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Thread #51371   Message #1922792
Posted By: GUEST,Musicmic
30-Dec-06 - 10:15 PM
Thread Name: Best cities in USA for folk music
Subject: RE: Best cities in USA for folk music
Yes, Seamus, Godfrey Daniels is a fine venue, located about an hour from Philadelphia, sort of on the way to the Pocono Mountains. It is, also, about an hour from The Minstral Show in Jersey. perhaps, Seamus might have added that, when he plays Philly, he appears at an Irish Music mecca called Brittingham's. They feature such fine Irish performers as himself and Paddy Riley. ( I've sung there, occasionally. This may be because I have lived and performed in Ireland or because I have them convinced that the 33rd county is Tel Aviv). Seamus might, also, have told us about the annual Irish Festival, the busy Irish Bar scene (with live music) and the active Irish community that seems to sponser, at least, one special event per week at the Commodore Barry Club.
Seamus Kennedy, who packs Brittingham's for every show, can, honestly, attest to the fervor and loyalty of the Philly folk audience. They seem to drink a bit, too.
He is, of course, at liberty to rebut.

                Mike