Philadelphia Ceili Group Seanachie ~March 2016

Upcoming Concert Events and dramatic chapters in the history of . Sponsored By the Philadelphia Ceili The journey begins with pre-Christian myth, and Group continues through the Golden Age of Irish Civilization to the coming of the Vikings, the Normans, and the English. Relive the Flight of ************ the Earls, the events of 1798, the time of the 4th Friday Ceili Fenians, The Famine, the trauma of exile, and the Friday, February 26th at 8:00 pm Easter Rising of 1916 as described by W.B. Yeats and epitomized by Cúchulainn, the hero of the The Philadelphia Ceili Group 4th Friday Ceili tribe. Mor. Recorded Music provided by John Shields - Hosted by John Shields and Cass Tinney Check out this short film about the Bring a dessert or dish to share, 50/50 raffle, project: https://vimeo.com/147461433 prizes. Admission: $10 The Commodore Barry Club, “The Irish Center”, ****************** 6815 Emlen St., Philadelphia, PA 19119 Runa in Concert Sunday, March 6th, 2016, 7.00pm ****************** The Crooked Road – A Ramble Through Irish History in Words & Music with DIARMUID JOHNSON, poet, musician and Gaelic scholar

February 27, 2016 at the Irish Center, 8:00pm Tickets: $20.00 (Family price $50.00; 12-18 Tickets $20.00 Children Free years old are $5.00; Kids 12 and under FREE)

THE CROOKED ROAD is a musical and poetic Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish journey through Irish history leading up to the music’s new “super-groups”, RUNA has been Easter Rebellion of 1916. Lyrics from the earliest enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries times are woven into the show, along with music of Irish folk music, since their formation in 2008. from a lost world that evokes the many distinct Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the

Philadelphia Ceili Group Seanachie ~ March 2016 Page 1 of 7 lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of Online Prices $13.00 - PCG Members, $15.00 – bluegrass, flamenco, blues, jazz, they offer a Non-members. ($20.00 at the door for thrilling and redefining take on traditional music. everyone)

Brought to you in partnership with the Irish For Online Tickets go to: Concert Tickets Center. Nathan Gourley For more information about Runa check out their A former member of Chulrua, the Doon Ceili website www.runamusic.com Band, the Two Tap Trio, and the Máirtín de Cógáin Project, fiddler and guitarist Nathan ****************** Gourley started playing music at age five. While living in Minnesota he had the opportunity to collaborate with such renowned players as Paddy St. Patrick’s Day Ceili O’Brien of Chulrua, Daithi Sproule of Altan, Friday, March 11th at 8:00 pm Brian Miller of Bua, and Norah Rendell of The Outside Track. Now a resident of Boston, Nathan The Philadelphia Ceili Group was a finalist in the Seán Ó Riada St. Patrick’s Day Ceili, co- competition in Ireland in 2014 and winner of presented with the Circle of Boston’s Fiddler of Dooney competition in 2013. Friends set dancers. Live Nathan can be seen playing at concerts, ceilis, Music provided by sessions and festivals in Boston and throughout McDermott’s Handy - Hosted the United States and Ireland. by John Shields and Cass Tinney. Mairead Hurley Bring a dessert or dish to Mairead is an inspiring concertina player from share, 50/50 raffle, prizes. Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Growing up in a musical family, she won the 2006 All-Ireland Admission: $15, PCG Members and Students Concertina Senior Championships title at the (with ID) $10, Children Free in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, The Commodore Barry Club, “The Irish Center”, cementing her status as one of the up and coming 6815 Emlen St., Philadelphia, PA 19119 talents in Irish concertina playing. A regular at music festivals throughout Ireland, she is also in ****************** high demand for concertina workshops THE TRUCKLEY HOWL worldwide. She has played on a number of Irish television music shows including TG4’s ‘Geantraí’ and RTÉ’s flagship ‘The Late Late Show’ to promote the ‘Sligo Live’ festival. She has recently spent 2 years living and playing music in Australia, and has made her mark on the folk scene there, performing at major festivals including the National Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival and Woodford folk festival.

John Blake, Mairead Hurley and John Blake Nathan Gourley in Concert John Blake is a traditional player, th guitarist and pianist. An ex member of traditional March 12 , 2016 group Téada, John has performed and recorded

Philadelphia Ceili Group Seanachie ~ March 2016 Page 2 of 7 with the cream of Irish musicians including John some of the melodies will haunt you for days, Carty, Paddy Glackin, Noel Hill, Liam O’Flynn, others will make you want to leap up dancing. Jesse Smith, Harry Bradley, Colm Gannon, The However you react, one thing is certain, you will Kane Sisters and James Kelly. Brought up in want more. London, John moved to Ireland in 1998 and developed a reputation as an accompanist of note, ****************** racking up several album credits. He joined traditional band ‘Téada‘ in 2001 and toured with House Concert with Lindsay Straw them for 3 years, at which point he got off the & Caroline O’Shea road and settled into a job in Na Píobairí Uilleann th (The Pipers Club) in Dublin. In 2003 John was Friday, April 29 at 8:00 pm runner up in the Irish Echo’s ‘Irish Traditional Musician of The Year’ and in 2013 released his The Philadelphia Ceili Group's Bringing Trad debut solo album ‘The Narrow Edge’. Home House Concert Series presents: Lindsay Straw and Caroline O'Shea on Friday April 29th ****************** in Ambler.

