Posts Tagged ‘ Chicago IL ’

“I’m a tinker, I’m a traveler. I love to move from town to town. That’s what I love doing. Still it’s nice to get home to your own couch, your own television. Just to sit there and have those nights, those stupid non consequential nights that you can order take out. Nothing like it!” …Michael...

Skerryvore will be in the U S this month. On August 17th they will be appearing at a Celtic Rock show in Chicago sponsored by Chicago Scots. It will be held at Martyrs on North Lincoln Avenue. There are two different ticket options for this show: 1. The $50 Ticket. Show begins 6:30pm and...

UPDATE ~ April 17, 2011 – donation information added.   One of the world’s finest Irish fiddlers and composers and a guardian of Irish musical tradition, Maurice Lennon and his other half, Sandra, are both fighting cancer.  Please join the Friends of Maurice Lennon on Thursday, May 5th 6:00pm at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace...

Chicagoans are so lucky to have this class act performing all over the city and surrounding areas. The Larkin & Moran Brothers have been a part of the Chicago Irish music scene for some time now and for much of it, I’ve followed their musical ascent, watching them progress and mature into the terrific...

Last Saturday night Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, IL welcomed to its Tara room stage The Four Courts, a group of well known and well respected Chicago based performers who come together from time to time and perform as an ensemble. Independently each is an exceptional artist, well-known both in the Chicago area and internationally. Paddy Homan,...

I truly enjoy being able to showcase Chicago bands and musicians for Fanrealm readers all over the world and this is one of those opportunities. It is my pleasure to introduce one of my very favorite local groups to those of you outside the Midwest; Kevin Flynn & the Avondale Ramblers, Celt Rock with...

There are a lot of great festivals in the US in July. Here is a list of some of the best ones. If you know of one I missed please let me know. The festival must have musical entertainment for us to list it. All of these have great line-ups. Most include fine pipe...

Co. Dublin, Ireland — 20 May. 2010 Miriam Gallagher’s new play, ‘Nasturtiums and Cherry Buns’ opens in Chicago on May 28th 2010. The production is by Nightblue Theater who previously performed the US Premiere of her play ‘Fancy Footwork.’ This play, first performed at Focus Theatre by Mountjoy Prisoners at Dublin Theatre Festival, followed...

May really kicks off the festival season. There are a couple of really great ones this weekend so without further ado here are some great festivals that will be held this month. Phoenixville Celtic Street Fair May 8, 2010 10 AM – 6 PM 200 block of Bridge Street between Main & Gay Phoenixville,...