Re: Fwd: FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT: WINTER 2017 - 2018 NEWSLETTER

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

So, who are these people, exactly?

 > From: Bhavani <http://www.gmail.com/~bhavaniowl>
 > Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:20:07 -0700
 > 
 > 30 instruments!!
 > 
 > Begin forwarded message:
 > > From: Four Shillings Short <http://www.4shillingsshort.com/~4shillingsshort>
 > > Date: December 14, 2017 at 6:01:53 PM MST
 > > To: http://www.gmail.com/~bhavaniowl
 > > Subject: FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT: WINTER 2017 - 2018 NEWSLETTER
 > > Reply-To: http://www.4shillingsshort.com/~4shillingsshort
 > > 
 > > WINTER 2017 NEWSLETTER & 2018 SCHEDULE
 > > Concerts in Arizona, Ca & Beyond
 > > Hello from Aodh Og & Christy of Four Shillings Short:
 > > 
 > > HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE & NEW YEAR: As 2017 draws to a close we look back on 
 > > the year and some of the highlights.   Living on the road full time has it's 
 > > blessings and challenges, but at the end of the day, it is truly a journey 
 > > that is worth all the work and effort.  Here is a look back at some of the 
 > > beautiful places & images that come to mind from our 2017 tour:  Watching the 
 > > winter sunset in January over the Atlantic Ocean on Biscayne Bay near Coconut 
 > > Grove, Florida while we were playing outdoors at Barnacle Historic State 
 > > Park; seeing the Alligators and Sandhill Cranes (who had returned after 
 > > several decades) in the Everglades near Gainesville, Florida; driving through 
 > > the bayous and swamps of Louisiana; staying in a cabin in the mountains of 
 > > Arkansas in February; returning in March to the shores of the Pacific Ocean 
 > > on the West Coast of Ca; travelling all over Ireland this Summer and 
 > > taking so many of our dear friends on tour; seeing the Antrim Coast and 
 > > Giants Causeway for the first time; staying in Donegal and enjoying the 
 > > beautiful  Irish countryside; returning in August to the the verdant forests 
 > > and rivers of the Pacific Northwest in Oregon and Washington; watching the 
 > > Kokanee Salmon run near Joseph, OR in September;  watching the Sandhill 
 > > Cranes & Snow Geese flying in the thermals at Bosque del Apache in  
 > > in November; traveling through the breathtaking snow-covered Rocky Mountains 
 > > in October & November and then seeing the stark contrast of the cactus 
 > > covered Sonoran desert in December. 
 > > 
 > > This year we played over 120 concerts in 18 States and in Ireland.  We 
 > > performed 32 library concerts, performed in State Parks, played many Folk & 
 > > Music Society concerts, played concerts at churches, theatres and art centers,
 > >  house concerts, general stores, coffee houses, Irish pubs, radio stations, 
 > > schools, art galleries and music festivals.  We recorded a live album which 
 > > will be released in 2018.  We played several benefit concerts to raise money 
 > > for worthy charities, in August we saw the total solar eclipse of the sun and 
 > > in May & June we led 2 bus tours in Ireland.   We took time to visit National 
 > > and State parks, saw the Manatees at Crystal River in Florida, Alligators and 
 > > Sandhill Cranes at Paynes Prairie in Gainesville, Florida,  Bison, Elk, Swans,
 > >  Sandhill Cranes, and lots of other critters at Yellowstone National Park in 
 > > Wyoming, and we saw Petroglyphs carved by ancient peoples at Legend Rock in 
 > > Wyoming, Bandelier, Gila Cliff Dwellings and Three Rivers National Monuments 
 > > in . 
 > > 
 > > Truly we are some of the luckiest Troubadours that ever lived.   Our journey 
 > > continues to be a great adventure and we feel deeply grateful to be able to 
 > > share it with you through this newsletter.  Thanks so much for reading it and 
 > > we hope it gives you some vicarious enjoyment and an understanding of our 
 > > lives as travelling minstrels in modern times. 
 > > 
 > > CONCERTS IN DECEMBER & 2018 CONCERT SCHEDULE: We only have a few more 
 > > concerts remaining in Arizona this year - Phoenix, Prescott, Sedona and and a 
 > > very special WINTER SOLSTICE CONCERT in  Cottonwood at the Old Town Center 
