TEADA in concert this SUNDAY, MAY 22, 7:00 pm

This band has covered a lot of miles and evoled musically in the two years since they played in Columbia on their first major US tour.  They added accordion player Paul Finn to the lineup last year, and recently they replaced flutist John Blake, with Damien Stenson, also an accomplished flute / whistle player.  Their current album, "Give Us A Penny and Let Us Be Gone" was nominated for 2004 album of the year award by Irish music magazine.  Also in contention was Planxty's live reunion concert recording, and The David Munnelly Band's first album. (Incidentally, I've booked the David Munnelly Band to appear in Columbia on September 14.)

Teada is a very traditionally-focused band with plenty of youthful  vigor and creativity to make the music lively and fun without selling out to the influences of pop culture. They are one of the few young bands to truely carry the torch for the living tradition of Irish music.   The first time I heard their CD, I was impressed enough to book them without having seen them perform, and they just keep getting better all the time!  If you saw them the last time they were here, you'll be delighted with the changes; if you didn't see them before, you simply must.

Classes will run from June 13 - August 11, skipping the week of July 4.

Here is the schedule. There could be some changes if any classes do not have adequate enrollment.
Monday classes will be held at The Chez Coffeehouse;  location for Tuesday classes is not finalized. Wednesday dance class locations will vary.

Beginning Bodhran (Irish drum)  Monday 5:30 - 6:25 p.m.  8 weeks, $65
   This class is for total beginners, starting with how to hold the instrument. If you don not have a drum, we have two instruments to rent.

Beginning Tin whistle Monday 6:30 - 7:25 p.m.  8 weeks, $65
   This class is for total beginners, starting with how to hold the instrument. If you don not have a tin whistle in the key of D (most common), we sell them for $10.

Improvers tin whistle / flute  Monday 7:30 - 8:25  
   This class is for people who know where the notes are on the whistle or flute, have taken a beginning level class for Irish whistle before, or play classical flute and want to learn Irish tunes and style.

Beg. Mandolin & banjo  OR  Beg. accordion  Monday 8:30-9:25    8 weeks, $65
   Mandolin /tenor banjo -- for beginners on either instrument (tuning is the same). Learning chords plus tune playing with a plectrum
    Beg. Accordion -- for beginners on B/C button accordion. We have two instruments to rent.

Sean nos dancing OR Beginning Accordion Tuesday 5:30 - 6:25  8 weeks, $65
    Sean nos dancing is a solo style of Irish traditional dance (not couple dancing) that is percussive, improvisational and low to the ground. It's fairly aerobic, but low impact and FUN! Emphasis is on rhythm and sound rather than jumping and twirling.
For ages 10 to 100.

Irish language / culture Tuesday 6:30 - 7:25 8 weeks, $65
   Learn basic conversational Irish language plus overview of Irish culture and tips for travelers. Good prep for those planning to visit Ireland in the future.  Lots of travel books, brochures, etc available to students.

Tunes by ear Tuesday 7:30 - 9 p.m.  8 weeks  $65 or $10 drop-in fee.
Improve your ability to learn music by ear while learning new tunes and ITM style. Also learn about playing in traditional/folk music jam sessions. Bring a recording device. All instruments are welcome.  Tunes will be taught by ear, with written music provided at the end.

Beginning Set Dancing Wednesday 5:30 - 6:25  8 weeks $65 (Bring a friend and save -- $110 for 2 people)
   Set dancing is Irish social dancing for pairs, a predecessor of American square dance. It's low impact and very fun.  It is not necessary to take the class with a partner.
For ages 10 to 100.

Advanced Set Dance Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30  4 weeks, $35
(Meets every other week) The CMCAA set dance club meets every Wednesday at this time; every other week will be a class during the summer for learning new footwork and dances from Sinead.

We also plan to hold at least one Saturday dance workshop in July for adults and one for kids.

Schedule and online registration form is posted here:
http://www.moceltic.org/summer05/classes.html

Other upcoming local events:

Saturday, May 28, 9 - 11 pm
Cherry Street Artisan presents The Muses - Celtic Music with Zing
9th and Cherry St, Columbia, MO 65201
573.817.3274 www.cherrystreetartisan.com
For more about the band:
www.renaissancechic.com and www.sonicbids.com/themuses

Saturday, June 4
University Concert Series www.concertseries.org presents Gaelic Storm
Concert at Jesse Auditorium at 7 pm
Free concert at Art in the Park (Stephens College campus) in the afternoon

Gaelic Storm left an impression on audiences worldwide through their appearance as the ?steerage band? entertaining immigrant third-class passengers in the James Cameron blockbuster Titanic. The California-based Celtic group puts on a high-energy show that would fit into a rowdy Irish pub just as well as it would into a concert hall. Their sound remains true to traditional Celtic music with a twist of dizzying live energy ? hence the name ?Gaelic Storm.?
Band web site: http://www.gaelicstorm.com/

Irish music at Twighlight Festival
Thursday, June 16 in front of The Clip Joint (Tenth St)
June 30th in front of The Pasta Factory (Broadway)
Sinead Fahey will be playing with local Irish musicians and we may even have some guest dancers!

For a mostly complete list of local and regional Celtic events, see our web calendar:
http://www.moceltic.org/calendar.html

Harp for sale
For Sale: 32 string Dusty Strings Crescendo harp, 11/2 yrs old, mint condition, warranty still in effect. Walnut, full set of Loveland levers, deluxe padded nylon case with shoulder strap, and full extra set of strings, weight 21 lbs.  Call 445-6673 after 5 pm.?