An Nuacht: April 2013 (Part 1) (Smart Like Tractor)

Before we dig in, I want to warmly welcome all the new members of this mailing list. Our group is quite a bit bigger coming out of March than it was going in, and for that I am grateful.

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In Like a Lion, Out Like... Well, Another Lion
(but this one a bit demented)

So, Happy April, everyone. On the one hand, I'm glad to see the back of March, not least of all because of this bleak weather in the U.S. northeast. On the other, what a terrific St. Patrick's Dayweekmonth. A look back:

Played a triple bill at a WDVR fundraiser with Ed Saultz and Jodee James;
Performed at a private party, with a warm fire and charming company;
Stayed up late with St. Ann's of Hampton Pipes and Drums, rattling the windows at Spain 92;
Joined author Mike Farragher, on his Rock and Read tour; and
Performed with the Hunterdon Fiddlers many times-- at the County Library, live on the air at WDVR, and at the River Blue Cafe. A few mementoes, FYI: The library program and some selected photos courtesy of Lee Roth. What a treat, to be part of a group that spans not only generations but international heritages; I can't help but think that it speaks well of Irish traditional music itself.

Fond thanks to my collaborators, cohorts, and co-conspirators this time around; I'm sure to forget some, but I'll give it a shot: Mike Farragher, Marty Guilfoyle, Wolf Hul, Ed Hummel, The Hunterdon Fiddlers, Jodee James, Seamus Kelleher, Judy Minot, Paul Morrissett, and Ed Saultz.

There's No Such Thing as a Free Brunch

Celtic Sunday Brunch is an Irish music program that airs every Sunday from 11am to 1pm on WDVR (and streams live at WDVRfm.org). I host on the first Sunday of every month and, when there is one, the fifth. (Exception: This Sunday, April 7, when Walt Haake will be filling in for me.)

WDVR is a rare thing these days: a non-profit, commercial-free, all-volunteer station supported entirely by the community. Only twice a year do we pass the hat to ask listeners to show appreciation for the work we do: Once in October, and once right about now.

Please listen to Celtic Sunday Brunch this month and pick up the phone to show your support. Loads of great CDs and other merchandise are available as premiums. For more info, see the WDVR website...

Four to the Bar Fans

Exciting project underway. Please contact me if you've got any old audio or video of Four to the Bar (now that I think of it, there's no other kind of 4ttB audio or video). Full amnesty for all submitted bootlegs.

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-April, slán agat.
Patrick

P.S.: I get to missing you when it's only once or twice a month. Let's keep in touch in the meantime:

Keep reading for:

New Video
New Writing
New Radio Shows
Events
Recommendations

New Video

On the March 3 episode of Celtic Sunday Brunch, you heard my interview with Mike Farragher, the author of This Is Your Brain on Shamrocks. Now watch the video, including some great music from independent artists.

	Part 1 Soundtrack by Jameson's Revenge.
	Part 2 Soundtrack by Shilelagh Law.
	Part 3 Soundtrack by the Narrowbacks.
	Part 4 Soundtrack by Seamus Kelleher.
	Part 5 Soundtrack by Jameson's Revenge.

More at my YouTube channel: youtube.PatrickClifford.com

New Writing

Source: flickr.com/photos/mkeefe/2349283746

Both Sides the Dial: A performing/recording artist and a radio host each present music and words--both spoken and sung-- toward one or more specific ends.... Read more

More at my blog, Smart Like Tractor: blog.PatrickClifford.com

New Radio Shows

	Celtic Sunday Brunch on WDVR-FM, March 3, 2013 (Set 1): Samantha Gillogly & Tim Maurice; Saw Doctors... Read more
	Celtic Sunday Brunch on WDVR-FM, March 3, 2013 (Set 2): Saw Doctors; Seamus Kelleher; Lunasa... Read more
	Celtic Sunday Brunch on WDVR-FM, March 3, 2013 (Set 3): Sharon Shannon; The Narrowbacks; Christy Moore; This Is Your Brain on Shamrocks... Read more
	Celtic Sunday Brunch on WDVR-FM, March 3, 2013 (Set 4): This Is Your Brain on Shamrocks; Lunasa; The Narrowbacks... Read more

More at my blog, Smart Like Tractor: blog.patrickclifford.com/radio-shows/

Events

Current info on all scheduled events is always available, as a list: events.PatrickClifford.com (Facebook users only, it seems) and as a calendar: calendar.PatrickClifford.com

Celtic Sunday Brunch is a two-hour radio program that broadcasts every Sunday from 11am to 1pm US ET (GMT -4), on the air at 89.7 FM and streaming live at wdvrfm.org. I host the first show of every month (and the fifth, when the calendar falls that way). I keep Facebook and Twitter open during the show; feel free to send thoughts and requests! Next shows:
Sunday, May 5, 11am: Full info...
Sunday, May 26, 11am: Full info...

Seisiuns

I do my best to attend these, but you'll have a great time regardless.

Frenchtown NJ: Second and Fourth Sundays at the River Blue Cafe, 1pm to 4pm.

Lambertville NJ: First and Third Wednesdays at Mitchell's Cafe, 8:30pm to 11pm+

Remember: Cancellations happen—please check in before heading out!

Recommendations

Cut and Run in the Bronx: I met John Liam O'Shea at the Morristown NJ Writers and Artists Salon, where he read an excerpt from this, his latest book. It was incisive, profane, and hilarious. I've been looking forward to reading it since-- but for an Irish musician, March is not a good time to start anything except buying Tums. Now that it's April, I'm finally digging in. More later. Meanwhile, here's John reading. [Parental advisory: Explicit language.]
Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill: The NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Two masters at work.
Aly Bain, John McCusker, Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle: Dag, yo.

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

Image source(s): , and as noted in metadata.
Except where noted, all images are licensed via Creative Commons (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).

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