Irish Roots Cafe

re: The Irish Roots Cafe house band
www.Irishroots.com

Links:
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/irishrootscafe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishRootsCafeBand
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Mickthebridge?ob=video-mustangbase

Irish House Band Update
Our newly formed Irish House band launched
successfully this year, and it is the first
band to perform all Irish language shows
in the midwest, as a matter of fact, I’ve
never heard of it done before in the U.S.
at all! (but I am sure someone has done it?)
The old style Irish songs date back as far as
the 16th century according to some accounts

Sean Nós and Traditional
We perform all Irish language shows, as well
as shows of traditional Irish songs in English.
Of course, we can mix the two as needed for
the occasion! Our current permanent house
members, all of whom do vocals, include:
Mike O’Laughlin also on percussion; Megan
Illidge on Mandolin; and Stevie Davis on
fiddle.

March Launch, Seachtaine na Gaeilge
Below are the first performances we made
in March, all of which were well received in
both Irish and English language formats!
We also played our part in ‘Irish Language Week’
(more like Irish Language month!), and offered to
teach the audience an Irish song or two…
best we could….:

Our Irish Gigs for March 2013

Irish Roots Cafe March 2013 Schedule
Feb. 23 – Browne’s Marketplace KCMO
March 1 -Crossroads Coffeehouse KCMO
March 2 – St. Andrews church (Gladstone)
March 9 – Browne’s Marketplace KCMO
March 9 – Gaelic Mass. KCMO
March 10 – Immaculate Conception/Louisburg, KS
March 16 – Celtic Ranch, Weston, MO
March 23 – The Granada in Lawrence, KS

Recording Session Tomorrow
After that opening month, we decided to take
a 30 day break, and are now recording an album
that’s been in the works awhile. (We will of
course, break from recording sessions to
play for you if you’d like!)

Genealogy too!
I made Irish genealogy resources available at
several of our performances – including books
and maps – It’s a habit I can’t seem to break,
and all part of the historical context of what
we do. Speaking of genealogy, that is how I
was introduced to old style Irish song, and
my first reason for appearing at Irish events
around the country.

Irish Festival Season
With the Irish Fests coming up shortly, I should note
that I have sung Sean Nós style songs at the
Dublin Irish Festival tent for Sean Nós; and at the
ceili for the Louisville, KY. Irish Fest.
Hope to return this year, and get the whole group
to perform there too – soon! Two great events to be sure…

Here are links to the Irish Roots Cafe House Band:
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/irishrootscafe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishRootsCafeBand
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Mickthebridge?ob=video-mustangbase

We’ll be getting more videos up of the entire band in the future!

Irish Song and Music Notes
From the Irish Roots Cafe at www.Irishroots.com
With Your Host Mike O’Laughlin

Todays News, Notes, and Updates

1) Irish Music Masters Workshop on November 6.
Come to begin or expand your skills !
Bodhran
Tinwhistle
Flute
Fiddle;  Song
(Admission includes two sessions of your choice
on any of the above. You can pick one morning/one afternoon if you like ! )

Irish Music Masters Workshop
Back by popular demand!
Saturday, November 6, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Come learn the basics, or take your skills to the next level. Featured instruments include the Irish bodhran, tinwhistle/flute and fiddle, as well as Irish singing. Workshop ends with performances by instructors Turlach Boylan, Connie Dover, Doug Goodhart and Christa Kelly Scott.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, Irish Center
All programs will be held at The Irish Center, located on the lower level of Union Station. For further information about these programs and other classes and activities at The Irish Center, visit www.irishmuseum.org.

2) Irish Song Fest now being broadcast.
List of songs and artists, possible new entries.
Three songs broadcast to date. (see below).
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Song Fest Update:
Sean Nós old style Irish Song fest – update:

Top 10 Sean Nós Finalists
We have 6 songs in Irish/3 in English/1 instrumental.
From Ireland; Connecticut; Arkansas; Missouri; and
Kansas, with some interesting interpretations.

Completed and available on our web page:
* opening show: ‘Sadhbh Ni  Bhruinneallaigh’ (Mike)
1)  Peneleapaí with ‘The Leaving of Limerick’.
2)  Renata with  ‘Were You At the Rock”
(An Raibh Tú ar a gCarraig )
3) Skibereen (Mike)

Still to come:
4) Karen with ‘Red is the Rose’ w/bodhran  (next up !)
5) Liza with instrumental ‘An Poc Ar Buile’  (the Mad Puck Goat)
6)  Mike with ‘The Old Claddagh Ring’  (Joe Heaney style)
7)  Mike with ‘Roisin Dubh’  (in Irish – Joe Heaney style)
8)  Harpin’ Hank Hogan with ‘Dilan O’ Deamhas’ (as Gaeilge)
9)  Peneleapaí with ‘Mo Ghile Mear’ (as Gaeilge / in Irish).
10)  Renata with “Ar Bruacha na Laoí”
11) ‘Sadhbh Ni Bhruinneallaigh’ ( Open Group Finale )

Two new additional entries are pending on approval.
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3) Irish Song sessions forming for Fall. (contact me)

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My home page on Sean Nós Song:
http://web.mac.com/irishpat/IrishRootsCafe/Sean_Nos_Song/Sean_Nos_Song.html

Facebook event page for this Song festival:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=117709528260564

Join up on our Sean Nós fan page on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=117709528260564

Listen to the complete ‘Irish Song’ broadcast series here:
http://www.irishroots.com/content/view/99/153/

Hope you’ll be singing or listening in, to season 3,
on the Irish Song and Recitation Festival !
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The Irish Roots Cafe has 7 Broadcast series, including :

The History of Ireland
Irish in America
Irish Video Shorts
Irish Song and recitation
Irish Family History and genealogy
Irish Family History photo enhanced with links.

All available on the iTunes Irish provider page (click below):
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025
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Contact Us

You can reach the Irish Roots Cafe on Twitter; Facebook;
www.IrishRoots.com; and by mail at our U.S. location:

Mike O’Laughlin
The Irish Roots Cafe
Box 7575
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Leave a message on our Phone (816) 256-3360

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