Irish Mythen: News

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

In her radio show, Dr (not mentioning the name) said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:


Dear Dr.:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination ... End of debate.


I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.


1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan,

Dr.(not mentioning the name)

(It would be a damn shame if we couldn't own a Canadian :)

So I've started pulling my hair out...ahem I mean booking a cross Canada tour! The logistics of going from Canso Nova Scotia to Victoria Vancouver Island and back again....YIPPEEE is all I can say.
You know me though, I love being on the road. So far this summer I've had some wicked times with so many different musicians. Stan Rogers Folk Festival was fantastic as was Harmony Bazaar and Kempt Shore Acoustic. Getting to do the tribute to Janis Joplin was amazing and a great honour. So the road goes on and so must I. Thank you to all and everyone who constantly remind me why I love being on the road and bringing you my music.
For every bed and table that has been offered selflessly to me, to the great folks who share their stories with me after the show, I thank you. Quite simply Thank you

See you on the road
Irish

A few days rest at home is always welcome
I am almost ready to burst as the new cd is a fraction away. It's called Open Here and I am so proud I could flip!
Love all the musicians who took the time to put their brilliance on the record. Also Amy for the artwork. Phil Weymouth for the Photos...the list just goes on. Pretty hyper about the whole affair as you can tell
Peace
Keep yer eye on the ball!
Irish

Ok so there is a place called Perth Andover in New Brunswick and every August it comes alive with a wicked festival called Larralee Creek Hulabaloo! The line up is amazing and the venue is beautiful too. The dates are August 20-21
Would love to see as many of you there as possible. Matt Andersen The Divorcees Dave Carroll and a ton more. These folks do it right so please come join us all in New Brunswick!
Be safe!

Hey people
this weekend I am down in wonderful Lockeport for the Harmony Bazaar festival of Women and Song. Sylvia Tyson Quartet, Coco Love Alcorn, Christina Martin, and the list goes on and on and on. Gonna be awesome so get yer butts down here!
Be safe

Well I am driving around Cape Breton with my parents at the moment (not driving and typing at the same time mister Policeman cause that would be bold...)
The weather is unreal, 28.5 degrees. Thanks to Town's End Strings & Things Bridgewater I am driving a very fancy van and it's just brill. My car blew up...I don't want to talk about it (insert crying and weeping here!)
I am looking forward to whale watching tomorrow. Mum insisted on the Zodiac not "some big boat" so I'll let ya know how things go.
Grand
See ya down the road
Irish

So Stanfest was a BLAST! Wow Troy and Jennie and all the volunteers were just amazing as usual. You can't imagine the work that goes in to something like the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. The town of Canso is thronged with people and everyone in the town does their part. Just amazing.
So many artists that just blew my mind. Getting to do the workshops...Playing main stage saturday night...Getting everybody singing and then dancing on Sunday morning...having BOTH my parents fly from India to see me. I can't get the smile off my face.
Special thanks go out to Andrew Waite Anna Ludlow Cathy Porter Catahoula Brown Ellen McPhee Kev Corbett Nikki Scheick and Ward MacDonald for jumping in on the madness Sunday morning, just brilliant.

Shows in PEI are always fun for me and last night was no exception. Thanks to all at the Alibi Lounge. To Jake and Nikki for jumping up with me and to all the new people I met who promise to stalk me every time I come to PEI. Thanks again everybody. Keep in touch

I would like to thank the following people for making my Saint Patrick's Day brilliant!
Mrs. Dignam,Tara Fowler, Cheryl Lloyd,Tony Lloyd, Jerry Dignam, Alfreda Richard,Shawn Anderson.....and everyone else at O'Donahues.....Happy Saint Patricks day to all and I'll see you on the road

Hi there folks
So I hope ye's are all well and keeping an eye on the auld ball!
I am recovering from a long (8 days is a lifetime to me) flu dose. My throat still isn't the best but I'm getting there.
I am currently booking up across Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and Ontario with the lovely Jens Jeppesen (www.myspace.com/newgrassjens) and I am smashing excited about the whole affair.
I'll post dates on the "come see me" as they are fully confirmed.
If anyone reads this and comes to one of the shows then come up and mention it as I'll have a little surprise for ye!
Cool
Talk soon
Irish

Wow, caught a lot of great music last night. Great to see Teresa Doyle and Catherine MacLellan again...can't wait to meet up on Saturday for some catch up time!
Haunted Hearts....wow.Go out and find these guys cause yer gonna love em
Keep yer eye on the ball!
Irish

