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28th Annual Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival Schedule now posted - CHECK IT OUT! www.clevelandirish.org

July 23 – 25: 28th Annual Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival

Featuring: Brigid’s Cross, Cherish the Ladies, Davey Arthur Band w/ Fionnuala Gill, Dennis Doyle, Dermot Henry, Don Stife, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Fintan Stanley, Homeland, Irish Sopranos, John McDermott, Johnny McEvoy, The Kreellers, Maura O’Connell, Michael Crawley, Mossy Moran, New Balreycorn, Patrick O’Sullivan, Screaming Orphans, Scythian, Seven Nations, Susan McCann, Tommy Fleming, Turn the Corner, three pipe bands, dancing schools, Performing troupes, workshops, exhibits, presentations, cultural hall, children’s area, food court and much more.

Explore over 200 exhibits covering the land, events, people and places of our Emerald Isle, Including: Neil Jordan, Dublin, A Capital Place; Maureen O’Dowd; The Boondock Saints II; Joe McCann, The Che Guevara of the IRA; A Celtic Cross for Bunker Hill; The Magic of Dingle; From Galway Bay to Fifth Avenue; Gettyburg, America’s Preeminent Shrine; The Irish in Early Baseball; The Garden of Ireland;
Plus Profiles on such Irish luminaries: Munnally; Doyle & Irvine; Tommy Fleming; Paddy Reilly; De Dannan; The Clancy’s; Altan; Sharon Shannon; Mick Moloney; Celtic Women; Karen Casey & John Doyle.

Don’t Miss: workshops and presentations on our instruments, history and heritage, learn to Irish Step Dance, Harpist/historian Dennis Doyle, Bodhran & Bagpipe Maker Michael Vignoles and author Cathal Liam and Catherine Bourke Chambers.

Abbey Theatre features works by Irish playwrights and presented by The Cleveland Irish Players and Cincinnati Irish Players, plus the comedy of Frankie Kong Players.
Held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. 800.485.8013 www.clevelandirish.org

1. Eileen Ivers, New York, NY
From blazing a trail with Green Fields of America, Cherish the Ladies and as the original fiddler in Riverdance, Ivers continues her ground breaking music with passion and an electricity you can feel – a show not to be missed!

2. Tommy Fleming, Ballina, IRL.
Tommy’s beautiful voice and poetic introductions have made him one of the great voices in Ireland. Welcome back Tommy.

3. Davey Arthur Band, w/Fionnuala Gill, Dublin, IRL.
Davey, internationally known for his work as part of The Furey Brothers and Davey Arthur, joins with singer Fionnuala Gill, the pure voice so memorably brought to audiences as a founding member of Anuna and lead singer for Riverdance. Brought to you thru Culture Ireland.

4. Patrick O’Sullivan, Ballingeary, Cork
A singer and accordion player, as known for his country music as his Irish, Patrick’s following grows with each performance; bring your dancing shoes!

5. Irish Sopranos, Cork, IRL.
Wendy Dwyer, Kay Lynch and Deirdre Masterson are the créme de la créme of Irish classical vocal talent. Individually accomplished, together they will capture your heart.

6. Susan McCann, Newry, IRL.
Susan has performed the world over. The warmth and passion in her songs have made her a festival favorite. Welcome back Susan!

7. Tesse Burke School of Dance, Brady Campbell School of Dance, Leneghan School of Dance

8. Maura O’Connell, Nashville, TN.
Maura’s distinctive voice is instantly recognized and her many hits speak to her lasting legacy; Irish, country, jazz or blues, soft melodies or powerful emotions all are magic from Maura.

9. New Barleycorn, Cleveland, OH.
From their earliest days of big hits like The Men Behind the Wire and Song for Ireland, The New Barleycorn have carried on the song tradition and earned their reputation as one of the great ballad groups. With Alec’s golden voice and John’s banjo power, this international band based in Cleveland is one of Irish music’s best.

10. Scythian, Washington, D.C.
Take a pair of classically trained dueling fiddlers, toss in a rhythm guitar and the occasional funky accordion, then power it with the driving rhythm of a jazz percussionist, and you’ve got the ingredients for a show you won’t soon forget.

