tag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=6News2024-01-31T17:54:30-12:00Burning Bridget Clearyfalsetag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677892017-07-27T12:00:00-12:002024-01-31T17:46:04-12:00All Things Must Pass - A Fond Farewell
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<p align="center">Musikfest Cafe March 17, 2017</p>
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<p><strong>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</strong><strong><br> </strong><br> <br> We hope you are enjoying the summer. It has been quite a year for BBC, both personally and musically. You have been on our minds and in our hearts as we head into a time of transition.<br> <br> <strong>Yes, there is news.</strong><strong><br> <br> </strong>In the height of summer, there is a shift in the light, a subtle breeze, and you know a change is coming. After almost twelve years and five recorded albums, we feel it is a natural time to announce that BBC will take an indefinite leave of absence at the end of this year. It has been such an amazing run! </p>
<p><br> Each of us is excited to explore different musical paths. Going forward, we will keep the Burning Bridget Cleary <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510067&k=402c8a9aef69a58cb7f72ff48a99ce0b" data-imported="1">website</a> and FB page updated with the band member's new ventures. Please look for us!<br><br></p>
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<strong>Rose</strong> will be performing, writing and recording music with her new husband, Brian Buchanan (Enter the Haggis), in their band, "<a title="House of Hamill website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510068&k=a7908835c5dfd47a7827a131a5aa8238" data-imported="1">House of Hamill</a>". If you would like to get occasional email updates from them, it's easy to sign up for their email list on their <strong><a title="House of Hamill website" href="http://houseofhamill.com." data-imported="1">website</a>.</strong> <br><br>
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<strong>Amy</strong> is passionate about spreading the love of music through teaching violin. Her unique fiddle & vocal stage talents will continue to be in high demand. You can follow Amy's journey on <a title="Amy Beshara Music" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510069&k=9ade0da8b6cac19da9e95095b8e7e3c1" data-imported="1">her FB music page</a> for now, with a new website in the works for September.<br><br>
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<strong>Pete</strong> will be stretching his wings with new bands, and he'll be knocking 'em dead playing some local hockey. Ouch!? Follow Pete's exploits on his <a title="Peter Trezzi Facebook" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510070&k=78785a4164286b81df292af602f48a2b" data-imported="1">Facebook page</a>. <br><br>
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<strong>Lou</strong> will continue his quest for the perfect pizza, searching the internet for new hair growth techniques, and will eventually start the world's first Burning Bridget Cleary tribute band.</li>
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<p><strong>But wait!</strong> We have a few more fun performances lined up, so please mark your calendars and come out to say hello at one of these shows:</p>
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<p align="center"> <br> <strong>BBC performances to close out 2017: </strong> </p>
<p align="center"><br> *Saturday, August 5*</p>
<p align="center"><strong><a title="Bethlehem Musikfest 2017" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510071&k=bb804d2ad06677b57548c8e4e7301cb6" data-imported="1">Bethlehem Musikfest</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">Volksplatz Stage</p>
<p align="center">Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Showtime: </strong>4:30-5:30 PM</p>
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<p align="center"><br> *Friday-Sunday, September 22-24*<br> <br> <strong><a title="Celtic Classic 2017" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510072&k=fffdd8070a02eaf91fd839b9899fb8a6" data-imported="1">The Celtic Classic</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p align="center"><em>The Largest Free Celtic Festival in the U.S.A.</em></p>
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<p>BBC Celtic Classic Stage Schedule:<br> <br> <strong>Fri:</strong> 4:15 on the Grand Pavilion</p>
<p> 8:15 on the Celtic River Stage</p>
<p><strong>Sat:</strong> 4:30 on the Grand Pavilion</p>
<p><strong>Sun:</strong> 12:00 in the Ice House</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><br> *October 6-8, 2017*<br>(Burning Bridget Cleary will be in attendance on Sat/Sun of the weekend)<br><br><strong><a title="2017 Fall Acoustic Getaway" href="http://folkproject.org/festival/Festivals.shtml" data-imported="1">Fall 2017 Acoustic Getaway</a></strong><br><br>Near Hackettstown, NJ<br><br>A weekend of camping fun, workshops, folk music & camaraderie<br>See website above for details and registration<br><br></p>
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<p align="center"> <br> *Sunday, November 19th*</p>
<p align="center"><strong><a title="The Old Brogue Celtic Concert Series" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510073&k=d16cdc22d35a44b90f54f769cfec4445" data-imported="1">The Old Brogue Celtic Concert Series</a></strong></p>
<p align="center"> 760-C Walker Road</p>
<p align="center">Great Falls, VA 22066</p>
<p align="center">Doors open 10 minutes before the show <br> Full dinner menu and full bar available during the concerts <br> $10 per person food/beverage minimum <br> Purchase Full Series or Individual Concert Tickets - on sale in September</p>
<p align="center"><br> <strong>Two shows: </strong>4:00 PM & 6:00 PM</p>
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<p align="center">Rose and Brian's Wedding Day June 3, 2017<br> </p>
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<p><strong>House of Hamill Upcoming Shows:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, August 12:</strong> <a title="HOH Clearwater House Concert" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510074&k=52b3f9ffb89dc5b2951452916cd5cbde" data-imported="1">Celtic House Concert</a> in Clearwater, FL</p>
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<p><strong>Sunday, August 13:</strong> <a title="HOH Celtic House Concert in Melbourne" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510075&k=4869f418ea1228300104e53a38ae58d3" data-imported="1">Celtic House Concert</a> in Melbourne, FL</p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, October 21:</strong> <a title="HOH Steel City Oct 21" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11549685&l=1510076&k=163bd12cf322cfe11e08f45d2313ce0f" data-imported="1">Steel City Coffee House</a> in Phoenixville, PA</p>
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<p><strong>Friends, old and new!</strong> We can't wait to see you again in the upcoming months. It has been our sincere pleasure to entertain you with Celtic music over these last 12 years. Your encouragement has been our greatest inspiration! Keep smiling and dancing always, and let's stay in touch. </p>
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<p>Love and Cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">State Theater in Bay City, Michigan 11-26-16 (Photo by John Lough)</p>
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<p><br><strong>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</strong><br><br><br>We hope you are keeping warm and cozy as the winter winds bluster about. The view out the window may be bleak, but take heart; March is waiting around the corner.<br><br>We've been daydreaming about the month of spring awakening, with all signs pointing to <strong>St. Patrick’s Day</strong>. It's time to grab your calendars and plan ahead for some musical fun in the coming month. There are new and exciting shows to share with you!<br> </p>
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<p align="center"> <br><strong>Here’s the BBC March lineup: </strong> </p>
<p align="center"><br>*Thursday, March 9, 2017*<br><br><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405358&k=33906e11a4c494aad993ee2a997917f7" title="Ram's Head Live Show">Ram's Head Live Onstage</a></strong><br><br><strong>ONE NIGHT ONLY:</strong><br><strong><strong>Co-bill with <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405359&k=222ed81b74951bfc97e8b831f30d4640" title="Enter the Haggis website">Enter the Haggis</a>!</strong></strong></p>
<p align="center">33 West Street<br>Annapolis, MD 21401 </p>
<p align="center"><br><strong>Showtime: 8:00 PM / Doors open 7:00</strong> </p>
<p align="center">Ages: 21+<br><br> </p>
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<p align="center"><br>*Saturday, March 11, 2017*<br><br>Our debut performance in Victorian Jim Thorpe!</p>
<p align="center"> <strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405360&k=d1f6890ecb96808992ab54c5193bc948" title="Mauch Chunk Opera House">Mauch Chunk Opera House</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">14 West Broadway</p>
<p align="center">Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 </p>
<p align="center"><br><strong>Showtime: 8:00 PM</strong><br><br>Part of the Jim Thorpe St. Patrick's Parade Weekend Concert Series</p>
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<p align="center"> <br>*Friday, March 17, 2017*<br><br>Return engagement to a favorite room! </p>
<p align="center"><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405361&k=22dc0b434e3de84e595973a15adb98cb" title="Musikfest Cafe at SteelStacks">Musikfest Cafe at SteelStacks </a></strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>St. Patrick's Day </strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>"Third Time's the Charm Show"</strong></p>
<p align="center"><br>101 Founders Way</p>
<p align="center">Bethlehem, PA 18015</p>
<p align="center"><br><strong>Doors and dinner: 6:00 PM / Showtime: 7:30 PM</strong></p>
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<p> <br><strong>Tickets available now for all performances. </strong> Please click the link on a venue name above to reserve your seats. </p>
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<p><strong>LATEST BBC HEADLINES:</strong></p>
<ul> <li>"<a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405362&k=57644ef6eab0178bfbd02aaed44ab210" title="BBC Website">These Are the Days</a>" named "Best American Band CD" by Jack Baker in the Irish American News (12-5-2016) </li>
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<ul> <li>"Madam I'm a Darling" charted as the #2 most played song for 2016 on the Folk-DJ charts (1-2-2017)<br> </li>
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<p><strong><strong>HOUSE OF HAMILL NEWS:</strong></strong><br><br>On February 23rd, Rose and Brian will open for the internationally acclaimed Irish band, <strong>Altan</strong>, at the <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405363&k=c5fd280af7fca71cce2e1fb2b6f091d0" title="Altan and House of Hamill at ST1894">Sellersville Theater</a> in Sellersville, PA. Come out and cheer them on!<br><br>See their <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405364&k=209c0a88e77745608e69b3c23729e51f" title="House of Hamill website">website</a> for more upcoming <strong>House of Hamill</strong> shows in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maryland. While you are at it, check out the hilarious <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405365&k=cce3ea2c01251cc463eb424dc0ed1ed1" title="House of Hamill YouTube videos">videos</a> that they created last year. Bet you can't watch just one!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Godfrey Daniels 12-3-2016 (Photo by J. Jeff Ungar)</p>
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<p><br>Friends, we can't wait to kick-off the 2017 music season with you. Music keeps our hearts strong and renews the spirit. We sure look forward to seeing you!</p>
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<p>Love and cheer,<br> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete </p>
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<p><strong>Burning Bridget Cleary Upcoming Shows:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>March 9, 2017: </strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405369&k=231e263d4a3cabefb38e5b8f2abf3f9d" title="Ram's Head Live Show">Ram's Head Live Onstage</a>, Annapolis, MD </p>
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<p><strong>March 11, 2017:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405370&k=a595db83803b88ce65ded4a1f7b3b04f" title="Mauch Chunk Opera House">Mauch Chunk Opera House</a>, Jim Thorpe, PA</p>
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<p><strong>March 17, 2017:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405371&k=26eca8dd5f5b4435bf73e4abdc26d7ce" title="Musikfest Cafe at SteelStacks">Musikfest Cafe at SteelStacks</a>, Bethlehem, PA </p>
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<p><strong>April 8, 2017: </strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1405372&k=2af728144efb8d93e9abf12df904d540" title="OCC Music Concert Series">OCC Music Concert Series</a>, Wrentham, MA</p>
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<p align="center">Philadelphia Folk Festival Main Stage 2016<br> </p>
<p><strong>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</strong><br> </p>
<p><strong>Happy Thanksgiving! </strong> We are grateful for all your support, both at shows and in your online spirit. From the Philly Folk Fest to the Celtic Classic, the Maryland Irish Fest, and every show in between, thanks for cheering us on. You make it all worthwhile.<br> <br> <strong>We have some wonderful news to share with you, our musical family. </strong></p>
<p><br> Rose is engaged to be married to Brian Buchanan in June 2017!<br> <br> Yes, these two young musicians met ten years ago and then continued to cross paths on multiple stages and festivals along their musical journeys; Rose with BBC and Brian with his band, Enter the Haggis.</p>
<p>If you have been following our newsletters for a while, you may remember one particular story from February 2014. Heavy fog had caused Lou and Pete's plane to be delayed to Kansas City, on route to the Folk Alliance International Conference. The delays prevented their arrival in time for BBC's formal showcase. It was 30 minutes till showtime.<br> <br> Kismet was in charge that day. Brian happened to be at the conference and at Rose's urgent bidding, he agreed to jump in with BBC, without rehearsal, and carry off the performance. It was a resounding success.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It may be that a special chord was struck that afternoon. By the end of that year, Brian moved from Toronto to Philadelphia. Since then, the two have formed <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1348474&k=907a9fc0bf8e30c5ee64985716036740" title="House of Hamill website">House of Hamill</a>, an artistic partnership producing a steady stream of original music and videos. If you have seen or heard any of this content, you have definitely witnessed their shared sense of humor!<br> <br> This past September they released their first album of original music, "Wide Awake". The day before their CD release party, Brian's mom traveled down from Ontario to attend. It was on that evening that Rose and Brian surprised both families with the announcement of their engagement. It was a happy occasion, indeed!<br> <br> <br> </p>
<p align="center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/5f4409c5c3d9dc8dd560148c530b393ea43a3b2a/original/rose-brian-julie-cheryl-lou-engagement-announcement.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /> <br> A Toast to the Happy Couple!<br> </p>
<p>Going forward, the two of them will continue to perform with their respective bands, as well as book shows together as House of Hamill. By all indications, there will be lots more beautiful music to come! <br> <br> <br> It means so much that you have come along with us this far, and we can't wait to share all the ongoing musical pursuits with you.<br> <br> </p>
<p align="center">"What the world needs now is love, sweet love,</p>
<p align="center">It's the only thing that there's just too little of</p>
<p align="center">What the world needs now is love, sweet love,</p>
<p align="center">No not just for some, but for everyone"</p>
<p align="center">- Songwriter, Jackie DeShannon (1965)<br> </p>
<p><br> In this spirit, we hope you can join us at an upcoming performance.<br> </p>
<p>We look forward to seeing your smiling faces again soon. </p>
<hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"> <p> <br> <strong>On tap this weekend . . . </strong> </p>
<p align="center"><br> *Saturday, Nov 19, 2016*<br> <br> <strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1348475&k=3969638ace5f58b4ed163523d80e76fa" title="Steel City Tickets">Steel City Coffee House</a></strong><br> <br> 203 Bridge Street<br> Phoenixville, PA 19460 </p>
<p align="center"><br> <strong>Showtime: 8:00 PM. Doors open 7:15.</strong></p>
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<p align="center">BYOB. Food, soft drinks and coffee available.<br> <br> </p>
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<p align="center">*Saturday, November 26, 2016*<br> </p>
<p align="center"><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1348476&k=73f5732ef2c9cbe0da3ed29fc0d11fcf" title="State Theatre Tickets">State Theatre of Bay City</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">913 Washington Avenue</p>
<p align="center">Bay City, MI 48708</p>
<p align="center"><br> <strong>Showtime: 7:30 PM</strong><br> <br> Holiday Concert</p>
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<p align="center">*Saturday, December 3, 2016*<br> <br> <strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1348477&k=acdcdadb3ebc6b9b1d7edafe1f926ca0" title="Godfrey Daniels Tickets">Godfrey Daniels Folk Listening Room</a> </strong></p>
<p align="center"><br> 7 East 4th Street</p>
<p align="center">Bethlehem, PA 18015</p>
<p align="center"><br> <strong>Showtime: 8:00 PM. Doors open 7:15.</strong><br> <br> BYOB. Snacks, desserts and soft drinks available.</p>
