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Traudel
Thanks for your reply Christy! We also had the pleasure to see Small Town Talk, it was a fantastic show at the Glebe, open air on a warm summer's night. The moon was full over Roaringwater Bay when Hank sang "Listen" ... and Declan was on fire ... As Brian said, they are such a great band! - But we missed you singing "Burning Times", what a pity! Must be many years ago since I heard you last with this incredible song. And then as well "Farmer Michael Hayes" ... wish I could have been present. All the best, Traudel Date - 03/09/10, Location - Germany
anne
well christy i can never thank you enough for the music, will be coming to see you on the 5th of november, keep well, im sure it will be a great night. Date - 03/09/10, Location - england
Christy's Reply
you listening to the songs is very gratitude itself..hopefully on Nov 5th,wherever we are...together we'll make the rafters roar!
Ralph Bullivant
Was that you who commented on my "precious load" as I walked my Murphy's down from Arundel's last week? Date - 02/09/10, Location - England
Christy's Reply
twas myself faith,I was struck by the skill,determination and sheer concentration displayed as you portered your precious load toward its final destination (down your throat no doubt)...I wondered to myself,is it all for himself? might he need a hand? not at all sez I to myself, that fine man looked like a healthy specimen who could well take in the full gallon and soon be back to Mary for another round...some men walk their dogs, others step out with their lady wives...give me the man that "walks his Murphy's" I have checked with the local Sergeant who assures me that its legal to carry it "outside yourself" provided your under the limit within...go n'eiri an mbóthar leat
Brian
I had a wonderful time in West Cork last week, thoroughly enjoyed the two gigs in DeBarra’s, I was also very pleased to be able to see Small Town Talk twice during the week, they are such a great band. Date - 02/09/10, Location - Holland
Christy's Reply
Brian, it was great to see you front row both nights.Reminds me of the Folk Clubs when the front row is so close..you caught me with Burning Times, dont think I've sung it for over a year...glad you caught up with S.M.T....they seem to be gathering a good following wherever they play and I know that Declan really enjoys the gigs....thanks for you support
Vicky
Hey there Christy! Was sorry to hear about Kildare's loss but glad they did so well!! There's a buzz in the cyber spaced about Lisdoonvarna getting into Penguin's book. And a certain lovely Chilean woman who's voted that the famous table be museum bound. :) Live At Vicar Street is nearly as good as the tea and potatoes over the pond for keeping me going when the tanks running low and there's lots of work to be done. So thanks sooooo much for capturing that night. It keeps me revved as I go from home to home in the pretty lower Hudson River Valley! It's been awhile since I visited and I'd forgotten how much I love to read the christy-speak. You've got your own lingo that's completely awesome. Though I might need some help now and again with a few phrases - I know I can always turn to Chile for help, where you're well understood! :) Hope life is all good for you! - Congrats!! -Vickyps- now you just need to be given an honorary doctorate degree in musicology!! You know your music origins and history better than many profs! : ) Date - 02/09/10, Location - New York
Christy's Reply
greetings to all New York listeners...often think about getting back there some day..once played Symphony Space, Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn Academy and The Lansdowne in Queens (Or was it The Bronx) my favourite gig there was on Randalls Island circa 1996...played outdoor Mainstage on sat but the highlight was the Marquee Gig on the Sunday..as good an audience as any I have experienced...met some old buddys I thought I'd never see again and some others whom I now will never see again...heard some good tunes..I love the pictures you paint-you listening to Vicar St in The Hudson River Valley...Kildare will rise again ..Cill Dara Abú
Darren Crawley
Christy, hows things going? I'm still studying away and practising your songs for the Leaving, my teacher is very impressed with the fact that I've chosen to study your music. The music is going great and I've mastered ''Does This Train Stop On Merseyside?'' and ''Hurt''. I'm hoping to make the concert in Drogheda in November. Hope all is going well and keep up the good work. Date - 02/09/10, Location - Louth
Christy's Reply
Coola Boola here Darren..good to hear that you are getting the songs together....I look forward to playing Drogheda later on...have many friends and relations in The Boyne region...Roots in the Royal and Buddies in The Wee...keep up the good work
andrew
dear christy lm looking forward to see in liverpool at the phil, see u there Date - 01/09/10, Location - uk
Christy's Reply
We dug the Mersey Tunnel way back in '83// dug a hole in the ground until we found a place called Wallasey// The ganger cried jump clear me lads the wall shes tumblin down//I'll tell ye Whack we swam straight back to dear Old Liverpool Town......I wish I was back in Liverpool
David mc loughlin
DEAR CHRISTY A FRIEND OF YOURS DIED TODAY MARGARET MC LOUGHLIN . DADS GOING TO PLAY YOUR WONDERFUL TUNE THE VOYAGE AT HER FUNERAL ON FRIDAY . DAD BELIEVES IT REFLECTS THEIR TIME SPENT TOGETHER,THANK FOR YOUR MUSIC ....DAVID Date - 01/09/10, Location - IRELAND
Christy's Reply
Sad news David...hope ye pull through together
Paul
Thanks for "Ordinary Man" living it myself at the moment and helps a bit each day to give a listen. All will be right, but when are you back in Germany? Date - 01/09/10, Location - Germany
Christy's Reply
I dont have any information
Traudel
Hello Christy,Hope you can still enjoy the glorious summer weather in west Cork. We are back now to rainy and cold Germany after three weeks fabulous holiday on the island. It was a great time in beautiful landscape lit by sunshine and moonlight and in company with lovely people. And there were loads of music ... Best of all a Christy gig in every week. A unique experience! Thank you very much for three awesome and most enjoyable nights in Bantry, Macroom and Clonakilty. I was delighted to hear you singing "Travelling People", a special Dankeschön for that. Love, Traudel Date - 01/09/10, Location - Germany
Christy's Reply
Thanks Traudel..sorry we did not get to talk..when we met in Bantry I was not able to stop...the hotel was crawling with politicians and bureaucrats..glad you had a good visit and that you enjoyed he gigs...have a good Autumn and a warm winter
Jim
Sad news about Mick Lally - a man who was part of all our lives growing up - as dheis Dé go raibh a anam.... Date - 31/08/10, Location - The Peoples' Republic
Christy's Reply
he was a quare one fol de dee get outa dat,he was a quare one I'll tell you....go on ahead Mick, we'll be along after you
John
Totally devastated to hear today of the sad passing of Mick Lally. He was a legend of Irish theatre but, more importantly, he was a legend of a man. His warmth, humour and genuine love of people will be greatly missed. A part of Ireland has died today and can never be replaced. I'm sure the bill in Heaven tonight will have Mick Lally and Anna Manahan at the top. Tonight the West's asleep, the West's asleep - May the sod rest lightly on him. Date - 31/08/10, Location - Doire
Christy's Reply
and whats more, Mick was a great man to sing a song "O you've heard of St Dennis of France, he never had much for to brag on....You've heard of St George and his lance,how he killed the auld heathenish dragon....The Saints of the Welahman and Scot are a couple of pitiful pipers,.... and might just as well go to pot when compared to the Patron of Vipers,St Patrick of Ireland my dear" Good Night Comrade
Bogman
Thought you might enjoy this version of
Motherland....
