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Fri 17th Sep 2010
ROSCOMMON,
HYDE CENTRE,
Eight till Late, Roscommon | 0906 625117
Music World Athlone | 0906 474 372
McDonaghs Boyle | 071 96 62115
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Sat 18th Sep 2010
CLIFDEN,
WEST CONNEMARA SPORTS & LEISURE CTR,
Joyces, The Square | 095 22611
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Mick Lally 1945-2010
God Rest you Mick Lally. Deepest Sympathy to Peggy and all the family in Dublin,Tourmakeady and to the broad Irish theatre family of whom you were such a vital part.Since we first met in Galway in 1972 I've not spent half enough time in your company.Another time perhaps!....my life is better for having known you, Auld Stock.
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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? ...
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
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
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
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Christy Chat
August 2010
I played a gig last night at the opening of this years "Masters of the Tradition" festival, which is celebrating its 7th year. I enjoyed playing with Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill and Damian Mullane. The gig was a fundraiser for the festival which has lost some of its sponsors in recent years. Anyone who likes to hear "The Pure Drop" of music should consider coming to this festival. Over the years I have heard brilliant performances from Liam O'Flynn, Frankie Gavin, Michéal O'Suilleabháin, Tony Mc Mahon and Tommy Peoples, to name but a few. There are no distractions or gimmicks here