Irish Mudcaters

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Fionnghaile Nixon
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 04:29 PM

Jeepers i canni beleive not one was from up in derry yet.,
Well i'll start the trend, it has the best bar Peadars hostin sessions every night packed out, sessions are live traditional musicians gathered for a general whackabout on the old guitars whistles mandolins fiddles or whatever,
Best a craic goin hi!

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,SHANNON LEDFORD
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 04:33 AM

HI, THERE! I AM IRISH. BUT, BORN AND RAISED IN THE U.S.A. I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO IRELAND AND TAKE MY FAMILY, BUT MONEY IS SO TIGHT. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LIVE THERE? OUR FAMILIES LAST NAME IS SHANNON, THAT IS WHERE I GOT MY FIRST NAME FROM. I BELIEVE WE ARE FROM LIMERICK AREA, BUT NOT SURE. WAS TOLD I HAD AN ANCESTOR ALONG TIME AGO NAMED KING JOHN. RING ANY BELLS? WOULD LOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY ROOTS. THANKS SO MUCH! SHANNON OLIVIA   SHOLET(AT)MSN.COM

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: *Laura*
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 07:07 PM

Just got back from Ireland today - and loved it! We were in Clifden, Connemara, then Dingle Co. Kerry. I am Very jealous of all you Irish people and your beautiful country and Fantastic sessions that are on ALL THE TIME! It's great - every evening is like a festival. We stayed in Dingle where every other building is a pub - so there are guaranteed at least three good sessions a night!
I will definately be returning to lovely Ireland.

Laura xx

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,fleadhman
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 06:12 PM

Lyrical Lady
Sorry, cannot say I know a Christine O Brien, but I know lots of O Briens in the town, maybe some relations. Do you know if she has any sisters or brothers in the town.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: michaelr
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 03:41 PM

Thanks, Learai, that helps.

I know just how you feel about the "ballad groups". Am much more interested in tune sessions.

Anyone know about the scene in Clare?

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 02:58 PM

refresh please.....

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Learaí na Láibe
Date: 18 Jul 04 - 08:23 AM

That last post about Cork venues was from me.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jul 04 - 07:39 PM

Didn't intend to be enigmatic. Not really up to date on things but here's some general info.

Cork City, venues for trad music. None of the pubs have music every night, most only a couple of times a week. It's hard to find anything on at weekends.

Corner House, Coburg Street. http://www.irishmusicbars.com/cork/cornerhouse.asp
Sin É, Coburg Street
Phoenix Bar, Union Quay
Lobby Bar, Union Quay
Spailpín Fánach, South Main Street.

Jimmy Crowley & friends in Phoenix every Tuesday, songs and tunes.

Singers' Club in Spailpín Fánach every Sunday night except during summer. Everbody invited to contribute.

Storytelling & songs last Tuesday of every month in Spailpín.

Lobby has regular concerts, Folk, Blues, Jazz and alternative stuff. http://www.lobby.ie/

I don't like the so called "ballad groups", that is a seperate scene but there are places where they can be found. I haven't any info.

Outside Cork City.

Glanmire. A bar that used to be called the Heron's Perch, think it's O'Connor's now. Every Tuesday night Tomás Ó Canainn and friends. A unique venue - tunes, songs and maybe a bit of dancing. You never know who'll turn up (maybe Bonnie?). The best 'seisiún' in the country.

Kinsale. Tourist town - lots of tourist music i.e. 'ballad groups' playing the same f---ing songs, night after night, week after week, month after ----- etc. "C'mon put yer hands together now - Oiv been a woild rover fer ---" Yah! get me outa here...
However, Con Fada & friends every Wed. night in the Spaniard does not provide that fare. Also trad sessions in the Bulmans, Tues. and Thurs.

That's all very sketchy (& possibly prejudiced) and I'm sure there's a lot more on but usually if you find one good spot and get talking to people they can guide you to other worthwhile places.

Slán anois.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: michaelr
Date: 17 Jul 04 - 04:50 PM

Learai -- if you know where to look

That's just it, I don't yet know where to look, which is why I asked.

Could you please give a clue or two?

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Learaí na Láibe
Date: 17 Jul 04 - 04:46 PM

I'm from Ireland's largest county, the Texas of Ireland, the Rebel County - Co. Cork. Home of Ireland's best stout; Murphys or Beamish, take your pick.

Some great trad music to be found if you know where to look, even in the middle of the tourist season when standards drop dramatically.

Bonnie, if you're still following this thread, where are you playing these days?

