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Hi there folks

So sorry I've had a tech issue with updated the calendar dates so hopefully I have it straightened out now. Also please check me out on

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There's also a reverbnation page, a cbc3 page and so on....so basically go to a music site you know and search for Irish Mythen....I'm bound to be there in one shape or form

Also I am starting a little fun part of the website that you guys can join in on too.....

1 Read of the week(ish)

2 Photo of the week

3 Bird/Fish/Animal of the week(ish)

So send me an email and I'll post them on here!

Send pictures and mails to : irish@irishmythen.com

 

Keep yer eye on the ball!

Irish

Hey Folks

Just enough time to fill you in before I'm off on the road again.

The summer has been amazing. Mariposa Folk festival was unreal with a great time had by all. Emmy Lou Harris and Peter Yarrow were my highlights....meeting them was unreal! I think my favourite workshop was the Garnet Rogers, Del Barber and Jim Bryson. We had such a great time a wonderful crowd and ....well Garnet and I have a secret about a Caesar.....but thats top secret! The staff and volunteers were just above and beyond helpful and accommodating and I thank them BIG TIME! I'm headed back there (Orillia) to do their "Echoes of Mariposa" concert series on November 18th so if you're around come check it out.

More summer updates to follow

Keep yer eye on the ball

Irish

Well the summer is flying by and I have had an amazing time at all the festivals, concerts and general hanging out everywhere I go! Got to bring the family to one or two also so that was a total bonus.

I have some news to announce but can't yet.....it has to be officially released first but lets just say I am pretty happy about it! Keep ya posted I promise

I'll like to give a huge shout out to everyone who looked after me on the road this year so far. You guys are amazing and I couldnt do it without you.....really thank you so so much

Anyway off on the road again! 

Keep yer eye on the ball

Irish

This came from the Barrie Examiner about Mariposa Folk Festival on the weekend......

"Based on Saturday's sales this place was packed," said organizer Chris Lusty. "It was definitely bigger this year, bigger than we expected."

While Mariposa prides itself on being able to draw on big- name artists, like this year's surprise guest Ron Sexsmith, the real treat of the festival is being able to showcase new, unheard acts.

"Irish Mythen was a stand out for me," Lusty said. "Her performance on Saturday, she just channelled Janis Joplin."

 

Well well...I thank you sir...I had a ball!

So folks I just got back from Mariposa Folk Festival and all I can say is WOW!

I can't begin to tell you how great of a weekend it was for me. Standing Ovations at my workshops...In the top 2 sellers of Merchandise....Emmylou Harris......Singing on "Blowing in the Wind" and "If I had a hammer" on Main stage with Petter Yarrow....The volunteers I met.....THE Weather....Workshop I did with Garnet Rogers and the mysterious flying Caesar (ask me about it if ya run into me!) and the fact that my new record "Open Here" id finally HERE!

All those who prepaid keep checking the post! They are on their way to you all and I really want to thank you all for your amazing understanding and patience.

As I write this the bags are packed again as I head off to Nova Scotia now for the Kempt Shore Acoustic festival. Cant wait to catch up with my peeps Matt Andersen Thom Swift Charlie A'Court and the list goes on and on. Thats going to be quite the weekend if you can come down and join us.

Anyway thats me for now

Keep yer eye on the ball

Irish 

Hey folks  

All is well and I have a few days off to get ready for the Mariposa Folk Festival!

Emmy-Lou Harris is headlining so ask me if I'm happy!!!!!!! YUP

The new album "Open Here" will be on sale at shows from the 8th July. Those that pre-paid I have you all ready for the post so....keep watch! I am so excited about this album is crazy... Dave Gunning Kim Dunne Thom Swift Brian Borne Jeff Arsenault Anna Ludlow and all those involved in the pre production post production and putting up with my drama for the last year....I thank you DEEPLY!

