Fowlis sings “crystalline” and “intoxicating” vocals that have enchanted audiences around the world.

 

Nominated for Folk Singer of the Year at the 2015 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and Best Artist at the Songlines World Music Awards 2015, Fowlis is a warm and engaging live performer who has graced stages around the world from village halls in the Highlands to concert halls in New York, The Philharmonie de Paris and Shakespeare’s Globe in London.  She has collaborated, recorded and performed with artists such as violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti and acclaimed singers Aled Jones, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Grammy-Award winner James Taylor.

 

Fowlis will forever be remembered for lending her sweet singing voice to “Brave,” Disney Pixar’s Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning animated film set in the ancient highlands of Scotland. Julie and her band won Folk Act of the Year at the 2014 Scots Trad Music Awards, and she later made history as the first Gaelic solo artist to win a Scottish Music Award in December 2014.

 

Tickets start at $20 and are available at 303-987-7845, Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and West Alameda Avenue).

 

The 2017-2018 Lakewood Cultural Center Presents season is generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), with appreciation to the members of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, and Denver Post Community, which improve and enrich the lives of those in our community.