11. Johnny McEvoy, Wicklow, IRL.
Singer, Songwriter, Historian and great entertainer, Johnny recorded such #1 hits as Muirsheen Durkin, Nora and his own originals Long Before Your Time, Old Fashioned Tune, Going to California and Michael, among the many. We are proud to have the Legendary Johnny McEvoy back again.

12. Dermot Henry, New York, NY.
A singer? A comedian? Dermot is a master entertainer that can draw a tear or a laugh with equal frequency. Comedy, history, song and laughter from one of Irish music’s great entertainers.

13. John McDermott, Toronto, CAN
A festival favorite and an international star, John sings with his heart and delights the ear. We are delighted to welcome back the Irish tenor.

14. Pat Campbell, Cleveland, OH.
Pat toured with Lord of the Dance for eight years, and now showcase their fantastic skill and energy right here in their hometown.

15. Cherish the Ladies, New York, NY
Led by the irrepressible (and world champion) Joanie Madden, Cherish has secured it’s place as one of the great – and first all-female band - in Irish music – Joanie’s even in the Hall of Fame. The Best of the Best!

16. Homeland, Dayton, OH.
Progressive and American Rock melds with Celtic influences for these Ohio boys making their first festival appearance.

17. Brigid’s Cross, Cleveland, OH.
This trio draws huge crowds every time they play – a great song, a bit of history and lots of laughter in every show.

18. Screaming Orphans, Donegal, IRL.
These four funny, high spirited, musically obsessed sisters have the good fortune to have been raised in the magic of Bundorin, Co. Donegal. Dancing, laughter, and yes, fan screaming, is a trademark of their shows.

19. Fintan Stanley, Boston, MA.
Originally from Co. Louth, Fintan is recognized as one of the great box players in the world. Back by popular demand.

20. Cleveland Firefighter’s Pipe & Drum
87th Pipe & Drum
Great Lakes Pipe & Drum
21. Turn the Corner, Cleveland, OH. - Turn the Corner has been playing at Irish festivals, concerts, weddings, Ceilidh and Set Dancing for 15 years, another Cleveland treasure.

22. The Kreellers, Detroit, MI.
The Kreellers – Born and bred on the song tradition, Paul & Derek proudly follow the tradition of Makem & Clancy and The Dubliners, with great voice, and a way of making any audience dance and sing.

23. Don Stiffe, Galway, IRL.
The ballad tradition has a new voice, and the old songs come alive again with stunning vocals. A performer not to be missed!

24. Mossy Moran, Cleveland, OH.
Another of the great Irish performers who call Cleveland home, Mossy came to us from Waterford. Gorgeous vocals, timely humor and a performance that leaves fans shouting for more.

25. Seven Nations, Windermere, FL.
A festival favorite, 7N brand of original Irish and Scottish music, matched with exciting fiddle and Irish dance leave audiences roaring for more.

26. Michael Crawley (and Mary’s Land?) – On the pipes or on the guitar, Crawley brings a song to life; see one of Cleveland Irish music’s rising stars.

27. Dennis Doyle, Glendale, CA.
A Harp and Gaelic language master, teacher and historian, Dennis has appeared at our festival more than any other entertainer. See his shows and workshops for one of our true treasures.

PLUS:
Our Internationally recognized Celtic Heritage Hall has new exhibits and of course, our favorite “Irish Immigrants to Cleveland” Photo Exhibit too, featuring new exhibits on:
2010 Celtic Heritage Hall Exhibits

Neil Jordan, Oscar Winning Director; Dublin, A Capital Place; Maureen O’Dowd, Fighting Irish Girl; The Bread of Life; The BoonDock Saints II; The Pride of New York; Joe McCann, The Che Guevara of the IRA; A Celtic Cross for Bunker Hill; Liam Clancy Tribute; Games Gael; Ireland’s TIMES; The Magic of Dingle; From Galway Bay to Fifth Avenue; Gettyburg, America’s Preeminent Shrine; Guinness Turns 50; An Ghorta Mór; The Irish in Early Baseball; Rebel Cork; 24 Hours in Newry; The Garden of Ireland;

Plus Profiles on: Munnally; Nuala Kennedy; Kila; Doyle & Irvine, Masters in Collaboration; Tommy Fleming, Back to Knock; Paddy Reilly;De Dannan Rises Again, The Clancy’s; Maura O’Connell; Cherish the Ladies; Altan; Sharon Shannon; Eleanor McEvoy; Julie Fowlis; Mick Moloney; Celtic Women; Karen Casey & John Doyle; Gráda; John McSherry; Téada

and the return of more than 200 past favorites on music, culture, sports, travel, tourism, crafts, performing and visual arts, business, profiles and much more.