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<p><strong>For all show tickets and information,</strong> click the link on the venue name OR check the calendar on our <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1348478&k=352863417d0076399fd4597dc967ffb5" title="Burning Bridget Cleary website">band website</a>.</p>
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<p>Love and cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete </p>
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</tbody></table>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677862016-07-20T12:00:00-12:002024-01-31T17:49:53-12:00A Summer Scoop<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 600px;"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h1 align="center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/3ae71cf0daf7a70fd5db3c1c1770ec0387575eab/original/bbc-2016-for-print.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDM5MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="BBC 2016" height="391" width="600" /></h1>
<h1>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</h1>
<p><strong>Summer Greetings All!</strong> It was a blast to see so many familiar faces at the Penn-Mar Irish Fest and the Celtic Fling. A special shout-out goes to all our new friends from the Greenville Scottish Games!<br> <br> <br> Today, we are thrilled to announce some new venues added to our 2016 calendar, as well as many beloved favorites. Grab some iced tea and mark in those dates!<br> </p>
<p><strong>2017 will bring some changes, </strong>with the band booking more selective, limited engagements. While all the members are commited to continuing Burning Bridget Cleary's musical venture, everyone's life committments continue to bloom and grow. (Yep, that's from "Edelweiss"!)<br> <br> Rose will be completing her Master's Degree and launching a parallel career in counseling. <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265202&k=f064099f7478e17ebb68a13875ade998" title="House of Hamill website">House of Hamill</a>, her musical duo with Brian Buchanan, will continue as a part-time project. They are writing, producing, and releasing a new CD, entitled "Wide Awake" - due out in September. <br> </p>
<p><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265203&k=cf411e7aa928644ba02a79fe23b4f45e" title="Amy Beshara Music">Amy</a> continues to augment her teacher's portfolio by pursuing ever higher-level certifications. She also plays music with her boyfriend, Max and many other musicians in the NY area. They will often be found on Monday nights from fall to spring at the Iona Scottish Sessions in Brooklyn.<br> </p>
<p>And the guys? Pete's family and drum business continue to grow. You may be surprised to learn that Pete is a busy drummer outside of our BBC family. And Lou - well, he becomes more of a devoted pizza and pistachio connoisseur every year. It's an all-consuming business!<br> </p>
<p>We would not be here without YOU, our lovely friends and fans, familiar faces and sweet newbies. We are deeply grateful for your love, encouragement and support for the past 10 1/2 years!<br> <br> <br> We look forward to seeing your smiling faces soon.<br> </p>
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<p> <br> <strong>On tap this week . . . </strong> </p>
<p align="center"><br> *Saturday, July 23, 2016*<br> <br> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265204&k=b8687a5f35610b676688ff9047f65ff9" title="Harmony Presents Tickets"><strong>Harmony Presents!</strong> </a><br> <br> Located in the underground theater of the Old Silk Mill, Hawley, PA</p>
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<p align="center">*Sunday, August 7, 2016*<br> </p>
<p align="center"><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265205&k=bdea8db3c842bedde3ae5d27d71f6e57" title="Bethlehem Musikfest">Bethlehem Musikfest</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">Volksplatz Stage 3:00-4:30 PM<br> <br> Our 9th annual engagement at the <em>wunderbar</em> Musikfest!</p>
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<p align="center">*Friday, August 19, 2016*</p>
<p align="center">Find us on the Main Stage at 5:10 PM - Friday Afternoon Concert<br> <br> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265206&k=000da915196bfac8a93c09838fcc2175" title="Philadelphia Folk Festival"><strong>The 55th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival</strong></a></p>
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<p><strong>For all show tickets and information,</strong> click the link on the venue name OR check the calendar on our <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265207&k=ae3ca871b46d1382f4d3d24b343de3eb" title="Burning Bridget Cleary website">band website</a>.</p>
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<p>Love and cheer,<br> </p>
<p>Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete<br> </p>
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<p><strong>Find us on Pandora Radio!</strong> </p>
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<p><strong>Burning Bridget Cleary Upcoming Shows:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>July 23, 2016: </strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265212&k=354815e68abf76a85c43e8abe69a2036" title="Harmony Presents">Harmony Presents</a>, in Hawley, PA</p>
<p><strong>Aug 7, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265213&k=3274edf286fa63fbdde2124c5655d3ef" title="Bethlehem Musikfest">Bethlehem Musikfest</a>, Volksplatz Stage, Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p><strong>Aug 19, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265214&k=d9b9810399a3938f28a4963f2bfefb44" title="Philadelphia Folk Festival">Philadelphia Folk Festival</a> Friday Afternoon Main Stage, Schwenksville, PA</p>
<p><strong>Sept 3, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265215&k=a8e903c25a7b3150725ab26ca9359b4a" title="Wine and Music Festival">Garden State Wine Growers Wine and Music Festival</a>, Allentown, NJ</p>
<p><strong>Sept 10, 2016: </strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265216&k=12732f0e4970c06ef4cc071166ea5b1d" title="World Cafe Live at Queen Tix">World Cafe Live at the Queen</a>, Wilmington, DE </p>
<p><strong>Sept 23-25, 2016: </strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265217&k=660bf4780fa353adf15be88b1af83273" title="Celtic Classic">Celtic Classic</a>, Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p><strong>Oct 29, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265218&k=8c2acbe1e1ee5fec8fc4d254e3d6b705" title="PA Music Festival">Pennsylvania Music Festival</a>, Lake Harmony, PA</p>
<p><strong>Nov 5, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265219&k=e16ef7f8557ab77644354ff2197d2b24" title="FOCUS Concert Nov 2016">FOCUS Music Concert</a>, Mt. Vernon, VA</p>
<p><strong>Nov 12-13, 2016: </strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265220&k=909e29468009c99ca4293f675d68760e" title="Maryland Irish Fest">Maryland Irish Festival</a>, Timonium, MD<br> <br> <strong>Nov 19, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265221&k=2208c52e0756efac15db70c3e8ec22a9" title="Steel City">Steel City Coffee House</a>, Phoenixville, PA </p>
<p><strong>Nov 26, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265222&k=816b41f881b2eb663ed9a37244978e12" title="State Theater, Bay City, MI">Holiday Concert at the State Theater</a>, Bay City, MI</p>
<p><strong>Dec 3, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265223&k=468042e29ea35c6a077b6d2348b93c9a" title="Godfrey Daniels Club">Holiday Concert at Godfrey Daniels Folk Listening Room</a>, Bethlehem, PA</p>
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<p><strong>House of Hamill Upcoming Shows:</strong><br> <strong><strong> </strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>July 22, 2016:</strong> <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1265224&k=5f87090d691f74bc8bad545c1d2a6dc1" title="Showcase on Main Tickets">Showcase on Main</a>, Elkton, MD </p>
<p><strong>Sept 3, 2016:</strong> The Gilded Cupid, Jim Thorpe, PA</p>
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</tbody></table>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677852016-04-07T12:00:00-12:002024-01-31T17:51:01-12:00What Do April Showers Bring?<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 598px; height: 1736px;"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h1 align="center"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/80ff3050ce66b8bf8e3f51b80a783f8f1f91548a/original/bbc-george-school-2016.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ0NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="444" width="600" /></h1>
<h1>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</h1>
<p><strong>Spring Greetings!</strong> As we prepare to depart on our Ireland tour, we are thinking of everyone who came out to our CD release parties to celebrate the new album, "These Are the Days". You truly warmed our hearts with your overwhelming support. And to those who could be there in spirit only. . . we hope to catch up with you <strong>all</strong> sometime in 2016.</p>
<p><strong>Radio News! </strong> "These Are the Days" took the <strong>#1 Top Album</strong> spot on the January Folk-DJ Charts! <br> <br> In the January <strong>Top Songs</strong> category, the album landed the <strong>#1, #2, and #4</strong> spots for “Madam I’m a Darling,” “The Mountain," and “Another Day."<br> <br> Our gratitude goes out to the international Folk-DJ Community for all those spins!<br> <br> <strong>And</strong> this week, we are thrilled to announce that two tracks from the new CD are featured on Fiona Ritchie's <strong>"Thistle and Shamrock"</strong> program on NPR. The program is entitled "More New Spring Sounds." Listen to it <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1188967&k=42087803b2548846b9ac1b18cf0b7178" title="Thistle and Shamrock: More New Spring Sounds 4-7-2016">here</a>. </p>
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<p align="center"><br> With Gene Shay at WXPN Studio in February 2009<br> </p>
<p><strong>In related news,</strong> Gene Shay, a.k.a. “the Dean of American Folk DJ’s”, will emcee our April 23rd show at the Landhaven Concert Series in Barto, PA. <br> <br> Gene Shay, a founder of the Philadelphia Folk Festival, retired from radio in 2015, after more than 50 years of hosting folk radio programming. Hosting occasional shows at Landhaven is a continuation of his life’s work; promoting folk music and musicians. We are thrilled and honored to be presented by Gene.</p>
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<p align="center">*Saturday, April 23, 2016*<br> <br> <br> <strong>A "Gene Shay Presents" Evening</strong></p>
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<p align="center">Call to order Cuisine in a Box Little Meals prepared by the Landis Store Hotel<br> <br> 610.845.3257</p>
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<p align="center">*Saturday, April 30, 2016*<br> </p>
<p align="center"><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1188969&k=daff90f1fda7037c8193041b2e709286" title="Oswego Music Hall">Oswego Music Hall in Oswego, NY</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">Showtime: 7:30 PM. Doors open 6:45.<br> <br> Light refreshments & homemade desserts available </p>
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<p align="center">*Sunday, May 1, 2016*<br> <br> <strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1188970&k=c0462b5391a4daf659a784423f3c6cc3" title="Acoustic Celebration Concert">Acoustic Celebration Concert in Ridgefield, CT</a></strong><br> </p>
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<p align="center"><strong>New Festival for BBC!</strong><br> <br> *Saturday, May 28, 2016*<br> <br> <strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1188972&k=88e771e2c3248952491182c4cc07c9fa" title="Gallabrae Greenville Scottish Games">Gallabrae: The Greenville Scottish Games</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">Held on the beautiful grounds of Furman University</p>
<p align="center">Greenville, SC<br> <br> Stage times: 11:00 / 2:30 / 5:30<br> <br> ***** </p>
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<p>For all show tickets and information, click the link on the venue name above, OR check the calendar on our <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1188973&k=2338a1c111edab85a1856f9d30da4247" title="Burning Bridget Cleary website">band website</a>.<br> <br> We hope you'll bring your family and a big bloomin' bunch of friends to join in. The more the merrier!</p>
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<p>See you soon!<br> <br> Love and cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete </p>
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<p><strong>Find us on Pandora Radio!</strong> </p>
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<p><strong>P.S.</strong> In case you haven't heard, Rose has teamed up with Brian Buchanan (Enter the Haggis) for a side project called "House of Hamill." They are developing an edgy Celtic folk-fusion sound, writing unusual new fiddle tunes and breathing new life into traditional and contemporary songs. Please check out their <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1188978&k=79fec18e454a828f76f1f113a6dc018b" title="House of Hamill website">website</a>, like them on <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1188979&k=b5507630f0ea6446a0741f250edf80e2" title="House of Hamill FB page">Facebook</a>, and cheer them on at their shows!<br> </p> </td> </tr>
</tbody></table>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677842016-03-15T12:00:00-12:002024-01-31T17:54:30-12:00Burning Bridget Cleary Celebrates 10 Years<p>It has been a decade since a pair of sprightly teenage Irish fiddlers stepped into the local musical limelight with joyously energetic live performances at Celtic Classic and Godfrey Daniels and an impressive debut album.<br> </p>
<p>For the leader of Burning Bridget Cleary, none of the enthusiasm for the band or traditional Irish music has waned.<br> </p>
<p>"I feel like I'm more excited now," says Rose Baldino, singer and fiddler, extraordinaire. "I feel like I have a better grasp of things concerning the music industry. I'm older now, so I'm taking a lot more control, promoting myself and pushing our brand. I still love it. I still feel like it's still the number one thing in my life that I enjoy."<br> </p>
<p>The band will celebrate the release of its fifth CD, "These Are the Days," as it also celebrates St. Patrick's Day and its 10th anniversary during a performance at the <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.mcall.com/topic/entertainment/music/musikfest-EVFES0000139-topic.html" title="Musikfest">Musikfest</a>Café in Bethlehem on March 17.<br> </p>
<div id="ym_1000180">"I hope everyone is prepared to have fun and to laugh and clap along," says Baldino, during a telephone interview from her home outside Philadelphia. "We're having some dancers come from the Parker School of Irish Dance. We're going to be giving out free T-shirts and CDs.<br> </div>
<div class="trb_embed_media"> <div class="trb_embed_related" data-role="lightbox_metadata">"We don't want people to stare at us while we play music. We want to engage people to have fun."<br> </div>
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<p>Despite the macabre roots of the name — Bridget Cleary was a strong-willed and fashionable Irish woman who was burned and murdered by her husband who claimed she was a witch possessed by evil fairies — the band is known for fun, energetic and engaging performances.<br> </p>
<p>Traditional jigs, reels and ballads, along with some original songs of similar style, are at the heart of what Burning Bridge Cleary does. But the new record shows growth and some new musical influences.<br> </p>
<p>This album shows more of a jazz influence in tracks "Return of Skelly Shelly," which was written by Baldino's father, Lou Baldino, the band's guitarist, and "Bill Oja's Waltz," which was written by Brian Buchanan, fiddler and guitarist for Canadian Celtic group Enter the Haggis, and Baldino's boyfriend.<br> </p>
<p>"It's not Celtic at all, but [Return of Skelly Shelly] ended up being one of my favorite tracks on the album," Baldino says. "I just love that style of music. I'm so glad [both songs] ended up on the album, because I smile every time I hear them."<br> </p>
<p>Buchanan has of late been a big influence on her music, Baldino says. They formed a side project, House of Hamill, a duo with an eye on putting a more modern twist on Celtic music. Baldino calls it "alternative pop rock with an Irish influence."<br> </p>
<p>"I feel like I've had ideas over the years where I was like 'this would be cool,' but my band would never perform this because it would honestly be weird," Baldino says. "So this is an outlet we're both having for things we wouldn't do in our own bands."<br> </p>
<p>That said, Baldino, 26, says she has no desire to stop playing traditional Irish music with Burning Bridget Cleary.<br> </p>
<p>"I love it. I'm enjoying it in a different way than I have before," she says. "Before I was obviously excited. I was so new and I so young and probably naïve, but in a good way."<br> </p>
<p>Some things have changed since the band formed in 2006. Baldino's original fiddling and singing partner, Genna Gillespie, left at the end of 2011 to pursue international studies. She's now in another Celtic band, Poor Man's Gambit, which plays down the street March 17 at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem.<br> </p>
<p>Gillespie was replaced with Deirdre Lockman, who had once been Baldino's fiddle teacher. In 2014, Lockman was replaced with Amy Beshara, another experienced fiddler and singer from the New York area.<br> </p>
<p>Peter Trezzi, a percussionist who joined the group in 2008, rounds out the lineup.<br> </p>
<p>"I feel like we have a really strong lineup of players," Baldino says. "Amy is with us almost two years, and she's absolutely phenomenal. Each person who joins, they bring something new to the band, a different style, different influences. It's been really cool."<br> </p>
<p>The band continues to have success.<br> </p>
<p>Released in November, "These Are the Days" became the most-played record on folk radio programs, with three songs off the album being among the four most played during the month of January.<br> </p>
