14. November 2010 by admin.

Come on out to a night of silliness and comradeship. While we spend lots of time promoting traditions and heritage, Irish culture is a living thing and since Ireland (and Scotland, too) is dripping with Karaoke we will embrace it here. (Besides the fact is that Steely and Gayle and Terri and Dermot and more enjoy the Karaoke nights at the wee Oasis for the fun of it!) If you are more comfortable banging out a tune on the bodhran or sliding your bow or tooting your whistle, come on out, everyone is welcome in the true Irish sense of failte. We are going to bring some words from some Irish (and maybe a Scots tune or two for Al and Joyce) singalongs just in case there are hidden balladeers out there who would like to join in. Rumor has it that there may be some Manchester folks coming, too. Should we break out our Morris Dance sticks for John  Aiken?

If you don’t want to “perform” you can also just sit back and act like ya don’t know us, and smile in amusement.
Oasis Cafe and Bar, N Great Neck and Mill Dam VB, VA

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29. October 2010 by Gadyl.

Tonight is our night to dress up (or not) and celebrate at Oasis. Come enjoy good music, good food and drink, good friends, and good fun. Last year’s party (our first big party as a group) was fabulous! Don’t miss

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9. October 2010 by admin.

Oct 9 James West rocks out the Blarney Stone in Fredericksburg and for our Welsh friends Moch Pryderi will be there on the 15th.

Brook Yoder is at Conklin’s tonight, and Marin Marron will be there next weekend.

Cean is filling in for Val Little at Murphy’s tonight, James West is on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

If you are down at the Brewfest this weekend, don’t forget to check out the music at Mo and O’Malleys!

Tuesday is always Irish night at H20 so stop by and see who’s on. You can play poker too!!

Graham Smith continues his open mic nights on Fridays at the Green Oak.

Cindy Kays returns to the Oasis on October 29th for the Irish in Virginia Halloween party. We will be sending out information on that shortly. This year we will need a good head count in advance to ensure we can prepare properly.

Irish Singer/Songwriter Tom Martin will be playing at Ellwood’s Coffee at 8:00 pm on Friday, October 8th, and at Finn McCool’s on Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 pm. A bluesy Celtic sound from a the Belfast boy.

Oct 23 we are planning a meetup at Hallowcream at Busch Gardens. Usually we meet during the night for a pint or a hot chocolate at Grogans.

The Richmond Folk Festival is on this weekend too with fidllders, Irish and more……….. richmondfolkfestival.org/docs/event_schedule.html

So there you go…. lots of plans on the horizon, but we are recuperating from September and the Wiliamsburg Scottish Festival at the moment.

PS
Please keep the families Una Toibin, Val Little and Celia Thomas in your good thoughts and prayers.

Baileys is having a context to take you home!!! http://www.facebook.com/Baileys?v=app_129692293745595&ref=ts

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5. October 2010 by admin.

Cindy Kays at H20 tonight!
James West at Mo and O’Malleys this week
Val Little all week at Murphy’s
Martin Marron returns to Conlkins on the 15th and 16th.

Looks like a group will head up to Hallowscream at Busch Gardens on the 23rd.

Halloween Party at the Oasis Cafe and Bar  Oct 29th around 7 or sooooo. Costumes encouraged, prizes and fun!

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3. October 2010 by admin.

Since we did not venture out of our area, we cannot report on the rest of the festival, but as for the Celtic Heritage Stage, WOW!!! Every one of the acts on the stage were first rate. Some highlights include a young woman who heard Patrick Lewis’ talk on mandolin’s deciding she could do it too!

A not so young man was equally enthralled by Phil Duffy’s traditional tin whistle and was going out to find one to buy.

Beverly English was inundated with questions about the hammer dulcimer after her demonstration.

Stuart Jackson brought the beauty of the Uilleann pipes to our stage and to the Williamsburg Scottish Festival. We hope Stuart becomes a regular in the circle of traditional musicians on the south side of the bridge too!.

Rhythm of Ireland were grand as expected. Great dancing and as a special treat, singing too!!! Good luck in the Feis!

The Scottish tradition was proudly represented by Carl Peterson, Hugh Allison and the great harp groups from Dunham Harps and Brandywine Harp Orchestra.

Our own Gan Ainm played the music of Scotland, Ireland, and more. Thanks for all the help throughout the day at the tables and breaking down the tent.

When Cindy Kays started her children’s show there were a smattering of folks, but outside the tent on the grass, all the kids were dancing around and singing with her!! When she did her sea shanties, the Vikings, Romans, and Emeralds joined in!!!!

After his rousing performance of rebel songs, we almost lost James West completely to the main stage, so thanks for coming back to liven up the evening!!!

Dermot represented all of Ireland in the singing of the Irish National Anthem in Irish and English at the Opening Ceremony.

