This Music Friday we are featuring three great ladies who are fantastic musicians and also are moms (or mums or mams depending on where you are) Enjoy their music remember Mom on Sunday!

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Mary K Burke

Mary K Burke is originally from Ireland but now lives in Glasgow. Along with her own band and promoting other bands she has a radio show on Celtic Music Radio 1530 AM in Glasgow on online here

Lynn Hollyfield

Lynn Hollyfield is originally from Staten Island NY but now resides in Maryland and is very active in the folk music world in the Mid Atlantic. You can learn more about Lynn at her website here and find her at facebook here

Diane Greer

Diane Greer is a member of Paddy Nash and the Happy Enchiladas. She is a very busy woman along with the typical work/home chores she finds time for the odd motor vehicle adventure, chicken whispering and the ongoing enchilada wrangling and she does it all in great hats without missing a beat.

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Ben Glover from Belfast IE

Steve Garcia from Corpus Christi, TX

Nick Flavell from London, UK

Mike McGill from San Diego, CA

Brian Mackey from New York, NY

Bap Kennedy from Belfast, UK

Anthony Toner from Belfast, UK

David Hopkins from Las Vegas, NV

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There are fighting songs like The Shores of Maine and drinking songs like All for Me Grog and fighting and drinking songs like Tracy Boys Fight the World but there is also a few wonderful surprises like the poignant and beautiful A Better Place. There are songs of the sea like Fathoms. And thought provoking songs like the title song Old Dirt Road and Up In The Sky. In this album Lexington Field really pulls out all the stops in terms of both quality and variety. It’s really hard to pick of favorite track since I love them all but I think Weathered Heart would have to be it.

You’ll absolutely find yourself singing along with all these great song so click here
for the lyrics. There are two fantastic instrumentals. You won’t be able to keep your feet still for The Toledo Tapper or Laurel’s Reel. The fiddle will really blow you away. These are songs of life, love and loss we can all identify with. This is a MUST HAVE album you will listen to over and over and never tire of.

Song List

1. Duke of Green
2. The Shores of Maine
3. Up in the Sky
4. Weathered Heart
5. Holes in Our Hearts
6. Old Dirt Road
7. The Toledo Tapper
8. Fathoms
9. All for Me Grog
10. Tracy Boys Fight the World
11. Laurel’s Reel
12. A Better Place

You can learn more about Lexington Field at their website here and find them on Facebook here

Video of Tracy Boys Fight the World

This cd is available at cdbaby and other on line music stores including BestBuy

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GLASGOWBURY are delighted to announce that rock giants Therapy? will headline this year’s ‘Small But Massive’ event.

Recently voted Northern Ireland’s Best Festival, Glasgowbury have arranged a stellar line-up of some of the best emerging and established talent for their July 21st celebration.

NI legends Therapy? will cap off this year’s Draperstown based festival in a year that has seen them release their highly acclaimed new album, A Brief Crack Of Light. With over 20 years of touring experience and stunning releases in the form of the iconic Mercury nominated album Troublegum, Glasgowbury 2012 will make history as the first NI headline appearance for the three-piece rock band.

Completing the first round of line-up announcements, Glasgowbury are also delighted to welcome Silhouette, Amidships, Pretty Child Backfire, Farriers, VerseChorusVerse, Space Dimension Controller, Ryan Vail and Our Krypton Son to this year’s celebration.

Festival organiser Paddy Glasgow said, “Having Therapy? play the festival is something we’ve been trying to make a reality for a few years now and I’m delighted that we can finally make it happen. The guys are legends of the music scene and respected the world over for their talent and having them headline their first NI festival is something we’ve proud to make happen,” he said. “As always, Glasgowbury attempts to programme a festival based around the best in homegrown talent and I think this year’s festival will be testament to that.

“This year’s line-up is one of the most exciting yet and includes some festival first-time performances from artists such as Amidships, Ryan Vail and Our Krypton Son – acts which are making massive headway and some really exciting music.”

Glasgowbury 2012 takes place across the weekend of July 21st and ‘early eagle’ tickets are on sale until the end of May at 2010 prices.

UPDATE: Also appearing this year are Fighting With Wire, The Japanese Popstars, Axis Of, RunawayGO, Best Boy Grip, Soak, Sons Of Caliber, Deep Fried Funk, The Host and Psycatron, LaFaro, The Wonder Villains, Marc O’Reilly, Pocket Billiards

Paddy Nash and the Happy Enchiladas will be headlining the Eagle Rock Stage

For more details on all things Glasgowbury, see www.glasgowbury.com

small but MASSIVE!

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The Fisticuffs from Chicago, IL

In Search Of A Rose from Hamburg, DE

Barleyjuice from Holland, PA

Mutiny Bay from Brisbane, QLD, AU

The Ogham Stones from Lancaster, PA

Callanach from Rochester, NY

1916 from Rochester, NY

Tara’s Fire from Girard, OH

The Wakes from Glasgow, UK

Blaggards from Houston, TX

Claymore from Calgary, AB, CA

The Rovers from Annapolis, MD

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Canadian blues folk songwriter heads out to tour Scottish cities in May

Canadian singer songwriter, James Clark Jones will be bringing his captivating and sincere style of songwriting to Scotland in the beginning of May. Making stops in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dingwall, James sees Scotland as a welcome home away from home.