<p>The band's previous album, 2013's "Pressed for Time," hit No. 1 on the Roots Music Folk and Roots Charts, and was among the most-played records for folk DJs. The third album, "Totes for Goats" was formally entered into the Traditional Irish Music Archives in Dublin, Ireland in 2011.<br> </p>
<p>The band is planning its second musical trip to Ireland in April.<br> </p>
<p>Baldino, who is studying for a master's degree in counseling, says she has no plans to stop playing music professionally or to end Burning Bridget Cleary.<br> </p>
<p>"As of right now, we're doing really well and I'm obviously proud of everything we've done," she says. "There's no plan to stop anything right now. But you know I feel like everything can run its course. I'm older now and of course my dad's getting older, and he might not want to play as much.<br> </p>
<p>"It's something I've thought about over the last couple of years. If the band's going to run its course, then that's OK too."<br> </p>
<p>At the same time, music will always be her biggest passion, she says.<br> </p>
<p>"If I ever had to quit everything to do music, I would probably do it," Baldino says. "It's the one thing in my life that I am just so sure of and so in love with. So, yeah, I would say this would be a lifelong obsession."<br> </p>
<p><em>Daryl Nerl is a freelance writer.</em></p>
<p><em>Jodi Duckett, editor</em></p>
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<p><em>Source: <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/mc-burning-bridget-cleary-bethlehem-20160316-story.html" title="The Morning Call 3-17-16">The Morning Call 3-17-16</a></em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677832016-03-13T12:00:00-12:002024-01-31T17:53:30-12:00Celtic Life International April 2016 Issue<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/e19f75e26d7472ddf81593a4d1a3a916c6701031/original/celtic-life-international-april-2016-bbc-article.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTIzOHgxNjEzIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1613" style="font-family: geneva, sans-serif; font-size: large;" width="1238" /></p>
<p> </p>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677822016-01-27T12:00:00-12:002024-01-31T17:54:30-12:00The CD is Out, the Reviews are In, and it’s Party-Time!<p>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,<br> </p>
<p><strong>Greetings all!</strong> We hope your 2016 is getting off to a super start, and you are keeping safe and warm through the winter blizzards!<br> </p>
<p><strong>News & Reviews:</strong> We are delighted to report that the new CD is going gangbusters with good reviews coming in. <br><br>In the “<a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134544&k=1ab047f0deb4835777cb16449138fa97" title="Irish America News Jan 2016n">Irish American News</a>” January edition, Jack Baker writes,<br><br> “’These Are the Days’ has just hit my desk and it is the best they’ve ever done.”<br><br><br>Tim Carroll of the U.K. based, "<a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134545&k=9f83478dd2e2a320069f86e4fada7552" title="Folkwords Reviews 1-7-16">FolkWords Reviews</a>" reacts, <br><br><br> “Vibrant, vivacious, infectious and captivating . . . ‘These Are the Days’ spans the depth of melodic, Celtic tradition yet sits comfortably within its undeniably eclectic mix. The musicianship is of the highest order, harmonies tight and controlled, energy rampant and commitment evident.”<br> </p>
<p>The February issue of "Music Connection" magazine says,<br> </p>
<p> "Very well-presented trad-folk band that practically gives you a bracing face-full of North Sea spray with each song." LOL! (our words).<br><br> </p>
<p>THUS, the time has come to celebrate and enjoy the fruits of our musical labors.</p>
<p><strong>So that more of you can join us</strong> in this merriment, we are going to toodle around the mid-Atlantic to present FOUR CD Release parties:</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>CD Release Party #1</strong><br><br>*Sunday, February 28, 2016*<br><br><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134546&k=d3467c7daa4a0c4cec8ca0306bd358a0" title="The Old Brogue Celtic Concert Series">The Old Brogue Winter Celtic Concert Series in Great Falls, VA</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">Two shows: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM</p>
<p align="center"><em>Season tickets are available for all 6 Winter Celtic Concerts</em></p>
<p align="center"><em>Click link above for details</em></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>CD Release Party #2</strong><br><br>*Saturday, March 5, 2016*</p>
<p align="center"><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134547&k=1b747cdba33e2a408472c3f8cd50f45f" title="Lizzie Rose Music Room">The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton, NJ</a></strong><br><br><em>Intimate BYOB listening room</em><br><br>Showtime 7:30 PM</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>CD Release Party #3</strong><br><br>*Thursday, March 17, 2016*<br><br><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134548&k=7406fcc5c6cecded9873b953d54dc070" title="Musikfest Cafe at SteelStacks">The Musikfest Café at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA</a></strong><br><br><em>St. Patrick’s Day and 10<sup>th</sup> Band Anniversary Show!</em></p>
<p align="center"><br>Showtime: 7:30 PM</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>CD Release Party #4</strong><br><br>*Saturday, March 19, 2016*<br><br><strong><a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134549&k=b9f0a3241c738e3468310affb75c99f7" title="First Acoustics Concert">First Acoustics Concert Series in Brooklyn, NY</a></strong></p>
<p align="center"><em>Presenting the best in folk and roots music since 2008</em><br><br>Showtime: 8:00 PM</p>
<p align="center">With opener: Richard Stillman</p>
<p>For show tickets and information, please click the link on the venue name above, or check the calendar on our <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134550&k=2d6f922f65592fe86771e00dc07c9b22" title="Burning Bridget Cleary website">band website</a>. We hope that you'll bring your family and friends to join us for the all the fun and festivities! </p>
<p><br><br><strong>Theater and Music News:</strong> The <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134551&k=ae92cf3544b0a1de2977ecfc913b9387" title="DCP Theatre Tin Woman">DCP Theatre</a> in Telford, PA will be using Burning Bridget Cleary recordings as soundtracks for their upcoming production, "The Tin Woman". The show opens February 5th and runs for three weekends through February 20th. Click the theater link above to find out more about this fine regional playhouse. Our CD’s will be on sale in the lobby, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the theatre.<br> </p>
<hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><strong>Ireland is Calling:</strong> There are still a few seats available to join us on our tour of Northern and western Ireland in April. Come along and tour Dublin, Belfast, the spectacular northern coast, Derry, Donegal, Connemara and Rose's favorite city, Galway. The band will be playing session style some evenings in our hotel pub, or joining in at local traditional sessions with some of the best musicians in Ireland! <br> </p>
<p>Click <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1134552&k=835a5d103fd3950742e00e338e657281" title="Ireland Tour 2016">here for the full itinerary</a>. <strong>February 7<sup>th</sup></strong> is the last day to be guaranteed the group airfare rate. Call Hammond Tours today to hop on board. Toll free: 1-866-486-8772 and ask for Joe.<br> </p>
<hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p>Once again, <strong>we thank you</strong> for joining us on this roller coaster ride we call our musical life-journey. There would be no "us" without you. Let's live and enjoy the music together. Yes, these are the days!<br> </p>
<p>Love and cheer,<br> </p>
<p>Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete </p>
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<p><strong>Find us on Pandora Radio!</strong> </p>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677812015-11-19T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:48:04-12:00It's here! It's here! It's here!<p>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,<br> </p>
<p>It is with great joy that we announce our fifth album, <strong>“These Are the Days,”</strong> is complete!<br> </p>
<p>Although the formal release date is December 30th, the CD is available now, <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=1082522&k=d0d6b438a59d1b66a14ec06642982d13" title="These Are the Days on CD Baby">exclusively through CD Baby</a>.<br> </p>
<p>The new album features our familiar “Burning Bridget Cleary musical style,” delivered through a range of lyrical Celtic and folk tunes; from traditional to contemporary to original. And we had the great good fortune to have been joined for this project by <strong>stellar guest artists</strong> like <strong>Brian Buchanan</strong> of Enter the Haggis, accordion-master <strong>John McGillian</strong>, and <strong>Portherhead</strong>, a wonderful young trad band from Galway.<br> </p>
<p>If you were one of the 217 backers who helped launch this project through Kickstarter or, if you pre-ordered the CD at a live show, we've got you covered! Keep your eye on your mailbox for a pre-Thanksgiving arrival.<br> </p>
<p>Yes, These Are the Days! As we enter this season of thanks, we wish you many simple pleasures and special moments; the appreciation of the extraordinary in the ordinary.<br> </p>
<p>Sent with true gratitude for your support,<br> </p>
<p>Love and cheer,<br> </p>
<p>Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete </p>
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<p><strong>Find us on Pandora Radio!</strong> </p>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677802015-08-06T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T07:46:28-12:00We Get a Kick Out of You!<p>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/e8bd02c22e7ca082f9a89da88015b59d0f014ae5/original/musikfest-cafe-photo-by-steve-baur-for-hostbaby.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTk5eDQ0MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="442" width="599" /></p>
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<p><strong>Thanks to EVERYONE who came out to see us this spring and summer!</strong> From our home turf to New England, West Virginia and the Poconos to Ohio – we love performing for you and getting to know your faces! Please check out the calendar below and plan to see us again soon.</p>
<p><strong>CD News!</strong> Our new CD, <strong>“These Are the Days”</strong> is steadily moving towards completion. It’s been a long time coming, and we’re convinced that good things are worth waiting for. <br> </p>
<p>It’s now the final stretch - and <strong>here’s how you can help us wrap up this baby</strong> and present it to the world - through a program called <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010106&k=050d04e664dc1c9ed180b68dc6a24412" title="Kickstarter link">Kickstarter</a>. If you aren't familiar with it, Kickstarter is an innovative website that enables people to raise enough funds to produce their projects.<br> </p>
<p>We were able to produce and promote our last release, “Pressed for Time” through fan support via Kickstarter. <strong>It was our most successful CD to date</strong> because that funding allowed us to afford the best recording services and a radio promotion campaign. Independent artists like us depend on new strategies for success – and music fans and supporters play a more vital role than ever. We are truly grateful to have such ardent and supportive fans.<br> </p>
<p><strong>There are real rewards for YOU</strong> available through a wide range of pledge levels in our new Kickstarter campaign. Everybody wins! Check out <strong>some of the fun reward levels:</strong> <em>Watch YoSelf</em>, <em>This Time it’s Personal</em>, or <em>Be Our Penpal</em>. Every pledge is valued and acknowledged.<br> </p>
<p>If you’re already planning to purchase our new CD this year, this is a cool way to <strong>get a copy before it is released to the public</strong>. Not a penny is charged until and unless we reach our goal . . . and we only have <strong>30 days to get there</strong> . . . so, please <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010107&k=e481c01d4733365b78509900f9565b4e" title="Kickstarter link">click and kick</a> us over the finish line! Watch our short informational video, check out all the rewards, and we can work together to make it happen. These are the Days!<br> </p>
<p>With Love and Gratitude,</p>
<p>Rose, Amy Lou and Pete</p>
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<p><em><strong>Find us on Pandora Radio!</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Upcoming Performances:</strong></p>
<p>Aug 29-30: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010111&k=ab777fcb741089214ade43dff138b3c5" title="Buffalo Irish Festival">Buffalo Irish Festival</a>, Buffalo, NY</p>
<p>Sept 6: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010112&k=8f559d5af9adcd08fa6d38c77a2685f7" title="New World Festival">New World Festival</a>, Randolph, VT</p>
<p>Sept 12: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010113&k=718f17b7f515b0966892fc6c69e96b2a" title="Rochester Celtic Festival">Rochester Celtic Festival</a>, Rochester, NY</p>
<p>Sept 25-27: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010114&k=74cdb38c1284c0336355f069a1e8c264" title="Celtic Classic">The Celtic Classic</a>, Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p>Oct 23: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010115&k=69e02a2c2fd6ea9515bb59fd19493617" title="Bowers Barn Concerts">Bowers Barn Concerts</a>, Walpole, ME <strong><span style="color:#993300">THIS CONCERT TO BE RESCHEDULED IN 2016</span></strong></p>
<p>Oct 24: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010116&k=ccae0bdcc94ec6aa32a7bfd1b768eeb0" title="Sandywoods Center for the Arts">Sandywoods Center for the Arts</a>, Tiverton, RI</p>
<p>Nov 7: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010117&k=dbd6be9d9a8e88519699b1768922db86" title="Circle of Friends Coffeehouse">Circle of Friends Coffeehouse</a>, Franklin, MA</p>
<p>Nov 21: <a data-imported="1" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=1010118&k=2fc8cfb02ec759e7477ed60c0bd3f565" title="Focus Music Concert">FOCUS Music Concert</a>, Mt. Vernon, VA</p>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677792015-06-22T12:00:00-12:002021-12-10T20:33:29-12:00All the Headlines: TV News, New Album, Ireland 2016!<p><span style="color:#000000"> </span><span style="color:#000000">Welcome Friends and Fans of Celtic Music!</span><br> </p>
<p>TV NEWS! At noon on Monday June 22nd, Burning Bridget Cleary was the musical guest on CBS-3's "Talk Philly" in advance of the Celtic Fling! It was an honor to perform live and have a short interview with Ukee Washington. He and the rest of the "Talk Philly" crew really made us feel at home!<br> </p>
<p>Here's a link to the <a data-imported="1" href="http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/06/22/celtic-fling/" title="Talk Philly BBC/Celtic Fling segment June 22, 2015">show</a>.<br><br>Our fifth CD, "These Are the Days," is in the works, and ALMOST ready for the finishing touches. We're working hard towards a late summer/fall release. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for some exciting summertime shows.<br> </p>
<p>Hey kids! You spoke and we listened. Many of our fans who expressed interest in our 2015 Ireland tour said it was too expensive, so we changed the date to April 2016 and we made it more affordable! Even better - this tour includes airfare!</p>
<p>Check out the new itinerary <a data-imported="1" data-link-type="page" href="/ireland-2016" title="Ireland Itinerary">here</a>.</p>
<p>We hope to have you on board with us next April!</p>
<p> </p>Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677782015-03-12T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T05:04:52-12:00March 2015 Press Release
<p><strong>For Immediate Release:</strong><strong><br><strong> </strong></strong></p>
<p>February 18, 2015</p>
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<p>HARLEYSVILLE, PA: Celtic band, Burning Bridget Cleary, listed in Marc Gunn’s "Top 20” International Celtic Bands for 2014 – Appearing at Musikfest Café on March 14</p>
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<p>Burning Bridget Cleary is included in the “Top 20” list of international Celtic bands for 2014 published by Marc Gunn, an award-winning podcaster nicknamed the “Celtfather.” In March, the SE Pennsylvania-based Burning Bridget Cleary begins their tenth year performing at Celtic and folk venues and festivals. Their reputation has expanded their travels to include performances all over the U.S.A. and in Ireland.</p>
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<p>Band leader, Rose Baldino, comments on the recent announcement:</p>
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<p>“What an honor! It has been an incredible journey since 2006, when we got our first invitation to play at the Green Lane Scottish-Irish festival. We played five hours each day under a tiny gazebo at that festival, and we still have people come up to us at shows that remember seeing us for the first time on that weekend. We’re so thankful to all our fans, who continue to come out, and bring their friends and family to our performances.”</p>
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<p>Burning Bridget Cleary is presently working on their fifth full-length CD, with a planned spring release. Their latest single, “Another Day” was the #1 song on the Folk DJ Charts for October 2014. Their music is featured on hundreds of radio programs worldwide, including syndicated programs, <em>Thistle and Shamrock, FolkScene, SingOut Radio</em><em>, </em>and<em> </em><em>The Midnight Special</em><em>.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p>The Musikfest Café performance takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM. Piper’s Request band will open the show. Tickets are $10-$15 advance/$15 - $20 day of show. Cabaret seating is available.</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677772014-11-20T12:00:00-12:002022-04-02T01:28:26-12:00Do You Know What's Been Going On Here?