Morning folks!
I'm heading off to PEI for Music Week. Can't wait to check out the Island scene. Looking forward to catching the seminars and of course the Gala awards

Side note- Thanks so much for everybody who came out last night to help Christine Crawford... You guys rock

Irish

Guys come on down The Carleton tonight to help support Christine Crawford in her time of need. Artists include Steven Bowers Irish Mythen Kev Corbett Norma MacDonald Ian Sherwood Mike Trask and Andrew Hunter
It will sell out so get down early
Irish

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas (or whatever you celebrate at your house!) and that the new year will be all things fab!
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for all the support on and off the road in 2009. Here's to 2010 being the biggest ever!
Keep yer eye on the ball
Irish

Hey folks!
So Christmas is nearly here....Best time of the year by a country mile thank you very much! I still have a few shows though....opening for Joel Plaskett at the Pearl Theatre in Lunenburg this Saturday and a house concert in Kentville on Friday 18th (contact me for details...irish@irishmythen.com)
This time of year I get a little blue about how far away I am from my family and that I am missing Christmas in Ireland once again.....but I feel like I have a HUGE family here too so then I don't feel so bad...yay
Anyway 2010 is going to be HUGE so stay tuned....
Merry Christmas and keep yer eye on the ball!

Ok ... Calling all New Brunswick fans....
I have a suggestion for you all to get yer bums to Moncton, Plan B then the Capitol (the plan B starts round ten, then the capitol round 11) on Saturday 5th December to see my man Mike Trask doing his thing. Ross Neilsen is rocking the shop too so please don't miss out on seeing this show!
I'd love some feedback on how the boys got on as I can't be there, I have a show in Halifax this weekend as advertised! Just leave any message on here...the guestbook or email me whatever suits!
Peace Love and keep yer eye on the ball
Irish

Hey folks
Just confirmed The Dragon Fly in Antigonish Nova Scotia for the 30th January 2010. I cannot stress how much I love this venue. The food is out of this world, the staff are "bend over backwards to help you" cool, the shows they put on there are exceptional and basically Sue is the best!
What more can I say. Ticket info: The Dragon Fly Cafe, Lower South River, Antigonish, N.S. 902-863-2574

Hey folks
Well I just came back from the awsome first leg of the tour with my new mate and talent Andrew Hunter, www.andrewhunter.ca , and wow what a great buzz!
House concerts and great tunes and great laughs are what everybodies day should consist of. Had a ball Andrew , thanks mate. Looking forward to the second leg which kicks off Friday in Perth/Andover New Brunswick at The Bogan and then Saturday zip back to Nova Scotia to A.J's Tavern in Canso! Also gonna celebrate Son"J"s birthday there so BRING IT ON!
I'd like to give a shout out to Pam and Alan who yet again go far beyond expectations in their hosting! Love you guys. To Catahoula for jumping up and helping me with his beautiful song "Tell me that you love me". Go check him out if you can. To Russell Dorthy and the girls, Friday night was a blast Thanks again.
Ok...thats about it for now!
Peace, tunes and keep yer eye on the ball!
Irish

Ok so I'm a total tool as I have been ranting on about a show I'm doing on the 14th of November when in actual fact it's the 13th...Friday 13th...again sorry.
So to recap (with the right info) I am doing a house concert on Friday 13th in P.E.I and you can contact me for all details on location. Thanks and again...I am a bit of an idiot...ahem no comments or agreements please

Hey folks.
I'll be at the Trailside cafe in Mount Stewart P.E.I on Saturday 17th Oct so please come on down and say hello. If you're too far away then get in your car and come on down and say hello!
It's gonna be a cool show so hope to see ya there.
Keep yer eye on the ball!
Irish

Hey folks
Arrived in St. John yesterday. The venue is wonderful and Matt is pretty pumped as are we all. We had a rehearsal yesterday evening and I am convinced that tonights show will be one of the best I have been involved with. Unfortunately tickets are all sold out so you'll have to buy the dvd if you would like to experiance it!
Will get back to you soon on the show
Keep your eye on the ball!
Irish

Here is a big shout out to the crew at the Bell store in the mall in Antigonish. You guys rock and everyone who sees this should go say hi!
Tracey,Carolyn and Fred thanks again!
Irish

Hey folks. Come on down to Lola's house in Bedford for my house concert.
It kicks off at 8pm. Be sure to get there in good time for seats or better still bring yer own seat that way you're sorted!
Contact me directly at irish@irishmythen.com for info.
Hope to see you all there!
Keep yer eye on the ball
Irish