Hi all! It's December and Christmas is GREEN and red, all over the tristate area. Here is the first of several giveaways to come-- this one's for tonight-- sorry for the short notice-- I've had a cold and this is all done by hand! But more will be coming so watch this space.
Tonight, we have "Irish Christmas in America," at the Towne Crier in Beacon. This is always a great event-- I produced an early version about 10 years ago in NJ, with Oisin and Téada... this year's singer is Niamh Farrell. Just look at the line-up below.
And if you haven't been to Beacon, what a time to go! Beacon plays a starring role in the great new sit-com "People of Earth." A hero journalist at a local paper, as well as compassionate aliens!
But even if you don't get beamed up by an alien Beacon is worth the trip to see some great trad tonight!
Can't make it? We also have one CD to give away! What better soundtrack for your roaring fire... snickerdoodles in the oven...
 
"Irish Christmas in America" @ Towne Crier, Beacon, NY, Wed. Dec 7th
Niamh Farrell - vocals / flute
Oisín Mac Diarmada (Teada) - fiddle
Séamus Begley - vocals / button accordion
Samantha Harvey - piano / dance
Sean Gavin - uilleann pipes / flute
Gráinne Hambly - harp / concertina

"Irish Christmas in America" features some of Ireland's finest performers in  an enchanting evening of music, dancing, and stories, with historic photographic backdrops. Now in it's 12th year, The Irish Echo calls it "a standout performance...full of exceptional music and dance," and "captivating for all ages" says Irish Music Magazine

"Irish Christmas in America" will appear Wed., Dec. 7th at 7:30pm. The Towne Crier located at 379 Main St. in Beacon, NY. Tickets to the all-ages performance are $30 advance, $35 at the door. For information and tickets call (845) 855-1300 or visit townecrier.com.

This year's guest singer is Niamh Farrell, an up-and-coming vocalist from County Sligo who came to attention in 2014 during a 10-month world tour with UK star David Gray. She brings to the show a celestial voice and winning stage presence.