<p>It’s almost impossible to believe that half a year has passed since our last update. <br> <br> We traveled to over a dozen new towns since April and made countless new friends along the way - it was wonderful to see your faces, both new friends and old. A thousand thanks to all of you who came out to our shows over the spring, summer and fall! <br> <br> Without further ado, let’s get you up to date.</p>
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<p align="center"> Last weekend in the Catskills: BBC Formal Showcase</p>
<p align="center">2014 NERFA Conference</p>
<p align="center">(Photo courtesy of Jake Jacobson Photography)</p>
<p><br> Did you notice a new face? Yes, Deirdre gave her notice last spring, after landing a full time career job. We are very grateful for the two years she shared her talents with BBC and we wish her every happiness and success in the future. We know she'll continue to do great things!<br> </p>
<p>Since September, fiddler/vocalist, Amy Beshara, has been featured regularly with us. Amy is an integral player in the Scottish fiddle circle of NYC and an established music teacher in the Montclair, NJ area. We are delighted to have found her after an extensive search - we have Pete to thank! If you have not yet met Amy, we can’t wait to introduce her.</p>
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<p align="center"><br> Lancaster area fans, it's your weekend!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>This Saturday, November 22nd:</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><a title="Rose and Shamrock Festival article" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809379&k=9fa6d2dc464430fc03068ae94f316007" data-imported="1">The Rose and Shamrock Festival</a></strong></p>
<p align="center">at </p>
<p align="center"><strong>The Ware Center</strong></p>
<p align="center">42 N. Prince Street</p>
<p align="center">&</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Tellus 360</strong></p>
<p align="center">24 E. King Street</p>
<p align="center">Lancaster, PA 17603<br> </p>
<p align="center"><strong>Festival hours: 1:00 PM – 1:30 AM</strong><strong><br> <strong> </strong></strong></p>
<p>This expanded new Celtic festival includes 12 concerts between two indoor venues, workshops, dancing, and vendors galore. Food will be available for purchase at both locations. A meal ticket is included with the ticket price. Tickets are $35 advance and $40 at the door. $10 for children 10 and under.<br> </p>
<p><strong>BBC Holiday Special in Lancaster:</strong> All BBC tee shirts are 33% off at this show only!</p>
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<p><a title="CD Baby BBC albums" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809380&k=60f731569586585713b500bc07938b78" data-imported="1">BBC Holiday Special for Everyone</a>: In appreciation of your year-round support and kindness, for the next two weeks (through December 6th), all our full-length albums purchased through CD Baby will be available at 20% off the regular price. Buy multiple CD's and get another 20% off. <br> <br> <strong>WAIT, there's more!</strong> If you make your CD Baby purchase between December 1st and December 3rd, CD Baby will offer <strong>shipping to anywhere in the world for only 1 cent!</strong> "Stocking stuffers for all", we say!</p>
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<p>BBC Music news: On September 10th, BBC released a new MP3 single called “Another Day”. We are delighted to announce that it was the #1 song for October on the Folk DJ Radio Charts! The song was written by Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott and it will also be included on our new CD, planned for a <strong>spring 2015</strong> release. Stay tuned! <br> <br> You can listen to "Another Day" <a title="website homepage" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809381&k=d6653ceb1a3886a544fd22c017734e8e" data-imported="1">here</a>.</p>
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<p>Also coming in 2015: Ireland! Our summer tour of the Northwest and Northern Ireland will roll out from Belfast, July 24<sup>th</sup> – August 1st! The itinerary is IN and we want YOU to come along! This fully-guided 8 night land tour has been custom planned by Gerry Timlin Tours. Gerry is a trusted friend & musical colleague, who has planned and hosted countless tours to his native Ireland. You may know him as half of the musical duo, Timlin and Kane, who had the honor of playing at the 2014 Saint Patrick's Day reception at the White House!<br> <br> Want to get on the bus with us? Click <a title="2015 Ireland tour page" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809382&k=26f729e6dce6d5e40475a53f7e2bcb17" data-imported="1">here</a> for all the tour details and a flyer. Got questions? Gerry Timlin is your man, and he looks forward to providing the details and reserving your places. Contact him at: <a href="mailto:pgtimlin@aol.com" data-imported="1">pgtimlin@aol.com</a>. Space is limited, so don’t delay.</p>
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<p><br> Moving into the New Year, we have performances booked at some exciting venues, both new and familiar. Please check the list below, mark your calendars, and invite family and friends! If you are on Facebook, please “like” our page to keep in touch with us through more frequent updates.</p>
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<p>As another Thanksgiving approaches, our thanks and gratitude go out to you for coming out to shows, buying our music, and cheering us on. It’s your support and encouragement that keeps us going and growing year after year. <br> <br> We extend our warmest wishes to you and your family for a truly happy and healthy holiday season.<br> <br> With love and cheer,<br> </p>
<p>Rose, Amy, Lou and Pete<br> <br> <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809383&k=af68bffd5a966cd1250392060945796f" data-imported="1">http://burningbridgetcleary.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809384&k=c73872ce046c9f4820a5f86bebf2f680" data-imported="1">http://facebook.com/Burning.Bridget.Cleary</a></p>
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<p><strong>Find us on Pandora Radio!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Upcoming Calendar:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Dec 27</strong>: Philabundance Benefit Concert with A Fistful of Sugar, Beaucoup Blue, (more acts TBA) at <a title="Connies Ric Rac" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809388&k=88b651c32a7d889be205389058b21bff" data-imported="1">Connie's Ric Rac</a>, South Philadelphia, PA<br> </p>
<p><strong>Jan 10</strong>: <a title="Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809389&k=c66a98c6a5cf2c9dc74a195c9c3a7535" data-imported="1">Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club</a> (co-bill with Harpeth Rising), Fair Lawn, NJ<br> </p>
<p><strong>Feb 14-15</strong>: <a title="Savannah Irish Festival" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809390&k=049fc19da26922a136241e7b76d18720" data-imported="1">The Savannah Irish Festival</a>, Savannah, GA<br> </p>
<p><strong>Mar 7</strong>: <a title="Sounding Board Coffeehouse" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809391&k=54fdb2dd2eb55bc23b7c261d6b16f9f1" data-imported="1">The Sounding Board Coffee House</a>, West Hartford, CT<br> </p>
<p><strong>Mar 8</strong>: <a title="Club Passim" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809392&k=6e9cc73aa240d4d155e423a8a0e5e548" data-imported="1">Club Passim</a>, (3:00 PM Matinee Show), Cambridge, MA <br> </p>
<p><strong>Mar 14</strong>: <a title="Musikfest Cafe" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809393&k=4eb9e74afb10f474102095f32a7fef05" data-imported="1">The Musikfest Café</a>, w/ Pipers Request, Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p>(TICKETS ON SALE NOW)<br> </p>
<p><strong>April 11</strong>: <a title="WCL at the Queen" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809394&k=26423d8d361b76c3f8c8d14c95f3c07e" data-imported="1">World Café Live at the Queen</a>, Wilmington, DE<br> </p>
<p> <strong>April 25</strong>: <a title="The Blackstone River Theater" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809395&k=12f6558e021f187ca27262b963f3fc25" data-imported="1">Blackstone River Theater</a>, Cumberland, RI<br> <br> <strong>June 19-20: </strong><a title="WNC Highlands Celtic Fest" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=809396&k=1c87a084f2c953f23ac66e17c7cbbf34" data-imported="1">WNC Highlands Celtic Festival</a>, Asheville, NC</p>
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<p>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</p>
<p>The long winter is over and the birds are singing again! We hope you are all feeling like spring chickens in a field of daffodils! Thanks to all of you who braved the polar temperatures to come see us over the past months. Our fans are certainly an intrepid lot!</p>
<p>The December Steel City Coffee House show was cancelled due to snow and ice, but the rescheduled evening in February was sold-out! Also in February, we travelled to Kansas City for a formal showcase opportunity at the Folk Alliance International Conference. Weather conditions kept Lou and Pete's flight grounded all day and they entirely missed the showcase. Oh no! Fortunately, the musical community stepped in and did some magic. Our new heroes, Brian Buchanan (Enter the Haggis) and Cheryl Prashker (Runa) filled in the band; the Stray Birds lent us their fiddle mics, and Bob Gramann lent us a handmade guitar. The 30 minute showcase went off without a hitch and the day was saved!</p>
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<p><strong>With better weather on the horizon, we’re ready to roll into a whole bunch of tour dates . . .</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>First on the ticket: a BBC New York City debut!</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Friday, April 25th at 8:00 pm</strong></p>
<p align="center"><a title="Rockwood4-25 show ticket link" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=649044&k=172a2ae6323a37adbf7b23b70066c1ed" data-imported="1">Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3</a></p>
<p align="center">*185 Orchard Street <strong>or</strong> 196 Allen Street </p>
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<p align="center">*Heads up, Travelling Fans! These 2 street addresses are connected by an interior hallway.</p>
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<p align="center">Please recommend this show to any friends and relatives in the NY Metro area. We’re testing the waters in the Big Apple, so if you can help us fill this venue, we’ll be forever grateful! </p>
<p align="center">Rockwood Music Hall is known as <em>the </em>place to hear live music in NYC. All tickets are are seated. Ages 21+ for this show.</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Philadelphia area fans: This one’s for you!</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Saturday, May 3rd: an All Day Celtic Festival Event</strong></p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=649045&k=2146b8c98adb4d830153fa10806ae3f7" data-imported="1">Philly Fleadh</a></p>
<p align="center">Ed Kelly Amphitheater in Pennypack Park</p>
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<p align="center"> (<strong>BBC Performance: 5:00–6:00 pm on the Ulster Stage)</strong> </p>
<p align="center"><strong>Check out their website! There are just too many great bands to list! </strong></p>
<p align="center"> (hint . . . "Yo, Seamus!") </p>
<p align="center">Advance discount and group rate tickets are available online. Children 12 and under are FREE. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for an amazing line-up of Celtic entertainment, a Ceili, a Feis, vendors and much more! Gates open at 11:00 am. </p>
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<p align="center"> <strong>Saturday, May 10th at 8:00 pm</strong></p>
<p align="center"> <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=649046&k=2a15af18d54948eb2b4786849acd1146" data-imported="1">World Cafe Live at the Queen</a></p>
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<p align="center">This show will be a rare evening indeed because our friends from Ireland, the bad, rad, trad band, <strong>PortherHead</strong>, will be rockin’ the opening set! We can't wait to introduce you to these talented, charming and funny lads! Tickets are on sale now.</p>
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<p>May and June are packed with more fantastic shows. The Shawnee Mountain Celtic Festival, a first-time show in Vermont, the SteelStacks Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert, etc. Lucky ducks are we! Check the complete schedule below and mark your calendars to come and see us soon!</p>
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<p>Here’s some BIG NEWS! Come with us to Ireland in 2015! We’re delighted to announce that - in association with Gerry Timlin Tours - BBC is planning a summer 2015 musical tour of Northern Ireland. Our working dates are July 24-August 2nd. If you are interested in receiving more information about this fully escorted motor coach tour, please send an e-mail request to: <a href="mailto:info@burningbridgetcleary.com" data-imported="1">info@burningbridgetcleary.com</a>.</p>
<p> We will send out a tour e-mail to interested parties in the coming weeks. Our 2011 tour was such a blast, we are yearning to do it again; and this time YOU can plan ahead to come with us! </p>
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<p>Once again, we are here for you and because of you. We're all in this together, dancing around the sun once again to lovely Celtic music! We look forward to another wonderful year and can't wait to see you all in 2014!</p>
<p>Love and cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Deirdre, Lou and Pete</p>
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<p>BBC YouTube Channel: <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=649048&k=85a4bcf4fb92f2e1140e9659c0eedceb" data-imported="1">http://bit.ly/1f6Tcsn</a></p>
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<p><strong>To keep up to the minute with BBC news, find us on <a title="Facebook page" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=649050&k=2272cb4d94e9467911cfd2a4fb48a7df" data-imported="1">Facebook</a>!</strong></p>
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<p><strong style="font-family: geneva, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">P.S. Recording news!</strong> Work has begun on the next Burning Bridget Cleary CD at Cambridge Sound Studios in South Philadelphia (Jim Salamone, Owner/Engineer). We are shooting for a 2015 release.</p>
<p>In early March, two more tracks from "Pressed for Time" were featured on Fiona Ritchie's "Thistle and Shamrock" on NPR. You can listen to an archived version of the show <a title="Thistle and Shamrock New World Releases 3/5/2014" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=649061&k=0c39908a499abeadf8f6638613069fc6" data-imported="1">here</a>.</p>
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677752014-02-14T12:00:00-12:002022-04-06T23:21:47-12:00Burning Bridget Cleary Nominated for International Music Award
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<p>HARLEYSVILLE, PA -- <strong style="font-size: medium;">"Pressed for Time" Nominated for International Music Award</strong></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: medium;"></strong>Burning Bridget Cleary, the high-energy Celtic band from suburban Philadelphia, has been nominated for another international music award; this time for their song "Oh My Little Darling / Fire On the Mountain" from their newest album "Pressed for Time." </p>
<p>The Celtic Radio Music Awards is a program sponsored by Boston-based Highlander Radio to acknowledge and promote exceptional Celtic music. Nominations for this award are made throughout the year by listeners and members of Celtic Radio. This year nearly 700 songs were reviewed. After a careful screening process based upon listener nominations, ratings, requests, and other radio statistics, three songs were selected in six categories for community voting. Categories are Celtic Rock, Traditional, Jigs & Reels, Contemporary, Bagpipes and Roots Traditional.</p>
<p>In addition to awards for each song category, one album will be awarded the Celtic Radio Album of the Year. In 2009, Burning Bridget Cleary was the recipient of that top award for their second CD, “Everything is Alright.” Voting for the current award program is open through March 17, 2014 at: <a href="http://www.celticradio.net/" data-imported="1">http://www.celticradio.net</a>. Awards will be announced on St. Patrick's Day.</p>
<p> Fiddler and vocalist, Rose Baldino, commented on the honor,</p>
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<p>“This is amazing news and it’s funny in an ironic sort of way. The song that was nominated - “Oh My Little Darling” - is an old-timey song. It’s the only non-Celtic song on our album. But, it must be a favorite with radio because Fiona Ritchie, host of NPR’s internationally syndicated show, “Thistle and Shamrock,” also chose it to play it on her program. So if it meets <em>her</em> approval for Celtic radio, we’ll take it!”</p>
<p>Burning Bridget Cleary has enjoyed a string of successes lately. In December, Burning Bridget Cleary was also nominated as “Top Traditional Group in a Pub, Festival, or Pub” by the Irish Music Association. Their 2013 release, “Pressed for Time hit #1 on the Roots Music Folk and Roots Country Charts in August. It also spent three summer months in the top ten of the Folk-DJ radio charts and ended the year as one of the most played albums of 2013. </p>
<p>This week (2-20-14), the band members will travel to Kansas City, MO, where they have been invited to showcase at the Folk Alliance International Conference. Their touring expanded in 2013 from Buffalo to Michigan to Tennessee and recent shows have been attracting sell out crowds.</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677742013-12-10T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T05:07:23-12:00Where Have We Been?
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<p><br>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music, </p>
<p>We hope this winter season finds you all sporting marshmallow mustaches!<br> </p>
<p> It has been a busy year so let's catch up . . . last things first:</p>
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<p><strong>Our final show of the year is this Saturday: </strong><strong><br><strong> </strong></strong></p>
<p align="center">December 14th, 2013 </p>
<p align="center"><strong><a title="Steel City BBC Tickets" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=518271&k=a87173936e5a1e80982d65bd6665a670" data-imported="1">Steel City Coffee House</a> </strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Night of the Firebird Festival</strong></p>
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<p align="center">Showtime: 9:00 PM </p>
<p align="center">Tickets: $16 advance/$18 door</p>
<p align="center">Performance immediately follows the Phoenixville Firebird Festival events. </p>
<p align="center">Arrive early for best parking and all the festivities. Yes, we throw things,</p>
<p align="center">AND it's our only venue with signature mac and cheese! </p>
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<p align="center">This one usually sells out so order <a title="Steel City Coffee House BBC Tickets" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=518272&k=5e9f105ce316d65fa0d5d31669d3b552" data-imported="1">tickets</a> now. </p>
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<strong>Successful Kickstarter campaign</strong> funding the release of our fourth CD - thanks again to all our contributors!</li>
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<p align="center"><strong>The Latest News:</strong> <br><br>Burning Bridget Cleary has been nominated for a 2013 Irish Music Award:</p>
<p align="center"><strong>"Top Traditional Act in a Pub, Festival or Concert"</strong></p>
<p align="center">A thousand thanks to the Irish Music Association for this honor!</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=518273&k=97e698e56a1b792100dd533f0dc9b587" data-imported="1">Please click here</a> for voting information! </strong></p>
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<p>Burning Bridget Cleary had a boffo 2013 and we are looking ahead to the new year with great anticipation! Thank you to all for coming out to see us, buying our music & cheering us on - you are our inspiration and our life - we would still be outside playing in the barn if it weren't for you! <br><br>Take a look at the dates on our "shows" page and make a plan to see us soon!</p>
<p>With warmest wishes for the holidays and a New Year full of tunes,</p>
<p>Rose, Deirdre, Lou and Pete</p>
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<p><strong>Find us and like us on Facebook and Pandora Radio!</strong> </p>
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<p>HARLEYSVILLE, PA -- <strong>"Pressed for Time" is #1 Album on the Roots Music Folk and Roots Country Chart <br> </strong></p>
<p>Burning Bridget Cleary, the high-energy Celtic folk band from SE Pennsylvania, continues to set new milestones with their fourth release, "Pressed for Time."<br> </p>
<p><strong>The CD was named #1 album for the week of August 30 on the Roots Music <a title="Roots Music Website" href="http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=charts&name=folk" data-imported="1">Folk and Roots Country Chart.</a></strong> "Pressed for Time" has remained in the top ten on the <a title="Folk DJ Charts" href="http://www.folkradio.org/" data-imported="1">Folk DJ Charts</a> since jumping to the #2 spot in June. In addition, a track from "Pressed for Time" was featured on <em>Thistle and Shamrock</em>, NPR's long-running Celtic music show hosted by Scotland-based, Fiona Ritchie. It was included in her August 22nd show entitled, "New Summer Releases, Part 1."<br> </p>
<p>Burning Bridget Cleary returned this past Monday from Kansas City, MO. There, they performed on two stages as part of the <a title="Kansas City Irish Festival" href="http://www.kcirishfest.com/" data-imported="1">Kansas City Irish Festival</a>, one of the top five Celtic music festivals in the U.S. To help promote the festival, they were also invited to play a morning set at the newly opened Folk Store, the new Kansas City headquarters of <a title="FAI" href="http://www.folk.org" data-imported="1">Folk Alliance International</a>.<br> </p>
<p>This coming Friday the band will be taking part in the first annual <a title="DE Irish Fest" href="http://queentickets.worldcafelive.com/event/305061-delaware-irish-fest-world-wilmington/" data-imported="1">Delaware Irish Festival</a> at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington, DE. They will be among five bands sharing both the upstairs and downstairs stages for a grand celebration of Irish music that runs the gamut from traditional to Celtic-fusion to rock. Also featured will be the John Byrne Band, Mythica and Melissa Cox, the Young Dubliners and Black 47.<br> </p>
<p><em>Background: </em>Roots Music Report (RMR),the world's number one independent music chart, compiles weekly radio airplay charts for various roots-related genres. These are based on spin totals reported by music directors and DJs from more than 400 terrestrial and Internet radio stations. RMR compiles radio airplay data from radio stations around the globe that play all forms of roots music. </p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677722013-07-30T12:00:00-12:002015-08-12T20:29:49-12:00This is No April Fools
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<p style="text-align: left;">Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</p>
<p>We hope you are all enjoying the vibrant sights and sounds of summer. <br> <br> This time it's no joke! Long time fans may remember a newsletter from several years ago with an April Fools subject line about hitting the charts. Well, if you have been following us on <a title="BBC Facebook Page" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=421601&k=26174d09717d9a6c598502451b3e9e93" data-imported="1">Facebook</a>, you may already know:</p>
<p>"Pressed for Time" Hit #2 Album on the June Folk DJ Charts!</p>
<p>Yes, it's our first CD to receive strong national and international radio recognition. We are ecstatic and we want share this feeling with all of you who have supported us by coming to shows and contributing to our CD funding project and professional radio campaign.</p>
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<p>Some excellent reviews have been rolling in. Walt Haake of WDVR's <em>Celtic Sunday Brunch</em> had this to say:</p>
<p>“The album is a triumph! Really, after just one listening I can tell you it hits all the right notes with me. The arrangements, performances, production and sequencing all come together in a way that makes for a wonderful listening experience. It's adventurous, intelligent, playful and ever so satisfying.</p>
<p>What a truly remarkable accomplishment. I can't wait to get it on the air, not only on Celtic Sunday Brunch, but my other show, "Wednesdays with Walt." I want everyone to get a taste of it.</p>
<p>By the way, it's not like me to gush over new recordings. It just so happened that this one knocked my socks off.” </p>
<p>You can read more reviews, along with an interview of Deirdre and Rose published by "Celtic Life International Magazine" on the <a title="BBC Press Page" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1730669&l=421602&k=ae9a805a7646a76502cf163cfc977dc3" data-imported="1">Press Page</a> of our website.</p>
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<p>We haven't been sitting on our laurels. Oh no. This month has found us writing new tunes and putting together some jammin' new arrangements for your listening pleasure, and the next CD, of course!</p>
<p>SO . . . check out the performance calendar.</p>
<p>Pick a date.</p>
<p>And come out to see us soon, ya hear? Can't wait to see you!</p>
<p>Love and Cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Deirdre, Lou and Pete</p>
<p><strong>Find us on Facebook and Pandora Radio!</strong></p>
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677712013-07-08T12:00:00-12:002022-05-24T21:30:25-12:00“Pressed for Time” Hits #2 on the June Folk DJ charts
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<p style="margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><strong>Closely following The Copper Ponies’ debut were new albums by the Pennsylvania-based high-energy Celtic band Burning Bridget Cleary</strong> and the often-covered Nashville-based singer-songwriter Buddy Mondlock.</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">The June 2013 FOLKDJ-L charts are based on 12,267 airplays from 135 different DJs. The number of reported spins (airplays) is shown in parentheses, while label and release dates appear in brackets. They are posted, with permission, on AcousticMusicScene.com.</p>
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<p style="margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">1: “Ring Them Bells,” The Copper Ponies [Hudson Harding, new] (66)<br>“Ring Them Bells”<br>“Why Worry”<br>“Last Train”<br><strong>2: “Pressed For Time,” Burning Bridget Cleary [burningbridgetcleary.com, new] (65)<br>“On A Sea Of Fleur De Lis”<br>“Pressed For Time”<br>“Oh My Little Darling”<br>“2 Sisters”</strong><br>3: “Memory Wall,” Buddy Mondlock [Sparking Gap, 5/13] (64)<br>“Canary’s Song”<br>“Stone In My Pocket”<br>“Holes You Leave”<br>“Ugly One”</p>
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677702013-05-01T12:00:00-12:002022-05-24T21:43:52-12:00Countdown to CD Release Party!
