An Nuacht: March 2013 (Part 1)

The big green month has arrived. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Second Annual Irish Concert at WDVR-FM Sergeantsville NJ; this Saturday, March 2, 7pm I'll be performing on a triple bill with Jodee James and my fellow Celtic Sunday Brunch host, Ed Saultz. Ed will be accompanied by renowned local uilleann piper Terry Hartzell. Tickets are flying out the door faster than customers at a pub without beer; seriously, folks, if you want to attend you'll want to get on it ASAP. Full info...

Celtic Sunday Brunch WDVR-FM; this Sunday, March 3, 11am-1pm This could well be my best show yet. I've got an interview with Leo Moran of the Saw Doctors.... I've got an interview with Mike Farragher, author of This Is Your Brain on Shamrocks.... I've got brand new music from New York City's The Narrowbacks.... I'll be giving away tickets to see the Saw Doctors in Bethlehem PA and Philadelphia PA.... I'll be giving away copies of Mike's books.... I'll be giving away copies of the Narrowbacks' new CD.... I'll be giving away copies of Lunasa's CD that won't be released publicly until April! And you've got something better to do? I don't think so. Full info... Looking ahead, the Hunterdon Fiddlers (and me, their humble string-strummer) will perform live on Eileen Fisher's show on Sunday, March 17 (Saint Patrick's Day). Be sure to tune in! Full info...

Rowdy, with a Chance of Shamrocks Rock and Read Events with Mike Farragher Mike Farragher will read from his hilarious and touching new book, This Is Your Brain on Shamrocks 2: 50 Shades o' Green. Then I will perform selections from my new album, Chance of a Start. Then you will buy his book and my CD. Then we will sign them for you. Then we'll all live happily ever after. Montclair NJ, Thursday, March 7: Full info... Clinton NJ, Friday, March 15: Full info...

Irish Night at Spain 92 Raritan NJ; Wednesday, March 13 My friend, Sergio Seijas, is the owner of Spain 92, and the mastermind behind the best Robert Burns Supper I've ever attended. He is a Galician Spaniard, which believe it or not makes him a Celt. He's also an amazing restaurateur and host, which makes this an event you won't want to miss. Joining me for this one will be Marty Guilfoyle on accordion and Paul Morrissett on fiddle; as long as I can keep up with them this will be a fairly amazing show. Full info...

Performance at the Clinton NJ Library Clinton NJ; Thursday, March 14, 7pm Dig if you will this picture: Judy Minot on piano and Paul Morrissett on fiddle, accompanying me on new arrangements of songs from Chance of a Start as well as some Irish classics. But wait; there's more: The Hunterdon Fiddlers-- like, five of them!-- will be joining us for some blistering reels and jigs, with harmonies and arrangements that yer great great great granda never could have imagined. This is free, but reservations are required, and I'm pretty confident that there won't be an empty seat, so this is another one you'll want to get on quickly. Full info...

Seisiuns, Sessions, Seshinz What better time to dust off that tin whistle or bodhran and give it an auld lash? You'll be among friends, fellow novices, and merrily buzzed comrades who wouldn't know a flat note from a sharp cheddar. Or just come on out and listen; under certain controlled conditions, clapping is permitted. In any case, join us; it's the most wonderful time of the year. Lambertville, Wednesday, March 6: Full info... Frenchtown, Sunday, March 10: Full info... Frenchtown, Sunday, March 17 (Yes, Saint Patrick's Day): Full info...

Before You Go... If you still need music for your private or corporate party, maaaaaaybe there's time to work something out, but only just. Contact me and we'll see.

* Thanks as always for being on my mailing list; I know how much email we all get, so I'm grateful for the opportunity to stay in touch like this. Till mid-March, slán agat. P.S.: I get to missing you when it's only once or twice a month. Let's keep in touch in the meantime: Like me on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Circle me on Google+ Watch me on YouTube

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New Video

The Rose of Tralee (featuring Donie Carroll) Recorded at the grand re-opening of the Kerry Hills Pub in Rockaway Beach NY.

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New Radio Shows

	Interview with Lunasa's Cillian Vallely, Part 1: Topics: The concept and genesis of the band's upcoming album, Lunasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra.... Read more
	Interview with Lunasa's Cillian Vallely, Part 2: Topics: The difference between Irish and American seisiuns, the difference between tradition and performance, Lunasa's spring 2013 tour, and future concerts in support of the band's upcoming album, Lunasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra.... Read more
	Guest Spot on WDVR's Bleecker Street Cafe, February 22, 2013 (Part 1): Topics: The Kerry Hills Pub in Rockaway Beach NY; Hurricane Sandy; WDVR's Second Annual Irish Concert. Songs: Traveling Light, Marrowbones.... Read more
	Guest Spot on WDVR's Bleecker Street Cafe, February 22, 2013 (Part 2): Topics: The making of 'The Morning Sun'; Modern recording technologies; My March 2013 gigs. Songs: Carrickfergus/If I Have to Go (Tom Waits).... Read more
	Guest Spot on WDVR's Bleecker Street Cafe, February 22, 2013 (Part 3): Topics: The Bleecker Street Drink of the Week; The Irish folk revival; The Clancy Brothers. Song: A Pair of Brown Eyes (The Pogues).... Read more
	Guest Spot on WDVR's Bleecker Street Cafe, February 22, 2013 (Part 4): Topic: the attraction of folk music as a musical form. Ed Saultz's 'Lough Melvin's Shore.' Songs: Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen); The Auld Triangle; The Parting Glass.... Read more

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CDs and Downloads

All of my recordings, new and old, solo and collaborations, are available for purchase at all performances or online. Remember: Members of my mailing list get a 20% discount on everything I have for sale online at Bandcamp. Join the mailing list to find out how.

	CHANCE OF A START: http://www.ChanceOfAStart.com
	AMERICAN WAKE: http://www.AmericanWake.com
	NEAT LITTLE STILL (Bootlegs; an album-in-progress)*: http://www.NeatLittleStill.com
	SÉ GO DÓ (fundraiser for HMA)*: http://patrickclifford.bandcamp.com/album/s-go-d
	LO, ABOVE THE EARTH (Christmas Songs; an album-in-progress)*: http://patrickclifford.bandcamp.com/album/lo-above-the-earth
	ANOTHER SON (by Four to the Bar): http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/4tothebar
	CRAIC ON THE ROAD* (by Four to the Bar): http://4tothebar.bandcamp.com/album/craic-on-the-road

* Digital only

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