Out & About Ohio – June 2010

Cincinnati – Irish Heritage Center
16th – Bloomsday. All month - Irish Tin Pan Alley Art Exhibit, 25th - Irish Heritage Night at the Cincinnati Reds Great American Ball Park. Ongoing - Irish Dance and Irish Language Classes Tuesday & Wednesday evenings by pre-registration.  3905 Easter Avenue Cincinnati 45226(513) 533-0100  www.irishcenterofcincinnati.org

Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s
4th  - The New Barleycorn, 5th  - The Kreellers, 11th  - Marys Lane, 12th  - The Craic Brothers, 18th  - Mossy Moran, 19th  - Donal O’Shaughnessy, 25th  - Michael Crawley, 26th  - That Irish Band.  117 West Liberty Medina, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com

Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club
4th -Craic Brothers, 11th – Folktic, 18th - Bald Paul, 25th - Scully Folk, 2nd -Michael Crawley.     WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.

Cleveland -The Harp
2nd - Lonesome Stars, 4th - The Kilroy’s, 5th - The Portersharks, 9th - $100.00 Trio, 11th - Krisine Jackson, 12th - Chris Allen, 18th - Brent Kirby, 19th - Pitch the Peat, 23rd - $100.00 Trio, 26th - Walking Cane, 30th - Lonesome Stars. 4408 Detroit Road, 44113 www.the-harp.com

Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s
2nd -  Monthly Pub Quiz Hosted by Mike D.  7pm. 4th - The Kreellers, 5th - Charlie in the Box, 11th - Radio Active, 12th - Cosmic Candy, 13th - Brady-Campbell Dance School Fundraiser 2pm-6pm., 17th - Searson (Celtic Rock from Canada), 18th - T.B.A., 19th - Outlaw I + I, 25th - Waynes World, 26th - Sky’s the Limit. Traditional Irish music sessiùns every Thursday. Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com.  PJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment.  Book all your parties/ events here!  17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111.  www.pjmcintyres.com

Cleveland / Avon Lake – Irish Heritage Center now Ahern Banquet Center
The Ahern Banquet Center is now open.  Owned and operated by trusted caterer and Cleveland Irish area fixture Tony Ahern, the former Irish Heritage Center is booking weddings and special events at the newly remodeled and gorgeous center located at 726 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake  44012.  Call Tony Ahern or Lucy Balser at 440-933-9500.  The Irish Heritage Club is now located inside Ahern Banquet Center.

Cleveland – Stone Mad
Live music in the Pub every Sunday night 7 pm. / Traditional Irish Session 1st Sunday of ea/month, new and improved Cocktail Hour Menu -  Monday thru Friday from 3-7pm everything is $5 or less.

Cleveland – Flat Iron Café
Flat Iron will be running our free shuttle to and from all Indians home and Cavs Playoff games.  Extended happy hour, shot specials and food specials every Friday night, check it out! 1114 Center Street, Cleveland, 44113 216-696-6968 www.flatironcafe.com

Cleveland – Beck Center for the Arts
3rd – Kids Club at Westfield Great Northern, 5th – Student Dance Showcase, 10th – Hear & Touch the Music, 19th – Spring Fling/Summer Socials fundraising party: The Music Man & Sing-a-long, 24th – Early Childhood ABC, 26th – Spring Fling/Summer Socials fundraising party: June is Bustin’ Out All Over!  www.beckcenter.org

Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side
22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. 216.731.4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.org

Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House
4th  - DJ, 5th  - DJ, 9th  - Trivia Night, 11th  - DJ, 12th  - UFC Fight, 16th -  Trivia Night, 18th  - DJ, 19th  - DJ, 23rd  - Trivia Night, 25th  - DJ, 26th - DJ, 30th  - Trivia Night
7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor  www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Cleveland – West Park Station
www.westparkstation.com 17015 Lorain Avenue 44111
Cleveland / Willoughby – Mullarkey’s
5th  - Kevin McCarthy, 12th - One More Pint, 19th - Dan McCoy.  4110 Erie Street www.mullarkeys.com

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events
3rd  – Bardic Circle Sessions; 6th – General Meeting;  8th  – Euchre; 14th – Flag Day Ceremony; 15th – E-Board Meeting; 17th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 18th  – Kirby Sessions; 26th – Quiz Night; 27th-Irish Family Picnic. 60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com

Columbus - Byrne’s Pub
4th – Bluegrass Happy Hour, 5th – Knot Fibb’n, 11th – Slate Ridge, 12th – Mossy Moran, 17th – The Kildares, 18th – Rock Island Plow Company, 19th – The Kells, 7/2 – Wildwood, 7/3 – Drowsy Lads.

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events
1st  - Celtic Crush: www.unitedirishofdayton.com, 12th  - An Irish Music Hall Session. 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the AOH Hall. Kevin Graham 937-864-2641. 18th  - AOH Social Hour, 8:00 p.m., AOH Hall.  Art Gannon 937-294-0703 / artgannon@aol.com. 18th  - 19th  - McGovern Ceili Dancers Annual Garage Sale. 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..  Shelagh McGovern 937-321-6687 mcgoverndance@live.com 21st  - United Irish of Dayton Meeting. 7:30 p.m..  AOH Hall.  Mary Laffey 937-238-7792.JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org.

Put-in-Bay – Hooligan’s
June 11 & 12 - Corned Beef & Curry Band, 18 & 19 – Enter the Haggis, 25 & 26 – Homeland.  421 Catawba Ave. Put-in-Bay, 43456 www.hooliganspib.com

Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!
Akron Hibernian’s Ceili Band Sessions, Wednesdays 7:30 pm.  The Akron AOH Mark Heffernan  Div 2 Hall 2000 Brown St , Akron , Ohio 330-724-2083. Beginner to intermediate
Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm
Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM.  (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)
PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy
Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus  Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm
Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.
Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes.  2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00
Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1st  Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.

Out & About Ohio – May 2010

Akron – Akron Hurling
The Akron Celtic Guards GAA Hurling indoor training for the 2010 season - call Mark Agner, 330-571-7884. Celebrating our 10th year with Ireland’s National Sport, come out enjoy the fastest field sport on earth, played by Kings and peasants for 3,000 years!

Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s
8th - Homeland. 117 West Liberty Medina, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com

Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club
7th - Loch Erie, 14th - Wally Franz. 21st - Michael Crawley. / 1st – Kentucky Derby Party, 9th – Mother’s Day Mass & Breakfast 10:00 a.m., 28th – Annual Reverse Raffle 6:30 p.m.. 29th - PUB QUIZ 7.30pm, Music by Lisa Spicer 8.30pm. WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.

Cleveland – Croagh Patrick’s
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Cleveland -The Harp
4408 Detroit Road, 44113 www.the-harp.com

Cleveland - House of Blues
9th - Saw Doctors

Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s
1st - Punch the Clown, 5th - Monthly Pub Quiz hosted by Mike D., 7pm. 7th – Homeland Celtic Rock, 8th - Mr. Steel (KISS COVER BAND), 14th - The Kreellers, 15th - HOOLEY AT KAMMS. Street festival from 12-8 on Lorain Rd, Marys Lane 6-8, Time Warp 9-1, 21st - Cats on Holiday, 22nd - Cruisin, 28th - Reality Tour Band, 29th -Carlos Jones. Traditional Irish music sessiùns every Thursday. Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com. PJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment. Book all your parties/ events here! 17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111. www.pjmcintyres.com

Cleveland / Avon Lake – Irish Heritage Center now Ahern Banquet Center
The Ahern Banquet Center is now open. Owned and operated by trusted caterer and Cleveland Irish area fixture Tony Ahern, the former Irish Heritage Center is booking weddings and special events at the newly remodeled and gorgeous center located at 726 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake 44012. Call Tony Ahern or Lucy Balser at 440-933-9500. The Irish Heritage Club is now located inside Ahern Banquet Center.

