Amelia watches Don play bass during the Irregulars performance at Earth Day Festival. Has to be one of my favorite pictures. Grandpa and Granddaughter!
Category: Music
Playing at the Historical Museum
Irregulars playing at the Lincoln County Historical Museum’s “Old Fashioned Corn Feed.” What a great day. We started off playing at the Farmers Market and then went to the Museum. Filling the air with music this Saturday. Loved it!
St. Patrick’s Day
March has been a great month. First the Flat Rock Irregulars sponsored and organized the third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown North Platte. We had 33 entries in the parade. The weather was great and the Espresso Shoppe was packed for our performance following the parade. We have such a good time. Several… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day
Only two days before THE Concert THE Tour
Come early and listen to the opening act as well. I will join a number of great local musicians that constitute the opening act. This is going to be a great night.
Music at the Easter Vigil
I played the bass for the Easter Vigil at Holy Spirit Saturday night. We had a great choir with an incredible sound. I enjoyed being part of this choir. As well as making great music we had fun practicing and being part of the Vigil service. Joe’s brothers and sister-in-law with Casey and Morgan who… Continue reading Music at the Easter Vigil
Great Night for Live Music
The NRoute Entertainment Music Series continued tonight at North Platte’s Fort Cody. The weather was near perfect and the music performed by some of the best local musicians was just outstanding. Tonight’s line up included gypsy jazz band Blue Swing play, preceded by Levi Most, James Burke and Jesse Barnes and country music singer-songwriter Andrea… Continue reading Great Night for Live Music
Four Shillings Short @ Espresso Shoppe
Four Shillings Short will perform at the Espresso Shoppe on Saturday March 5th. Local Blues artist James Burke will open the show at 6:00 pm. Cool instruments, cool music, cool ambiance, Celtic music. $5.00 cover charge. Come between 6 and 7 for live music and special supper of Irish stew ($4.00 for a bowl and… Continue reading Four Shillings Short @ Espresso Shoppe
Ceili Tour Comes to North Platte
A ceili includes food, music, dancing, storytelling, and overall socializing People walk though the dances a few times and then everyone dances together to music. Anyone who can walk can do it! In between dances, there will be Irish stories and folk songs, and maybe a pennywhistle tune or two. $5.00 @ the door. Friday,… Continue reading Ceili Tour Comes to North Platte
Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Bring in the New Year with the Flattrock Irregulars at the Open Mic New Year’s Eve extravaganza. The New Year’s Eve party will be held in the Patty Birge Room of the Neville Center for the Performing Arts Downtown near 5th and Bailey Doors open at 7 p.m. The party continues until 2011 is properly… Continue reading Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Playing the Bass
I’ve played the electric bass guitar for fewer than two years now. I’m making progress in my ability to play. I appreciate the support I’ve received from the other members of the Flatrock Irregulars, North Platte’s premier Irish Band, members of Holy Spirit’s music ministry and the folks at Open Mic. I know I have… Continue reading Playing the Bass