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The big day began for us at Clancy’s, to the delight of those hearty, early-morning revelers. 7:30 Am, and the Irish pub was already pulsing with green delight. They came dressed in every possible way of expressing their Irish flair. Glowing, pulsing glasses. Huge hats, skirts and swag of all description. The music began and so did the sing-alongs.
Our day started at an easy pace. Everyone content to ease into the holiday, while sharing, a song, an adult beverage and some people watching.

We played, from 7:30 until about 9:10. It was then that we moved our equipment out of the way, so that another band could entertain the growing crowd. Cole Cannon took the stage so that we could exit for the next part of our huge day . . . .

Nothing says a Sunday, Bob and Carl, Irish show like a wee pull at the whiskey jar. Something about Irish music just makes it taste that much sweeter. (Not the music, the whiskey!)
Back again for another show at Clancy’s Irish Pub. Playing from 5:00 to 8:00 Pm on a Sunday was a perfect way to ease into the big day for real. People showed up to support us, as sometimes we can get a little “tired” halfway through the weekend. Not tonight, as every note was met with great delight and enjoyment.

Our huge St. Paddy’s weekend took right off where we left it on Friday, when Carl and I re-convened the show at Clancy’s Irish Pub in Clinton Twp. Clancy’s Irish Pub is where we have played on St. Patrick’s Day, morning for over ten years now. We generally start around 7, and play until 2 Pm. This year, since St. Pat’s is on a Monday, pretty much, the entire weekend will be a party. So here we are on Saturday, plugging along with our second show.

The crowd was very pleasant throughout the entire show; with plenty of requests and applause, to follow each Irish tune we offered. All in all, we had a very good time; meeting new people that will hopefully be fans we shall have the honor of entertaining for years to come.

St. Paddy’s weekend, 2014 has officially begun!

There is no stopping the happy revelers so far, as this cruel winter seems to be finally letting up. Fans were out in good numbers, as the “Wearin’ O’ The Green!” kicked off on Friday with our show at the Three Blind Mice Irish Pub in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

People were already in the Celtic spirit as we shared another of those incredible nights we have almost come to expect at the “jewel of Mt. Clemens”, the Three Blind Mice.

Everyone was singing and cheering to nearly every Irish tune we would play, as our long Irish weekend clicked into full gear. Still Rain held court upstairs, as we entertained downstairs. This lucky patrons who shared their evening with us, got a chance to enjoy both types of music.

So, it’s on to Saturday, as the Irish music really takes hold of us!

So last weekend, Carl and I not only performed Friday night at the Three Blind Mice Irish Pub, but Saturday too!

Yes, it was STILL winter, but we did all that we could to bring on the heat. To begin each set of the night, we changed into a different Hawaiian shirt. Portraying musical images of warm tropical beaches and moon-lit lagoons, as we shrugged off the cold wintry night. Enough is enough! Everyone is tired of this Polar Vortex, not to mention the unrelenting snowfall. All I can say, is that we did our part. We brought the summer, in almost every song that we played; and, the people responded with a cheer, a shot and a chorus!

We also met a great new star of the Three Blind Mice’s Tuesday night acoustic line-up. Kevin Covert. Great voice, great stage presence and a true connection with his audience. While he was playing, his guitar, for a moment went silent, and neither he nor the people missed a beat. A true pro!IMG_0741

Then came Saturday night, and while still cold, and STILL snowing, we walked in to a packed house of happy, snuggled revelers. We can’t say enough of how wonderful it is to have the opportunity to play every night to a full house of people actually there to ENJOY live music. What a concept!

Upstairs on the main stage was a band called The Laughing Madmen. After listening to them for only a moment, you are rewarded with an earful of crazy-electric infectious musical mayhem. The crowed enjoy every song-bite, as they danced, drank and pumped their fists to the epic night’s musical crescendo!

So, it WAS cold, it WAS snowy; but just like the outside; the INSIDE was unrelentingly warm, musical and hot! We’re off next weekend; but we will see you soon, on The Flip Side!

What a compliment it is, when a group of revelers wanted to spend their special night with us, being entertained at the Three Blind Mice Irish Pub. You only get one birthday a year, and to want to share it with us is a wonderful compliment, to be sure. Once again on Friday night, we met some fun people who brought the night alive with their smiles and laughter. We can play many styles of music, but being able to blend all of them together in an atmosphere that compliments ever note is truly a blessing. It was so much fun to meet Rebecca and her friends, along with Sara and her party, as the night evolved into a birthday bash that hopefully will provide them warm memories for some time.

As is our good fortune, we also got to share this special night with a great band upstairs in Ban shee! They entertained on the big stage to the delight of many a lucky patron.

Last night at the Mice, was supposed to be our tribute to all things of the heart. Well, I guess people were just not in the mood for romance. (We get that a lot). So, we took a musical right turn and pulled out everything else; to the delight of the patrons and alcohol aficionado’s on hand. There was great food, delicious concoctions, and mediocre music. (well, we try . . .). All in all, we had another awesome night; meeting lots of new friends and reacquainting some old. Best part of the night was a group of young friends who were watching the band upstairs, (the great, Shotgun Soul), came back down and spent the rest of the night with us; singing and dancing and playing the tambourine.