Cleveland – Stone Mad
Live music in the Pub every Sunday night 7 pm. / Traditional Irish Session 1st Sunday of ea/month, new and improved Cocktail Hour Menu - Monday thru Friday from 3-7pm everything is $5 or less.

Cleveland - Cleveland Public Theatre
May 15th - June 5th - Open Minded Firmanent: An Evneing of Yeats.  wwwcptonline.com

Cleveland – Flat Iron Café
7th - Jimmy O, 21st - Donal O’Shaughnessy. Flat Iron will be running our free shuttle to and from all Indians home and Cavs Playoff games. Extended happy hour, shot specials and food specials every Friday night, check it out! 1114 Center Street, Cleveland, 44113 216-696-6968 www.flatironcafe.com

Cleveland – Paddy’s Pour House
1st - DJ Glory Days 8th-Dan McCoy. 922 E 222nd Euclid, 44123

Cleveland – 1st International Children’s Festival, Featuring Burke School of Dance
3rd thru 8th - “Celebrating the World We Share” a fun and interactive experience featuring performances, workshops, exhibits and a Global Village. Playhouse Square www.playhousesquare.org/childrensfestival (216) 241-6000

Cleveland – Beck Center for the Arts
1st – Super Saturday (free art activity for children 10 and under), 6th – Kids Club at Westfield Great Northern, 13th – Hear & Touch the Music, 14-22 – Youth Theater production of Seussical!, 15th – Music Student Recital, 15th – Spring Flings/Summer Socials fundraising party, 16th – Beck Center Open House, 27th – Early Childhood ABC.
www.beckcenter.org

Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side
7th - Kevin McCarthy, 14th - The Craic Brothers, 21st - Wally Franz. Music in PUB is 7:30 - 10:30. 22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. 216.731.4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.org

Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House
7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Cleveland – West Park Station
www.westparkstation.com 17015 Lorain Avenue 44111

Cleveland / Willoughby – Mullarkey’s
May 1st - Kevin McCarthy, 8th - One More Pint, 15th - Dan McCoy, 22nd - Donal O’ Shaughnessy, 29th - The Terriers. 4110 Erie Street www.mullarkeys.com

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events
. 6th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 7th Officer’s Installation Dinner; 9th – General Meeting;
11th – Euchre; 18th – E-Board Meeting; 20th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 21st – Kirby Sessions; 22nd – Mid Ohio Food Bank Fundraiser; 29th – Quiz Night; 31st – Worthington Memorial Day Parade. 60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events
4th - Celtic Crush: 4:30 p.m.. 8th - An Irish Music Hall Session. 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. AOH Hall. Kevin Graham 937-864-2641, 14th - 16th - Dayton International Festival. Dayton Convention Center. Charley Bolton 937-836-7615, 17th - United Irish of Dayton Meeting. 7:30 p.m.. AOH Hall. Michael Leo 937-890-1488. 21st - AOH Social Hour, 8:00 p.m., AOH Hall. Art Gannon 937-294-0703 / artgannon@aol.com. JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org.

Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!
Akron Hibernian’s Ceili Band Sessions, Wednesdays 7:30 pm. The Akron AOH Mark Heffernan Div 2 Hall 2000 Brown St , Akron , Ohio 330-724-2083. Beginner to intermediate
Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm
Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM. (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)
PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy
Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm
Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.
Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes. 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00
Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1st Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.

The Legendary Saw Doctors on Tour Again
By John O’Brien, Jr.

Recall the festival feeling of a dusk evening: it is darkening outside the tent, but glowing inside. Folks are hot, but happy. A band is deep in their set, sweating, laughing, lost in the moment.  The audience is soaking it up.  Mid-song, the band stops singing, but the audience does not, and the well-memorized anthems wash over the stage and reverberate across food tents and displays, reach other stages and drawing moths to the flame. 

