Philly Area Celtic Bands Jan/Feb Appearance Schedule - AKA: Possible Kilt Nights

[millar]

Brian
There are so many options there it is a little overwhelming. Anything at Brittinghams is great, I've never been to Finnigans Wake but I only hear good things. The weekends work better for me because I have to get up so damned early for work. I know Rocky in another thread proposed January 6 at Brittinghams to see The Bogside Rogues.

[davedove]

The individual nights are not practical for me to make a trip to Philly, but the Midwinter Festival has potential.

[KiltedHuntsman]

'Tis a pity no one is interested in a Burns Night in Philly...

[Shay]

The huz and I are going to see ETH at Brittinghams, and the whole family (including probably Xan in his little kilt) will be at the midwinter festival.

[RockyR]

Kelly and I are going to be in Scotland for Burn's night, or we'd be at a burns night somewhere over here...

We'll be vendors at the Mid Winter fest... the band list looks pretty impressive. Definitely worth the trip. Keep your eyes peeled for a Kilt night right around the middle of Feb (when Hank and his crew are up here in King Of Prussia for the mid winter fest).

[Shay]

There's some Burn's nights in the works, found these on a musician's website:

Sat
1/14/2006
7:00:00 PM Old Haverford Friends Meetinghouse Coffee House Concert! http://www.pym.org/haverford-qm/old-haverford.htm
Eagle Road and St. Dennis Havertown, PA
Phone: (610) 789-3340 Email: Mfox@sungard.com
Celtic and maritime music in this warm old building, including songs of Robert Burns for January, his birth month. Songs of Early America as well, songs I love and hopefully you will too. Refreshments are served!

Fri
1/20/2006
6:00:00 PM Saint Andrews Society of Philadelphia Robert Burns Dinner! http://www.standrewsociety.org/index2.htm
Aronimink Country Club Paoli, PA
Email: mcghie@sol1.lrsm.upenn.edu
A great organization, this one is one of the oldest in the country. I am a member here, and I very much enjoy being part of this evening that honors the great poet, Robert Burns.

Sat
1/21/2006
7:00:00 PM Newark, DE House Concert ---and you are invited!
Abelia Lane Newark, DE
Phone: (302) 239-5185 Email: jcpetersestes@yahoo.com
Join me at this house concert---never been to one? No problem! You are welcome, but do call for a reservation, you are among friends! Music is intimate, very different from a festival or more concert-like venue. I hope to see you!

Sun
1/22/2006
2:00:00 PM Glen Foerd Estate Robert Burns Scottish Afternoon http://www.glenfoerd.org
5001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA
Phone: (215) 632-5330 Email: info@glenfoerd.org
I visting this beautiful Victorian mansion on the Delaware, and today we celebrate the music of Scotland, which includes the songs of Robert Burns and of course bagpipes! Delicious food is always a highlight, please contact for more info!

Fri
1/27/2006
5:30:00 PM Celtic Glen Robert Burns Supper at the Beautiful (Limerick, PA) Lakeside Inn! http://www.celticglen.com/
594 W. Ridge Pike Limerick, PA
Phone: (610) 718-5718
Once again join us for this fine tribute to the bard! Great food, music, piping, dancing, and hopefully---you! Call Ian for all the details, and I will see you there! Directions: http://www.thelakesideinn.net/directions.asp

1/28/2006
6:00:00 PM Scottish Society of Richmond (VA) Robert Burns Supper!
Westwood Racquet Club Richmond, VA
Phone: (804) 672-1927 Email: maggie.mackay@att.net
Join fiddler Tad Marks, percussionist Mark Sullivan and your truly as we join the GREAT SCOTS of Richmond in this tribute to the Great Poet. We love this town---finest people in the world---and they put on a great show. 6200 W. Club Lane

-From http://www.charliezahm.com/Home.html

[millar]

Wow there is no way I can say there is nothing to do in Philly. I am going to try to see ETH and the mid winter fest is a definate.

[Magnus Sporrano]

I've never been to Finnigans Wake but I only hear good things.

Be aware, Finnigan's Wake is not for everyone. Some of the fine folks I enjoy imbibing with decidedly do not appreciate the loud/rowdy/overtly sexual/youthful crowd that tends to frequent the place.

I'm one of the guys that loves it. But I can really see how it could be a turnoff to others.