I'll get back really soon from the road....like I said...next stop Mariposa Folk Festival

 

Keep yer eye on the ball

 

 

 hey folks

june has been another great journey on the roads of canada!

a week long trip in ontario was just the best thing ever, hung out at a beautiful cottage and visited the troops at patawawa.

festival of small halls in pei kicked off with a live cbc show last wednesday. thanks to all at cbc for lookiig sfter me. thursday was the opening show, sell out crowd in georgetown! friday was a trip to the orwell hall and may i say what an amazing old hall iot was. a group of us there were commenting on how studios are paying thousands of dollars to try to recreate the sound thats  right there in orwell. live album recorded in there would be unbelievable.

so then on to victoria with don ross and brooke miller. what a show we had. another great room and more great sound by sam.

a huge hguge shout out to koady for looking after me and driving me around everywhere and generally looking after my every need!

can't stress how important this festival is. these small halls around rural pei are the heart and soul of the smaller communities. doing these shows has opened them up and saved a few of them from closing. good luck to all involved and here's to many many more years of success!

 

today i head to nov scotia for the gigs in liverpool. the best western hotel, spincount and samsons have organised a summer series of concerts. some great names in a wonderful setting so come on down tonight and tomorrow!

i have some more news coming up after the weekend so i'll tal to ya's then

keep yer eye on the ball

irish

Hey there folks

Well the touring is about to start again and I am so excited about the summer its crazy!

I will be looking for all you good folks to walk right up to me and say Howdy at the festivals and shows so DON'T BE SHY!

Everyone who pre-ordered "Open Here" you will be rewarded VERY VERY soon so YAY on that one and again thank you so much for your patience and loyalty! I love ye's all 

I have most of my dates up on the "Come see me" section of the site so please have a browse around and feel free to contact me and tell me what shows you're coming to so we can chat

 

Thats that for now

Keep yer eye on the ball

Irish

So folks I have been making provisions to get THE RECORD OUT!!!!! I am fully aware that you have all being waiting patiently and I so appreciate that. I have decided to send a gift along with the cd to those who pre-ordered so watch out for that! I have been spending some time on these fine Canadian roads lately and I have a new appreciation for snowploughs....thank you for showing the way some times! Just finished 2 great house concerts in Antigonish County and I must say a HUGE thank you to the folks who looked after me so well. If any of you out there are interested in hosting a house concert just contact me and I can tell ya all about it. Oh and any folks around the Charlottetown area in PEI come on down to the Alibi lounge on Friday for a show I'm doing with Anna Ludlow....Gonna be LARGE! Cool Keep yer eye on the ball Irish

So folks I am in Perth/Andover for a couple of days visiting my friend Heidi.
Now every August there is a festival here called The Larlee Creek Hullabaloo. To say this is a great festival would be the understatement of the decade. Last year the line up was one of the best I'd seen...Matt Andersen,Mike Stevens, The Stanfields, The Divorcees, David Miles,Sherman Downey, Dave Carroll, yours truly and the list went on and on....The weekend was fantastic and I cant wait to be involved this year again. YOU GUYS GOTTA COME SEE IT!
Please visit www.larleecreekmusic.ca to find out what its all about and the line up for 2011's festival.

Anyone who is near Miramichi this weekend please stop in to O'Donahues Pub 1696 Water Street...I am playing there Thursday Friday and Saturday and the place gets PACKED so get down there early....I kick off at 9:30 each night. Love to see ya there

The CD is still on it's way so please keep checking back for information. The pre ordered ones will be going out first before it goes on general release, after that though, you may purchase them here at the website or through CDBaby ,iTunes and a host of other online retailers...but I personally believe the best way to pick one up is at one of my shows so COME SEE ME!

