Seamus Kennedy's new book

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 12:00 PM

I haven't had the energy or time to read too much of this or any other book due to illness, BUT I am getting rid of the pee-new-mow-nee-ah and have had a gander at this book and Mick is right...belly-laughs (bringing on coughing spells...ouch!), chuckles, and a few tears even. I know what goes into coordinating a book like this with so many anecdotes and different writers. They've come up with a great format; it's just like sitting down in someone's kitchen and listening in. Thanks, Seamus and the rest of you. It's a grand book!

All the best,

kat

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Big Mick
Date: 04 Nov 07 - 10:45 PM

Listen carefully. You need to order this book immediately. Especially those of you who have spent any time on the road. I have been doing everything from chuckling to belly laughing outloud since I started reading it. Seamus is being modest when he points you to everyone but him. The story of his where John Denver comes into his gig is priceless. I am still laughing everytime I think of this story. Also the one where POTUS comes into the pub(Ireland's Own) on St Pat's. The last line that our Seamus laid on the President made me wet meself (which isn't all that hard the older I get....but this was funny!!) I can't put it down.

Well written and with stories from some of the storied characters and performers of our times. Absolutely a must have, and I am going to be ordering at least four for presents to the other members of my band.

Well done, lad.

Mick

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Celtaddict
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 10:00 PM

Seamus. I SAW you in early September. I TALKED to you. I BOUGHT a stack of CDs from you. Did you ever mention a BOOK? No-o-o-o-o.
So I guess I'd better have it shipped.
Congratulations, should be great fun.
(And the Christmas one was a duplicate; shalom!)

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 05:27 PM

I need 2 -- I will pm you Seamus.....

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: GUEST,DannyC
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 11:27 AM

Oooops!   
Where'd my cookie run off to?
I was Mr. Guest at 9:14AM.
Can't believe I was up so early... time for a nap.
Before saying g'dnite, I want to assure all that The Five Stars
is merited.   Best, Danny

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 11:11 AM

Thanks for the review, GUEST.

All the guys write great stories, but Frank's are hilarious, especially when he does a couple in the style of Damon Runyan.

A titbit that's not in the book - our editor at the publishing company was obviously unfamiliar with Damon Runyan's work and when we got edited proofs, she had edited and corrected Frank's Runyanesque style right out of the stories.
We had to go screaming back, "No! That's the way they're supposed to read! Put it back the way it was!"

Robbie O'Connell's stories of being around Liam Clancy are excellent;
Harry O'Donoghue has one of the best ears for speech and dialogue I've heard, and Dennis O'Rourke writes a story as well as he writes a song.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: wysiwyg
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 10:23 AM

[WYS-standard-anticipatory-gushing]

Christmas is coming!

~Susan

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 09:14 AM

I recently was delighted to buy a copy from Frank Emerson having dropped in on his day-after-Labor-Day gig at Kevin Barry's. (Frank was in good form.)   The book describes some great (and not-so-great) scenarios.   FIVE STARS *****

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: alison
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 02:14 AM

I got mine the other day - looks great

now when I get some time I'll start to read it

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 01:39 AM

Sorry, I forgot.
I'm currently working with PayPal to sell it at my website.
And Don Meixner, yes I can write.
In fact I went through 10 boxes of crayons writing the bloody thing!

Seamus

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 01:35 AM

Good heavens! This is the first time I've seen this thread.

Mike, I didn't send you the book for publicity! You were supposed to read it on the crapper.

Okay, the guys and I were all Irish pub performers back in the 1970's, and we were corralled by Dennis O'Rourke (who coincidentally wrote Honky Tonk Moon for Randy Travis) into putting down our stories in book form.

414 pages long with a whole lot of words, and a bunch of puppy pictures.

It retails for $21.95 (US), bit I'm selling it for $20.I'll pick up the postage.
If any 'Catters want to PM me, I'll be glad to talk to you about it.

I'm expecting a re-order this week, and I'll donate a few signed copies to the Mudcat auction.

Alaska Mike, please PM me.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 12:12 AM

So how did this thread drop off the grid? I just read the story of the king crab race in Nome and nearly fell off my chair laughing. Seamus and his friends are great story tellers with fantastic stories to tell.

Mike

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 04:39 PM

gnu, the thing I mentioned is to purchase on the internet, sorry.:-) I'll bet you could send a check or money order to Seamus or Dennis O'Rourke, though. You could send Seamus a PM or email one of them about it.

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: The Sandman
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 04:29 PM

wishing you every success with your new book.Dick Miles

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: gnu
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 06:07 AM

Thanks kat. As long as I don't have to pay over the net... I don't like that modern tech stuff.

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 12:45 AM

Hmmm, I coulda sworn I posted to this earlier. gnudarlin'...if you follow the buy it link on the website, it goes to a spot where you can choose to buy using Canadian dollars. Hope that helps. Looks as though they are selling this themselves rather than through a distributor?

Congratulations, Seamus and friends. Sounds wonderful and I will be ordering one tomorrow!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:41 PM

Yeah, Don, Seamus is a multitasker from way back. I've even seen him tie his shoes, and lots of other things, too...


-Joe-

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:32 PM

Seamus can write?

Don

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: JedMarum
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:25 PM

Hoo Hoo!

Looking forward to it. I'm already chuckling!

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 04:03 PM

...... and I didn't know about this why???????????? I need ordering info yesterday.


hhhhmmmmpppphhhhh!!!

Mick

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: KT
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 01:54 PM

Okay, Seamus.....what's the best way? Have our local bookstores order it or order from your website? I'll need three....

And by the way, Seamus, CONGRATULATIONS!

KT

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: kendall
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 01:04 PM

Sounds like a "must read" to me.

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: gnu
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 12:17 PM

Rats! I can't seem to find it at Chapters (Canuck). Anyone search there for it? I am not that great at "search".

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 12:09 PM

I want a copy now!
Giok

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: wysiwyg
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 12:03 PM

Corrected post:

No shit! Craic, buy the book!

~S~

Subject: RE: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: wysiwyg
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 12:02 PM

No shit!

~S~

Subject: Seamus Kennedy's new book
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 08 Sep 07 - 11:51 AM

Our own Seamus Kennedy has co-authored a wonderful new book titled "Clean Cabbage In The Bucket". This is an extremely funny book written by five Irish musicians (Frank Emerson, Seamus Kennedy, Robbie O'Connell, Harry O'Donoghue, and Dennis O'Rourke). The book is an entertaining collection of anecdotal tales of their experiences traveling and performing in pubs and concert halls over the past several decades. I just got my copy in the mail yesterday and have been chuckling and laughing out loud ever since. My wife thinks I've gone loony again. The stories are hilarious, the writing is sharp and witty, and the glow you will get from reading it is sure to keep you warm on the coldest of nights. All of you Mudcatters need to get this book.

Mike