* this is not the man himself but a lowly fan..............................................
................................................................................... I got to meet Ronnie
Drew in 1999 at Rory Dolan's on McLean Avenue in Yonkers, New York by absolute accident. I stopped in on my lunch break for a pint on a Friday afternoon. There are so many good pubs in that vicinity that my M.O. was to have a pint at a different bar on every lunch break and not repeat a pub for a month.
I was astounded at my good fortune when walking into Rory's I spyed a poster proclaiming Ronnie Drew's appearence that very night! To this day I've been
shocked to think he could have played within a five minute walk of my job and I could've missed him!
After returning to work and advising everyone in my address book to get their arses to Rory's in a hurry I trotted back down to the pub and who should I spy through the window of the Killeshandra Room, alone at the bar but the man himself. I humbly introduced myself and had a wee chat over a pint of Guinness. Brilliant!
I got myself in the front row and I'm ashamed annd mortified to admit that
near the end of the show (after working a double shift and consuming much too much J.P. Powers in my excitement) I passed out in my seat!
Well I hope to never miss the man again so on this page I'll attempt to compile all Ronnie Drew's upcoming shows..
I'm going to try and compile as much Ronnie
info here as I can but if anyone has anything to
add please drop me a line..
Slainte!
Dave
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Ronnie Drew, an Irish singer and folk musician, was born in Dun Laoghaire , County Dublin, on 16 September 1934. He founded The Dubliners with Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna and Ciaran Bourke in 1962. He was a member of the Dubliners from 1962 to 1974 and from 1979 to 1995. From 1995 on he pursued a solo career. In the fifties he emigrated to Spain to teach English and learn Spanish and Flamenco Guitar.
He is also known for fronting a campaign to encourage the use of Dublin's train infrastructure - Dublin Area Rapid Transport (the DART).
On August 22nd 2006 his handprints were added to the walk of fame outside Dublin's Gaeity theatre.
Has recorded with Antonio Breschi.
Ronnie Drew, 1976 Guaranteed, 1978 Dirty Rotten Shame, 1995 The Humour Is On Me Now, 1999 A Couple More Years (with Eleanor Shanley), 2000 An Evening With Ronnie Drew, 2004 El Amor De Mi Vida (with Eleanor Shanley), 2006
here is a link to four of Ronnie's Albums"
http://www.irishmusicmail.com/erol.html#1326x0&&http%3A%252F%252Fwww.mikehanrahan.com%252Ftour.htm
Currently his brilliant album " Dirty Rotten Shame" seems unavailable
and if I get more info on it I will post, however.. O'brians Music in
St. Johns Newfoundland, CA has a few CASSETTE copys left ....
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Michael Brunnock will be performing with his Irish Band "Little Palace" November 5th 8pm Whelans, Dublin November 7th 9pm Headfort Arms, Kells, Co. Meath November 12th 8pm The Backroom, Navan, Co. Meath Little Palace will be releasing their New Single "Beekeeper" from their latest album Invitation Time. We all hope to see you there. Keep Music Alive go hear a show.
Hey, I've got a radio show for a few weeks - so, please tune into the Paul Hughes Show (filling in for Gordon Hotchkiss) on Celtic Music Radio this Wednesday between 7pm – 9pm. As well a Scottish, Irish and American folk/roots music I’ll be chatting with Paddy Callaghan about being selected for the finals of the BBC Young Trad Musician of the Year and hear him playing the harp and box. Celtic Music Radio is available in and around Glasgow on 1530 AM (MW) and you can listen anywhere else in the world on the internet at www.celticmusicradio.net and click on “Listen Live” in the top right of the screen. Thanks for reading down this far.
Hey, I've got a radio show for a few weeks - so, please tune into the Paul Hughes Show (filling in for Gordon Hotchkiss) on Celtic Music Radio this Wednesday between 7pm – 9pm. As well a Scottish, Irish and American folk/roots music I’ll be chatting with Paddy Callaghan about being selected for the finals of the BBC Young Trad Musician of the Year and hear him playing the harp and box. Celtic Music Radio is available in and around Glasgow on 1530 AM (MW) and you can listen anywhere else in the world on the internet at www.celticmusicradio.net and click on “Listen Live” in the top right of the screen. Thanks for reading down this far.
i think we are lucky to live these lives we lead. to be a part of the cultural, political and scientific conversation of our time, while able to work one's way through life basically supporting oneself through their art. amazing! frustrating sometimes? yes. unfair sometimes...what isn't? know we are blessed. that is why it is imperative that we speak up. it is our responsibility for being so blessed.
Hard to believe Ronnie is a year gone this week. We should mark the moment. Oiche mhait agus colladh samh......good night and sleep well as written in Irish on his and Deirdre's gravestone. mike h
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