Most of the time that we have a babysitter booked, we’re working. It might look like a night out on the town but it’s really a night out for everyone else. We’re on the job playing music. I mean, it’s really fun, sure. And yes, Joe and I are in the same band so we have… Read More Date Night
You came! And wasn’t it fun?! The 2014 Farmers Market tour starts strong! All right, Cedar Rapids, let’s see if you can compete…
I’ve played in just about every venue you can imagine and I unashamedly have my favorites. There’s a magical place in between the cavernous pubs and the concert halls where my heart sings along with my fiddle. It’s a place where kids climb trees over your shoulder and dogs bark their replies. It’s a distracting place, what with all… Read More Iowa City Farmers Market
Many thanks to the good folks at Marc Gunn’s Irish and Celtic Music Podcast for giving our song “Reynardine” (from our second album “Newry Town“) some airtime last month. A link to the complete podcast can be found here.
We have a new tradition among my grade 7 and up musicians to have our annual performance at Uptown Bill’s instead of the concert hall. This concert took place on Saturday, March 29, 2014. All photos are by the multi-talented Brandi Janssen. Annie and I playing Christopher Twigg‘s ‘The Forgotten Chateau’ arranged by Kevin Burke… Read More McGovern Music Studio at Uptown Bill’s
Plenty of opportunities to catch some Irish music over the next several days! First, we’ll see you on Friday at 2 Dogs Pub. I recommend the black bean burger with teriyaki green beans. We’ll start playing at 8. Then on Saturday, we’re thrilled to be opening for Dervish at the Englert. Sunday is a day… Read More St. Paddy’s is upon us!
As a music teacher, one of the questions that I get most often from parents is “how early can we start music lessons?” The answer varies hugely from one child to another but without question, the best way to begin down the road of music making is to expose children to live music. As a… Read More Upcoming show at my favorite venue in Iowa City!
Here’s to a year of slow going, of taking time to putter, taking time to breathe, of “walking up the mountain rather than running up the hill” –Debbie Rosas Atticus and I up at the cabin before the polar vortex shoved us inside Nothing entrances like flame After only 11 short years and multiple rejections,… Read More Here’s hoping that 2014 proceeds as it began
Friends and family, I am asking a favor. This event means a lot to me, my music students, my son, and his dance school. Please consider attending, bringing your family, and telling everyone you know about it. You most definitely will not regret it. I’m attaching a note from Tréa Champagne, Director/Instructor at Champagne Academy… Read More 3rd Annual Irish Christmas Ceili
We had a fabulous time at Arts Fest. We play festivals out of town so often in the summer. This was our first year on the main stage in our hometown. The next three photos are by my handsome brother-in-wish Troy Shehan. We were thrilled to partner with the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance at… Read More Arts Fest
Tara McGovern 