Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/29/2008 12:55 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/29/2008 12:59 PM
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Black Irish Band Heads to West Point!
West Point, CA....The Black Irish Band of Sonora will bring its unique musical style to the town of West Point on Wednesday, July 30, when the Calaveras Arts Council presents one of its free “Music in the Parks” concerts. Starting at 6:30 pm, on the grounds of West Point Elementary School, The Black Irish will bring history to life with their creative songs, amazing instruments, and energetic antics. Bring your picnics, chairs, and friends with you to share this crowd-pleasing band.....
The Black Irish Band has been performing since 1989, and they’ve proven to be so popular that this is their 12th concert with “Music in the Parks.” They have a musical style that is as timeless as the rugged landscape of the west, a tribute to the people whose lives were spent building the world we now take for granted. The band has a large compliment of traditional maritime and railroad music, as well as ethnic tunes in their repertoire. They excel at Irish, Italian, and American folk music with an assortment of original songs and traditional western ballads. The band captures the spirit of the immigrants of this land, the men and women who tamed the Wild West.
All band members join in the vocals. Founding band member, artist, and Celtic Faire coordinator is Patrick Karnahan. He’s Irish, of course, has been playing music for over 35 years, and performs on banjo, melodeon, concertina, guitar, and trumpet. Sicilian Richard Restivo has been teaching music to children for over 20 years. He performs on acoustic and electric bass, and trumpet. Steve McArthur, who’s Scottish and Canadian, has been playing music for over 48 years on accordion, piano, guitar, and mandolin. Englishman Jim Nelson is a longtime San Francisco balladeer and puts a maritime stamp on the band’s music. He performs on a custom longneck banjo. David Rainwater,
English and Irish, is an acclaimed fiddle and mandolin wizard winning many of America’s top competitions. He’s very original and has performed for over 40 years.
The Black Irish Band has produced at least 16 albums, many of which will be for sale at the concert. To reach West Point, drive to the intersection of Highways 26 and 49 in Mokelumne Hill. Then, travel east on Highway 26 about 15 miles to West Point. Turn left at the four-way stop sign onto Bald Mountain Road, which borders the school yard. You will see the concert set up on the right.
The next concert will be Wednesday, August 6, in Mokelumne Hill featuring The Tour Guides. For info, call the Calaveras Arts Council at (209)754-1774…or visit www.calaverasarts.org.
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