N17, Green and Red of Mayo, I Useta Lover, Clare Island, Joyce Country Ceili Band, Tommy K, Irish anthems all, and all hits by The Saw Doctors that Irish festival goers the world over know like the back of their hand.  Sunday night at the House of Blues Cleveland, these, and many more of the eighteen record chart hits that the Saw Doctors have recorded over the last twenty-four years will be unleashed in the typical rollicking, exuberant and all-encompassing great night out that is a Saw Doctors concert.

Six albums, with a new one on the way, and eighteen Top-30 hits later, as twenty year band manager Ollie Jennings says, “You don’t know who is singing to who”.

The lyrics are legendary, and strike cords with fans whether on a farm in Clare or a flat on East 4^th Street in Cleveland. Often compared to Bruce Springsteen for simple lyrics that express emotions every one has felt at one time or another in their lives, the Saw Doctors songs resonate because they use everyday phraseology, and speak from the heart on everyday happenings.

            “People relate to the songs, they are simple songs, they have stories in them.  They are about ordinary things: playing football, going to mass, romance – a mixture of observant lyrics with catchy tunes; getting away, like ‘meet me on Clare Island’ – just the two of you, simple romance,” continued Ollie.

Mary O’Connor, Davy Carton and Leo Moran started The Saw Doctors in Tuam, Co. Galway in 1986.  In 1988, they were “discovered” in the back room of the Quays Pub in Galway by The Waterboys’ Mike Scott, recording The Fishermans’ Blues album in nearby Spiddal.  The Saw Doctors opened for The Waterboys’ on the Fisherman’s Blues tour later that year.

Though a few band members have changed over the years, Davy and Leo have stayed constant and the song writing and tunes of the band are relevant, distinctive and a voice of both experience and longing, tempered by life and always, always a touch wit, a touch of laughter, and a dance.  The name of the band?  The group chose it after the itinerant Irish craftsman who traveled from sawmill to sawmill in rural Ireland, sharpening and repairing the tools of the trade.

Today, the Saw Doctors are:  Leo Moran (Lead Guitarist), Davy Carton (Lead Singer), Kevin Duffy (Keyboard), Anthony Thistlethwaite (Bass/Saxophone) and Eímhín Craddock (Drums).  Their label is Shamtown Records.

            House of Blues, Cleveland marks the 3^rd stop on this seven city tour of the U.S. promoting the new CD.  Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York come at the tail end of thirteen shows in England and Scotland and eleven in Australia. Recall the festival feeling of a dusk evening.  Folks are hot, but happy. A band is deep in their set, sweating, laughing, lost in the moment.  The audience is soaking it up.  Mid-song, the band stops singing, but the audience does not, and the well-memorized anthems wash over the stage and reverberate, live and in concert Sunday night at the House of Blues.

Saw Doctors Recordings:

If This Is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back (1991)

All the Way from Tuam (1992)

Same Oul’ Town (1996)

Sing A Powerful Song (compilation) (1997)

Songs from Sun Street (1998)

Villains? (2001)

Play It Again, Sham! [compilation] (2002)

Live in Galway [live] (2004)

New Year’s Day [live] (2005)

The Cure (2006)

That Takes the Biscuit (2007)

Live At The Melody Tent [live] (2008)

To Win Just Once - the best of The Saw Doctors (2009)

Unnamed New CD (2010)

Out & About Ohio – April 2010

Akron – Akron Hurling Info Sessions

The Akron Celtic Guards GAA Hurling indoor training for the 2010 Spring - call Mark Agner, 330-571-7884.   Celebrating our 10^th year with Ireland’s National Sport, come out enjoy the fastest field sport on earth, played by Kings and peasants for 3,000 years!

Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s

2^nd  - Good Friday Fish Fry, 9^th  - Marys Lane, 10^th  - Mossy Moran, 16^th  - The New Barleycorn, Sully’s 2^nd  Anniversary Celebration, 17^th  - The Music Men, 23^rd  - Wasted at the Wake,  24^th  - That Irish Band, 30^th  - The Island Doctor.  117 West Liberty Medina, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com

Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club

2^nd - Michael Crawley and Mary’s Lane, 9^th – Folktic, 16^th - Gusti 23^rd – Curbside Country. 30^th - The Terriers, 24^th - PUB QUIZ 7.30pm, Wally Franz from 8.30pm

Best Fish Fry’s in Ohio - Every Friday thru Lent 5 to 7:30! Then Entertainment 7:30 to ?. 18^th – “25” Card Game 2:30 440.779.0453.  23^rd – Night at the Races 440.236.8539.  25^th – Logan Wells & Tim Tucker Dinner and Concert. 330.333.4992.             WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.