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<p>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</p>
<p>Greetings on this splendid May Day! We hope you are all happy and enjoying this gorgeous season.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who came out to our March shows, making them such a success! April was a whirlwind of recording, a CD photo shoot, and a remodeling of BBC Headquarters (a.k.a. our little office). </p>
<p>We also took a blustery drive to Muskegon, Michigan, where we were honored to play a showcase for the North American Irish and Celtic Festival Organizers. By all accounts, BBC was a hit, so with any luck we will be stretching our wings in a westerly direction in months to come.</p>
<p><strong>Big </strong><strong>Announcement!</strong> Our fourth CD, “Pressed for Time”, is going into production in just two weeks. It’s a grand mix of some favorites from the stage like “Ashokan Farewell”, “On a Sea of Fleur de Lis”, “Oh My Little Darling”, and, of course, “Pressed for Time”. There will be some surprises, too, that we hope will delight. As Rose likes to say, “It’s gonna be a good one!”</p>
<p><strong>Second Big Announcement!</strong></p>
<p><a title="Godfrey Daniels" href="http://www.godfreydaniels.org/Shows.aspx" data-imported="1">Super Duper CD Release Party at Godfrey Daniels Club</a></p>
<p>7 E. 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18015</p>
<p>Saturday, June 1<sup>st</sup> at 8:00 PM</p>
<p><strong>Early Reservations Strongly Recommended</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Special Message to our Kickstarter Pledgers: </strong>Please watch your e-mail inboxes for a survey form from Kickstarter next week. Kickstarter.com will be sending a survey to collect addresses and tee-shirt sizes, etc. in order to mail your rewards. If you want to pick up your CD at the CD Release Party, just send a reply to this mailing and we will hold it for you.</p>
<p>Well, it’s time to wrap this up because, as usual, we are <em>pressed for time</em> . . . time to pack the pajamas and toothbrush for another overnight session of mixing and mastering music at Cambridge Sound Studios.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing many of you at the CD release party! There are some great festivals this spring that you can check out below. And until we meet again, fare thee well.</p>
<p>Love and Cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Deirdre, Lou and Pete</p>
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<p><strong>Find us on Facebook and Pandora Radio!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spring Performances:</strong></p>
<p><strong>May 19: </strong><a title="Spring Gulch" href="http://www.springgulch.com/folkfestival.cfm" data-imported="1">Spring Gulch Folk Festival, New Holland, PA</a></p>
<p><strong>May 25-26: </strong><a title="Shawnee Mountain Celtic Fest" href="http://www.shawneemt.com/s_celticfestival.html" data-imported="1">Shawnee Mountain Celtic Festival</a>, E. Stroudsburg, PA</p>
<p><strong>June 1: </strong><a title="Godfrey Daniels" href="https://www.listbaby.com/campaign/compose_fullscreen/CD%20Release%20Party%20at%20Godfrey%20Daniels%20Club" data-imported="1">CD Release Party at Godfrey Daniels Club</a>, Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p><strong>June 22-23: </strong><a title="Celtic Fling" href="http://www.parenfaire.com/celtic/main.php" data-imported="1">Celtic Fling</a>, Manheim, PA</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677682013-04-26T12:00:00-12:002021-06-27T19:46:14-12:00BBC Invited to Showcase for Irish and Celtic Festival Organizers
<p>BBC has just returned home from an exciting weekend in Michigan where they presented a showcase for the North American Irish and Celtic Festival Organizers. One dozen top notch Celtic artsits were chosen from about 70 submissions to show off their talents. Looks like BBC will be spending more time on the road in the near future!</p>
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677692013-03-14T12:00:00-12:002020-09-09T22:09:32-12:00What's the Brouhaha?
<p style="text-align: left;">Dear Friends and Celtic Music Fans,</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Burning Bridget Cleary to Celebrate St. Patrick's Weekend with Back to Back World Cafe Live Shows and a New Single Release!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(Photo credit: Tim Branscum 2012)</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">We hope you are all well and charged up for an invigorating St. Patrick's Day weekend! </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>First off, a HUGE thank-you</strong> to all who made our Kickstarter Campaign a resounding success last month. Thanks to you, we received enough pledges to cover the production costs for our new recording! </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The project will be wrapping up in May, so when it gets closer to that time, we will send out survey forms to collect addresses, tee shirt sizes, etc., in order to fulfill your pledge gifts. Watch your inbox.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">We have been busy little leprechauns over the past weeks with:</p>
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<li>Sell-out shows in Philly, Maryland, and Barto, PA. Thanks to all who came out!</li>
<li>Recording!</li>
<li>Getting ready for THIS weekend!</li>
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<p><strong>Just last week, we released a new single! </strong>"The Ballad of Tim Evans" has been released in time for radio airplay for the St. Patrick's weekend. It's a Burning Bridget Cleary arrangement of a 1953 Ewan MacColl song - the true tale of a Welsh man, wrongly accused. It will be featured on our upcoming CD!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align:left">Furthermore . . . </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>To celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the new single release:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The first 100 people through the doors </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>of each World Cafe Live show </strong><strong style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">will receive a</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">FREE download wristband of the new song! Huzzah! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">What? You don't believe it? You wanna to hear it first? <a title="Reverbnation song plays" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/burningbridgetcleary?profile_view_source=profile_box" data-imported="1">Click here</a>, Skeptical Sal! </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: large;">World Cafe</strong><strong style="font-size: large;">Live Performance Details:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Saturday, March 16, 2013 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>World Cafe Live at the Queen </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">500 North Main Street </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Wilmington, DE 19801 </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">8 PM with Openers Michelle McCann and Jon Kmetz</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Phone: </strong>302-994-1400</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tickets:</strong> $18 advance/$22 door </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tickets/Info: <a href="http://www.queen.worldcafelive.com/" data-imported="1">www.queen.worldcafelive.com</a></strong> </p>
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<p>Sunday, March 17, 2013 - <strong>St. Patrick's Day</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Upstairs at World Cafe Live</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3025 Walnut Street </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Philadelphia, PA 19104</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">8 PM </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Phone: </strong>215-222-1400</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tickets:</strong> $18 advance/$22 door </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tickets/Info: <a href="http://www.philly.worldcafelive.com/" data-imported="1">www.philly.worldcafelive.com</a></strong> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">We hope to see a whole bunch of you this weekend! <img src="http://burningbridgetcleary.com/img/Bunch_of_Shamrocks.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Bunch of Shamrocks" height="135" width="200" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong style="font-size: large;">Until we meet again . . .</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong style="font-size: large;"></strong>"May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, and may good luck pursue you each morning and night.</p>
<p>May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go. "</p>
<p>Love and Cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Deirdre, Lou and Pete</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677672012-12-06T12:00:00-12:002022-03-11T07:39:22-12:00Burning Bridget Cleary Nominated as "Best New Irish Act" in Irish Music Awards
<p><strong>Irish Music Awards Nominees Named for 2012<br><br></strong></p>
<p>As published in <a title="Irish Music Awards Nominees for 2012" href="http://acousticmusicscene.com/2012/12/06/irish-music-awards-nominees-named-for-2012/" data-imported="1">AcousticMusicScene</a>:<br><br></p>
<p>Online voting began December 1 and extends until January 12, 2013 on nominees in 18 categories for the fifth annual Irish Music Awards presented by the Independence, Missouri-based Irish Music Association. The awards are slated to be presented on Saturday afternoon, January 26, at O’Malley’s Pub in Weston, MO., while names and photos of the winners will be posted at <a title="Irish Music Awards" href="http://www.irishmusicawards.com" data-imported="1">www.irishmusicawards.com</a>.</p>
<p> Irish Music Awards nominees for 2012 include:</p>
<p><strong> Top Solo Performer in Concert</strong>: George Donaldson, Christy Moore, John Doyle, Tommy Fleming</p>
<p> <strong>Top Solo Performer in a Pub Venue:</strong> Ian Gould, Luka Bloom, Tony Cummins, Mickey Coleman</p>
<p><strong> Top Duo in a Pub, Festival, Concert: </strong>The Ryans Irish Band , Lilt, Switchback, Siusan O’Rourke and Zig Zeitler</p>
<p><strong> Top Group</strong>: Cherish The Ladies, Lunasa, Gaelic Storm, Altan</p>
<p><strong> Best New Irish Artist(s):</strong> Burning Bridget Cleary, The Rovers, The Fighting Jamesons, Ciorras</p>
<p> <strong>Best New Irish CD</strong>: Lilt – Onward, The Mickey Finns – Prayers and Idle Chatter, The Ryans – Songs of Irish Freedom, Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts – Urstan</p>
<p> <strong>Top Celtic Rock Band</strong>: Barleyjuice, Roger Drawdy & the Firestarters, The Clumsy Lovers, Scythian</p>
<p><strong>Best Irish Tenor</strong> (individual): Paul Byrom, Anthony Kearns, Daryl Simpson, Tommy Fleming</p>
<p><strong> Best Female Vocalist</strong> (individual/trad.): Katie McMahon, Chloe Agnew, Méav, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of RUNA</p>
<p> <strong>Best Sean-nos Singer</strong>: Brid Ni Mhaoileoin, Maighread Ni Dhombhnaill, Aine Meenaghan Len Graham</p>
<p><strong>Top Traditional Performance Show</strong>: The Fureys, Celtic Crossroads, The Henry Girls, Fidil</p>
<p> <strong>Top Traditional Group in a Pub</strong>, Festival, Concert: Vishten, Guidewires, Slide, Dervish</p>
<p><strong>Top Uilleann Piper</strong>: Diarmaid Moynihan, Cillian Vallely, Barry Kerr, Paddy Keenan</p>
<p><strong>Top Fiddle</strong>: Martin Hayes, Alasdair Fraser, Mairead Nesbitt, Kevin Burke</p>
<p><strong> Top Button Accordion</strong>: John Williams, Liam O’Connor, Paddy O’Brien, David Munnelly</p>
<p> <strong>Tommy Makem Award</strong>: The Irish Rovers, Máirtín de Cógáin, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Crowley</p>
<p>Note: This award is presented to an Irish music act that best reflects the performance style, philosophy, and traditional approach to Irish music of the late Tommy Makem.</p>
<p> <strong>Lifetime Achievement Award</strong>: Patsy Whelan, Carmel Quinn, Joanie Madden</p>
<p> Note: This award will be given to someone who has dedicated his/her life to Irish music and continues to be an icon in the Irish music community globally.</p>
<p>The Irish Music Association produces, promotes and perpetuates Irish music through sponsored events, festivals, concerts, pub shows, and an annual network production, according to its website.</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677382012-10-24T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T06:37:38-12:00Happy Celtic New Year!
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<p>Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/93de4010c11391779c38a53338302b30fecac5ce/original/august-promo-backstage-resized.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjQweDQyNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="425" width="640" /></p>
<p> <strong>First and foremost: THANKS</strong> to everyone who came out to the festival shows this summer and fall! We were warmly welcomed from Maryland to Buffalo and everywhere in between. The 25th Annual Celtic Classic was extra special this year, with weather cooperating and record crowds - fantastic! </p>
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<p> <strong>Happy Halloween or Samhain: The Start of the Celtic New Year!</strong> As the leaves rustle in the wind, it’s the perfect time for some spooky reading. May we suggest:</p>
<p><strong>"The Cooper’s Wife is Missing: The Trials of Bridget Cleary" </strong></p>
<p>by Joan Hoff and Marian Yeates.</p>
<p>Author and educator Joan Hoff, recently wrote to us to inquire if we had written any songs that included the Irish children’s rhyme:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Are you a witch</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Are you a fairy</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Are you the wife</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Of Michael Cleary?</em></p>
<p>Well, Joan, we'll put that in our musical thinking caps. Most of you may already know that there are tunes commenorating the story of Bridget Cleary on <a title="Music Store" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208561&k=b721eaddcfe2f9b6b5efc13936ca0c6f" data-imported="1">our first two CD's</a>. </p>
<p>Want to learn more about this mystical time of year? See below for some history behind “Samhain” (sow-een). </p>
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<p><strong>Our fourth CD is in the works</strong>, with a tentative Spring 2013 release date. Deirdre will return from Rome in six short weeks, and the recording sessions will begin flowing again. Until her return, Shelley Weiss, the lovely fiddle-maven from the Barleyjuice band, will fill in for Deirdre.</p>
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<p><strong> </strong><strong>"We're just a travelling band . . . "</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/f4c4e869c4d10001de835086d5c07a558b09452c/original/deirdre-spring-break-ireland-session.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjQweDQ4MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="480" width="640" /></strong></p>
<p> Deirdre spent her semester break in Ireland last week. Here she is at a session in County Down. Her cousin, Gerard McKay, is seated across the table from her with his guitar. Thanks to Gerard for sending the photo!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/ea6fa685cc920042681dffa47a2149485a297186/original/old-ground-hotel-rose-and-lou-and-session.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjA0eDMyMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="322" width="604" /></p>
<p> Rose and Lou at the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, County Clare in 2007 with Irish guitarist, Sean O'Gorman. Notice Sean's taped fingers and bl**dy guitar? This photo was taken the week following the Ennis Trad Fest, where musicians sometimes play for five days straight. Rose and her boyfriend, Nate, will be attending this year's festival: November 8th-12th. </p>
<p>Don't forget the band-aids and the No Doz! </p>
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<p><strong>Northern Ireland Tour 2013: </strong>Travel with us in 2013 to Northern Ireland! Together, we will explore a land of ancient mysteries - locations like Newgrange, Tara, and the Giant's Causeway, set against the soundtrack of Celtic music. If you have not yet signed up on the "tour interest" list, just reply to this e-mail to get information about travelling to Ireland with "BBC" in June or July of 2013. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.burningbridgetcleary.com/img/Newgrange_under_the_Hunters_Moon.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="360" width="533" /></p>
<p> <strong>Friends, once again, we couldn't do it without you! </strong> Please check the band calendar below and plan to come out and celebrate the beginning of a fresh new year with "BBC"! </p>
<p>Love and Cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Deirdre, Lou and Pete </p>
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<p><strong>To get "up to the minute" band news, find us on <a title="BBC Facebook" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208562&k=77bdf282d090676e3e394c1ade265b0a" data-imported="1">Facebook</a>.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Upcoming Calendar Dates:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Nov 16, 2012</strong>: Live interview at 1 pm on <a title="WDVR" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208563&k=30442a19dd6bda7a9ce5a90384f301bb" data-imported="1">WDVR.org</a>, "Bleeker Street Cafe" (noon-3 pm)</p>
<p><strong>Nov 17, 2012</strong>: <a title="Concerts at the Crossing" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208564&k=db13be7cce2b7e166d803184644b1737" data-imported="1">Concerts at </a><a title="Concerts at the Crossing" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208565&k=a4cc0fd7788bcf22fb7f6f78de3103fc" data-imported="1">the Crossing</a>, Titusville, NJ, 7:30 PM with openers, "We're About Nine"</p>
<p><strong>Dec 8, 2012</strong>: <a title="Steel City Coffee House" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208566&k=11c94b2c687950a96d1fafd6bb3e290a" data-imported="1">Steel City Coffee House</a>, Phoenixville, PA, 9 PM, on the night of the Firebird Festival</p>
<p><strong>Dec 9, 2012</strong>: A <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208567&k=98a1e365ffb0c7c7996c996f40858ec7" data-imported="1">Celtic Christmas Concert</a> at St. Malachy's Parish, Cochranville, PA, 4 PM</p>
<p> with dulcimer music by, "From the Well"</p>
<p><strong>Jan 18, 2013</strong>: <a title="PSALM Salon" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208568&k=32f16454c12ae0850920322faee6b33d" data-imported="1">PSALM Salon</a>, Philadelphia, PA, 8 PM - A "Gene Shay Presents" Evening</p>
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<p>Samhain </p>
<p><strong>“Samhain marks one of the two great doorways of</strong><br><strong>the Celtic year;</strong> for the Celts divided the year into two seasons: the light and the dark, at Beltane on May 1<sup>st</sup> and Samhain on November 1<sup>st</sup>. Some believe that Samhain was the more important festival marking the beginning of a whole new cycle, just as the Celtic day began at night; for it was understood that in dark silence comes whisperings of new beginnings, the stirring of the seed below the ground. Whereas Beltane welcomes in the summer with joyous celebrations at dawn, the most magically potent time of this festival is November Eve, the night of October 31<sup>st</sup>, known today, of course, as Halloween.</p>
<p><strong>Apple Magic</strong></p>
<p>At the heart of the Celtic Otherworld grows an apple tree whose fruit has magical properties. Old sagas tell of heroes crossing the western sea to find this wondrous country, known in Ireland as Emhain Abhlach (Evan Avlach) and in Britain, Avalon. At Samhain, the apple harvest is in, and old hearthside games, such as apple-bobbing, called apple-dookin’ in Scotland, reflect the journey across water to obtain the magic apples.</p>
<p><strong>Dookin’ for Apples</strong></p>
<p>Place a large tub, preferably wooden, on the floor, and half fill it with water. Tumble in plenty of apples, and have one person stir them around vigorously with a long wooden spoon or rod of hazel, ash, or any other sacred tree.</p>
<p>Each player takes their turn kneeling on the floor, trying to capture the apples with their teeth as they go bobbing around. Each gets three tries before the next person has a go. Best to wear old clothes for this one and have a roaring fire nearby so you can dry off while eating your prize”. (To read more of this article from the Celtic spirituality website, Chalice Centre.net., click <a title="Celtic Spirituality - Chalice Centre.net" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=208569&k=812e5b35060fadf1776f1e8365dcd3f1" data-imported="1">here</a>).</p>