Learaí, Rí na Láibe.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 11:24 PM

Guest Fleadhman..... do you know my friend Christine O'Brien from Enniscorthy. She's a lovely singer. Used to sing with the late Danny Burns from the Wolfhounds. She lived in Vancouver Canada for a time and sang with Danny's Ballad Band here. If you know her please say hello from Barb on Saltspring!

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: ard mhacha
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 05:11 PM

There will be no one cheering louder than mise for my neighbouring County, c`mon Antrim, yes we have some football team, Ard Mhacha Abu.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 02:41 PM

Ard Macha, stranger things have happened.....what am I saying? No they haven't!
I'm looking for a Cork-Kilkenny final.
I bet Antrim make it to more All-Ireland Hurling finals than Armagh, though. *G*
And don't start with the football, OK?

Seamus

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: ard mhacha
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 09:24 AM

Seamus, If Antrim beat Cork in the Hurling it wi will be a bigger surprise than Blair confessing himself a liar, so, no hope.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jul 04 - 12:34 AM

Mudlark
Menlo Park
Any sessions around here on saturday
Flying home on sunday
Barry

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Claymore
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 05:26 PM

michealr,
The Jurys in Galway was a bit steep at 100 euros for the room, but actually was less expensive than many of the B&Bs which were charging 40 euros per person. While I shared the room, the family I was traveling with actually made out staying at the Inn. So I would imagine the hostel, which I recall was some miles away, would be cheaper. However the Inn is dead-bang in the middle of all the pubs and busking opportunities. I walked out of the Jurys with an autoharp and with a friend who plays the hammered dulcimer, went one block up the street in a closed mall area, and we made 100 euros in two hours of playing; phenominal! (We had known that if they have to stop and ask what the instrument is that you are playing, the bigger the tip).

And I understand that if you book by WWW the price is cheaper (I believe the site was jurysdoyle.? but I am not sure. (Also try hostels.com to compare). Good Luck!

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Mudlark
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 12:49 AM

Guest, Barry...where in Calif?

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 12:31 AM

Hey look! My very first double-post! Sonofabitch! Yeah!!

Seamus

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 15 Jul 04 - 12:21 AM

Originally Belfast. Now Arnold, MD, USA. Bodhran, guitar, vocalas.
Just back from a great trip where I had a session in Tralee with another 'Catter - Death By Whisky - from Derry. Also spoke to Alison for the first (and I hope not the last) time.
Antrim to beat Cork in the hurling, any takers?

Seamus

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 14 Jul 04 - 11:52 PM

Originally Belfast. Now Arnold, MD, USA. Bodhran, guitar, vocalas.
Just back from a great trip where I had a session in Tralee with another 'Catter - Death By Whisky - from Derry. Also spoke to Alison for the first (and I hope not the last) time.
Antrim to beat Cork in the hurling, any takers?

Seamus

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,fleadhman
Date: 14 Jul 04 - 02:44 PM

Wexford are winning at the moment.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Dáithí mag Fhionnaín
Date: 14 Jul 04 - 05:14 AM

Robyn - ah no i didn't see him. Spent most of my time in Glencolumbkille and Teelin playing. Got to play with John McSherry who just happened to be in Biddy's in Glen ...what a session that was!

Letty - cad é mar atá tú a chara? Cathain a bheidh tú i mBarrow arís!!?

Beannachtaí geal oraibh go léir - Dáithí

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,eoin o'buadhaigh
Date: 14 Jul 04 - 04:03 AM

Co Down, a little bit of singing, UP DOWN!
          eoin

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Barry
Date: 14 Jul 04 - 12:39 AM

To Guest
Not Ericksons
Barry

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: michaelr
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 07:07 PM

I'll be visiting Ireland in September. I'd love to hear about sessions/gigs in Clare, Kerry and Galway. I'd also be thrilled to meet some of you Irish Mudcatters (those who aren't blowing in the diaspora wind).

Claymore, how much is a night at the Jury's? I'm trying to decide between that and hostels.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Seaking
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 05:43 PM

Bangor Co. Down, now firmly planted Felixstowe , Suffolk. Bit of guitar, bit of singing.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 04:39 PM

Co. Down, now in England (Bristol - the graveyard of ambitions). Beginner fiddler.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Little Robyn
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 03:54 PM

Dáithí did you see Packie? How's he doing?
Robyn

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,nickr90
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 03:30 PM

good man jack

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: MARINER
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 12:26 PM

I get a feeling of Deja Vu, have we not done this before?? But just in case,
                      Mariner , a proud Yellabelly, (from Wexford.)

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: alison
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 12:14 PM

Belfast (where I am at the moment on holiday) - but live in sydney, Oz.

