We had a great group of friends at our August session and we were especially excited to see Frank, a superb musician (flute and tin whistle) who I haven’t played music with in over five years. Also in attendance were Dave (fiddle and Irish flute), Dennis (concertina), Robin (fiddle), Keith (guitar, vocals), Kevin (harmonica), Abram… Read More August Irish session and changes afoot
Today was one of those absolutely perfect Iowa City summer days and we were lucky enough to spend a couple of felicitous hours at Uptown Bill’s. Among the players today: Marc (guitar, mandolin, and fiddle), Maia (fiddle), Guy (fiddle), Wendy (tin whistle), Will (fiddle), Tim (guitar), Annie (fiddle), John (guitar), Arianne (fiddle), Abram (fiddle and… Read More July Irish session at Uptown Bill’s
“I thought of the word.” Tom Gilsenan said to me yesterday when we took a break during the Irish session. “It’s diaspora.” I looked it up last night when I got home and he’s right, it does describe our little informal group of musicians who began playing together at the Gilbert Street Uptown Bill’s a… Read More June Irish session at Uptown Bill’s
It’s really hot. We staggered to the library for storytime this morning and lurched home again but that was all the outside time that we could manage today. Susan Pagnucci was the guest storyteller today and she had some great ideas of ways to bring the story home, including a shadow puppet theatre! You know… Read More Shadow Puppets
I’m sure that the day is all too rapidly approaching when our children have no interest at all in attending a rock concert with us but today is not that day! We took the boys to Des Moines yesterday to the Every Family Rocks music festival at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. I think this is… Read More Every Family Rocks
I’m sick. Liam had some sort of virus a little over a week ago and I think he shared it with me. Generous child, that one. I’ve been knocked flat in bed all day. In many ways, I’m really lucky this unpleasantness landed on a rare day off for me when Joe is home taking… Read More I can’t find a pen
Today, on my 33rd birthday, I have been married for nine years to my best friend. Today is the only day that we are both 33 and then tomorrow, he turns 34. Happy birthiversary to us! True fact: I actually thought I was 31 all year and was rudely awakened at my last melanoma check… Read More Happy birthiversary to us!
I’ve been back for almost two weeks but it’s taken me a while to acclimate to being home. I’ve been feeling really foggy in my head, like I’m not entirely here. It’s not a physical illness, more like a state of mind. It’s not a comfortable feeling. I hope it fades soon. Our trip was… Read More Ireland
We have so much going on this month that I’m afraid I’m posting after the fact for a couple of these events. We had a wonderfully full day on Saturday playing for the Post-Parade Bash at the Col Ballroom in Davenport. Those folks in the St. Patrick Society in the Quad Cities know how to… Read More March Madness
We’re heading west to Waukee, Iowa for a performance this evening. We had a great time playing a concert last year for the Waukee Arts Council and we are delighted to be kicking off the month of March with another show for them. Please spread the word if you have any friends or family in… Read More Hello Waukee!
Tara McGovern 