Mick Moloney, Robbie O’Connell Lindsay Straw and Caroline O’Shea bring a & James Keane in Concert seamless blend of traditional songs and tunes Saturday April 16th, 2016 at the Irish from Ireland and the British Isles to their Center performances. Years spent playing together as a duo and as part of Boston-based band The Ivy Tickets $30 at the door Leaf have shaped their core repertoire of $25 in Advance for Non-Members traditional Irish tunes on the flute and , $20 in Advance for PCG Members of agile bouzouki and guitar accompaniment and For online tickets: Concert Tickets fingerpicking, and of heartfelt songs and ballads.

For reservations and the address email [email protected]

****************** Since 1984, Mick Moloney, Robbie O'Connell, A Message from the Philadelphia and Jimmy Keane have been delighting audiences Ceili Group Board: with their unique blend of Irish music and song, both traditional and contemporary. An evening As of January 2016 the PCG has 489 people with this trio is an experience that covers much registered as members. 21 of these are life time members. In January, only 90 members’ musical ground and is not easily forgotten. membership dues were current. PCG’s has an on- With each one regarded as the best in his field, going goal to increase the number of members the combination brings a great depth and range to who join or renew their memberships. The great their concerts. Virtuoso musicianship is majority of PCG’s operating funds come from underscored with humor, and a sense of history is membership dues and in order to expand tempered by the reality of today's social programming and event awareness, we need to condition. Some of their songs will fill you with grow this number. Please make sure your membership dues are current. If you are unsure of emotion, others will have you laughing outright;

Philadelphia Ceili Group Seanachie ~ March 2016 Page 3 of 7 the status of your membership contact Sessions: [email protected]. Every 1st Friday of the Month from 8:00 -9:00 there is a slow session hosted by Hollis Payer. PCG Board of Directors This is a traditional Irish session in all ways except one: the tempo. Common session tunes Officers will be played at a slower than normal pace, so Mary Lou McGurk President that beginning and intermediate players can more Courtney Malley Vice President easily learn the tunes and join in the session. Also Anne McNiff Secretary great for experienced players who are picking up another instrument! A regular session sponsored Beth Ann Bailey Treasurer by the Irish Center will run after that from 9:00 - Directors On. For more information contact Courtney Jim McGill, Rosaleen McGill, Lori Lander Malley at [email protected] or 215-704- Murphy, Marybeth Phillips, and Matt Griendling 5982 ****************** ****************** A Reminder: : Every 4th Friday of the Month at The PCG Board meetings are normally held the 8:00 p.m. there is a Ceili at the Commodore 3rd Sunday of the Month at 2:00 p.m. at the Barry Club. A Ceili (kay-lee) is a traditional Commodore Barry Club aka “The Irish Center.” Irish gathering for fun, fellowship, and laughs (or The Board Meeting dates for 2016 are as follows: craic as the Irish might say). Traditional Ceili dances were enjoyed at house parties and th th th th March 20 , April 17 , May 15 , June 12 , crossroads gatherings in the rural country sides. September 18th, October 16th, November 20th , There are several dances which are easy for December 18th. beginners to learn, such as, Haymaker’s , Siege Annual Meeting and Election of board members: of Ennis, Fairy , etc. Many of these th traditional dances have a follow the leader pattern Jan 16 , 2017. st that new dancers can easily pickup on their 1 ****************** attempt. Our dance caller will teach the basic 3’s, 7s, jig step, and Ceili swing at the start of the event. Come early (7:30 ish) and learn the basic Monthly Events Sponsored By the steps while meeting new friends! You’ll never Philadelphia Ceili Group learn if you don’t try. Cost is $12.00 when there is live music, $10 when it’s recorded music Singers Session: Every 1st Wednesday of the unless otherwise noted. Month at 7:30 pm the Singers Session is run by Terry Kane. Join local Irish Singers both of English and Irish tunes. All levels of singers welcome. For more information check website: www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org or call 215- 704-5982. Bring a snack or dessert to share “It will be great craic!”

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March 19, 8:00PM - Liam McLaughlin, Irish Friends of the Ceili Group country singer from County Antrim hosts a night of song and dancing. Admission is $15. The Commodore Barry Club, aka “The Irish Center” March 20, 2:00PM - Palm Sunday Ceili in the Fireside Room; and a special cultural program

commemorating the 1916 Rising with artists and actors in the Ballroom;

April 1, 730PM - Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly, formerly of Celtic Thunder, perform a concert in the Ballroom.

