"U.S. not worth trip anymore: Irvine"

Published by the Irish Echo (*) on 19 September, Andy Irvine has made some, to say the least, interesting, or informative statements,

“It’s my last tour because the U.S. powers that be just make it too difficult. From the 30 percent withholding tax, to the tiresome, expensive and ultimately humiliating application for a work visa – which very often doesn’t come through in time. 
Most of all, to the totally unfair disparity between a US musician touring Ireland and all this s*** we have to go through to tour over there, enough is enough.  Age is a factor and so is political uncertainty.”

Read the Irish Echo's full story here:
http://irishecho.com/2016/09/u-s-not-worth-trip-anymore-irvine/


* OLDEST IRISH AMERICAN NEWSPAPER IN USA, ESTABLISHED IN 1928

Hibernia performs fundraising Concert - Saturday 22 Oct 2016

Join Hibernia, Susan Toman and Ellen MacIsaac, for a concert of Irish music on Oct 22, 2016, at 8:30 PM at the All Saints' Anglican Westboro Church (347 Richmond Rd). Hibernia will be playing with special guest Ross Davison for this fundraising event.

More information:
http://www.hiberniamusic.com/upcoming-events

Music for the Future Ottawa Fundraiser and Instrument Drive - 1 Oct 2016

Saturday October 1st, 7pm
Loyalist Orange Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

Tusarnaarniq Sivumut Association (TSA) - Music for the Future presents the 2nd annual Ottawa Concert Fundraiser and Instrument Drive!

Greg Simm, and Kim De LaForest are back to entertain you and bring a little of Canada's Northern music culture to your ears, all while increasing awareness of the TSA's mission in Canada's North.

And they are bringing a friend!  This year, they are joined by traditional Inuit Drum maker and Dancer, David Serkoak!

NEW:  Greg is arranging for students who have graduated from the TSA program and who are now studying in Ottawa to perform in the show!  More details to come!

Buy Tickets In Advance:
www.musicforthefuture2016.BrownPaperTickets.com
Adult:  $20
Child (16 or under):  $10
A small service fee will apply

Buy Tickets At the Door (if available)
Adult: $25
Child: $15

Make a Financial Donation
http://www.musicforthefuture.ca/how-to-help.html
(Tax receipts available)

Donate an Instrument
Contact local Ottawa organizer Graham Crate at gcrate @ rogers . com

Fiddles will be set up and distributed to students where the TSA teaches.
Other instruments will be auctioned to raise funds to purchase new fiddles

About the TSA
Tusarnaarniq Sivumut Association, which from Inuktitut translates to "Music for the Future," has been sending music instructors, to communities on Baffin Island since 2009. The TSA's mission is to, on a volunteer and non-profit basis, seek to promote music among youth in the North in order to increase self-esteem, teamwork, leadership, and a healthy and positive lifestyle.

www.musicforthefuture.ca

All funds raised will go towards the music workshops in Nunavut allowing us to meet the growing interest in our program.

Makem and Spain - Centrepointe Theater 17 Sept 2016

 

In case you haven't heard, Makem and Spain are coming to Centrepointe Theatre this coming week. Look forward to a night of great song and story.

 

"Rory Makem along with Mickey and Liam Spain will be bringing their blistering live show to Centrepointes Theatre.

Rory Makem (son of the Irish phenomenon Tommy Makem) along with Mickey and Liam Spain have created the most exciting Irish Ballad Group since the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem electrified the word wide folk revival of the 1960’s.

They showcase their incredible versatility and skills as multi-instrumentalists bringing a rousing flavor to brand new songs, old favourites as well as serving up a night of great music, rowdy songs. Rebel songs and sweet sad memories."

Info and tickets:

http://centrepointetheatre.ca/en/events_tickets/September2016/Makem_Spain/index.htm

 

The 2016-2017 Season of the Ottawa Celtic Choir is underway!

We're getting underway for an exciting new season! And if you've ever thought about joining a choir, now's the time! We're an un-auditioned community choir with a focus on making great music while having fun and building community. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the choir, we're interested in hearing from you!

The first rehearsal of the season was on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 7:15 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church on the corner of Somerset and Elgin Streets.

As always, if you have questions about the choir, please don't hesitate to contact our choir director at ellen@laughingbrook.ca!

See you there!