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<p> <strong>A Traditional Samhain Blessing</strong></p>
<p>May the ancestors deliver blessings on you and yours...</p>
<p>May the new year bear great fruits for you...</p>
<p>May your granted wishes be as many as the seeds in a pomegranate...</p>
<p>May the slide into darkness bring you light...</p>
<p>May the memories of what has been keep you strong for what is to be...</p>
<p>May this Samhain cleanse your heart, your soul, and your mind!</p>
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677332012-07-25T12:00:00-12:002015-08-12T20:45:35-12:00Summer 2012: BBC Newsletter
<p>Greetings All! We hope you are all keeping cool at your backyard slip and slides! <br></p>
<p><strong>"Kind of New" News: </strong> If you're not on Facebook, you may <em>not</em> have heard that, beginning in June, BBC has been joined by fiddler extraordinaire, Deirdre Lockman. Unfortunately, the demands of Kat's recent job promotion limited her availability for BBC activities, but we have been lucky enough to find an amazing talent to complete our lineup!</p>
<p>We have a wonderful connection with Deirdre. She was Rose's first Celtic fiddle-style teacher, beginning in 2002, when the girls were just 12 1/2 and 14 years old. Deirdre has been a long-time member of the Lockman Family Musicians and Dancers from Telford, PA. She fiddled, sang and danced with her mom, dad, and six brothers and sisters at many regional venues, and was a multiple first place trophy winner at the Celtic Classic fiddle competitions.</p>
<p>We welcome Deirdre for upcoming shows! </p>
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<p><strong>Upcoming Shows!</strong></p>
<p> <strong>Tomorrow: Friday, July 27, 2012</strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154953&k=e34187929f6657860ef5de853315c889" data-imported="1"><br></a></strong><strong>The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase</strong></p>
<p>The Emerging Artist Showcase runs from Noon to 4:30 pm on the Main Stage</p>
<p>Burning Bridget Cleary is Act #16 (approximately 2:45 pm)</p>
<p><a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154954&k=b3fdd729fcd5367abe891a661339ab42" data-imported="1">The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival</a></p>
<p>44 County Route 7D</p>
<p>Hillsdale, NY 12529</p>
<p> We are one of 24 acts to play at this popular afternoon showcase. Every act gets 10 minutes to strut their best stuff and impress the crowd. If the audience likes what they hear, then some of the acts will be invited back in 2013 for Falcon Ridge's 25th Anniversary Folk Festival. Sounds like a blast! Come on out and cheer us on.</p>
<p>After the Main Stage music ends at midnight, you will also find us doing some crazy-late, campground jams. Look for us at the <a title="Budgiedome Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154955&k=acd8bb403afe67aaef3870a51e7a7cf9" data-imported="1">Budgiedome</a> "stage" at 1 am on Friday overnight. Then we'll be sliding down the hill to play a spot at the <a title="Acoustic Music Scene Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154956&k=6f271be045d15913ec1bd9023748b785" data-imported="1">Acoustic Music Scene</a> Late-Night Song Swap at 1:30 AM. Weeee! Thanks to Gordon Nash and Michael Kornfeld, Vice President of NERFA (North East Regional Folk Alliance) for inviting us to take part!</p>
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<p><strong>August 11th, 2012</strong></p>
<p><a title="Bethlehem Musikfest Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154957&k=f0dbc37c6eee296e52aaeb59f5ab4614" data-imported="1">The Bethlehem Musikfest</a></p>
<p>Volkplatz Stage</p>
<p>5:30-7:00 pm</p>
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<p><strong>August 24-26, 2012</strong></p>
<p><a title="Buffalo Irish Festival" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154958&k=b13369c4d6ec2dea5540fb9e9b150e9c" data-imported="1">The Buffalo Irish Festival</a></p>
<p>Sets on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Guinness Stage</p>
<p>The 2012 Buffalo Irish Festival will take place at the new Canalside Entertainment Complex</p>
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<p><strong>More Good News: </strong> At least a dozen different websites have featured Burning Bridget Cleary's music, video, or CD reviews over the past couple of months. Check out some of these Celtic music websites:</p>
<p><a title="Irish Music Forever Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154959&k=26957bc202b0a02adde144063c17d596" data-imported="1">Irish Music Forever</a>: (Nottingham, England) Posted our video and wrote an original article about the band.</p>
<p><a title="Parting Glass Media Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154960&k=e1a4c44c1219d5e53c3052b0b5f8e0c5" data-imported="1">Parting Glass Media</a>: This site posts live music podcasts and information about great Irish pubs. They featured BBC as "Artist of the Month".</p>
<p><a title="Celtic Beat Magazine Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154961&k=b4b7106c91dec219a86a83f646035793" data-imported="1">Celtic Beat Magazine</a>: A New England-based print and online magazine that keeps you up to date with a comprehensive calendar of Celtic events on the East Coast of the U.S. They featured a review of "Totes for Goats". </p>
<p><a title="Celti Crier Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154962&k=19f935782fe30a63ccee94f39d54e14b" data-imported="1">The Celtic Crier</a>: Dedicated to keeping the music and history of our Celtic ancestors alive. They posted an article on the band under "Celtic Folk" and posted our <a title="BBC Stor Mo Chroi YouTube" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154963&k=bbc6d6e408c6e8bd944d1d91533d120a" data-imported="1">music video</a>.</p>
<p><strong>In the "Wild and Wacky" Category</strong>: A middle school teacher in Jersey Shore, PA (who named that town?) created a science video on how to make water bottle rockets, using the newest BBC single, "Stor Mo Chroi" as the background music. It has already "made a big splash" with over 5,000 views! See it <a title="Water Bottle Rocket" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=154964&k=dcb678041310512f5e2d267f08cd093c" data-imported="1">here</a>.</p>
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<p>Thanks to all our friends who came out to "Our Times Coffee House, Celebrate Lancaster, and the Celtic Fling! We hope to see the rest of you soon! Bring your water bottle rockets.</p>
<p>Love and Cheer,</p>
<p>Rose, Deirdre, Lou and Pete</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677322012-05-03T12:00:00-12:002023-08-02T23:47:27-12:00"BBC" Headline News
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>"BBC" Headline News</strong></p>
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<strong>Burning Bridget Cleary has wrapped production on our debut music video!</strong> The video release is scheduled for mid-June. We’ll be in touch over the next few weeks with details about how and where to see it. You will be the first to know!<br><br>
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<strong>Our first single song release, “Stor Mo Chroi” </strong>(store-mo-CREE)<strong> is ready and rarin’ to go!<br><br></strong>
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<li>You can listen to it NOW on our newly updated <a title="Burning Bridget Cleary Website" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=109444&k=17374930a76bd7af5ebd4f0884e82752" data-imported="1">website</a>!<br><strong> </strong>
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<li>Find a 99 cent (MP3) download link to buy through CD Baby on our website or Facebook page. (Available on Amazon and ITunes shortly).</li>
<li> Come to our Sellersville Theater show with Seamus Kennedy next Friday, May 11<sup>th </sup>and sign-up in person for a <strong>free</strong> <strong>download</strong> at our table in the lobby.</li>
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<p>(All ticket holders who are on our mailing list <strong>or,</strong> those who sign up for our e-mail list that evening, will be eligible for a free download of the MP3).</p>
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<li>Stay tuned via Facebook and e-mail blasts for more upcoming download promotions.</li>
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<p><strong>Here’s the Recent Press Release:</strong></p>
<p>Burning Bridget Cleary, the award winning Celtic band based in SE Pennsylvania, has completed filming their first music video production. </p>
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<li>The short film features a new Burning Bridget Cleary arrangement of a traditional Irish tune, “Stor Mo Chroi” (<em>trans. </em>“Darling of my Heart”). </li>
<li>The film depicts a fairy-tale fantasy of young love set in both present and past.</li>
<li>Film locations include Cambridge Sound Studios and Cuttalossa Farm, both in Bucks County, PA. </li>
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<p><strong>Film Producer/Director: </strong> Ray Baldino, <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=109445&k=d10e3348cb03f815564f076a06def9f0" data-imported="1">Ray Baldino Studios</a>, Cocoa Beach, Florida</p>
<p><strong>Musical Sound Engineer:</strong> Jim Salamone, <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=109446&k=f11dfea0ba0f43265dafa51e08c8970b" data-imported="1">Cambridge Sound Studios</a>, Newtown, PA</p>
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<p><strong>This film has been a project of great passion and collaboration. </strong> Lou's brother, Ray Baldino, a master photographer/videographer, was the first point of inspiration when he mentioned he would love to do a film project with BBC. The recording process of the "Stor Mo Chroi" (store-mo-CREE) song was already in the works, so it was a natural to back the movie. </p>
<p>Jim Salamone, owner of Cambridge Sound Studios, mixed and mastered the "Stor Mo Chroi" recording and quickly invited us to use the Newtown recording studio as a backdrop for filming the modern scenes. In February, Cheryl began gathering costumes and researching film locations for the scenes set in the olden days.</p>
<p>A friend of the band suggested <a title="Cuttaloss Farm" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1731062&l=109447&k=ef69456985dd1d4925b53f6cc204e717" data-imported="1">Cuttalossa Farm</a> in Lumberville as an ideal location for the outdoor shots. Cuttalossa Farm was formerly the home and studio of the Pennsylvania impressionist painter, Daniel Garber. The present owners have spent 35 years cultivating the property into a living masterpiece. It's setting has a magical, verdant quality that evokes old Ireland. They were gracious and welcoming to the film idea, so an April 15th date was set - no raindate! Fortunately, the weather cooperated fully, with just a few perfect raindrops to set the scene.</p>
<p>Other film locations included the Newtown historic district and the old Rushland train station.</p>
<p>Cast Members:</p>
<p><strong>"The Band"</strong>:</p>
<p>Rose Baldino</p>
<p>Kat Watson</p>
<p>Lou Baldino</p>
<p>Peter Trezzi</p>
<p>Nate Godshall</p>
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<p><strong>"The Young Lovers"</strong>:</p>
<p>Alanna Messner</p>
<p>Rich Boucher <br></p>
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<p>We wish you all a happy and melodious May. We look forward to seeing every one of your smiling faces in the near future!</p>
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677662011-11-08T12:00:00-12:002022-05-29T03:50:39-12:00A Fond Farewell and a New Chapter for BBC
<p>Dear Friends,</p>
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<p>We thought you should know that our dear friend and band mate, Genevieve Gillespie, has chosen a new path on her life's journey. Genevieve has decided to focus on her studies abroad and will be leaving the band after their 2011 season. This will mark the first lineup change since Pete joined as our drummer in 2008.<br><br>This talented young woman has grown up in our midst, contributing so much to BBC’s growth and development. She will be missed dearly by all of us. We wish her every possible success. Genevieve will be with BBC to perform at their last three shows of 2011.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>November 20<sup>th</sup>, 2011</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Space Mountain House Concert Series – SOLD OUT</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Coopersburg, PA</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Sunday, December 4<sup>th</sup>, 2011</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>A Celtic Christmas Concert for St. Malachy’s Parish</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Showtime: 4 PM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">76 St. Malachy Rd.<br>Cochranville Pennsylvania 19330<br><strong>Tickets: 610-383-5068</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Ticket Price: $20</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Benefit Concert for the preservation of St. Malachy Parish Church. On a high hill of Doe Run Valley, St. Malachy Church is visible for miles around. Its establishment in the 18th century in this remote area of Chester County is an indication of early Irish Catholic settlement, a rarity in Penn's original counties.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This concert features a co-bill with the heavenly sounds of the The Jameson Sisters! Come on out for a festive holiday treat!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Saturday, December 10<sup>th</sup>, 2011</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a title="Steel City 2011" href="http://www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com/index.php/events/artists/1695" data-imported="1">Steel City Coffeehouse</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Showtime: 9 PM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">203 Bridge St<br>Phoenixville Pennsylvania 19460<br>Phone: 610-933-4043</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> General Admission: $15 advance/$18 day of show<br>Advance Reserved Seating: $21<br>Advance Reserved Seating with Dinner Entree: $26<br><br>Doors Open for Dinner by 7:00 PM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> Our fourth year! This event has become a tradition and we love it. Please join us once again for a magical night, celebrating the winter solstice at the Firebird Festival in downtown Phoenixville, PA. </p>
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<p> <strong>As always, our thanks go out to you, our fans, for the love and support</strong> you have shown throughout our beginning years as a band. Going forward, we will continue to expand our signature sound, and to share musical joy and good humor in every one of our performances and recordings. After a short hiatus for auditions, we plan to have the band back to playing and touring by March. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you. Stay tuned! </p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677652011-09-14T12:00:00-12:002012-04-16T02:16:57-12:00BBC Philadelphia Folk Festival Highlights: 2009 and 2011
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677642011-08-15T12:00:00-12:002021-07-04T19:45:24-12:00Fest-Mania
<p style="text-align: left;"> Dear Friends and Fans of Celtic Music,</p>
<p> Warm thanks to all our friends, old and new, who made the time to come by and see us at the:</p>
<ul>
<li>
Annapolis Irish Fest,
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<li>The Great American Irish Festival in Utica, and</li>
<li>Bethlehem Musikfest </li>
</ul>
<p> It's been one <em>humdinger</em> of a summer so far. And POW . . . the season has just shifted into high gear! <br></p>
<p> We have <strong>two</strong> festivals coming up this weekend . . . </p>
<p>First, a <em>historic</em> event: </p>
<p> <strong>Friday and Saturday, August 19-20<sup>th</sup></strong></p>
<p> <strong><a title="Philly Folk Fest Website" href="http://www.pfs.org/folk-festival/schedule" data-imported="1">The 50<sup>th</sup> Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival</a></strong></p>
<p> <strong>BBC's Friday Performance: </strong>3 PM on the Lobby Stage</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> Immediately followed by a CD Signing at the Merchandise Tent</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">CD signing immediately followed by a group musical number on the Main Stage with Birdie Busch (We'll be running, Folks)!<br></p>
<p> <strong>BBC's Saturday Performance:</strong> 12 PM Fiddle Workshop on the Tank Stage</p>
<p> Featuring Burning Bridget Cleary, Chris Brashear, Matt Combs, Tomoko Omura, Donna Hebert, Jane Rothfield</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>This year's theme: "Musical Collaboration"</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p>If you have never been to the Philly Folk Fest, then this is THE YEAR to make the scene! It just wouldn't be Folk Fest without a <em>little </em>mud and a <em>lot</em> of sun, so come prepared . . . appropriate footwear, tie-dye duds, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, sunglasses, tarp or low chair are suggested. The one essential element . . . <em>have your smiles ready</em>! </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Then we're moving on to . . . </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sunday, August 21st</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/1d054c1979e6fab191ca3efc3529cb50f3a449df/original/international-celtic-festival.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjQweDE2MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="International Celtic Festival" height="163" width="640" /></p>
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<p> <strong><a title="International Celtic Festival Website" href="http://www.huntermtn.com/huntermtn/festivals/summer-festivals-celtic.aspx" data-imported="1">The International Celtic Festival</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> Hunter Mountain, NY (Catskills Region)</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>BB</strong><strong>C Performances: 1:45 and 5:00 on the Mountain Stage</strong> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This is our debut appearance at the International Celtic Festival. We have heard great things about this fest and we are looking forward to a SUPER summer Sunday! Come on out, New Yorkers!<strong><br></strong></p>
<p> Sunday features a <strong>Bagpipe Competition</strong>, followed by the spectacular <strong>Mass March</strong> as hundreds of pipers and drummers march down the mountain in unison. After the Mass March, the entire procession will play as one at the base of the mountain creating a</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em> spine-tingling</em> sight and sound that is <em>not to be missed</em>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>**BBC Radio News**</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"> <img src="http://www.burningbridgetcleary.com/images/Toast_to_the_50th_Annual_Philadelphia_Folk_Fest.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Toast to the 50th Annual Folk Festival" height="371" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> BBC with Gene Shay and his Crew at WXPN</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> Did you happen to catch Burning Bridget Cleary on WXPN or WXLV last week?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
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<li>On Sunday, August 7<sup>th</sup>, Gene Shay invited us to be the featured live band on his "Philly Folk Festival Preview Show." What an honor! We worked up a new song, too . . . a blue-grassy number that we broke out on his show for the first time. Gene has truly been a pal, inviting us multiple times to play on his show. (This year will also be Gene's 50th Folk Fest anniversary as acting emcee)! <br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"> The next morning, we headed up to WXLV 90.3 FM in the Lehigh Valley and spent a hilarious hour with Maureen McGrath on her morning drive-time program, ”Reenie’s Adventures in Radio”, heard Mondays through Fridays from 6-9 AM. We squeezed around one mic that morning, because the Musikfest had rounded up all the available equipment in town; but for our next visit, Reenie has promised us a real live performance from their state-of-the-art broadcast studio. <em>Stay tuned, Stupid Babies</em>! (Don't blame <em>us</em>, Reenie taught us that).<br>
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<li> This Thursday (8/18), "Down Jersey Jim" Albertson will play an extended <strong>20 minute set</strong> of our music on his show on <a title="WVLT website" href="http://www.wvlt.com/index1.html" data-imported="1">WVLT</a> from 9-10 PM. You can tune in to 92.1 FM in the South Jersey/Philadelphia/Wilmington region, or stream it from your computer. Jim has been playing BBC <em>every week</em> for the past month, leading up to the Philly Folk Fest! Thanks, Jim! (The show is also archived for "anytime" listening).
