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Issue 7 • July, 2011

Hi Folks,

I'm not one to reminisce nostalgically, but our recent show over at Ravenswood Manor Park was memorable for many reasons.  It was a treat having my daughter Abbie along during the set to sing some tunes, and getting to play along with Nick and Angie during their set.  It was nice of the weather to provide such a pleasant evening and not rain, and it was especially wonderful for the Horner Park Advisory Council to invite us out to play for such a swell audience.  To all of you who came out last week, we are grateful and, if we had hats, we would doff them to you.

We have some potentially out-of-this-world-and-into-the-next, phenomenally great shows coming up for you, so grab your pen and paper, iphone or droid, chisel and stone and let's get started shall we?

SUN. JULY 3rd 9:00PM ― HORSESHOE TEXAS BBQ ― DOMANTAY RECORDS PRESENTS

4115 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Domantay Records, a San Fransisco based indie label is presenting a night of live music at The Horseshoe this coming Sunday.  We're not quite sure what we are doing there since we are not on the label, but hey, when our front office tells us to go do the gig we grab our gear and go.  What I do know is The Horseshoe is a fine music venue with a busy calendar of hep bands and they have good, slow cooked bar-b-que, so we are more than happy to be a part of the fun.  When I say we are more than happy, we are, as the British say, chuffed.

SAT. JULY 16th 9:30PM ― MOHER PUBLIC HOUSE

5310 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60646

Kris and I will be making our Moher Pub debut where we are looking forward to meeting the fine and well-heeled folks around Forest Glen.  For those of you who are experts in Celtic culture, Moher's Public House serves up authentic Shepard's Pie and fish and chips along with a great selection of beers, blueberry martini's, and such.  Don't wait for us to tell you next month what a great time you missed.  C'mon out and see for yourself.

THURS. JULY 21st 9:00PM ― DUKE'S BAR

6920 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626

As many of you, I'm sure, are aware, we last played Duke's back in March and had a big 'ol time of it.  We are pleased to be making a return appearance to this fabulous Roger's Park establishment for a Thursday acoustic show.  If you have ever wandered when or if there would be a chance to hear some original songwriting on a warm summer night alongside a well stocked bar THIS IS IT!  Come fill our tip jar!

SAT. JULY 23rd 9:00PM ― CULLEN'S BAR & GRILL

3741 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60613

Now, Kris and I like a great, traditional Irish pub as much as the next guy.  We like that Irish pubs like music and think enough of their customers to have it on a regular basis.  We like Notre Dame!  So, we love this place.  It is the sine qua non of Chicago Irish pubs.  We have made it out on occasion to Scott Besaw's Wednesday open mic and we are huge fans of the clientele, the meatloaf, and the whole staff.  We are looking forward to this one.  The Cubs play Houston at Wrigley that afternoon, If they win we will play the entire show in beach attire.  You can see the game, shuffle up Southport, and catch our act.

FRI. AUGUST 5th 8:00PM ― LOVELL'S OF LAKE FOREST

915 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045

That's right, it is our triumphant return to the Captain's Quarters!  Please join us for a mission briefing in the lounge.  Drinks will be served; songs will be sung; oaths will be sworn; laughs will be had; hearts will be broken―but only if you don't come.  Bring your kids, and their kids if they have any.  Leave your worries on your doorstep.