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	Contents: Story Tellers | Bands | Dancers | Cultural Events
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	Bill Howard	Bill Howard presents songs and stories from the traditions of America, Europe and the world. As an educator, Bill has used story and song as an integral teaching tool in High School and College classrooms. He has trained storytellers for the Los Angeles Office of Education, LA Unified School District, the Glendale Public Library and the Los Angeles Educational Partnership, and with Paula Randol-Smith, he authored "Round the Horn: a Sea Shanty Musical". Bill performs all over Southern California solo, under the auspices of the Lively Arts History Association, as a member of the Flash Packet sea shanty group or as a member of Dream Shapers. To inquire about having Bill perform for your organization, or add spice to your program, send him an E-mail. For more information about Bill Howard and his performing schedule, please visit Bill's web site. Back to top...
	Diane the Bard	Tune up for St. Patrick's Day with "more songs and blarney than the law allows," as Texas singer/songwriter/entertainer Diane Linn unleashes her alter-ego, THE BARD O'NEILL, for a rollicking time of haunting Celtic melodies, stirring vocals and non-stop audience interaction. An Avalon Guitars Artist (www.avalonguitars.com), LINN has engaged audiences at Renaissance, Pirate and Celtic festivals throughout the U.S. and has produced four CDs featuring her eclectic arrangements of traditional and contemporary Celtic favorites in a style she calls "American Celt." Her most recent CD, Conversations with the Moon, also includes original songs "flavored with a taste of Texas." Her club appearances as THE BARD O'NEILL deliver all the excitement of the lusty acoustic sound, gently wicked humor and comedic mayhem of audience interaction that trademark THE BARD O'NEILL's "rambunctious meanderings" on festival stages nationwide. Details: www.dianethebard.com. Back to top...
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	The Mulligans	The Mulligans are an Irish band formed several years ago by Denis Murray from Dublin, and Terry McCartan, California born of Belfast. Since the Mulligans talents have taken them to various parts of the United States, Canada and Ireland. They have released four albums including Mulligan Stew, Time For One More, Irish Faire, and just recently Red Rose Café. A CD containing a selection of songs from these albums is available. The Mulligans play a wide variety of music, ranging from Irish to Country, to the standards. People are genuinely surprised when they switch from Irish to Rock with such ease but they are constantly in demand for all kinds of functions. The Mulligans are a household name in Irish circle in Southern California. For more information, call (800) 423-1114. Back to top...
	Wrath Of McGrath	Over the years the The McGraths have performed at numerous pubs, restaurants, clubs, concerts, and festivals; most notable is their appearance at the Great American Irish Fair of Los Angles over fifteen times. The McGraths have been featured on radio, television, and stage productions. The current line up of Wrath of McGrath truly features a McGrath family venture. Evan and Terri McGrath are now joined with a son, Brendan and daughter, Kelly, with longtime friend, Jim Johnson. The Wrath’s album, “Past and Present Perfect”, features original and traditional Celtic and popular music and songs, recorded both in studio sessions and live performances. Their performance repertoire covers all types of music, from Celtic traditional and Celtic Rock, to classic and current popular music. For more information, visit www.wrathofmcgrath.net or call (818) 636-8747. Back to top...
	Des Regan Irish Band	The name, Des Regan, is synonymous with Irish Music from New York to Los Angeles. Des started his popular band on the East coast in Boston; playing to the thousand of Irish and Irish American that would become his loyal fans throughout the years. Des has played at all the top name theaters and night spots in the country including New York’s Carnegie Hall, The Carousel in San Francisco, Keyman’s club in Chicago and Los Angeles’ own Paladium, just to name a few. Back to top...
	Dublin 4	Authentic Irish music requires no holidays with these boys. The rapid rise of this Irish-born foursome has had them performing non-stop, from all over Southern California & Las Vegas to their home town of Dublin. The music is strictly traditional in style and resounds with a younger generation presentation. They have a clear vision of what music they play and how they go about thier craft. The LA Times wrote, "More authentic than green beer and as rich as a pint of Guinness." A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Back to top...