A special shout out to one of our young members, AJ, who delighted the crowd with his dancing. AJ and a wee girl from the Emeralds, were joyously dancing to the sounds of James West late in the evening.

Special thanks to the McCook and Ramos family for stepping in and helping us with the table!

John Aiken of the Oasis Cafe and Bar filmed and produced our new membership DVD and had it ready in time for our festival against all odds!!!!! Cheers!!

Finally, Una Toibin, our own resident graphic artist from CCE graphics has our heartfelt thanks for the gorgeous display graphics, Martin Marron for literally supporting the display, and Val Little for his carpentry skills.

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3. October 2010 by admin.

As a group we do not usually ask for member support of causes, but we are making an exception in this case because of how well these ladies treated Irish in Virginia at the Celtic Heritage Stage.

The Angels raise money to send care packages and run a  website for deployed military folks. Due to a planning glitch, the Pin-Up Angels carshow had to be canceled at the Williamsburg Festival. They had hoped to reach their goal of 100 Holiday care packages from the festival, but did not come close due to the cancellation.  They have to raise the money early due to the shipping and logistics of getting packages to the troops in the field.

 If you are interested in helping these fine ladies, visit them at the Richmond Scottish Festival or donate directly online at http://www.thepinupangels.com/PayPal.html.

Thanks for you consideration. And we won’t make a habit of it!! Backto the hooleys!

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10. September 2010 by admin.

​Happy Fall! Well almost!

Friday the 10th at 7 ish  is the gathering at the Oasis. We will be showing the rushes of the IIV DVD, having a sing song, a quiz, and I think Gayle is planning a bit of Karoake!!!!

A big thanks to Martin Marron and John Aikin and all the musicias who worked so hard to get the DVD going!

Sept 18 Join Marion Sefton and Katie McCook at the IIV tent at the Southern Virginia Irish Festival (Murphy’s Fest). Lend a hand or buy a lollipop or raffle tickets to help support our efforts throughout the year.

Oct 2 Williamsburg Festival in Rockahock. We need helpers, so please think about coming out for that great event!

John at the Oasis wanted us to announce he has a young trio performing at the pub on Sept 16. Go on out and support our young musicians.

Val Little is at the Conklin’s Irish Rover this weekend, and James West is at Murphy’s. Don’t forget to stop by and buy your tickets for the Halfway to St Patrick’s celeberation at the Norva featuring James and the Fighting Jameson’s.  Martin Marron is on at Mo and O’Malleys starting the 14th through the weekend.

If you hear of any new bands, or Irish events, please let us know or add it to the blog!

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28. August 2010 by admin.

Happy Birthday IIV!Come celebrate on Tuesday the 31st ot the Oasis on N Great Neck VB! Gueat artists include Martin Marron, Val Little, Cindy and (maybe John) Kays, James West, and member of Gan Anim and more. We will be celebrating with cake and goodies. Should be a great night for all!

James West is at Murphy’s tonight. Stop by and buy your tickets for his September 14th appearance with the Fighting Jameson’s at the NORVA. If you buy your tickets directly from James, you avoid the service charges and support the band. Great way to celebrate Halfway to St Patrick’s day!

Mo and O’Malleys have music all weekend, so stop by and see Goodiie (forgive me if i spelt it wrong) or Rachel for a grand pint.

Pints and Paints at the Hudsons tomorrow (Sunday) starting at 2, going through the evening. Bring your enthusiasm, we will have the rest.

Save the date
9/10 Gathering at the Oasis, Karaoke night with Irish guest artists too
9/18 Murphy’s Festival Come out and support the fesival and give Marion a hand9/24 Half way to St Patricks with James West and the Fighting Jamesons at the NORVA
Oct 2 Williamsburg Scottish Festival, Come out to help at the Celtic Heritage Village and Stage

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22. August 2010 by admin.

The IIV newsletter is available online at http://irishinvirginia.com/images/newsletter/Newsletter-July%202010.pdf.  It is a news newsletter, so give it a try!  Thanks Cindy Kays for all your hard work!

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22. August 2010 by admin.

MO and O’Malleys music five nights a week on Grandby Street!!

Martin Marron, our local Sligo man, is just back from his home in Ireland to entertain at Conklins Irsh pub. Come on out and enjoy an Irish evening.

Irish in Virginia is supporting the Williamsburg Scottish Fesitival  fundraiser at the William Wallace day at the PUB at Hampton on Sunday from 11 to closign.  We have informed them that the Irishmen will be arriving with their pants on despite the call for an all kilts parrty!!!!

Murphy’s is rockin with the Havers on Saturday night, and the Fighting Jamesons are on during the week.

All hands call to come out to help paint and saw and build the stuff for the Williamsburg Festival. yes this means all of you!!!!  Sunday 29th of August  at 2 at the house. Message for directions. Beer and hotdogs will be provided.

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