The Fenians Orange Counties Favorite Band
" Now the band-featuring vocalist/mandolinist Terry Casey, guitarist/vocalist Rob Williams, bassist/piper/vocalist Brendan Harkins, drummer Chris Pierce, and sax/flute/whistle player Dave Burnett-reaches its pinnacle on the brand-new Every Day's a Hooley. Impeccably produced, the album's dozen tracks bleed Irish green, oozing with spirited, retooled traditionals (Baker's Dozen," "From Clare to Here") and such thought-provoking originals as Casey's "Is It Really You?" and Harkins' "Greener Pastures." Plus, courtesy of Burnett's horns and wind instruments, the sonic mix is more robust and varied than ever. But before anyone suggests I'm taking The Fenians too seriously -after all, one of their mottos is "Have Fun or Get Out!"-
SHAMROCK BOWL STAGE
Sligo Rags have mastered the ability to take songs from a time gone by and make them fresh and relevant for a modern audience. Their passion for the music and their willingness to take risks combine for an outstanding live show.
MORE TO COME.
OVER A 1’000 IRISH TRADITIONAL
STEP DANCER’S PERFORMING
ON 6 STAGES.
HARP
COMPITETION
and
SHOWS
Sheep Herding
at the Irish Fair
One of the biggest crowd pleasers at the Irish Fair is the Sheep Herding Show. It is certainly one of Ireland’s staples. Touring the country side you constantly come upon a farmer with his dogs crossing the road with 30,50 or 100 sheep and the dog moving them smartly along. Perhaps it’s still in us or we want our own wee ones to see that part of our heritage before it too disappears.
Harp Competition scheduled for Saturday Click for Rules & Entry Form
Harp Shows and Displays both Saturday and Sunday
For more information and entries please contact: MARY ELLEN FITZGERALD, E-mail: fivefitz@cox.net
Stage: Isle of Innisfree (the Island in the Lake) Traditional Irish Harp & Gaelic Language.
Irish Traditional Music, Song and Dance
Stage: Isle of Innisfree ( The island in the lake) both Saturday and Sunday
The Big Grand Parade of the Irish
The Grand Parade of the Irish, with bag pipe bands galore, the great march of Irish historical flags, marching bands aplenty, medieval Irish clans and warriors and hundreds of other costumed performers will lead the Irish around the Fair in the mid-day GRAND PARADE OF THE IRISH. This is one of many photo opportunities at the fair.
The parade marches into the Shamrock Bowl Stage where the parade participants salute the Newly Crowned Southern California Rose of Tralee and the Lord Mayor of the Irish Fair. It is another photo opportunity
Visit the Ireland of legend and lore while strolling through Ancient Tara Village the visitor will travel through 16 centuries of Irelands past, meeting many of the Ireland most historical characters as they stroll. Set in a rolling pastoral setting, the fairgoer will see and hear the melodies of maidens playing their harps, observe the ancient Celtic warriors in battle, and take in a Castle Banquet hosted by the most famous of Irish Queens, Medbh of Connaught. The area while similar to the Renaissance festivals covers a much wider period of Ireland’s history. While visiting this land of lore the visitor will be treated as they watch the arts and crafts made by hand before their very eyes. These goods will be available to purchase, a few silver coins will do.
ROYAL TARA VILLAGE
A WALK THROUGH THE LEGENDS AND LORE OF ANCIENT IRELAND
IRISH DOG SHOW
The Pacific Coast Highlanders and the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
Bag Pipe Bands will perform at the Irish Fair. In addition to leading the
Big Grand Parade of the Irish each day the will march and perform
throughout the day.
The Fiddle Competition contact:
Sign up for the Irish Fair a Fiddle Show
Bag Pipe Bands
The Feis (Irish Traditional Step Dance Competition) is Sponsored by the Irish Fair Foundation and hosted by the Aniar Academy.
Aniar is located at 26041 Cape Drive, Suite #137 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
http://aniaracademy.com/ Email Christine Byrne at christine@aniaracademy.com 949) 348-8468
Irish Fiddle Shows and Fiddle Competition
Anita and the Yanks http://www.myspace.com/anitaandtheyanks
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The Mighty Regis. http://www.themightyregis.com/ MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/themightyregis
1916 Irish Band http://www.myspace.com/tro1916
The Galway Hookers http://www.thegalwayhookerband.com/ http://www.myspace.com/thegalwayhookerband
Humble Hooligans http://www.myspace.com/thehumblehooligans
California Celts http://www.myspace.com/californiacelts
Slugger O’Toole http://www.sluggerotoolemusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/sluggerotoole
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This Irish quintet has been generating a buzz with their intoxicating brew of tin-whistles and guitar chords. The new album Red proves them worthy of the advance word.
The group effortlessly sheds styles and moods to put together a feeling all of its own. The Celtic instruments on "Bodhrain" feels as traditional as something the Chieftains would stir up. "One & Only" starts out as a mournful ballad before changing into a stomping rocker. The song "Rising/Change the World" is such a catchy folk-rock tune that it has been used for a beer commercial. The band’s unique sound has caught the attention of Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin, who contributed the lovely bossa nova-tinged title track to this album. They also have hooked producer Thom Panuzio (U2, No Doubt) who has glossed up their traditional sound to a sparkling rock sheen. The mix of the smart production, clever hooks, the ancestral instruments and leader Keith Roberts’ sturdy voice make this the best Celtic-rock mix since the heyday of the Pogues. Jay S. Jacobs
Sponsors of the: Great American Irish Fair; St. Patrick’s Day Grand Ball: St. Patrick’s Day Civic Ceremonies Luncheon:
The Southern California Rose of Tralee; The Los Angeles St. Patrick’s Day City Hall Ceremonies
Pipes and Drums
of the Los Angeles Police
Emerald Society
The Pacific Coast Highlanders
Bag Pipe Band
On Parade at the Irish Fair