Keep yer eye on the ball
Irish

Hi folks
Irish here again after a lenghty news break.
For all the people awaiting my new cd and all those who pre ordered I want to thank you all for your patience. I assure you all as soon as I have tje copies of Open Here in my hands they shall be in the post to you.
I am very proud of this record and can't wait to tour it around the country. I have the best fans in the world and thank you grately for your understanding and patience.for all of you that did pre order, I will be thanking you all individually on here once Mr postman has delivered your goods!
Thank you again and hope your 2011 is wonderful Happy and heathly
Keep yer eye on the ball
Irish

Hi folks
For all of you waiting for my new album Open Here I would like to thank you for being so patiently. As soon as I have the cd's they will be put in the post to you. For those who didn't pre order it will be available at all my shows and from the website. I am sorry for the delay but I can only promise that it shall be worth the wait.
Again, thank you all for your invaluable support.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. May the holidays be filled with all you want and need.
Keep yer eye on the ball!
Irish

So I awoke today to some beautiful colours outside the window. I went for a walk in the forest beside where I'm staying and it was just ...well crazier energising! I wrote a song and it actually stuck in my brain which is rare. Tomorrow is the Duncan gig which can be seen live on the internet at www.duncangarageshowroom.ca

Well today folks I finally gave the roadie the day off....and what does he do? He jumps in the car and goes food and beer shopping! Healthy shopping at that. So the whole time I can't get him to actually do anything and when I give him a day off he jumps into action! Only joking folks. Jim has been my rock on the road so far. We have had laughs and tears...well the tears came out of the laughing. We saw the missing link at Wawa and I thought I lost Jim once in BIG C*#T Ontario, but all in all great times so far.
We are both looking forward to the gig on Thursday at Duncan's Garage in Duncan. It should be a great show....AND if you go to their website you can see a live stream of the show...come on NOVA SCOTIA I know it'll be late but it'd be great have your support.
Hope to hear from you all soon
Keep yer eye on the ball
Irish....oh and Jim!

A big hi there and hello to all the Hit Men I met at O'Dunahue's Pub a couple of weeks ago. Hope you all got home safe and that you know who had a shower...gross!!!!
All the best boys
Keep yer eye on the ball(s)
Irish

As I mentioned yesterday 5am came and I wanted on the road so off we set over the highest mountain we drove so far! Pity it was dark or maybe good thing as when we drove the second or third turn where we doubled back on ourselves Jim was looking a little pale! We blazed out the mountains and we were headed for Vancouver baby!
We got as far Abotsford BC and I rolled down the window and immediately wished I hadn't! They must have JUST thrown some slurry or manure down on the fields...I started dry heaving and Jim tells me he's a sympathy puker! So there we were the two of us driving along heads out the windows trying not to puke! What a way to clear traffic...I should have hid the Nova Scotian license plate DAMN IT!
So we got on the ferry and arrived at our Vancouver Island base! Jim is delighted with himself now as he doesn't have to be in the car for a long drive until the head back! We had a gig last night ...House Concert. The people were lovely and we thanked them very very much for their hospitality.
So day off tomorrow and I'm gonna take the old fella out for a walk! Must keep him moving as he seizes up fairly easy! HA HA HA HA
Keep yer eyes on the ball
Irish and Jim

So from Medicine Hat we set out to reach BC! Thats the British Columbia not BC Ontario!
As we were driving the mountains came into full view and truly it was breath taking! There was snow and JIm looked worried but after a beer or four he was ok again! We stopped off in Sparwood where we saw the WORLDS BIGGEST TRUCK! We'll post some Photos of us mucking around underneath it a little later.
We also found out the beer is cheaper there than in Sask! Jeez Louise they wanted an arm and a leg for a case! No Sask...No!
So after Big Truck city we drove through Cranbrook and missed Jim's sister...who actually did not we were coming! JIM! No Jim NO!
Anyway so got all the way to Princeton and slept in another parking lot! I am getting well used to this but I do think Jim is actually getting shorter! LOL
So 5am came and I wanted ON THE ROAD!

