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OC Pop: Gypsy's Kiss is the real deal (Orange County Register) Orange Pop features a different local band every week. St. Patrick's Day marks the perfect time to celebrate the significant and lasting influence of traditional Irish music on modern rock, folk and world music. Long Beach Area (Long Beach Press-Telegram) Alex's Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, (562) 434-8292. Tonight: Becky and Jay's Birthday Bonanza '07 with De Ja Boo. Saturday: St. Patrick's Day with KNACDC- Live Metal Karaoke Band. Sunday: i.me.mine; Paper Thin Walls. Monday: iPOd Mondays with Jackie and Lulu. Tuesday: karaoke. Irish Spirit (Daily Bulletin) With St. Patrick's Day parties on many people's radar this weekend, I thought it would be a good time for some Irish music suggestions to liven up the festivities. Gaslamp goes green (Daily Aztec) St. Patrick's Day may be known to many as an ode to alcoholism. However, few may know why the day is recognized. Celebrated on March 17, St. Patrick's Day is traditionally a day of religious feasting, marking the anniversary of St. Patrick's death. According to www. Utah fans keep Dubs thirsting for more (The Salt Lake Tribune) Pop quiz time, kids. What do the family-friendly Osmonds, dance-music icons Erasure, '80s synth-pop refugee Howard Jones and the Irish rockers in The Young Dubliners have in common? The answer: All have unusually strong fan bases in Utah, to the point that no concert tour is complete without a show in Zion. A local favorite and the lucky Irish (Vail Daily) Comprehensive guide to Vail Colorado for visitors planning a vacation and locals looking for what to do in Vail and Beaver Creek. Something 2 Do: 3/3-3/4 (CBS 2 Chicago) Looking for something to do this weekend? Check our list of suggested events. Manhattan Irish Fest going strong (The Lincoln-Way Sun) MANHATTAN -- It's a weekend to celebrate all things Irish in Manhattan. For the 13th year, the village will host Irish Fest today and Saturday. Billed as Will County's largest fest dedicated to promoting the culture and music of Ireland, it is sponsored by the Irish American Society of County Will. Sounds of the Irish (Port Folio Weekly) Is it almost time for St. Patrick?s Day already? The regular procession of holidays (President?s Day, Valentine?s, Fat Tuesday, etc.) might distract you from making plans to hang out in your favorite pub on March 17 and The Young Dubliners have concocted the perfect soundtrack called With All Due Respect: The Irish Sessions . Born out of a demand from their fans to record an album of Celtic ... What to do (Arizona Daily Star) Call to artists ? Wingspan, 425 E. Seventh St. Performers for First Friday Front Porch. 624-1779. "Angels in America" ? Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Auditions held on a first-come basis. 8 p.m. Feb. 25. 481-1449. |