 > > for the Performing Arts.  We'll be performing with Christy's sister - 
 > > Susannah Martin - who is a truly gifted musician, vocalist and percussionist. 
 > >  Please let all your friends in the area know about this special concert.
 > > 
 > > We return to Ca in January with concerts in Palo Alto, where-I-live, 
 > > Mountain View and San Gregorio. 
 > > 
 > > Below are details of our upcoming concerts.
 > > 
 > > Additional information can be found on our webpage:  
 > > http://www.4shillingsshort.com
 > > 
 > > GRATITUDE AND THANKS:To all our host families in Colorado,  and 
 > > Arizona for giving us a place to stay and to all who came out to our concerts,
 > >  sent their friends to see us and helped us load in and load out. Because of 
 > > your generous support we are able to keep bringing our music and message of 
 > > hope and inspiration to the World. 
 > > 
 > > Please help spread the word about our upcoming concerts and invite your 
 > > friends and family. 
 > > 
 > > May all beings be peaceful and live happy and fulfilled lives,  
 > > 
 > > Christy & Aodh Og
 > > 
 > > JANUARY 2018: SF BAY AREA, CA
 > > 
 > > where-I-live: SATURDAY: JANUARY 13
 > > HOUSE CONCERT & POTLUCK
 > > 5:30 Potluck & 7:00pm Concert
 > > Home of Deborah Bennett - where-I-live
 > > Suggested donation $10/kids free
 > > RSVP Requested: please email Deborah at http://www.earthlink.net/~firebird9
 > > For reservations and directions
 > > 
 > > :SUNDAY: JANUARY 14  - 9:30 & 11AM Services
 > > PALO ALTO UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
 > > 505 E. Charleston, 
 > > (650) 494-0541   www.uucpa.org
 > > 
 > > :SUNDAY: JANUARY 21
 > > Snacks & refreshments 4:00pm/ Concert 5:00 â?? 7:00pm
 > > IRISH LANGUAGE HOUSE CONCERT
 > > Home of Imelda White, 
 > > RSVP required (650) 964-7643 or http://www.gmail.com/~imelda7
 > > $15 â?? 20 suggested donation
 > >  
 > > 
 > > CUPERTINO, CA: FRIDAY: MARCH 16  @ 7:30 â?? 8:30PM
 > > ST. PATRICKâ??S DAY CONCERT
 > > THE FORUM: 23500 Cristo Rey Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014
 > > (650) 944-0100    www.theforumrsa.com
 > > 
 > > REDWOOD CITY, CA:SATURDAY: MARCH 17  @ 8:00 â?? 10:00PM
 > > St. Patrickâ??s Day Concert with Four Shillings Short
 > > ANGELICAâ??S Bell Stage Supper Club
 > > 863 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
 > > (650) 679-8184   http://www.angelicasllc.com/
 > > 
 > > Tickets can only be purchased on line prior to the show 
 > > Regular Seating while available $22.00 on line 
 > > Premier Seating while available( up to 5 rows back facing stage  $28.00 on 
 > > line
 > > Front Table Seating (First Two Rows Center Stage) while available $34.00 on 
 > > line.  If you wish to be seated with another ticket purchasing customer 
 > > please send a request to  http://www.angelicasllc.com/~info
 > > 
 > > "If Available" - The only time tickets will be available to purchase at the 
 > > door is two hours prior to the show time.   Tickets at the Door $30.00
 > > 
 > > :TUESDAY: MARCH 27  @1:00 â?? 2:30pm
 > > AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 INSTRUMENTS CONCERT
 > > OSHMAN FAMILY JCC- @ Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
 > > 3921 Fabian Way,   94303
 > > $15.00 or one punch of the Community Tuesdays Punch Card
 > > Contact: Michelle Rosengaus | (650) 223-8616 | http://www.paloaltojcc.org/~mrosengaus
 > > https://paloaltojcc.org/Events/around-the-world-in-30-instruments
 > > 
 > > No registration required
 > > 
 > > :WEDNESDAY: MARCH 28  @7:00 â?? 8:00PM
 > > â??A Celebration of Ireland â?? Music, poetry & stories from the Emerald Isleâ
 > > ??
 > > CHANNING HOUSE - 850 Webster St.,  
 > > 650-327-0950   https://channinghouse.org/
 > > Free Concert for Residents & invited guests
 > > 
 > > APRIL 2018: SF BAY AREA, CA
 > > LOS GATOS, CA:SATURDAY: APRIL 7  @ 2:00 â?? 4:30PM
 > > HOUSE CONCERT @ Skip & Sylvia Lightâ??s
 > > Los Gatos, CA
 > > $10 suggested donation
 > > 
 > > PRIVATE EVENT BY INVITATION
 > > MORGAN HILL, CA:TUESDAY: APRIL 10  @ 7:00 â?? 8:00PM
 > > â??Around the World in 30 Instrumentsâ??
 > > MORGAN HILL LIBRARY: 660 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
 > > (408) 779-3196   https://www.sccl.org/Locations/Morgan-Hill
 > > FREE  FAMILY CONCERT