Cleveland – Croagh Patrick’s

8^th -Mossy Moran, 12^th - Irish Session.  www.croaghpatrickspub.webs.com

Cleveland – Flanagan’s Wake is BACK! Thru April 17th

The Frankie Kong Players proudly present “Flanagan’s Wake,” the hilarious, interacive Irish wake. Come join the villagers of the mythical town of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, as they tell tales, sing songs, and dance a jig as they remember their dear, departed friend, Flanagan.  Allen Theatre lobby @ Playhouse Square every Friday & Saturday, 8 PM. Playhouse Square Box Office 216.241.6000 playhousesquare.org.  Flanagan’s Wake…….we put the ‘fun’ in funeral!

Cleveland -The Harp

2^nd - The Kilroys, 3^rd - The Porter Sharks, 7^th - Lonesome Stars, 9^th - Walking Cane, 10^th - Chris Allen, 14^th -  $100.00 Trio, 16^th - Cats on Holiday, 17^th - Pitch the Peat, 21^st - Lonesome Star, 23^rd - Kristine Jackson, 24^th - Brent Kirby, 28^th - $100.00.  4408 Detroit Road, 44113 www.the-harp.com

Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s

2^nd - Charlie in the Box, 3^rd - Wayne’s World, 7^th - Monthly Pub Quiz- Hosted by Mike D., 9^th - Disco Inferno, 10^th - 400 Pieces, TUESDAY, 13^th - Tempest (Celtic Rock from California), 8pm.  16^th - The Kreellers, 17^th - Outlaw I+I, 23^rd - Cosmic Candy, 24^th - Almost Famous, 30^th - Under Cover Band.  Traditional Irish music sessiùns every Thursday. Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com.  PJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment.  Book all your parties/ events here!  17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111.  www.pjmcintyres.com

Cleveland / Avon Lake – Irish Heritage Center now Ahern Banquet Center

The Ahern Banquet Center is now open.  Owned and operated by trusted caterer and Cleveland Irish area fixture Tony Ahern, the former Irish Heritage Center is booking weddings and special events at the newly remodeled and gorgeous center located at 726 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake  44012.  Call Tony Ahern or Lucy Balser at 440-933-9500.  The Irish Heritage Club is now located inside Ahern Banquet Center.

Cleveland – Stone Mad

Live Entertainment after the Parade, Patio will be open. 

Live music in the Pub every Sunday night 7 pm. / Traditional Irish Session 1^st Sunday of ea/month, new and improved Cocktail Hour Menu -  Monday thru Friday from 3-7pm everything is $5 or less.

We are signing up teams for the Spring Bocce League – two-man team, 16 team bracket, double elimination tournament, $50 per team.

Cleveland – Beck Center for the Arts

1^st  – Kids Club at Westfield Great Northern, 2^nd -25^th  – The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 15^th  – Hear & Touch the Music, 17^th  – Super Saturday, 17^th  – Student Music Recital,  26^th  – Early Childhood ABC www.beckcenter.org

Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side

2^nd  - Bald Paul’s Irish Blues Band, 9^th  - Marcus Dirk and friends, 16^th  - The Terriers, 23^rd  - Mary Agnes Kennedy, 30^th  - Wasted at the Wake.  (Music in PUB is 7:30 - 10:30).  22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. 216.731.4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.com

Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House

2^nd  - DJ, 3^rd  - DJ, 6^th  - Hooley with Richie, 7^th  - Trivia, 9^th  - DJ, 10^th - UFC Fight, 13^th - Hooley with Richie, 14^th  - Trivia, 16^th  - DJ, 17^th  - Hooley with Richie (St. Practice Day!), 20^th  - Hooley with Richie, 21^st  - Trivia, 23^rd  - DJ, 24^th  - DJ, 27^th  - Hooley with Richie, 28^th  - Trivia, 30^th  - DJ.  7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor  www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Cleveland – West Park Station

