Hello,
I have a briefly free evening (it is 11:30 p.m.) from preparing for the 24th Annual Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival, to be held next weekend, July 21-23 at the Berea Fairgrounds in Cleveland, Ohio - www.clevelandirish.org.
This will be our 24th year and it just keeps growing and growing and (knock on my wooden head) great […]
These Boys R O C K - plus some stuff on Berea Fest
Ray Kelly and Brian Tracey, each formerly of The Prodigals, joined with Matt Mancuso a year plus ago to form Mickey Finns. They put on an amazing energetic show last nite at Stamper’s Grill Pub. Brian left the drums at […]
Only 23 Days Until Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival
Hi Friends,
As you know (maybe), I have been involved in putting on an Irish Festival in Cleveland for more than 20 years (www.clevelandirish.org). It is only 23 days away - July 21-23. If you are anywhere close, I hope you can make it. I have met a few […]
I wrote this song when researching Tommy Makem’s chapter for my new book, Festival Legends, Songs & Stories. Tommy is called the Godfather of Irish music. He has written more than 400 songs, with some huge hits. His unwavering dedication to promoting and preserving the Irish culture is as legendary as he is.
The words in […]
I greatly appreciate all the support and kindness you have shown me in helping me get the Festival Legends series of books off the ground. I hope you can continue to utilize this update to spread the word, as time and opportunity allow, over the rest of the summer. I sincerely thank you for your […]
Festival Legends Soaring!
Festival Legends: Songs & Stories, the biographical look at modern Irish music legends, is now available for purchase. Featuring such folk and Irish music greats as Tommy Makem, Danny Doyle, Liam Clancy, Johnny McEvoy, The Dublin City Ramblers, Brendan Shine, Dennis Doyle, Batt Burns, Tom Sweeney, The Makem & Spain Brothers, Barleycorn, and […]
I’m gonna brag a but, so c’est la vie…
I had such an interesting day today.
I stopped by the Borders at 9565 Mentor Avenue, Mentor on my way to the B. Dalton Signing, to drop off some posters and promo material, for the signing there in 2 weeks, on Saturday the 24th. They had my book, […]
It’s Good to See You, New Barleycorn’s new Cd is an absolute smash! Featuring 12 tracks that vary from old favorites to new original tunes written by the boys themselves, the CD takes you right to a live show, full of toe tapping, hand clapping music and great ballads, sung and arranged beautifully.
John’s version of […]
Festival Legends: Songs & Stories Book Signings (to date): Please check www.songsandstories.net for up to date signings and appearances.
Saturday, May 27th 2:00 - 4:00
Borders Express, Summit Mall
(3265 W. Market Street, Akron)
Saturday, June 10th 1:00 - 3:00
B. Dalton Booksellers
(Great Lakes Mall)
Monday, June 12th,
East Side Irish-American Club
(22770 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid)
after the 8:00 General Meeting
Thursday, June 15th […]
Brigid’s Cross 10th Anniversary party
Had a fantastic night last night. Brigid’s Cross had their 10th Anniversary party at the WSIA. I volunteer there a lot and cooked for a couple of hours before watching the show. If you’ve never heard Brigid’s Cross, check them out. Brigid’s Cross on MySpace - they are in my Top […]