Connolly's 2010

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010 @ CONNOLLY’S

Tonight was the release of the new CD, “Bankers & Gangsters,” as well as Larry’s new novel, “Rockin The Bronx.”  Great show with the nice inclusion of "Danny Boy" from Home of the Brave.  Greetings to Jason & Jason, Lauren & Larry, Teri, Bob & Ruben.   

Set List: Green Suede Shoes, Long Hot Summer, The Reels, Celtic Rocker, Livin in America, One Starry Night, Rockin the Bronx, Different Drummer, Fire of Freedom, Red Hugh, Downtown Baghdad Blues, Summer Dress, Bankers & Gangsters, Jigs, Danny Boy, Izzy’s Irish Rose, Funky Ceili  Encores: Sadr City, James Joyce

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010 @ CONNOLLY’S

(RELIEF FOR HAITI BENEFIT)

Benefit show with multiple bands and speakers.  Very nice evening with lots of money raised for the relief effort.  Superb set by Mary Courtney & Morning Star, and a great joke told by Malachy McCourt.  Seanchai & the Unity Squad and Black 47 both played inspired sets with high energy.

Seanchai Set: Something Inside So Strong, Irish Catholic Boy, Shanty Town, 50 Pints of Stout/Unrepentent Fenian Bastards, Viva Che

Black 47 Set: The Reels, Celtic Rocker, Fire of Freedom (w/ Moyo Brennan & Brother High Kanaval)