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<p> Get more frequent band updates by finding us on Facebook.</p>
<p> Hope to see you all soon!</p>
<p> Love and Cheer,</p>
<p> Rose, Genevieve, Lou and Peter </p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677632011-07-07T12:00:00-12:002015-08-12T21:35:25-12:00The May Ireland Tour
<p>We hope you are all enjoying some summer living, creating lasting memories with your family and friends.</p>
<p> <strong>Ireland is now a beautiful dream!</strong> Back in May, we travelled from Dublin through Tipperary to Kinsale, Killarney, Galway City and Bunratty, playing at seven different venues, meeting new friends, and enjoying the gorgeous land and seascapes along the way. Our sightseeing was embellished by almost every type of weather, including gale force winds, soaking rains, and brilliant sunshine, often within the space of a day.</p>
<p>We especially want to thank our travelling companions, who put up with our shenanigans , cheered us on at our shows, and are forever a treasured part of the BBC family.</p>
<p> <strong>One of the tour highlights was visiting the 19th Century home of Bridget Cleary.</strong> As many of you know, we had made contact with the private owners of the "Fairy Cottage" as it is locally known, back in 2007, when we left a copy of our first CD, <em>Catharsis</em>, for them to discover behind a boarded-up window.</p>
<p>The cottage has since been renovated by the new owners, John and Catherine, who graciously invited the band to come see their home, taking off a day of work, and personally driving us from the village of Cloneen. Their generous Irish hospitality even extended to the rest of the tour group, who were provided a homemade lunch at the local pub, just across the road from the cemetery where Bridget Cleary was laid to rest.</p>
<p><strong>Another high point of our week was a visit to an ancient fairy fort.</strong> However, we were not allowed to step one foot around the ring without agreeing to strict rules, followed by a serious admonishment from Tom, our tour driver,</p>
<p> "If anything bad happens to me in my life, I'll know who to come to"!</p>
<p>This was his warning about the risk of rule breaking! Before we left the fort, we all held hands while he said a blessing in Gaelic to keep us protected. At that moment, the wind kicked up so strong that his words were carried away. Afterwards, the bus ride was hushed indeed for the next portion of our journey. We learned that the majority of the Irish people share his view that "it's not worth the risk" to disturb the fairy places.</p>
<p><strong>The musical experiences in Ireland were equally extraordinary!</strong> In every town, at every venue, BBC was appreciated and welcomed with open arms. Rose and Genevieve made new Irish musician friends, who are touring around the USA, circling back this week to visit the girls a second time. Their band is called Portherhead and you will surely be hearing more from them in the near future. Check them out on You Tube!</p>
<p> <strong>Photos from our adventure can be found on the photo page of this website.</strong></p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677622011-05-17T12:00:00-12:002022-02-02T18:30:34-12:00For Immediate Press Release: Celtic band, Burning Bridget Cleary Announces Updated Ireland Tour Iti
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<p><strong> </strong>Burning Bridget Cleary, the award winning Celtic band from SE Pennsylvania, will be touring Ireland beginning this Sunday, May 22<sup>nd</sup> through May 28<sup>th</sup>. </p>
<p>With a bus load of fans in tow, the high-spirited foursome will begin their tour in Dublin, with stops in Kinsale, Killarney, Galway City, and Bunratty.</p>
<p>Burning Bridget Cleary has made some recent additions to their Ireland musical itinerary. Venues now include:</p>
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<p><strong>5/22: Taylors Three Rock</strong> in Dublin, 8 pm(S)</p>
<p><strong>5/24: McSorley's Nightclub</strong> in Killarney, 8 pm (S)</p>
<p><strong>5/25: Paudie's Bar</strong> in Dingle, 2 pm (P)</p>
<p><strong>5/25: O'Donoghues Public House</strong> in Killarney, 8:30 pm (P)</p>
<p><strong>5/26: Monroe's Tavern</strong> in Galway City, 8 pm (S)</p>
<p><strong>5/28: Bunratty Folk Park </strong>in Bunratty, 2 pm (S)</p>
<p><strong>5/28: Durty Nelly's</strong> in Bunratty, 8:30 pm (P)</p>
<p><strong> </strong>S = Formal Show with sound system</p>
<p>P = Pub session</p>
<p> During their tour, they will travel through County Tipperary and visit sites related to the life and death of their namesake, Bridget Cleary, who is remembered as “the last witch burned in Ireland”. The tour, arranged by Ameranall Travel, also includes: 4 star city-center hotels, the National Stud and Japanese Gardens, the Rock of Cashel, the Blarney Castle, the Dingle Peninsula, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, Connemara Celtic Crystal, Bunratty Castle and Medieval Dinner, and more. </p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677612011-04-07T12:00:00-12:002022-07-31T03:49:48-12:00Music from "Totes for Goats" Featured on Reality TV Program, "Dream Weddings PA"
<p>You will need about 22 minutes to watch this, but it sure is fun! Click on Episode Five, which features the wedding of a couple in which the groom is from Ireland. This reality TV show is produced at WGAL-TV in Lancaster. They always try to use music from Pennsylvania musicians, so they looked around and found BBC. What a coincidence that our new CD was released just days before!</p>
<p> In the middle, during the lead-up to the wedding, listen for an excerpt from "Where's Pete"? The end is a longer music montage set to "The Elfin Knight". What a hoot!</p>
<p>Here's the link: <a href="http://dreamweddingspa.com/" data-imported="1">http://dreamweddingspa.com/</a>.</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677602011-02-27T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T06:16:45-12:00Celtic Band, Burning Bridget Cleary, to Appear on Folk Music TV Program, “Horses Sing None of It
<p>On March 10<sup>th</sup>, Burning Bridget Cleary has been invited to tape a 27 minute interview and performance segment on the award-winning “Horses Sing None of It”, a syndicated cable show featuring the best in folk & traditional music. The long-running show, produced and hosted by banjo champion, Ralph Litwin, airs in the NY/NJ metropolitan region, and parts of California and the Mid-West. This program will be taped in immediate advance of Burning Bridget Cleary’s highly anticipated third CD release on March 12<sup>th</sup>.</p>
<p>Here is the link to find out where the show will be airing: <a href="http://www.folkproject.org/tv/TVbroadcast.php#2" data-imported="1">http://www.folkproject.org/tv/TVbroadcast.php#2</a></p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677592010-12-16T12:00:00-12:002022-01-07T19:59:03-12:00Burning Bridget Cleary Announces Third CD Release
<p>Burning Bridget Cleary, the high-energy Celtic folk band from SE Pennsylvania, is releasing their highly anticipated third CD in March 2011. Two CD Release Parties have been planned to date: </p>
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<li> March 12<sup>th</sup> at the classic folk venue, Godfrey Daniels Listening Room in Bethlehem, PA </li>
<li>March 17<sup>th</sup> at World Café Live in Philadelphia </li>
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<p> This CD release has been timed to celebrate “Burning Bridget Cleary’s” fifth anniversary as a working band on St. Patty’s Day, 2011. It is being mixed and mastered at Cambridge Sound Studios in Newtown, PA.</p>
<p><strong>A third CD Release Party has been added:</strong></p>
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<li>Friday, April 15th at Cambridge Sound Studios. 8 PM performance.</li>
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<p><strong> C</strong><strong><em>alled “the Allman Brothers of Celtic fiddle bands, only prettier”</em></strong><em> (Mike Weekly, Pottstown Mercury), Burning Bridget Cleary was born when Genevieve Gillespie joined forces with father and daughter team, Lou and Rose Baldino. Since 2006, BBC has played hundreds of performances along the East Coast, and produced two CDs. Their second production, “Everything is Alright” was named “<strong>2009 Album of the Year”</strong> by Boston-based CelticRadio.net. Additionally, they placed first in two individual categories: “Contemporary” and “Jigs and Reels”. Their highly anticipated third CD is scheduled for release in March. Infamous for their captivating sound and merry stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary has become one of the hottest young bands on the Celtic and folk circuits.</em></p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677582010-10-31T12:00:00-12:002022-02-10T17:03:31-12:00Third CD on the Horizon!
<p>We now have a target date for release of the new CD: St. Patrick's Day, 2011!</p>
<p>March 17th will be our fifth anniversary as a working band, so it seems an auspicious time for our official release. We must thank Flip and Katie for asking us to perform at their annual St. Patty's Day House Party back in 2006. This was BBC's first gig, and where we have played every year since then . . . it has become our good luck tradition!</p>
<p>Of course, we'll have a couple of grand CD release parties to celebrate with all of you! We are planning for two: one in Philly, and one in the Lehigh Valley. Stay tuned!</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677572010-08-31T12:00:00-12:002022-02-01T18:17:25-12:00Come away with us to the Emerald Isle: The Irish Musical Mystery Tour
<p>So, you see . . . this is the real deal! We have been invited to perform at two popular venues in Ireland - Taylor Three Rock in Dublin, and the Bunratty Folk Park! We are honored to have these thrilling opportunities, and our first wish is that YOU can be there with us! </p>
<p>Besides the shows, we'll be touring to some of the most gorgeous sites in Ireland - in the whole <em>world</em> for that matter! All the hotel stays are included, and all are located so that independent exploring will be as easy as walking down the street! We'll take part in some traditional music sessions, too! Come on along, make some new friends, and create the memories of a lifetime!</p>
<p>Come on along on our Irish Musical Mystery Tour!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/fd496c4e741e8db4ebe2db2a325dbb5a60e1a465/original/irish-musical-mystery-tour-for-postcard-resized.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6ODAweDQ4NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Irish Musical Mystery Tour Bus" height="486" width="800" /> </p>
<p><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: Photo may not represent actual tour bus or driver. </p>
<p><strong>Possible Side Effects:</strong> Going on this tour with BBC may cause uncontrollable fits of hilarity; lucid visions of mythical creatures/little people/pink elephants; obsessive-compulsive preoccupation with umbrellas; chronic yearning for faraway shores; sudden, unexplained understanding of James Joyce novels; urgent cravings for bangers, rashers, or black pudding; and a newfound propensity towards "lilting".</p>
<p> <strong>Warning:</strong> Fiddle melodies stuck in your head may be permanent.</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677562010-04-04T12:00:00-12:002015-08-12T21:23:39-12:00April 5, 2010: Celtic Radio Press Release
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392210/cc819d383a3145584479ea1c730742edba1f9cc5/original/album-of-the-year.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDY4eDYwIl0%3D.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Album of the Year" height="60" width="468" /></p>
<p> Boston, Massachusetts – <strong>Highlander Radio</strong> is pleased to <strong>announce the winners</strong> of the 2009 <a href="http://www.celticradio.net/php/celtic_radio_awards.php" data-imported="1">Celtic Radio Music Awards</a>. This Music Awards program was created to promote exceptional Celtic music across 6 categories of music plus the prestigious “Album of the Year”. <a href="http://www.celticradio.net/php/service_mod.php?type=contact" data-imported="1">Nominations</a> for this award are made throughout the year by listeners and members of <a href="http://www.celticradio.net/" data-imported="1">CelticRadio.net</a>. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://ats.burningbridgetcleary.com/images/everythingisalrightcdcover.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="everythingisalrightcdcover.jpg" height="400" width="387" /></p>
<p> <strong><span style="color:#ffcc00">Album of the Year - 2009</span> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Burning Bridget Cleary </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong> E</strong><strong>verything is Alright</strong> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> The award program was expanded in 2008 to include the Celtic Radio Album of the Year. <em>This award is given to</em> <em>acknowledge musical creativity and extraordinary work on an album which provides recognition of exceptional contributions to Celtic Music</em>. Winner of this award category receives permission to use the Radio Music Award banner on their website, receives the esteemed and prestigious framed Celtic Radio Award and a beautiful black and gold embossed award plaque. Through the Celtic Radio Music award program our goal is to promote and recognize exceptional artists who display high standards of excellence and who have made significant contributions to Celtic Music throughout the world. </p>
<p> <strong>The Artists:</strong> </p>
<p> "Rose Baldino and Genevieve Gillespie met eight years ago as pre-teens at a traditional Irish music session in Bethlehem, PA. Both come from musical families (Genna’s parents are founding members of the Celtic band, Blackwater) and both have been first place trophy winners at the Celtic Classic fiddle competitions. (In September 2009, they graduated to the role of judges for this competition). The natural pairing of these talented young women, backed on guitar by veteran musician, Lou Baldino, and joined by Peter Trezzi on djembe, has created a polished musical team with a fun, engaging stage presence and a captivating sound. A surefire crowd-pleaser! </p>
<p> Burning Bridget Cleary is an energetic Celtic group featuring traditional music and song. Both Rose Baldino and Genna Gillespie have been playing since they were 10. Lou Baldino, a veteran in the music business, had a guitar in his hands at age 5. Their "Everything is Alright..." album is top notch and shows the talent and pure fun this group had in making such a wonderful album. We absolutely love Burning Bridget Cleary's "Everything is Alright" album and would highly recommend this CD to add to your Celtic Music collection. This CD has the depth and character of musicians many years advanced to their young ages and we will be very much anticipating their future recordings. 5 Golden Celtic Radio stars for "Everything is Alright" along with the honor to be designated as our Celtic Radio Album of the Year for 2009! </p>
<p> All members and listeners of Celtic Radio can take pride in the fact that through our website and music channels, that we are making a difference in helping to promote Celtic Music through this award program. By bringing musicians, listeners and members together, we can truly make a difference through our unique social networking site called 'Celtic Radio. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>2009 Individual Award Categories</strong> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://burningbridgetcleary.com/images/Jigs___Reels_Award.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Jigs and Reels Award" height="60" width="468" /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://burningbridgetcleary.com/images/Contemporary_Award.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="contemporary award" height="62" width="470" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">After a careful screening process, which is based upon listener nominations, ratings, requests, and other radio statistics; we select 3 songs across six categories of music for voting: <em>Celtic Rock</em>, <em>Traditional</em>, <em>Jigs & Reels</em>, <em>Bagpipes</em>, <em>Roots Traditional and Contemporary</em>. Voting begins on January 1st and ends on Celtic Radio’s popular St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For 2009 Celtic Radio received a record number of nominations<strong>. </strong>Winners receive recognition of this prestigious award through the induction into the<strong> <a href="http://www.celticradio.net/php/celtic_radio_awards.php" data-imported="1">Celtic Radio Hall of Fame</a></strong> and permission to use the Celtic Radio Music Award banner on their website. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> <strong>2009 Celtic Radio Music Award Recipients</strong></p>
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Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677402010-01-17T12:00:00-12:002022-05-24T21:52:05-12:00New Year!
<p>Hey everyone!