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Brendy
Date: 13 Jul 04 - 12:05 PM

Co. Armagh. Currently on a short sojourn in Norway... which has lasted 10 years......

B.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 07:52 PM

Working at Eriksson?

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,barry
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 07:47 PM

Atha Luain

Banjo, mandolin, Bouzouki.

Currently on a short sojurn in California.
Could get used to this heat.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Claymore
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 02:11 PM

I just got back from the Ol' Sod and am sorry that this thread appeared while I was gone. I did put out a thread I was coming, but the MudCatters I knew couldn't make the schedule.

To begin with, I did not wreck even once during this trip, so the rental car people are still in business over there, but I will say the Opel Mireva was an excellent rental vehicle; sort of a small van with an automatic transmission (a must for Americans and other right handers). The roads in Clare and throughout Ireland are much better than a couple of years ago, with many of them widened by a crucial foot or so, and many with traffic markings painted on the road surfaces.

We drove to Doolin to play at O'Conners, then to Cork for the Dulcimer Fest and a concert at Firkin Crane. I'm sorry I didn't know about the MCs at Cork or I would have looked them up.

Then we went back up to Galway for a couple of days in the pubs (stayed at the Jurys Inn). From there we went to Omagh to play Old Time in the American Independence Day festival at the Ulster Folk Park. I was struck by the large crowds for all four days of the festival. We ran into some great musicians from England (a Patsy Cline cover band, who were great fun) and a vaudeville act from Branson, Mo. The Park provided room and board on the Park grounds and every evening we had some great jams. There were also a number of Native Americans there for an exhibit of "Indian" life and a large group of Civil War re-enactors from GB, Ireland and Wales who camped out for the duration of the festival. What a hoot. Evenings were spent discharging muskets, war-hoop and rebel yell competitions, I Fall To Pieces, Lorena, and flat footing to Angeline The Baker.

I'm sorry I missed you folks, but we're coming back next year, so I will save this thread in order to get the word out quicker next time.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,mick
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 11:40 AM

ballymun .Guitar, sing .

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,jenny
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 10:35 AM

Fergie from Dublin but in Philly at the mo?

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,weerover
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 05:32 AM

Letty - what size fiddle?

wr.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Letty
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 05:31 AM

Not Irish, but living there!
Cork city.
I sing and play a little fiddle.

Letty

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Dáithí mag Fhionainn
Date: 12 Jul 04 - 04:29 AM

A Chairde

Is as Coillte Mach mé igContae Mhaigh Eo go dúchas, ach thainig mé go Sasana nuair a bhí mé i mo bhuachaill.Tá mé i mo chonai i Lincoln anois. Téim go scoil samhradh teanga ag foghlaim Gaeilge gach bliain , i Ghleann Colum Cille.
Seinnim ar fheadóg stáin.

Originally from Kiltimagh Co Mayo, came to England as a boy and now live in Lincoln.Play the whistle..kind of!

Little Robyn - I was in Ardara a couple of weeks ago!

Slán - Dáithí

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Celtaddict
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 11:46 PM

Burren Ranger, were you at O'Lochlan's in February?

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 07:11 PM

Flying the flag for Cork.

Bonnie (plays harp)

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,An Cailin Dearg
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 04:07 PM

Nil aon ceol mar do cheol fein.
Irish Mudcatters are alive and well and living in Bray.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,The Burren Ranger
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 03:54 PM

A Mudcatter in the Burren Co Clare...home of traditional music!

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Little Robyn
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 03:28 PM

Here in New Zealand we played a track from Packie Byrne in our radio show yesterday!
Luv ya, Packie!
Robyn

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,nickr90
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 02:15 PM

great response - even the bogus.
I am from Wexford - love folk music but best I can play is a CD player. I review some fab stuff and get to play some of it on local radio. One of the few outlets in out ancient and historic country. Glad to see RTE is giving Colum Sands airtime though.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST,Daniel O Connell
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 04:46 AM

To Willy McBoyne (A great name that!)The big day is nearly upon us....Give that oversized bodhran a skelp for me.
Dan.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: erinmaidin
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 03:16 AM

Hiya, I'm living and working in the south Dublin area..coming here to live, from Michigan. Learned most of my music in Chicago after being introduced to it by a whistle player from Carlow who was attending Notre Dame. Love Liz Carroll, love Martin Hayes...two entirely different fiddle styles but also two extremely dynamic and exciting players. Think that Delores Keane is probably the first and foremost singer I listened to and that she sounds like she has a golden sugar pear in her mouth when she sings.

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: Mickey191
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 12:59 AM

Anyone from Bantry area?

Subject: RE: Irish Mudcaters
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Jul 04 - 12:54 AM

Packie Manus