BILL BLACK'S "CAPEIRISH"
NEWS/INFO PAGE

A LISTING OF EVENTS AND RESOURCES RELATING TO IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC
IN THE CAPE COD AND NEARBY S.E. NEW ENGLAND AREA

email:bill@capeirish.com


updated: 11/24/22

Some say that ever 'gainst that season comes
Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated,
The bird of dawning singeth all night long:
And then, they say, no spirit dares stir abroad;
The nights are wholesome; then no planets strike,
No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm,
So hallow'd and so gracious is the time.
- Hamlet, Act I, Scene I

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I'll be happy to include your SE New England traditional event if you send me an email with the details - try to include as much information as possible, including ticket prices, relevant websites, etc.

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NEWS, NOTES, & COMMENTS

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STANLEY & GRIMM CHRISTMAS SHOW
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Our friends Nik Engstrom and Seán Brennan (known to the world as "Stanley and Grimm") will be returning to the Cape Cod Cultural Center in South Yarmouth for their 13th seasonal concert. Click here for a flyer with all the info! Date/time: Saturday December 17th, 7:30.

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IRISH MUSIC INSTITUTE
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I have received an announcement from piper Seán Gavin about the formation of a new entity called the "Irish Music Institute", which has been created to provide online traditional music training. Quoting from the announcement:

"It is my great pleasure to announce the launch of a new non-profit organization, the Irish Music Institute. Its purpose is to encourage people of all ages to explore the traditional music and song of Ireland. Based in Southeast Michigan, IMI connects a broad network of players, learners, and enthusiasts worldwide. We offer private, online lessons from a top notch faculty with instructors throughout North America and Ireland."

A complete copy of Seán's announcement is here. This sounds like a most worthy endeavor and I wish them the best of luck going forward!

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MATTAPOISETT LIBRARY SESSION RESUMES
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From Colin Everett:

Good Evening Fellow Musicians,

The Irish session at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is back. We are scheduled to meet the first Sunday of the Month between October and May. The only exception will be January, when we will meet on the 2nd Sunday (New Year’s Day 2023 is on a Sunday). Time is 2:00-4:00.

From BB: a very pleasant session with nice musicians and an easy pace. Library is only a few minutes off 195 (address for GPS is 7 Barstow Street).

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CHATHAM FIDDLE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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Following received from Rose Clancy:

Hi Everyone,

Our annual Celtic Christmas Concert is on December 17th at 7:30PM at The Chatham Drama Guild.  It's always a fun time and we have Gene, John, Max and Clayton all lined up.  You may purchase tickets at www.chathamfiddlecompany.com or contact me directly.  Working on some great tunes and songs of the season and hope you will join us.

We will also be appearing at First Night Chatham with two shows 7PM and 8PM at the Holy Redeemer Church. More info at firstnightchatham.com.

Here's the rundown for all upcoming events....

December 17th, Celtic Christmas Concert, Chatham Drama Guild 7:30PM
December 18th, Chatham Fiddle Orchestra Christmas Concert, South Harwich Meetinghouse 4PM
December 31st, First Night Chatham, Holy Redeemer Church 7PM and 8PM

Ongoing Sessions
The Red Nun, Dennisport, Saturdays 6-8PM
The Chatham Squire, Sundays 4-6:30PM

That's it for now and we are looking forward to seeing you soon!  Thanks for supporting live music!!

Rose

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SESSION RE-OPENINGS
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As musical life slowly returns to normal, I've tried to keep the session list updated. But I strongly recommend contacting the venues before you venture out - some places are having staffing issues that are affecting their hours of operation. And masks etc. are still in the background somewhere.

Click here for the current session list (and PLEASE email me if there are any changes that you know of).

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Please take advantage of our links to other websites to keep current on what these and other local musicians are doing these days!

Check out my Goods and Services area - let me know if you want me to list something for you. My commissions are negotiable - or should I say negligible?

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ONGOING CONCERT SERIES
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As we slowly emerge from the darkest days of the pandemic, we might be seeing some life again the the various concert series that have gone dormant for the past 18 months or so. Slowly but surely . . .

In the meantime, some shout-outs for folks in the area who in better times have produced these concerts, not always involving "Celtic" acts but always presenting quality performers regardless of genre. I know from personal experience that putting these things together is not easy, so I would appreciate your support for their efforts once we're past the worst of the pandemic.

Sara Piazza's occasional summer sessions in Edgartown (Martha's Vineyard)
Rose Clancy's Chatham Fiddle concerts
 

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GOODS AND SERVICES DEPT.
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Various friends have asked me over the years to post information about goods and services they have to offer, which I am happy to do free of charge for anyone who provides me a short description of what's involved and a website or email contact where potential clients can find out more.

Disclaimers:
(1) I reserve the right to decide what goes on this website
(2) I'd like to think these folks know what they're doing, but no guarantees of any kind are implied.

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