	Celtic Spring	Celtic Spring is an exciting and unique fiddle and dance band composed of the five Wood family children on fiddles and in dance shoes, joined by their father on the traditional Irish drum, the bodhran. Celtic Spring performs the best of the traditional driving dance music of the Celtic lands of Ireland and Scotland, occasionally slowing the tempo with a haunting air or lyrical waltz. The band members are also highly accomplished Irish dancers. Wearing colorful and ornate costumes, the children perform spirited reels, jigs, and hornpipes. For more information, please visit www.celticspringband.com. Back to top...
	Maria Butterly	Maria Butterly is an amazingly talented singer, songwriter and guitar player. Her eclectic Celtic Folk Rock style and original songs are instantly accessible and very entertaining. For more information, please visit www.mariabutterly.com. Back to top...
	Banshee in the Kitchen	Acoustic trio, Banshee in the Kitchen plays traditional Celtic music, spiced with a strong dash of jazz and rock, creating an eclectic, energetic sound all their own. For more information, please visit www.bansheeinthekitchen.com. Back to top...
	Lisa Haley	A one of a kind cornbread voice. An electric blue violin named Louie. Spicy Southern roots intertwined with the West Coast Rock sound: when Lisa Haley performs, worlds collide. For more information, please visit www.bluefiddle.com. Back to top...
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	The Los Angeles Set Dancers	The Los Angeles Irish Set Dancers (LAISD) group was formed in July 2000 by Michael Patrick Breen from Derradda, Newport, County Mayo, Ireland. The group is proud to promote Irish culture through social Irish dancing for adults. The LAISD hosts the regularly scheduled Los Angeles CEILI (pronounced "Kay-Lee"), which is a social gathering for adults to enjoy traditional Irish dance, music and song. (You don't have to be a dancer, come and enjoy the music and song and make new friends.) The group also sponsors regular weekend set dancing workshops throughout the greater Los Angeles area (some with expert Dance Masters from Ireland) and holds weekly set dancing classes ALL Levels Welcome. For more information, please visit www.irishdancelosangeles.com. Back to top...
		An Irish festival wouldn't be complete without some Irish dancing! Mary Beth McCartan operates the McCartan School of Irish Dance, where students learn jigs, reels and other types of traditional step dancing. She says the style appeals to Irish Americans, and non-Irish as well. "Everyone is interested in Irish dancing," she said. "We have students from age three-and-a-half to adult classes. It's part of their culture, but it's also something where the kids really bond and the children make new friends. And it's just attractive for the social end of things as well." For more information, please contact: McCartanSchool@aol.com Back to top...
	Sheepherding Demonstrations	For more information about Herding, visit www.herdingusa.com. Ted Thompson Ondrak and Janna Duncan-Ondrak are the owners of Drummond Ranch. They have more than a decade of full-time experience in herding training and competitions. Among television's favorite herding experts, they have been featured on NBC, ABC, A&E, Discovery, National Geographic Television, Animal Planet and The Family Channel. At their ranch in Acton, in Malibu, and other places in Southern California, they conduct herding training classes for all herding breeds. They give herding shows and demonstrations throughout Southern California, and are very pleased to perform herding demonstrations this year and every year for the wonderful Irish Fair. They have been featured in Time magazine, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Daily News, Antelope Valley Press, Ventura Star, and the books Big Dogs, Little Dogs, and Working Dogs. Founders of the San Fernando Valley Herding Association and founding members of the Greater Los Angeles Stockdog Club, the Ondraks are also licensed herding judges for the American Kennel Club, the American Herding Breed Association and the United States Border Collie Handler's Association. Their web site is http://www.herdingusa.com. > Back to top...
	Cripple Creek Cloggers	The Cripple Creek Cloggers are a dynamic clogging exhibition group from the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Orange County areas of Southern California. The foot stomping, hand clapping dance they perform reflects the raw vigor of the Appalachian Mountains and the fresh excitement of our early American Heritage. Performing since 1977, they have thrilled audiences of all ages and cultures with their shows which display a special blend of musical themes, including traditional bluegrass, country western, Irish and contemporary music. For more information, please visit www.cripplecreekcloggers.com. Back to top...
