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\"\"\"\"THE\u2008IRISH EXAMINER MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: ROCK, COUNTRY, JAZZ, TRAD, FOLK, BALLADS, BLUES, CLASSICAL AND LOTS MORE
\nWelcome to our regular music and entertainment guide, brought to you by Paddy McCarthy for your reading enjoyment<\/em><\/p>\n

For over 30 years the Tipperary \u00a0Knights have performed at numerous Irish festivals and venues. They were regulars at Tommy Makems legendary Irish Pavilion, The Black Rose in Boston, Toads Place, David\u2019s, Riley\u2019s, Nevada Smiths, \u00a0Gahans, The O\u2019Niel House, Billy\u2019s Steak House, Fiddlers Green, Tom and Jerry\u2019s, Davy Byrnes, Kennedy\u2019s, Harp & Bard, Danbury Irish Club, Fairfield Irish Club. Blackrock Castle. Rory Dolan\u2019s, Murpheys, O\u2019Briens and the list goes on. They have shared the stage with Irish music legends Tommy Makem, Jim McCann, \u00a0Cherish the Ladies, The Wolftones, \u00a0Davey Arthur, \u00a0Liam Tiernan, Cunningham Bros, Dermot Henry, Aoife Clancy, Fintan Stanley, Sharon Shannon and The Commitments to name a few.<\/p>\n

For Bookings visit usentertainmentservices.com<\/a> or call (203)\u00a0848-0694.<\/p>\n

\"\"Andy Cooney\u00a0has eight Carnegie Hall sellouts under his belt and on December 12, 2016, filled The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with\u00a0The New York Tenors. His outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence have long been a favorite among young and old alike. <\/p>\n

His talent and versatility provide the ability to deliver a song directly to the hearts of his audience;\u00a0Andy\u00a0is surely one of the greatest singing sensations on the Irish Music scene today. <\/p>\n

Christened\u00a0Irish America\u2019s Favorite Son\u00a0by The New York Times, it is a title he richly deserves.\u00a0Andy Cooney\u00a0is one of\u00a0The New York Tenors,\u00a0along with New York Italian Tenor Christopher Macchio and New York Puerto Rican Tenor Daniel Rodriquez, a trio which has been receiving high critical acclaim for a number of years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Andy\u00a0has recorded 19 albums to date, including\u00a0Bright Brand New Day\u00a0with Phil Coulter and his Orchestra.\u00a0Andy\u00a0and Phil frequently tour together and in March 2017, completed a three week tour of the US.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cooney\u2019s\u00a0latest CD,\u00a0Irish Country Skyline, was released in the summer of 2016 as a journey back to his Country music roots. This release has been getting huge airplay all over Ireland and the UK with his hit singles\u00a0On The Eighth Day\u00a0and\u00a0My Rose of Ballinrobe,\u00a0both his own compositions.\u00a0
\nAndy Cooney\u00a0is also known for his\u00a0Cruise of Irish Stars\u00a0which annually draws over 1,000 Irish and Irish Americans on a Caribbean Cruise enriched with the finest Irish entertainment including the great Ronan Tynan. There is no stopping him now as he is now a Worldwide phenomena so keep it going Andy.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Irish Arts Center (553 West 51st Street, New York City) presents some of the best concerts to be seen at this side of the Atlantic so here is a taste of what is coming. David Keenan in residence, Alarm Will Sound and Eartheater perform Donnacha Dennehy at Kaufman Music Center, Tobin’s Run celebrates the influence of gospel and the blues in jazz, their annual holiday concert comes home, and much more.
\nFor information and tickets, call their Box Office at (866) 811-4111 or email info@irishartscenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here is news of the final few days of City Winery at Varick Street, so if you haven\u2019t stopped by in a while, come enjoy a glass of wine for the City Winery 155 Varick\u2019s final notes on Wednesday night. In the Loft they have Clare Bowen, Ramblin\u2019 Jack Elliot, and Lera Lynn.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Just because the doors on Varick are closing doesn\u2019t mean that they don\u2019t have some other exciting things to check out. Stop by their pop-up at Rockefeller Plaza, enjoy a Burrata Burger at their Yankee Stadium post, hang out in the First Serve Lounge during your favorite summer concert at Forest Hills Stadium, and of course, the wine is always flowing down at City Vineyard at Pier 26. <\/p>\n

Speaking of City Vineyard, they have announced Peter Himmelman on the CV stage as part of their Voices on the Hudson series! Check him out on November 18.<\/p>\n

\"\"In August The City Winery will present The Chemical Brothers at Forest Hills Stadium on August 1st and Sarah McLachlan And The New York Pops on August 2nd. My Morning Jacket W\/ Warpaint will play Forest Hills Stadium on August 10th and Beck & Cage the Elephant W\/ Spoon will perform on August 17th.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, July 18 at 8 pm, The Paramount in Huntingdon, Long Island will be hosting Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul\u2019s \u201cSummer of Sorcery Tour 2019\u201d. Ticket range from $29.50 to $99.50. <\/p>\n

On Friday, July 19 at 7:30 pm Joe DeGuardia\u2019s STAR Boxing Presents: \u201cRockin\u2019 Fights XXXV\u201d and on Saturday, July 20 at 8 pm The Paramount Tribute Series Presents: Mike DelGuidice performing the music of Billy Joel and much more.<\/p>\n

The following day, on Sunday, July 21 at 8 pm Scott Stapp of Creed will be appearing with a special guest \u2013 Weapons of Anew.<\/p>\n

Tickets are onsale now via\u00a0ticketmaster.com<\/a>\u00a0and from The Paramount Box Office (open daily from 12 pm to 6 pm) at 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, Long Island. <\/p>\n

\"\"Come to the Danbury Irish Festival from Friday to Sunday, September 20 thru 22. \u00a0It\u2019s happening at 65 Sand Pit Road in Danbury. \u00a0Shilelagh Law, and the Mighty Ploughboys headline three full days of Irish music from traditional to rock and roll, with food, dancing, vendors, Irish history and a children\u2019s tent. <\/p>\n

Mark your calendar to be there and get your Irish on! All proceeds will benefit The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Foundation. Go to\u00a0DanburyIrishfestival.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Here are some more of the bands that will be performing at the festival: Cunningham Brothers, Madz and the Lady, Mighty Ploughboys, Shilelagh Law, Morrighan\u2019s Flight, Tipperary Knights, Traveling Danburys, Uncle Bill Whiskey\u00a0& Friends, Steve O\u2019Tree\u00a0& Friends and GDICC All Stars. Now where else would yea get a line up like that – only at the Danbury Irish Festival!<\/p>\n

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