Greetings from Celtic Events & Entertainment, Denver, Colorado. First an apology and request . Prior to the Holidays we had a ugly computer experience, resulting in the temporary loss of our Events/gigs list. We apologies to all for missing announcements over the past few weeks. Please let us know if you do not want to receive our weekly updates. Conversely, please let your friends/groups know if they would like to receive the updates at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thank you for your interest and support, and best wishes for you in 2001.
We appreciate your suggestions. With that in mind we will chronologically list the International touring performers first along with a description/quote in case you are unfamiliar with their music. Then we will list regionally acts/pubs, followed by notes/etc.
Now – on to the good stuff!
The Chieftains will be presented by the House of Blues and Paramount Foundation Monday , January 15th, 7:30pm at the Paramount Theatre,Denver. These Ambassadors of Irish music are flying in Natalie MacMaster and her fiddle, and Joan Osborne and her guitar for special guest appearances. Champion Irish Dancers Donny Golden and Cara Butler will add to the fun along with some local dancers and musicians. As of a couple of days ago there were only single tickets left. If single tickets are still available you would get them at TicketMaster Centers or charge 303-830-TIXS OR, for premium tickets to the Chieftains, call the Irish Community Center. They have secured tickets for the evening with the Grammy award- winning artists. Proceeds from these ticket sales will benefit the Irish Community Center. Tickets include free parking and a pre-concert cocktail reception from 6:00-7:15pm (Paramount-Upstairs Lounge)Call Marisa or Karen at the ICC 303-320-9480 for your seats now.
Show Note: Have you Irish Set Danced? (not step dance) You don’t have to be good- just so you have danced a bit and know how to get around the house. Call us ASAP at 303-777-0502 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Great Big Sea, Friday February 2nd, 8pm, Special Guests – Yo Flaco!
We SCORE! The action won’t be confined to the ice when the NHL All-Star Game Comes to Denver the first weekend of February. For their private party the NHL is bringing in one of Canada’s most popular bands GREAT BIG SEA. Fans and general public will also have an opportunity to hear these "stompers from the Celtic side of New Foundland" on Friday February 2, 8:00pm, at the Gothic Theatre 3263 S. Broadway. The four singer/multi-instrumentalists who comprise the group – Doyle, Bob Hallett, Sean McCann and Darrell Power – write and perform music that’s based in the traditions of their seafaring ancestors, yet infused with the youthful energy and free-spirited attitude of modern rock. Or, as The New York Times observed. "The songs on Great Big Sea’s recordings are as evocative of Newfoundland as were the Beach Boys of California."
The band released three gold and multi-platinum albums, Up (1995), Play (1997) and Turn (1999). Five time winners of the Entertainer of the Year Award at the East Coast Music Awards, the band also has a slew of Juno nominations and other awards to their credit. Known for their incendiary and powerful performances, Great Big Sea has released a live album in Canada. The title Road Rage reflects their hard-working ethos and documents a band in love with traveling, their music, and the excitement of standing on stage in front of a crowd.
8:00pm show, 7:15pmdoors. All ages show. General Admission. Of course there is a dance floor! Call Celtic Events at 303-777-0502.
Show note: When we were going to press with The Celtic Connection we got a call from GBS in regards to a possible show. That is why our CC readers did not see much in the January issue. Thanks to a little luck, the Gothic Theatre, and Yo Flaco!, we were able to quickly put the show together.
Seven Nations
"Hot pipes, blazing fiddles – Celtic Traditions with Rock ‘n’ Roll Attitude"
How about those 7N poster boys? Buy now you have probably seen Scott, Stuby, Kirk, Ashton & Dave on full page Dewar’s ads in about every popular mag out there. One of the hardest working bands on the road Seven Nations continues their mutual love affair with Colorado at The Aggie Theater in Fort Collins Friday February 2nd, at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center , Saturday February 3rd, and at the Fox Theatre in Boulder Sunday February 4th.Call venues or Celtic Events 303-777-0502
Show Notes: Both Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center show and the Fox Theatre show in Boulder are All Ages/GA. The Aggie in FT. Collins is 21w/I.D.
Jack Quinn’s in Colorado Springs are offering tickets at $3.00 off for the 7N Fine Arts Center show. Tickets can be purchase at the restaurant 21 S. Tejon St. No purchase necessary (it would be nice if you had a beer or bite to eat).