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	The 1815 Royal Scots Greys	The 1815 Royal Scots Greys as presented by The War Horse & Militaria Heritage Foundation, are Scotland's oldest regiment. The famous line of all grey steeds at Waterloo, present the traditonal cavalry maneuvers in their musical ride and parades. With the trademark bearskin cap and regimental standard see the pomp and circumstance of the cavalry in it's glory. The Greys have appeared in the Tournament of Roses (2006,2005) and have numerous awards and honors from various competitions and the City of Los Angeles and the State of California. More information on the War Horse and the Greys can be found at www.warhorsefoundation.com. Back to top...
	Merlin the Magician	Merlin The Magician has been entertaining Southern California audiences with his wit and wizardry for more than a dozen years. His unique show combines magic, comedy, storytelling, and audience-participation with a renaissance/celtic theme. Merlin has appeared at fairs and festivals throughout the west and is a performing member of the world famous Magic Castle. Merlin stars at his own Magic Dinner Theater in Orange County and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, and Westways Magazine. This very funny and entertaining show is a must-see for all of our family audiences.
	Alexandria Rifles	The Irish Immigrants & The American Civil War         1861-1865         11-12 March 2006 (minus 141 years)  Visit the 4th Annual Los Angeles County Irish Fair & Music Festival, while each side has pledged to hold this fragile cease fire during these celebrations you can step back in history to the life and times of the American Civil War. You will see patrols roaming the grounds to monitor this lull in the fighting, with tensions running high, be prepared for any unforeseen outbreak of gunfire as these two armies are prepared to clash on the battlefield at a moment’s notice. Union Forces: With the affects of the disaster of the Potato Famine still in their minds, large numbers of the Irish began a massive migration to America. Many arrived at the Port of New York only to be pressed into military service. A war not of their making. The renowned 69th New York State Volunteers, “The Fighting Irish” formed from the streets of New York and served with great distinction throughout the war from the first skirmishes to Appomattox. Back to top...
	Temecula Gunfighters	Confederate Forces: Many Irish arrived at the Port of New Orleans and likewise found them selves being pressed into the Confederate Army to fight for state rights. The right to govern them selves was something new, for back in Ireland they had no such rights under the English. Being Irish, jobs were hard to find in this new adopted country, so many of the boyo’s joined such regiments like the 8th Louisiana “Tigers” and put on the bold striped uniform of that Great State of New Orleans. Visit the camp area for an opportunity to talk with these lads about the life and times of a soldier during the Great American Civil War. Presented by: The American Civil War Society, www.acws.net. An Irish Immigrant goes West The old west was rough on everyone, but harder still on the Irish. After fighting in the Civil War and proving themselves as equals, they still could not find a decent job. Many hired on to build the railroad from East to the West, yet they found themselves unwanted even in the wilderness. They dressed different, they worshipped different being Catholic and they were known as drinkers & brawlers. Join the Old Town Temecula Gunfighters as they portray the life of one Irish immigrant from soldier, to spike driver, to banker, to a solid citizen. Can one man overcome the prejudice of an era that said, “ Help Wanted -- No Irish need apply” to gain respect as an equal in this new country Out West? Presented by: The Old Town Temecula Gunfighters, Lobooldwst@temecula.com. Back to top...
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	Connemara Ponies	Featuring Cashel's Award Winning Stallion, Rock of Ages!  Rock of Ages' Accomplishment include: 2002 USDF 1st PLace All Breed Award 3rd Level 2002 CDS Top 4 2002 WCCS Regular Working Hunter Champion 2002 Amateur Hunter Champion 2002 WCCS"Crickets Do Flutter By" Performance Champion 2002 Custasha's Cashel Rock Champion Stallion Award 2001 Supreme Connemara Champion WCCS 2001 Adult Amateur Hunter Champion WCCS 2001 USDF All Breed Awards 1st Place Second Level 2000 ACPS Gold Medal Winner Dressage 2001 ACPS Gold Medal Winner Dressage Back to top...
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	42nd Highlanders Regimental Pipes and Drums	The mission of the band is to promote fellowship, the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe, Highland dance and the Celtic arts, and to pay honors to the pipers and military veterans of all nations. Our music is dedicated to the sacred honor of veterans of military arms of all countries. For more information, please visit www.42ndhighlandersband.org. Back to top...

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