“In Canada, I feel Scottish and in Scotland, I feel Canadian,” explains the Glasgow born Canadian. “I always have one foot in each country.”

James moved to Canada as a child, but has always been connected to Scotland, often using the tension between finding identity in each place as inspiration for his writing. In fact, his song “Glasgow” draws on the experience many people who emigrate share of growing up in one country, but being unable to ignore the part of you that originated elsewhere.

In Canada, James is well known for his engaging live performances where he wins over the crowd with his nylon string guitar picking, and a catalogue of songs dripping with conviction.

Drawing from a tradition of songwriters who don’t write unless they have something to say, James’ music is both thought provoking and melodically enjoyable. Fans of anyone from Gordon Lightfoot to Henry Mancini will enjoy James’ genre-bending tunes. It’s difficult to think of a style that isn’t given at least a nod in one of his songs, making Jones an easy artist to become a fan of.

James Clark Jones has done his fair share of work with 30 years in the music industry and comes from a background as a guitarist in rock bands before setting out with his own songs. His solo act provides beautifully pared down arrangements to give each song more weight and simplicity. Thankfully, James’ diverse musical history peeks through his performances, holding a tight grip on his audience’s attention as they continue guessing what genre will pop up next.

James has four studio albums available and is often releasing singles, keeping his fans up to date with a satisfying stream of tunes. His most recent album is titled Dispatch from Purgatory and features a blues and folk focus, leading listeners through nine tracks filled with intricate guitar riffs and insightful lyrics.

For this Scottish tour, James will start out at Linen 1906 in Glasgow on May 3 and will stay in town to play on May 4 at The Roxy 171. Heading over to Edinburgh, James will take the stage on May 5 at Nobles Bar and then make his way back to Glasgow to play May 6 at 13th Note as a part of the EFC Festival. He will finish off the tour in Dingwall at The Greenhouse on May 7.

Those hoping to share an evening of music with James Clark Jones can find extra details on his website at www.jamesclarkjones.com.

If you would like more information about James Clark Jones or would like to schedule an interview, please contact Trisha Evelyn at trisha@trishaevelyn.com as soon as possible.

You can hear samples of James’ music at his bandcamp page here

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Friday, 04 May 2012 06:00pm
Limerick
The Milk Market

Saturday, 05 May 2012 08:00pm
Waterford
The Forum

Friday, 25 May 2012 07:00pm
Warrington
Parr Hall

Saturday, 26 May 2012 01:00pm
Cragfest, Yorkshire.
The Kilnsey Show Grounds

Sunday, 27 May 2012 06:00pm
Donegal
The Diamond

Sunday, 03 June 2012 06:00pm
Enniscorthy
Strawberry Festival

Sunday, 10 June 2012 02:00pm
Cheltenham
The Wychwood Festival

Saturday, 07 July 2012 07:00pm
Garforth
Garforth Arts Festival

Monday, 23 July 2012 02:00pm
Windsor,Berks
Windsor Racecourse

Friday, 10 August 2012 02:00pm
Cropredy Festival, UK
Banbury Oxfordshire

Saturday, 18 August 2012 07:00pm
Campbeltown, Argyll
Mull of Kintyre Festival

Saturday, 24 November 2012 07:00pm
Dublin
Olympia

Monday, 26 November 2012 07:00pm
Cambridge
Junction

Tuesday, 27 November 2012 07:00pm
York
Grand Opera House

Friday, 30 November 2012 07:00pm
Edinburgh
Picturehouse

Saturday, 01 December 2012 07:00pm
Liverpool
Philharmonic Hall

Sunday, 02 December 2012 07:00pm
Oxford
02 Academy

Tuesday, 04 December 2012 07:00pm
Cardiff
Coal Exchange

Wednesday, 05 December 2012 07:00pm
Bath
Komeida

Friday, 07 December 2012 07:00pm
London
02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Sunday, 09 December 2012 07:00pm
Wolverhampton
Wulfrun Hall

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 07:00pm
Bridgwater
Palace Theatre

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Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games MAY 4, 5, & 6 Maverick Stadium, Arlington TX Musical guests include Hugh Morrison, Jill Chambless / Scooter Muse, Tullamore, Jiggernaut, Clandestine, Cleghorn, Scotland Rising, Brizeus, Brian McNeill, Ed Miller, John Taylor, Margaret Gravitt Check their website for more info on this Texas sized festival http://www.texasscottishfestival.com/

Scottish Games at Fair Hill Fair Hill MD May 19th Rain or shine Lots of fun activities for the whole family planned for this one. Music guests include Barleyjuice, Burning Bridget Cleary, The Hooligans, Charlie Zahm Check their website for details http://fairhillscottishgames.org/

