Landmark Session coming up on Monday evening, May 10th

Session at The Landmark Tavern, Mondays from 8 to 11 pm
626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan, Tenor banjo, harmonica and fiddle player Don Meade and friends get together every Monday night for an Irish traditional music session in the back room of this historic Hell’s Kitchen bar/restaurant. Free admission. Musicians and singers welcome.

Special Session Guests:
May 10: James Keane - James is a proud Dub and one of the true giants of the Irish button accordion.

For more info, (212) 247-2562 or visit www.thelandmarktavern.org

FRIDAY, May 14th, BLARNEY STAR with RANDAL BAYS

BLARNEY STAR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: May 14: James Keane and Randal Bays
"Dublin-born button accordion great James Keane’s latest recording project is Fingal, a trio collaboration with fiddler Randal Bays and County Derry-born singer/guitarist Dáithí Sproule. As Dáithí lives in the midwest, Randal in Washington state and James in Queens, the trio has a hard time assembling for gigs. We’ll take advantage of a trip by Randal to the east coast, however, to feature at least two Fingalians in concert. No songs or guitar this time, but in Dáithí’s absence we will hear even more clearly the wonderful interplay between Randal’s fiddle and James’ button box."


From the Ireland House NYU site: "Dublin-born button accordion great James Keane’s latest recording project is Fingal, a trio collaboration with fiddler Randal Bays and County Derry-born singer/guitarist Dáithí Sproule.

As Dáithí lives in the midwest, Randal in Washington State and James in Queens, the trio has a hard time assembling for gigs. We’ll take advantage of a trip by Randal to the east coast, however, to feature at least two Fingalians in concert. No songs or guitar this time, but in Dáithí’s absence we will hear even more clearly the wonderful interplay between Randal’s fiddle and James’ button box."

Castle Céilí Comics Presents...

Great time had leading the Lillies session with host Dan Neely, and Rose Flanagan and Dylan Foley and many other top class musicians on hand ot really give the joint some fine fine music.

»» Fingal's first concert

This is a picture of our group Fingal, with Randal Bays, Dáithí Sproule and myself as we played our first concert as an ensemble at Traditions in Olympia, Washington state. It was at a great folk music venue attended by discerning listeners, who were very appreciative and warm to us.