I can't believe it's been months since the last update. Strange! Well we had a few shows recently, and they all were great fun. The steel city coffee house was lovely as always, and thank you all to coming out to the firebird festival in phoenixville. Also we had a show at George School which was phenomenal. We had a really fantastic time, and all of the students and staff were so friendly and had great energy. (Thank you John Stevens for letting us sit in your lap-it's love!) An awesome show. This past weekend we played at WDIY's 15th Birthday Bash on the radio and for all the members. Funsiez! Well we obviously are so excited for this coming year. We have an awesome show on April 17th with Tempest and Coyote Run at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville-get excited. This summer we're taking a small tour down south to Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia, so all you people down south, keep an eye out for some madness! We are beyond pumped little chickens and are soooo excited to tour. The new CD is coming along, and although it may take awhile, we'll try and put a few of the new songs on the website before the release. BBC has also been nominated for two Celtic Radio Music Awards! Here is the website-http://www.celticradio.net/. So sign up, and vote for us! Lastly, I just want to say that, as the entire world is, we're very upset by the earthquake in Haiti, and urge you to donate money to the Clinton Foundation, and the Red Cross to help those in dire need. You can simply text to donate! Just text "Haiti" to 90999. I've done it and I think I'll do it again today! We're such a fortunate and well-off country, and we can all afford to give a little to the victims in Haiti. Well, this is all! We love you guys and we really really really hope to see you lots this year!
Love,
Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677412009-10-22T12:00:00-12:002022-01-23T19:30:19-12:00Autumn is the best
<p>Hi! It is autumn and I must say, it is my favorite time of the year. It's gorgeous and of course we can all cozy up in a room and share a lovely night of music and drink together! (Minus the drinking part because Genna and I are like five.) So we have some hot shows coming up.<br><br> </p>
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<p>I must push this Tin Angel show because it is honestly going to be a blast. We have a bunch of fun new material, we may be throwing out a bit of candy and other treats! You really don't want to miss this one! Also we have Chaplin's Music Cafe and of course the Steel City Coffeehouse coming up. So please plan accordingly!<br><br> </p>
<p>Also, if you haven't already, find us on facebook for more updates, pictures, and exciting announcements you won't get anywhere else! If you don't have a facebook, stop trying to fight the man, and just get one. We also have a street team group if you're interested! It's super easy to use and you'll love it. We promise. Well time to watch America's Funniest Home Videos. Hah! Goodnight loves!<br><br> </p>
<p>Love, Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677552009-09-03T12:00:00-12:002022-03-18T22:55:36-12:00School and Music!
<p>Hey guys and dolls, <br><br>So how do you like the new layout? I'd say I love it! Today, we played the Allentown Fair...woo! Me and the rents ate too much icecream, and now we're all downing tums and alka seltzer...fun for us! But not really...it's awful. <br><br>Sunday, we play the Pocono Garlic Fest. Ha! That should be fun! <br><br>Genna and I are back in school, Genna being in her freshman year and I in my sophomore. Woohooooo for work...So we have started work on our third CD, and although progress is slow at the moment, we hope to swing into full recording mode soon. <br><br>There are so many exciting things coming up. One thing I'm mad pumped about is the 2009 Celtic Classic at the end of September. That is like one of my fav fests ever and we have two sets both Friday and Saturday. Also, Genna and I will be judging the celtic fiddle competition on the Sunday of that weekend! <br><br>We're also getting excited for the Tin Angel gig on the night of Halloween. Get your tickets anytime! It's honestly going to be an incredible show and we are so happy to be coming back. Keep checking the calendar and feel free to leave comments...we love to hear from you! See you soon! :)<br><br> Love, Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677542009-06-23T12:00:00-12:002022-03-16T07:14:24-12:00Excitement!
<p>Okay, so BBC has some mad exciting things coming up and I personally cannot wait. On Sunday, we're playing at a festival in Bristol, and it's going to be super sweet. Also, this year is insane with all of the awesome venues we're performing at. We have Musik Fest, The Blackstone Valley Fest, The Celtic Classic, The Tin Angel, Steel City Coffeehouse, and my personal fav, The Philadelphia Folk Festival. I have been going to that festival since I was born, and it means so much to me that I get to perform there! Also, keep it on the DL but BBC is getting prepared to start recording a third CD. We have some amazing new material, and great ideas, so we are stoked. Also, Genna and I are going back to the Swannanoa Gathering in North Carolina this year, and will be studying with Martin Hayes, and Kevin Burke, and jamming with the best folk around. Also, if you're on facebook, join the BBC music fan page! Well, we'll keep you updated, but right now I'm going to purchase a frisbee and throw it around my yard...by myself. Hah! Love!
Love, Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677532009-05-04T12:00:00-12:002022-04-17T19:59:02-12:00Summer!!
<p>Hey kids,
So guess what. It's almost Summer...and that makes me so happy. We just had some fantastic gigs. We played Siamsa Pub in Stroudsburg...always a favorite. We also played the Braveheart Pub in Hellertown, and met some fine folks who just got married, as well as many others. We also opened up for Enter the Haggis at Colonial Theater in Phoenixville. What a great venue. The crowd was great, ETH was great...really superb. If you look on their video blog on youtube, you'll see us talking to them backstage. Fun for us! There is also talk of starting a new CD...hm so we'll keep you updated on that. Genna is almost done senior year!! I'm almost done Freshman year...wooo, and my session in West Chester is going well. Man, we really have the best audiences, thanks so much for coming out to our shows. We love you guys. Hope to see you this summer!
Love, Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677522009-01-12T12:00:00-12:002015-08-12T21:40:02-12:00Happy 2009!
<p>Hey music listeners, <br><br>Burning Bridget Cleary has got some really exciting things in the works for this year! We were recently played on WXPN on the Gene Shay show, and have an interview on his show on this station on February 8. One of the cuts from our new CD was published on Fiona Ritchie's "Thistlepod" podcast last week, so keep an ear out for our music! We were given a fantastic review by Jack Baker this month in his column "Piping it in", published in the January Irish American News out in Chicagoland. We have some great shows coming up in Philadelphia at the Tin Angel, and in Virginia at their yearly Highlands Festival. We are so excited and know this is going to be a great year for Celtic music! What fun for us all! Keep an ear on the radio and an eye on our calendar for more BBC music and news. Love you all and see you down the road! <br><br>Love, Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677512008-11-05T12:00:00-12:002022-04-09T03:58:00-12:00CD Release Parties!!
<p>Hello loves, <br><br>So it's finally here! We're releasing our new CD, Everything is Alright, next month! We have two fantastic CD release parties so make sure you get out to at least one of them. The first is at the Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville on December 13 and the next is in Bethlehem at the charming Godfrey Daniels on December 14. If you come to both shows, we'll give you a high five! These are both such great places to see a show and if you want a good seat order your tickets right away! We are so very excited for this CD and if you want to hear some samples you can go on to our myspace, www.myspace.com/burningbridgetcleary3 and hear some samples from it. If you listen to the Saucy Sailor you'll hear our fun improv in the middle of the song. We decided to just go insane and have fun with it which is what the CD is all about! Thank you all so much for listening and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming shows!! Love, Rose and Burning Bridget Cleary</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677502008-09-20T12:00:00-12:002021-11-27T06:14:59-12:00Maryland for us!
<p>Bonjour! <br><br>We have been quite busy recording our new CD which is due out in the next couple months! We're so excited for the CD release parties, so make sure you check the website and mark your calendars. Also, this Saturday we are in Maryland at TWO places so check our calendar and see if you can get out to one of them! Quick update about our lives: Genna has been busy with her ballroom dance and school, I've been attending West Chester University which is lovely, and Lou has been busy recording his original new tune for the CD. See you Saturday! ~Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677492008-07-21T12:00:00-12:002021-09-27T02:47:36-12:00Blueberries
<p>Hey kids,
I am currently eating blueberries. This past week has been amazing for the entire band! We took a trip down to Asheville, North Carolina and attended the Swannanoa Gathering's Celtic Week. Genna and I studied with Jim Malcolm and Martin Hayes, and played with tons of other amazing musicians such as Liz Carroll, Aoife Clancy, Billy Jackson, John Doyle, Kevin Crawford, Gerry O'Connor, and John Carty. Genna and I wrote a new song which may possibly be on our next CD due out soon, and we also wrote a new tune. It was honestly one of the best weeks of our lives but it's good to be home.
We have a gig coming up on August 2nd at Brittingham's Pub. Don't disappoint us! I expect to see all of you there decked out in fan gear! Haha kidding...we don't have fan gear...but no seriously be there! If you come we'll play you our new tune...first audience to hear it! See you all there...love!
Rose and BBC
P.S. After a couple different attempts, we are finally on MySpace! Here's the link: http://myspace.com/burningbridgetcleary3</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677482008-03-11T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T05:09:05-12:00St. Patricks Day Word!
<p>Hey chickens,
Can you believe St. Patricks Day is in a few days? I'm so pumped. This year we're playing at Puck in Doylestown, the Saucon Valley Country Club, and The Covered Bridge Inn. We really hope to see you over the weekend! Puck is a club like atmosphere (over 21) and will be extremely fun. I had my college music audition this past week and it went really well so we'll see! I also am auditioning for another university for music education so wish me luck yes? I also learned to drive stick shift today hah although I stalled a million times (not good) but alas! I will one day be fantastic at it. Well kids please make it out to one of our shows this weekend you won't regret it!
Rose and Burning Bridget Cleary</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677462008-01-15T12:00:00-12:002022-05-08T17:51:25-12:00Ireland
<p>Hey!
So my family and cousin went to Ireland this past November and it was absolutely fantastic. Genna was busy in her play MacBeth (she was the lead yeah boy!) We basically stayed on the West Coast and it was gorgeous, it was a fantastic trip. We played with Sean Garvey as well as Amergin in Kenmare which was an awesome experience. We also met a few fantastic musicians such as Hugh Healey and John O'Gorman in Ennis at the Old Ground Hotel. That was honestly the must fun session I have ever been to in my life. Everyone was in super high spirits, one guy kept mumbling random things in my ear, another was bleeding all over his guitar, and everyone was dancing. It was the best ever. In the beginning of November, Burning Bridget Cleary got airplay on a variety of NPR stations nationwide. Listen for us! We also have some excellent shows coming up so check out or calendar and get out there! See ya around!
~Rose and Burning Bridget Cleary</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677472008-01-12T12:00:00-12:002022-05-26T22:18:01-12:00Bridget Cleary Connections
<p>Dear Friends, Happy New Year to all from Lou, Rose, and Genevieve! <br><br>We ended 2007 in grand style, taking part in Bethlehem’s spectacular First Night Celebration. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate and dance in the New Year! The acoustics at the Salem Lutheran church were stellar! It was a blast! There are some exciting new gigs coming up, and, we want to take this opportunity to share some related “Bridget Cleary” events. <br><br>First! This Saturday, January 19th, we’ll be appearing at the SnowBlast Winter Festival Blizzard Ball in Emmaus. (It’s fun just to say that)! The SnowBlast Festival runs Friday night and Saturday with all kinds of family activities – indoors and out. For details and ball tickets, check out their website at www.snowblastwinterfestival.org or call them at 484-201-0026. <br><br>Next – an intriguing story about our connection with Bridget Cleary. Most of you have heard Bridget’s cruel story, the story of a lively young woman who fell ill, was accused of being a “fairy witch” by her husband, and was eventually burned to death by his hand. Michael Cleary, and those who passively stood by, were eventually convicted of murder and sent to prison. Thereafter, laws were changed in order to protect women from such terrible acts. Our band, Rose and Genevieve especially, found this a compelling story and one which should be remembered. <br><br>This past November, Lou and Rose’s family traveled to Ireland for a long awaited family holiday. Of course, it was a priority mission to find Bridget Cleary’s house! Along the way, asking directions, we found that the cottage is well known among local people as the “Fairy Cottage”. After several u-turns, we found it, on a narrow farm lane, between the little towns of Cloneen and Drangan in Co. Tipperary. <br><br>It was unoccupied, with a realtor’s sign out front that read “Sale Agreed”. We recognized it from pictures that we had found on various internet sites – there is no identifying marker. It was a thrilling moment to have found the place and we couldn’t resist looking around the vacant property. (See attached photo of the front door). <br><br>On a whim, we left one of our CDs and a note, hoping that the new owners would write us. On Christmas Eve, we got an e-mail with “Fairy Cottage” in the subject line. It was from the brother of the new owners, passing along a message of thanks for the CD and an invitation to tour the house the next time we were in Ireland. <br><br>We were excited beyond belief and so thankful for this Christmas greeting! And, this brings us to the next bit of news in Bridget’s ongoing saga. <br><br>There is a theater company, from Waterford, Ireland, traveling to NYC this week to put on a play, “Are you the Wife of Michael Cleary?”. Below, I have copied an e-mail from Philip Furnell, the brother of the owners of the fairy cottage. He gives the details about the play (only 6 shows, running Tuesday through Sunday of this coming week). There has been very little, if any, publicity about the production. We are going to drive up on Friday night to see the show. <br><br>We know it’s not “around the corner”, but if anyone has friends or relations in the New York area, please pass this on, as we would like to support our Irish friends in their venture to bring this piece of history to life. As John Seraphin says, “We’re all in this together”! <br><br>Here’s the e-mail: Hi Lou I spoke to my brother and he will send you some pics. Have you read the book that came out last year about it, there was a tv documentary made from it also. Its very good and has photos of the inside of the house. see here... <br><br>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Burning-Bridget-Cleary-True-Story/dp/1844139344/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200174699&sr=8-1 <br><br>We all went to Waterford last wednesday night to see the play thats going to new york, "Are you the wife of Michael Cleary". It’s on in the Irish Arts Centre, 553 west 51st street, NY. Tickets at www.smarttix.com It’s on 15th to 20th of January. We spoke to some of the theatre group, and ticket sales are slow so they need people to go!!! We told them about your band and they said they would love to meet you! I think my girlfriend Linda is going on the Friday night with some friends. She says it is not well advertised. <br><br>Sorry we could not get to you on new years but we had a full schedule. Maybe another time? I am watching seattle against green bay right now (in Ireland). very exciting, 14 to 7!! all the best Philip</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677452007-08-22T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T07:50:06-12:00Oyster Fest and other things!
<p>Hey kids, <br><br>Well we just played at the Cooldog Concert Series this past Sunday and it was absolutely amazing. The house was beautiful and even though it rained, we played in the upstairs concert room. We opened up for Cara, an incredible Celtic band from Germany...and I had the honor of jamming with them a bit after the show. They are absolutely amazing musicians and have the most wonderful personalities so it was such a great gig. This coming Saturday BBC has the Irish Oyster Festival in Reading, so come see us! It's going to be a really great festival...don't forget the Green Lane Scottish/Irish Festival too. I was actually over in Green Lane Park today playing tennis and eating Wawa hoagies with my friend. They seriously have the best sandwiches ever. But the park was already decked out in festival stuff already, and there are about a trillion signs everywhere...so come see us there too. Hopefully we'll see you this Saturday! ~Rose and BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677442007-03-27T12:00:00-12:002022-03-23T21:22:41-12:00Almost April
<p>Everyone in the entire world, </p>
<p>A huge thank you to everyone who came out and saw us on Saint Patricks Day...and those of you who didn't...no big! There will be plenty of opportunities coming up so don't freak out. The Covered Bridge Inn was supa fun and a big thanks to Ron for making that happen. Also a great thanks to Patrick for the wicked article in the Souderton Independent. So, I (Rose) got a new violin which I am psyched about. Anyone who hit up the Covered Bridge Inn were the first to hear it so good for you! It's a 1976 fiddle (one of about 200) made in Montana by Olaf Andersen and I am basically in love with it. Well everything is going great and make sure you keep checking our news and upcoming dates for shows! Talk to you soon! ~Rose and BBC~</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677432006-12-30T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:32:57-12:00Porter's Pub
<p>Hello people of the land! We hope your Christmas was an excellent one! Personally, I think it should have snowed but it's cool. Anyway, we would absolutely like to invite all of you to come over to Porter's Pub in Easton for Kilt Night! It's going to be an amazing night and we shall be playing there. I for one am pumped! The address is on this website so come check it out! Happy New Years, yayyy for 2007!<br> </p>
<p>Lovely Dovely,<br> </p>
<p>Rose and Burning Bridget Cleary</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677422006-11-26T12:00:00-12:002022-05-10T21:45:06-12:00Hello Everyone!
<p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>We would like to thank every single person who made it to Godfrey Daniels! You all made it a sold-out show which made it super exciting to play there! I know I can speak for all of us when I say that we've been wanting to play an amazing place like this for years. It was really weird because my Dad and I have been there so many times, and yet we managed to get lost for about 45 minutes on the way there. We basically drove around the entire town of Bethlehem and that was hilarious considering in the end we weren't even close to it. No big no big! I hope you all had a great time and leave us comments in our guestbook for they are quite fun to read! I hope we see all of you at our next show at Porter's Pub on January 6th. I hope you all have a superb holiday season, see you soon! <br><br>~Rose, BBC</p>
Burning Bridget Clearytag:burningbridgetcleary.com,2005:Post/61677392006-10-10T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T05:06:16-12:00New Website for Us!
<p>Hey everyone! Well we just started this new website which is pretty exciting. We also will be having a CD release party coming up at Godfrey Daniels in November so look for us. Hope to see you all there!</p>
Burning Bridget Cleary