Scranton Celtic Festival May 19 & 20 Sno Cove 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton PA Musical guests include Seamus Kennedy, Timlin & Kane, The Kerry Boys, The Irish Balladeers, The Hooley Boys, Donybrook, Old Friends, The Canny Brothers Band, The Dunmore Ceili Band, The Dadey Brothers and more. Check their website for more details. http://www.snocove.com/index.php/events-deals/scranton-celtic-festival/

Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest May 25-28 Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St, Oak Forest, IL Musical guests include Gaelic Storm, Ronan Tynan, The Killdares, Girsa, Makem and Spain Brothers, Streams of Whiskey, Larkin and Moran Brothers, Paddy Holman, 7th Heaven, The Dirt Drifters and many more. For more info check out their website here http://www.chicagogaelicpark.org/irishfest.htm

Shawnee Celtic Festival May 26 & 27 Shawnee Mountain Ski Area • I-80 Exit 309, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA Musical guests include Rathkeltair, Burning Bridget Cleary, Seamus Kennedy, Hadrian’s Wall, The Irish Lads, The Celtic Ramblers, Timlin & Kane Check their website for more details http://www.shawneemt.com/s_celticfestival.html

East Durham Irish Festival May 26 & 27 2267 Rte 145, East Durham, NY Musical Guests include Barley Juice, Searson, The Fenians, Hair of the Dog, Shilelagh Law, The Canny Brothers, Jamesons Revenge, Andy Cooney Band, Kitty Kelly Band, Kilrush, Brothers Flynn, St. James Gate along with Pipe Bands and Irish Step Dancing Schools.  For more info check their website http://www.eastdurhamirishfestival.com/page/page/8192843.htm

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Jun 7 2012 9:00 pm Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 1)
196 Allen Street
New York City
Phone: 212-477-4155
Free admission (21+)

Jun 9 2012 7:30 pm Celtic Concert Series
Riviera Theater
67 Webster Street
North Tonawanda, NY (716)692-2413
Performance Time: To Be Confirmed

Jun 16 2012 2:00 pm Penn-Mar Irish Festival
Markets At Shrewsbury
12025 Susquehanna Trail
Glen Rock, PA 17327 Off I-83 Between Exits 4 & 8
717-235-6611
Time Screaming Orphans will play 5:15–6pm & 6:15–7pm

Jun 23, 2012 11:00 am Connecticut Irish Festival
North Haven Fairgrounds
New Haven, Connecticut

Jun 24 2012 11:30 am Connecticut Irish Festival
North Haven Fairgrounds
New Haven, Connecticut

Jul 6 – 8 2012 Seven Springs Irish Festival
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Dr
Seven Springs, PA PH: 800-452-2223
Times: To Be Confirmed

Jul 14 2012 3:00 pm Annapolis Irish Festival
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds,
1450 Generals Hwy
Crownsville, MD 21032

Jul 15 2012 3:00 pm Saltwater Music Festival
Thomas Point Beach
Brunswick Maine
(Time to be decided)

Jul 20 – 22 2012 1:00 am Cleveland Irish Festival
Berea Fairgrounds,
Cleveland OH

Jul 24 2012 6:00 pm Syracuse Golf Tournament/ Concert
Syracuse, New York

Jul 28 2012 7:00 pm The Celtic Festival
Caras Park
Missoula, MT
Time TBD

Aug 11 2012 6:00 pm John Boyle O Reilly Festival
John Boyle O Reilly Club
Springfield MA
Times to be decided.

Aug 25 2012 1:00 am Newport Irish Festival
Newport’s busy waterfront
Newport Rhode Island

Sep 2 2012 9:00 am Hooley On The Hudson
T R Gallo Park
Kingston NY
Times and stages to be decided

Sep 8 – 9 2012 11:00 am Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Riverplex Center
Sandcastle Drive
West Homestead, Pennsylvania.

Sep 14 – 15 2012 Irish 2000 Fest
Saratoga County Fairgrounds
Ballston Spa, NY
Times to be announced.

Sep 19 2012 12:00 am Penn State Uuniversity New Kensington
3550 7th Street Road
New Kensington, PA
Ph:(724) 334-5466

Sep 19 2012 7:00 pm Penn State University Shenango
47 Shenango Avenue
Sharon, PA
Ph:(724) 983-2800

Sep 22 2012 9:00 am Celtic Fest Eminence KY
Renaissance Faire Grounds
Eminence, Kentucky

Sep 29 2012 12:00 am Seacoast Irish Festival
Downtown Dover New Hampshire

Oct 7 2012 4:00 pm Gavins Guinness Festival
Gavin’s Irish Country Inn
East Durham, NY
Time TBD

Oct 13 – 14 2012 4:00 pm Weston Irish Festival
O’Malley’s Pub and Courtyard
500 Welt Street
Weston, MO Ph: 816.640.5235
Time – TBD

Nov 10 – 11 2012 9:00 am Maryland Irish Festival
Cow Palace, Timonium Fairgrounds,
Timonium Maryland
Times and Stages to be decided

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