Hot Tamale Louie hits the road again!
Hot Tamale Louie hits the road again tomorrow for the first (and second) of nine shows that we’re doing over the next two months in Iowa and Wyoming. See my ‘upcoming’ page for details.
Author: Tara McGovern
peace and justice not peace and quiet
Autistic
Hello friends! I’m sharing this article because the writer explains what happens to also be my reason that I don’t use the “person-centered language” I was taught 20 years ago in special education classes when referring to my child. You may have already noticed that I consistently say “my son is autistic” instead of “my… Read More Autistic
Benefit Concert for Veterans for Peace Chapter #161
The Family Folk Machine, the intergenerational musical group that has earned numerous accolades in its five-year history and of which I am a proud band member, will perform a benefit concert for Veterans For Peace Chapter #161 at the Unitarian Universalist Society on Sunday, February 17th at 3:00 pm. The concert will feature FFM singers and… Read More Benefit Concert for Veterans for Peace Chapter #161
Congratulations to Mira!
Introducing Mira, my featured musician for January and February! Websites are great and all but I find that when a student finds me because of a recommendation by another longtime student, we have a much higher chance of clicking and having grand musical adventures. This has never been more true than in the case of… Read More Congratulations to Mira!
Counting My 2018 Blessings
2018 was quite the year! Our song named in the Best of 2017 by IPR Two tour dates with Foreigner The Central Standards reunion concert Tionól Main stage at Iowa City Jazz Fest with Hot Tamale Louie The christening of Coppers & Brass The christening of The Soft and Low Many cozy nights at our… Read More Counting My 2018 Blessings
An Irish Christmas Céilí 2018
Nothing makes me merrier than celebrating Christmas with Iowa’s finest Irish dancers as fiddler for the Champagne Céilí Band. Join us on Saturday, December 15 at 2 pm at North Liberty South Slope Community Center. Tickets are $16 at the door.
Congratulations to Althea & Naomi!
Introducing Althea and Naomi, my featured musicians for November and December! I am delighted to introduce a wonderful family who I have been very lucky to make music with for many, many years now. Althea and Naomi have been with me since I was teaching in our smaller house when my sons were very small,… Read More Congratulations to Althea & Naomi!
Haunted Irish Folk Music at the Sanctuary on Friday, October 26
Frank, Joe, Keith and I have a show for you that is full of all the best of our most haunted music. Ghosts and monsters abound!
Film Release
Our 11 year old son Atticus has been very busy. He decided some months ago that he wanted to create a live action version of one of his favorite fairy tales. When he decides something, so mote it be. Atticus is the star of this new film version of Jack & the Beanstalk. He is… Read More Film Release
Old Soul
Thank you, Kalona Brewing Company! Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. Here’s to many more delicious years.
Tara McGovern 