BIRD OF THE WEEK!

My parents still call me by my family nickname "Wren"

The Wren Bird

A tiny, busy, hardy bird that wont mind telling anybody of any shape or size to sling their hook. With a voice that can cut through glass Wrens rule there corner of the garden. 

LOVE IT!

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

www.facebook.com/irish.mythen

www.myspace.com/irishmythenmusic

www.twitter.com/irishmythen

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

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

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

"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!

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 

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

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

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