LUNASA returns to Colorado March 1st and 2nd
From the start, Lunasa has met with instant acclaim. Touted as "the hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet" by The Irish Voice" and "a jam band for Irish music lovers" by the New York Times, Lunasa has quickly become one of the most sought –after bands on the international Irish music scene. A bona fide "Super group", its members have helped form some of the greatest Irish bands of the decade. Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys and later formed the dynamic rhythm section of the Sharon Shannon Band with guitarist Donogh Hennessey. Fiddler Sean Smyth is an All-Ireland champion who has played in Donal Lunny’s Coolfin; and Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland, also plays with the acclaimed traditional group Moving Cloud. Uillean piper Cillian Vallely, (from the same talented musical family as brother Niall Vallely of Nomos) has recently joined this "Irish Music dream-team" (Folk Roots) making Lunasa a powerful new band. This amazing band will be in Colorado Springs at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Thursday March 1 at 7:30pm, and on Friday March 2nd at 8pm, they will perform at The Rialto Theater in Loveland. Siucra will open.Call Celtic Events 303-777-050
Show Notes: Jack Quinn’s also have tickets $3.00 off for the Colo Spgs Show. Party after show.
Back by popular demand, the Mile High Hooley!, Saturday March 10 th,
Noon to Midnight at the Temple Events Center Uptown in Denver. International artists include SOLAS, and from Belfast CRAOBH RUA (Creeve Rhua) and the Fenians. Non-stop music and dance, Celtic Artisans (jewelry,glasswork,pottery,painting,etc), food & drink There will be two stages (ballroom and auditorium) and festival $15.00 & $5.00 for kids 12 and under. Tickets on sale soon at Celtic Events 303-777-0502
An Evening with Dougie MacLean, Wednesday April 4, 8PM 2001
The Boulder Theater, 14th & Pearl St. Mall, Boulder
Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland’s most gifted and successful contemporary singer-songwriters. He combines his stunning voice with haunting lyrics and guitar music that warms audiences to their very core. Dougies’s songs have been heard all over the world and been recorded by many top artists including Kathy Mattea, Mary Black, Cherish the Ladies, and Delores Keane. Caledonia, a song he wrote 15 years ago about Scotland has become a Scottish anthem and went straight to number 1 in the Scottish charts. He has been awarded gold discs for his music used on the movie The Last of the Mohicans and for songwritng and co-producing on Kathy Mattea’s album Time Passes By. Sales of his own albums have resulted in a further six gold discs Tickets $18.90 All ages show Call Celtic Events at 303-777-0502
Regional/pubs/notes:
Fergal Hayes will be performing at McDonough’s Steak House & Saloon in Aurora on Friday January 12 and January 26. Call 303-369-9819.
Three Irish Chancers sing at Fado’s in LODO Saturday’s 6-8pm. 303-297-0066
Brian from Intuition sent us a note that they will be at Jack Quinn’s in Colorado Springs on Thursdays in January and Saturdays at Clancey’s in Breckinridge.
The Indulgers will preview material from their up-coming release on the WB2 TV mourning show 6-9am, Friday January 26. You can also see the band at Fado in LODO on Wednesday nights and up in Boulder at Connor O’Neill’s every-other Friday night.
Colcannon will give a concert at the new Lakewood Cultural Center Saturday January 27, 7:30pm. Great opportunity to check out this intimate state-of-the-art venue. Call 303-987-7873.
The West Wind Pipe Band will host a Robert Burns Night in Durango at the VFW Hall, 550 Main St. On Saturday January 27. Poetry, music & dance for all ages. $6.00 donation.
Burns Night Dinner is also slated for Saturday Feb 3, 6pm, at The Retired Enlisted Association, Chapter 1, in Colo Spgs. Dinner and Dance $25.00 (must be paid by 1/20). 719-528-6641.
Fiddler Wanted: Denver based band Skean Dubh is looking for a new fiddle player. Call 303-733-9439
The pipes the pipes are calling! Uillean piper Eric Olson is proposing to teach a class on the Uillean pipes in 2001 at the Swallow Hill Music Associaton in Denver. Eric is also interested in contacting all those in the area who have uillean pipes as well as those who are interested in playing or buying a set. The idea is to put potential buyers and sellers together as well as to swap information on pipe makers and resources. Contact Eric at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 719-495-9623
Tim O’Brien ex-local from Colorado (now hanging his hat in Nashville) was voted Best Performer of 2000 by Hot Press magazine (Ireland’s equivalent of Rolling Stone Magazine). Tim shared the "best of 2000" slot with Irish band Dervish. Congratulation’s to both.
More later......
All the best
Pat
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