Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association Newsletter
www.moceltic.orgSeptember 21, 2003
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In this issue:
* House concert Thursday Johnny B. Connolly and Casey Neill
* Fall Music and Dance Classes begin Oct 9
* A few public service announcements
* CalendarRecent newsletters:
January 7, 2008
Nov. 28, 2007
October 31, 2007
October 10, 2007
August 30, 2007
August 10, 2007
July 31, 2007
June 6, 2007
May 11, 2007
April 13, 2007
March 29, 2007Ya wanna see more?
Here's the whole archive.House Concert! Thursday, Sept 25, 800 p.m.
Kate and Jeff Akers' house, 1411 Anthony St.
Reservations required, seating limited to 35.. 442-2048 or kakers@chivalry.com
$12 suggested donation at the door.What luck! Button accordionist extraordinaire, Johnny B. Connolly, is on tour this month with guitarist and singer/songwriter Casey Neill. The two of them happen to be on their way from Colorado to Ohio this week and contacted me to see if they could stop over in Columbia. It's short notice, but I'm having a house concert for them this Thursday at 800 p.m. (After Twighlight Festival)
Originally from Dublin and now residing in Portland, OR, Johnny B Connolly is one of the "young guns" of traditional Irish music. A consummate button accordionist, Johnny plays with grace, maturity and a sure knowledge of the tradition. His lyrical, flowing style echoes strongly of his mentor, Kevin Burke's graceful fiddling.
Inspired by both Irish and American musical traditions, Casey Neill has three albums to his credit and has shared stages with acts as diverse as trad band Dervish, punk luminary Jello Biafra, and songwriter Sarah McLachlan. His backing guitar work on the instrumental sets of tunes travels from subtle and quiet to punchy and thunderous.
In the world of Celtic music Casey is known as a great backup player who's toured a lot with fiddler Martin Hayes. In the realm of contemporary folk, and especially environmental activism, Casey is known as a compelling singer/songwriter who speaks to the heart through his music.
Casey's own band, The Casey Neill Trio, performs original songs, fiery medleys of reels and jigs, haunting harmony singing, and hints of bluegrass and old-timey Americana. Balladry, with its "sweet beautiful sadness" (Cake Magazine, awarding "Top Honors" to Neill), is definitely one of his strengths.
Casey's web site www.caseyneill.com
Here's an interview with Casey Neill
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Amphitheatre/8718/Issue4/4a.htmlLast September, Johnny was here with Aiden Brennan and performed in Columbia with Leela and Ellie Grace. In June 2002, Johnny and Aiden performed at Mojo's in Columbia. We received a lot of really positive feedback from both shows, so we're very pleased to welcome Johnny back to Columbia, and get to know Casey Neill!
Please note Since this is a house concert, seating is limited, so we'd really appreciate if it you could make a reservation. Just phone us or send an e-mail. 442-2048 or kakers@chivalry.com Children are welcome if they are good listeners. You're invited to bring a dessert or snack item to share (only if it's convenient!); drinks will be provided.
Never been to a house concert? Sounds a bit weird?
It's a time-honored practice of having a concert in a small, comfortable setting (usually someone's home) with no amplification. Just the musicians and you. It's a social evening of music, good company and usually dessert. All the money that goes into the hat, goes to the musician. The hosts provide the venue and the chairs, the guests provide a warm atmosphere and the musicians do the rest.
Wanna know more? Here's a house concert primer http://www.houseconcerts.org/hc.html
Fall music and dance classes start October 9!
We've enticed Helen Gubbins and Deirdre Harnedy, our summer artistis-in-residence, into taking a year off before graduate school to stay in Columbia and teach more classes. If you took any of their classes this summer, we hope you'll continue, and if you were gone too much to take one, here's your chance! The ladies are back in Ireland for a couple weeks for their graduation ceremony, and to collect some winter clothes, but will be back the first week of October.
The full list of classes with descriptions is posted at www.moceltic.org with an online registration form.
Classes for adults/teens
- Irish Social Dancing (Christine Harker), Thursdays, 630-8 pm, 7 weeks, Oct 9 – November 20 $50
- Irish whistle/flute I (H) Mondays, 700-755 pm, 8 weeks, beg. Oct 13 $60
- Irish whistle/flute I (H) Tuesdays, 630-725 pm, 8 weeks, beg. Oct 14 $60
- Irish whistle/flute II(H) Mondays, 800-855 pm, 8 weeks, beg. Oct 13 $60
- Irish whistle III (D) Mondays 800 – 855, 8 weeks, beg. Oct 13, $60
We have Acorn brand tin whistles available for purchase for $8 and Oak (brand) tin whistles for $13.
- Button accordion I Mondays, 630 - 730 pm, 8 weeks, beg. Oct 13 $60.
Interested in learning the button accordion? Talk to us! We have a few accordions available for members to borrow.