http://www.youtube.com/w
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Date - 31/08/10, Location - France
Bogman
So very sad to hear of Mick Lally's passing...I toured with him a few years ago,He was a lovely human being with a heart the size of a mountain....i remember one night he spent hours talking to a young fella in a pub, who was worse for the wear and mourning his fathers passing...he was that kind of man was Mick...He spoke of you often Christy, with huge fondness....Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Date - 31/08/10, Location - France
Christy's Reply
we hooked up a few times over the last 40 years...he was one of the best...never lost sight of the essence...he is already missed...greetings to you Bogman and to your loved ones...Don's book is beautiful
Austin Thompson
Christy, Do you ever get over across the water to play in North America. I'd love to have the chance to see you live a little closer to home. Here's hoping. I was over in Ireland 6 years ago and tried to catch a gig but was always a day behind you it seemed. Date - 31/08/10, Location - Canada
Christy's Reply
Toronto and Vancouver were good halting spots when I was long hauling.. my work is more localised these times...its to do with the quality of the tea and potatoes...
Mary
Hi Christy Just purchased live at vicar street CD what a great collection of songs. Thanks for the last chat i think that competition idea would be great. Hope you gig some time soon in Portlaoise Town .... o christy who do you think win on sunday i like to see the cats get five in a row whould you .... all the best Mary Date - 30/08/10, Location - Ireland Laois
Christy's Reply
Rootin for The Premier
Killian
great game yesterday,cracking atmospher,so disapponted for Johnny and Dermot and hope its not the end for themYou have to feel the pain of losing before winning.Sport is where an entire life can be compressed into a few hours, where the emotions of a lifetime can be felt on an acre or two of ground, where a person can suffer and die and rise again on six miles of trails through a New York City park. Sport is a theater where sinner can turn saint and a common man become an uncommon hero, where the past and the future can fuse with the present. Sport is singularly able to give us peak experiences where we feel completely one with the world and transcend all conflicts as we finally become our own potential. Thanks for the amazing summer geezer and the boys and next year we will rise again with more hope in our hearts.Any sign of a new album or newbridge gigs Christy? Date - 30/08/10, Location - Newbridge
Christy's Reply
thanks Killian...you summed it up well...they have given us their all.I sincerely hope that Dermot can get back to full fitness, that he can carry on for another while...that John D. will keep lacing the boots for he surely shone last Sunday in a way that I will never forget. That last midfield ball he fielded will always remain with me.It summed up the heart of the man. We may not win The Sam this year but I feel great admiration for, and pride in, the current Lily White Squad........no Townie gigs in at the minute, Im always planning a next album! Up The Flourbags...
Jim
Ah Christy, what a heart-breaker - fingertips onto the crossbar - A Rebel/Lilywhite would have been a great occasion, and a great opportunity for a bit of oul banter - but Down have played two great games to be in the Final...I tell ya, whichever team got through, we're going to be up against it for sure - Heads should beheld high... Date - 29/08/10, Location - The Peoples' Republic
Christy's Reply
The men of County Down were great yesterday. We suffererd 2 bad decisions but despite that, we were beaten by the better team on the day. We were severely handicapped losing both our midfield players in Dermot Earley and Daryl Flynn...The Kildare lads did us proud this year.. John Doyle joins the list of Kildare "Greats"..good luck to all involved on Final day...it should be a great game-I have many friends in both counties
John
Just a fingertip away from continuing the quest for the one in a row - on such small incidents does history hang. Still, Down were worth their win today and a Golden Jubilee celebration can still await. Kildare will surely be back stronger and more confident next year. Date - 29/08/10, Location - Doire
Christy's Reply
we had some good days out this year....best wishes To John Doyle and all the Kildare Squad, to Kieran McGeeney and all the back-up team....I know its little comfort to such a competitive group of people but there are better days ahead...."Experience lets me know that your hearts are full of woe" (Robbie Burns) but the Lily Whites will live to fight another day...(Ted Walsh)
Patrick Austin
hey christy just would like to know if you would ever consider coming to south africa to play a gig with declan sinnott like your 2006 dvd at the depo Date - 29/08/10, Location - South Africa
Christy's Reply
who knows Patrick...whatever way the wind blows us
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