NEXT GENERATION: The Philadelphia Ceili Group has called the A group of musicians of all ages that meet every Commodore Barry Club aka “The Irish Center” second Sunday of the month from 1-3pm at the its home since 1958. The Irish Center has always Irish Center in Mt. Airy for a session. The Next supported all the events, concerts and Festivals Generation is led by Chris Brennan-Hagy, Kathy the PCG has held there. Here are some upcoming DeAngelo and Dennis Gormley, who spend the events that we hope you will support and enjoy! first hour teaching a tune and leading the session in the second hour. Participants should already The Irish Center is located at 6815 Emlen Street, know how to play their instruments. All tunes are Philadelphia, PA 19119. Please check taught by ear. Free. The session meets monthly www.theirishcenter.com for additional events. September through June. Website: http://www.hslc.org/~gormley/mcdh/nextgen.htm

March Events at the Irish Center Circle of Friends Irish Set Dancers Monthly Set Dance Lessons: 7:30pm, with John John Shields offers Irish Set Dance classes at the Shields are held in the Fireside Room. Commodore Barry Club in Mt Airy. Please see below schedule: March 6, 7:00PM, RUNA returns for a fresh, new concert. Admission is $20. Advanced Class: Wednesday, 7:30 pm -9:30 pm Please contact John Shields for more March 12, 8:00PM, A night of traditional music information: 215-722-1674 featuring John Blake (flute), Mairead Hurley [email protected] (concertina), and Nathan Gourley (fiddle). Second Friday Sets - All sets - CD's or live March 13, 4:00 PM Family friendly post Saint music sponsored by John & Cass on most 2nd Patrick's Day Parade party with music, dancing, Fridays of the month. Call for information. 215- and Irish dancers; adult admission is $10; food is 722- 1674. available for purchase; Fourth Friday Ceili - sponsored by the March 17, Saint Patrick's Day Mass at noon, Ceili Group on the 4th Friday of each month, followed by the Senior Luncheon ($10 luncheon dances are Ceili, set, waltzes, quick step - live includes music by the Vince Gallagher Band); music - call for information (215) 704-5982.

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Philadelphia Area Irish Cyber News: From our beginning as a group of precision JUST A FEW FUN AND dancers, the Ceili Group has grown to encompass INTERESTING SITES TO CHECK a wide range of activities, centered on Irish music and dance. In addition to our popular Annual OUT ON THE WEB: Festival, members can take advantage of discounted prices for: www.Philadelphiaceiligroup.org The Special Dance Events, Musical and Dance Philadelphia Ceili Group is devoted to the Lessons, Concerts by world-renowned promotion and perpetuation of Irish music, dance performers, Concerts featuring talented new- and culture in Philadelphia and throughout the comers, Cultural and Craft activities, Music Greater Delaware Valley. Offering information workshops taught by first class musicians, Music about great concert series, ceilis and other Sessions. Bring along your instrument, or just sit activities. back and enjoy! www.irishphiladelphia.com Irish Philadelphia Annual Membership Dues brings together all aspects of *Irishness* in the Individual $15.00, Family $25.00, Lifetime Delaware Valley under one roof. More than that, membership $500.00, (Lifetime members receive they give you the tools to become a full FREE ADMISSION to all Ceili Group Events) participant in this wonderfully rich culture. You can join on-line by going to www.Ctims2.org The Coatesville Traditional www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org and going to the Irish Music Series, a little bit outside of membership page, or Send your check or money Philadelphia, but offering a great concert series of order with the following information: Name, Irish traditional music. Address, Phone #, and Email Address to: The Philadelphia Ceili Group www.irishmemorial.org Website devoted to 6815 Emlen Street information about the conception and history of Philadelphia, PA 19119 the Irish Memorial. The Memorial stands prominently at the southeast corner of Front and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia. The Irish Help Support the PCG: Memorial is dedicated to the memory of more than one million innocent men, women and Support the Philadelphia Ceili Group by making children who perished during the years 1845 to a donation on-line! Just go to 1850 and to the millions of Irish immigrants who www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org. There is a found here in the United States of America the "donate now" button in the left hand corner. We freedom, liberty and prosperity denied to their are very grateful for all of your support. If you ancestors in Ireland. have any questions or require a letter for tax purposes please contact us at PHILADELPHIA CEILI GROUP. JOIN [email protected]. TODAY!

The Philadelphia Ceili Group is a non-profit, volunteer, educational organization (governed by a nine member Board of Directors), which is dedicated to the support of Irish Culture through a variety of activities. The Ceili Group (pronounced Kale-lee.) was founded in 1958 to preserve traditional Irish ceili, or set dancing.

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