1^st  - Jim & Eroc, 2^nd - Happy Hour-Austin Walkin’ Kane & 10pm DJ Adio, 3^rd - DJ, 9^th - DJ Adio, 10^th  Happy Hour- Etiquette & 10pm Drunk Betty, 16^th - Happy Hour- Bluscasters & 10pm DJ Adio, 17^th - Happy Hour- Bluesmatics & 10pm Faction, 23^rd - Happy Hour- Jim & Quinn & 10pm DJ Adio, 24^th - Trailer Park Ninjas 10pm, 30^th - Happy Hour- Jackson Rohm & 10 pm DJ Ice Cold from Cincinnati. www.westparkstation.com 17015 Lorain Avenue 44111

Cleveland - Cleveland Geological Society meeting
21^st - featured talk: “Gold: From the Big Bang to the Ring on Your Finger”, 7:30 pm
Classroom A on C Floor, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr.
Cleveland, 216.231.4600 x 3240.  This and all CGS meetings are free and open to the public.

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events

1^st – Bardic Circle Sessions; 2^nd – Fish Fry; 3^rd – Easter Egg Hunt; 3^rd – Folk Festival; 4^th – Easter; 10^th – Ladies of Longford; 11^th – General Meeting 2 pm; 13^th – Euchre; 15^th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 16^th – Kirby Sessions; 17^th – Joe Conley Extravaganza; 18^th – General Meeting – Elections noon to 3 pm; 20^th – E-Board Meeting-6 pm; 23^rd – YMCA Euchre; 24^th – YMCA Euchre; 24^th – Quiz Night.  60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events

6^th  - Celtic Crush: A Monthly Traveling Party for Fans of Dayton Celtic Festival.  4:30 p.m..  www.unitedirishofdayton.com, 10^th  - An Irish Music Hall Session. 8:00 - 11:00,  AOH Hall.  Kevin Graham 937-864-2641, 16^th  - AOH Social Hour, 8:00 p.m., AOH Hall.  Art Gannon 937-294-0703 / artgannon@aol.com, 19^th  - United Irish of Dayton Meeting. 7:30 p.m..  AOH Hall.  Michael Leo 937-890-1488.  http://www.ladiesaoh.com/historycontest.html. JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org. 

Massillon-Canton Ulster Project Benefit Concert

10^th - Massillon-Canton Ulster Project featuring Maidens IV in concert 7PM. Perry Christian Church 139 Perry Drive NW, Canton 44708. www.mculster.com or  Pat at 330 575-3916. Tickets are $10 advance / $12 at door.

Toledo –   Notre Dame Spring Football Game Bus Trip
24^th - Annual Lucas County AOH bus trip to the Notre Dame Spring Football.  2 busses going from Toledo.  Tickets $45 for AOH members / $55 non - includes ticket for game, bus ride, tailgate party after.  George Murnen 419-292-1043 www.tolaoh.com.

Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!

Akron Hibernian’s Ceili Band Sessions, Wednesdays 7:30 pm.  The Akron AOH Mark Heffernan  Div 2 Hall 2000 Brown St , Akron , Ohio 330-724-2083. Beginner to intermediate

Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm

Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM.  (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)

PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy

Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus  Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm

Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2^nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.

Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes.  2^nd & 4^th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00

Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1^st  Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.

Sunday Night 7:00 p.m. - Mairtin de Cogain - A wonderful show of stories, music, great conversation Triune Lutheran Church 4810 West Mill Rd, Broadview Heights, 44147. (216) 941-9311 or visit P. J. McIntyre’s at Kamm’s Corners 17119 Lorain Ave for tickets. Located the first street west of Interstate …77 at …the Wallings Road. Hope you can be a part of this pleasant evening of traditional entertainment.

Subject: A BENEFIT CONCERT

St. Pat’s Gaelic Football Club - First practice session for the men’s team is Thursday March 4th, 6.30pm
at Impett Park, Cleveland. New players are welcome …. for more info on
the club visit us on Facebook or http://stpats.cleveland.gaa.ie/
. Come join the thrilling, fast paced cross between soccer & rugby.