This morning we felt fantastic so we got on the road early...we blazed across Ontario...(my God I think I had 2 birthdays whilst trying to drive across the blood thing!)
We saw some beautiful country and ended up staying in Medicine Hat....in the worlds smallest room but had a wicked breakfast the next day.
Nothing huge to report here but we are making great progress.
Irish and Jim

So today we drove from North Bay to Dryden On. When we pulled into the Tim Hortens to sleep Jim nearly had a heart as Drydens population of Police were sitting in the window! They didn't move us on so we got a great sleep again...but firstly I must tell you about a wonderful place we found called B.C Ontario....We weren't sure of the name until we read it...B.C...Big C**t Ontario! Said so right on the rock. It was right beside Dung Lake...I found it hard to stay on the road as Jim told me the story of the exceptional Trout that comes out of Dung Lake ..."Trout you say...No thanks I just had an apple" GOD THE MAN IS FUNNY!
So can't wait for the adventures tomorrow....Jim you're a legend and you keep me laughing!

Keep yer eye on the ball
Irish and Jim

So Jim and I made it to Ontario. First up was sleeping outside a gas station (24 hour of course) in North Bay! It was actually quite good sleeping in the van as I am a munchkin and Jim brought us Arctic Sleeping bags! Poor Jim was a bit crippled in the morning but I hear thats a natural progression for the aged!
Nothing major to report except a lot of laughs and giggles. I can't think of a better person to have with me on the road! Really.
SO...Exciting little news.... Margaret-Ann is running a riddle competition on facebook to try and see if people know where we are.
She's done some wicked ones and people are all getting involved which is awesome times!
Ok...Back soon
Keep letting us know you're following us!
Irish & Jim

Well folks we made it to Ray and Carol's where there was a feast of goodies waiting for us. Lee was there to give us hugs and off we headed to Perth Andover and the wonderful Heidi Baird. I made a chicken curry with some Roti bread and we had a great time altogether. The roadie hasn't carried anything yet or driven but...well ....well....he tells a wicked story! LOL
Today is a trek and a half! The roadie keeps going on about Cosco and the deal they have on the 55 pack of beer....we have rewritten my song.."55 beers from now...you will get better looking. 55 beers from now..man your feet are humming.." and so on and so forth. Might make the next album who knows!
Anyway keep yer eye on the ball and see ya soon...
P.S for those eagle eyed people (or my 3 friends reading this) that noticed I said in yesterdays post that we were headed to Ontario...well I'm an idiot...NOW we are headed to Ontario!
Irish ....and Yim

Greetings folks. Saint John was a fab town. We rocked the Bourbon Quater.Mike Biggar is the man. Go catch his show if you can. Thanks to all the VERY cool people who made our night. The crowd were kicking and great to see the crew who came all the way from Nova Scotia! A special thank you to Gisele and Ray for their wonderful hospitality.
So I have the laundry done.......belly full....watered and washed...Nice!
The van is packed and we're hitting the road to Ontario...well we'll get as far as we can...lol
Please keep in touch and we'll do the same!
Keep yer eye on the ball!

Hey folks. Well the tour is finally here and I am looking forward to starting it in Miramichi NB with all the fine folks there.
Margaret-Ann the trooper is home recovering from surgery to her right knee and I am here living the Peter Pan life. She gets the raw end of the deal yet again ...I must have done something EXTREMELY great in my past life to deserve her!
Anyway as I said, Miramichi today. Street Party with Durty Nellys and lots of guests. What a great town. People here are unreal and I am already related to 2 of the best families ever! The Dignam's and The Quann's! Hope some of them are there today so I can get my hugs in before the long drive!
Tomorrow I drive over to Saint John to play a wicked double Bill with Mike Biggar at The Bourbon Quarter so get yourselves over to that one! Thats where I also meet up with ma trusty Roadie/Driver/Brother Jim Frame. Jim's gonna be by my side for a while...until he forgets me at some truckstop along the way and then the tour is cancelled! LOL
Anyway keep yer eyes on the ball and send me a message or two along the way. The guestbook is here or there's a facebook page blah blah
Irish

Ok so the cross Canada tour is coming along nicely. Nova Scotia New Brunswick Ontario Manitoba SaskatchewanAlberta and British Columbia...Whew...Good job I just got a new Dodge Caravan for the occasion! So check back with the website for further details and drop me a mail at irish@irishmythen.com if you think I need to play your favourite local spots! Cool.
Keep yer eye on the ball!
Irish