- Irish Fiddle I Mondays 600 – 655 pm, 8 weeks, $60
- Irish Fiddle II Mondays, 700 – 755 pm, 8 weeks, $60
- Traditional Music Accompaniment Tuesdays, 630 – 725, 8 weeks, $60
- Irish Language I Tuesdays, 630 – 725, 8 weeks, $60. Optional book, Buntus Cainte, is $8.
- Irish Language continuation Tuesdays, 730 – 825, 8 weeks, $60. Optional book, Buntus Cainte, is $8.
- History of Irish Music Tuesdays, 730 – 825, 8 weeks $60Classes for Kids
- Kids tin whistle class 430 – 530 pm Mondays, 6 weeks beginning Oct 20, $45
- Irish Social Dancing Tuesdays 530 – 630, 6 weeks beg. Oct 16, $45
Recommended for ages 6 - 12
- Button Accordion I Mondays 630 - 725, 8 weeks beginning Oct 13, $60
Recommended for ages 10 & up
- Irish Fiddle I Mondays 600 – 655 pm, 8 weeks, $60 Recommended for ages 8 & up
- Irish Fiddle II Mondays, 700 – 755 pm, 8 weeks, $60
- Tuesdays, 630 – 725, 8 weeks, $60. Optional book, Buntus Cainte, is $8.
Recommended for ages 10 & up
The Dorians perform at Columbia Fall Festival of the Arts, Saturday Sept 27, 400 p.m.
Courthouse Square stage, FREE.
Bryan Kelso Crow, the voice of "Celtic Connections" radio show (KBIA Saturday evenings) plays flute and whistle in this band from Carbondale Illinois. Besides Bryan, the band includes Mickey Soltys on fiddle and guitar and Mike Shanahan on guitar and vocals.The Dorians perform ballads and dance music from the Irish and Scottish tradition. They were named "Best Acoustic Band" in the 1997 Southern Illinois Music Awards.
The CMCAA Irish social dancing group hopes to give a demonstration during this performance, as well (if we have enough dancers present). If you will be there and want to dance, or can help to pass out flyers about our programs and classes, please e-mail me. kakers@chivalry.com Your help will be greatly appreciated!
General news.
Public Service Announcements
* If you take an empty ink jet printer cartridge to Office Depot, you can exchange it for a free ream of recycled paper. Offer ends at the end of September.
* The People's Republic of Klezmerica and The Rank Sinatras will perform at Mojo's this Saturday evening, after the Festival of the Arts, beginning at 800 p.m. If weather permits, they'll be on the deck. $6 cover.
PRK has an e-mail announcement list for their upcoming shows. You can join by e-mailing the band at klezmerica@planet-save.com
* www.comomusic.com lists upcoming shows in Columbia and surrounding areas.
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Calendar of upcoming local and regional events
( This calendar is also available online in a printer-friendly format at http://www.moceltic.org/calendar.html )
Hang it on the fridge!
Every Wednesday - 730 - 930 Irish Slow Jam in Columbia
An open, informal Irish music session for beginners (and folks a little past beginner level) happens every Wednesday evening from 730 - 930 p.m. For more information and directions, contact Vicki Rightmyre at rightmyrev@missouri.edu
Tuesdays, 815 - 10-ish October 14 - December 16, Slow jam with Deirdre and Helen
Come polish your tunes and learn some new ones from our artists-in-residence and stay for dessert, too! $5 suggested donation. Bring a tape recorder if you want.
Kate and Jeff Akers' house, 1411 Anthony St. Columbia MO 573-442-2048
Every Sunday, 3 - 5 p.m. "Strike the Gay Harp" radio show on KOPN, 89.5 FM with host Carol Goodnick
Second Thursday of every month, "Celtic jam" at Cherry Street Artisan 730 p.m. til whenever. Open session led by CMCAA musicians. Bring an instrument, a song, your dance shoes, or just your ears and join us for lots of fun!
Smoke-free, family friendly environment.
Corner of Ninth and Cherry in downtown Columbia. www.cherrystreetartisan.com
Oct 4 - Bohola plays in Kansas City for Missouri Valley Folklife Society. www.mvfs.org
Saturday-Sunday Oct 10 & 11 -- St. Louis Highland Games http://www.stlouis-scottishgames.com/
With performers Brian McNeill, John Taylor, and Ed Miller; Alex Sutherland and his Cronies; Duddybreek;The Boatrights; Ceol Alainn and guests; Alex Usher; Highland Mist Scottish Country Dancers; and Peat Fire Flame (folk band)
Saturday, Oct 11 -- Brian MacNeill at The Focal Point, St. Louis. www.thefocalpoint.org
November 8 - James Kelly and Michael Black in Kansas City for Missouri Valley Folklife Society. www.mvfs.org
December 6 - John Skelton, Irish flute player, at The Focal Point www.thefocalpoint.org
December 19 - Bohola at The Focal Point, www.thefocalpoint.org