Danú Concert
UApresents will host Danú on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theater, 17 West Congress Street. Hailing from County Waterford in Ireland, Danú won the Irish Music Magazine Award and is a two-time winner of the BBC Award. The ensemble seamlessly blends Ancient Irish music with stunning new repertoire from the cities and villages of their country.
Tickets are $25 and $35 and will be available at the Centennial Hall ticket office or online. For further information call the ticket office at 520-621-3341. Subscriptions and group sale tickets are available May 20th, and individual tickets will be available for purchase starting June 10th. Student and faculty discounted tickets will be available in the fall. There is a $10 ticket fee for phone orders. Online and ticket office sales purchases have no fee.
FullSet Concert
In Concert! presents FullSet at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22nd.
FullSet is an Irish band with uilleann pipes, fiddle, and vocals in English and Irish. In October 2011 they were honored by being announced as the winners of the RTÉ/RAAP Breakthrough Annual Music Bursary Award. With his smooth and free flowing style of fiddle playing, Michael Harrison creates a distinctive sound using original and colorful techniques. Seán McCarthy is known for his complete use of the uilleann pipes and employs his skills and mastery of this instrument in all pieces arranged by FullSet. Talented musician Janine Redmond on button accordion maintains a rich traditional style that is becoming rare in traditional music today. Eamonn Moloney on bodhrán and Andy Meaney on guitar effortlessly blend the music together with a sensitive yet driving accompaniment section. The emotive singing style of Teresa Horgan completes the ensemble and is guaranteed to captivate audiences of every generation. FullSet is one of Ireland’s most popular young bands, now appearing in Tucson for the second time, with a second CD out soon.
Ticket information will be posted as it becomes available.
Adult Drop-in Irish Ceili Class Last Monday of the Month
Chris McGrory will be teaching a monthly adult ceili classes the last Monday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Tucson Irish Dance Company studio, 4580 East Broadway (west of Swan). Classes are $5, and everyone is welcome. For further information contact Chris at 520-991-3605.
The Tucson Irish Community Singing Session
The Tucson Irish Community sponsors monthly Saturday night Irish/Scottish singing sessions at 7:00 p.m., this month on September 28th. The sessions are held in a private home.
For more information contact Aine. Come and sing, bring an instrument, or just listen.
Two bands from Scotland: Tannahill Weavers with Mànran Concert
In Concert! presents Two bands from Scotland at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 21st.
Tannahill Weavers are a classic band with highland bagpipes and Scottish vocal standards in English, plus young band Mànran, with Scottish and Irish pipes, fiddle, percussion, keyboards and vocals in Scottish Gaelic, Mànran is the new hit band taking Scotland by storm, in their first Arizona appearance. Bringing their own unique blend of Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary to brand new audiences over the last 12 months, Mànran impress crowds and critics alike. Mànran began their ascension into the traditional music sphere in 2010 when six friends used a powerful combination of Gaelic and English songs with accordion, fiddle, flute and a delicious mix of drum and bass to create an infectious and recognizable sound. Also the only band to use Highland and Uilleann pipes in one lineup, Mànran began to cement themselves as one of the most exciting young groups on the folk circuit.
The Tannahill Weavers’ diverse repertoire reflects the duality of Scotland’s musical heritage. It embraces both the mystical quality of the Highlander’s Celtic music, and the rollicking, sometimes even brawling qualities of the Lowlander’s Anglo-Scots tunes. The Tannahill Weavers have more than 12 albums to their credit over 30 years. Mànran is a young band who has out a highly acclaimed CD, and has played all the major festivals in UK and Ireland. Each band will play a set, followed by an encore in which all will play.
SOUND CLIPS are available at www.inconcerttucson.com. Mailing is available. Tickets are $27 in advance ($25 for seniors). Advance tickets may be purchased at at www.inconcerttucson.com, and selected seats are available at Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave., and the Folk Shop 2525 N. Campbell.
Reserved seating! If available, tickets at the door are $30. For disability seats or questions, call 520 981-1475.
Adult Drop-in Irish Ceili Class Last Monday of the Month
Chris McGrory will be teaching a monthly adult ceili classes the last Monday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Tucson Irish Dance Company studio, 4580 East Broadway (west of Swan). Classes are $5, and everyone is welcome. For further information contact Chris at 520-991-3605.
Adult Drop-in Irish Ceili Class Last Monday of the Month
Chris McGrory will be teaching a monthly adult ceili classes the last Monday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Tucson Irish Dance Company studio, 4580 East Broadway (west of Swan). Classes are $5, and everyone is welcome. For further information contact Chris at 520-991-3605.
Adult Drop-in Irish Ceili Class Last Monday of the Month
Chris McGrory will be teaching a monthly adult ceili classes the last Monday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Tucson Irish Dance Company studio, 4580 East Broadway (west of Swan). Classes are $5, and everyone is welcome. For further information contact Chris at 520-991-3605.
Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance Show--updated information
Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance will be presenting a full evening of Irish music and danceon Tuesday,. June 4th at 7 pm downtown at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue. The show will mainly be by dancers from Tir Conaill school, with music by Chris McGrory, Mary Bouley, and a vocalist, before dancing begins.
Tickets are general admission, and unless mailed, will be held at the door. Advance tickets are $12.50+ $2.50/ticket fee, for total of $15. Children 12 and under are free. Wine and beer will be available for purchase after 6:00pm. This is a great opportunity for friends, relatives, teachers and other people interested in Irish dancing to come enjoy a wonderful night of Irish entertainment.
The Tucson Irish Community Singing Session
The Tucson Irish Community sponsors monthly Saturday night Irish/Scottish singing sessions at 7:00 p.m., this month on May 25th. The sessions are held in a private home in the Campbell/Prince area. For more information contact Aine. Come and sing, bring an instrument, or just listen.
