Connolly's (1997 - 2003)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Bryan for Set List & Review]
A great time was had by all, hope the new year finds you well. Larry says Red Hugh O'Donnell won't be on this album, but on the next one, so I guess we can start pestering him about that now. New Album will go on sale @ Connolly's on Feb. 7th, so you can guess where I'll be that night. Did you know that Mulvanerty was poised to join Shilelagh Law just as they were forming? Dennis (fiddler from SL) mentioned this & Joe corroborated it. Weird, huh?
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes... San Patricio... Reels... Livin In America (11 Years On)... Black Rose... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Staten Island Baby.. Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire Of Freedom... Jigs... James Connolly... 40 Shades of Blue... Funky Ceili Encore: Like a Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes... Road To Ruin... San Patricio... The Reels... Maggie Mae's... Black 47... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Mychal... Jigs... American Wake... Kathleen... Funky Ceili Encores: 40 Shades of Blue... James Connolly


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List & Review]
A welcoming committee of sorts in effect for 47's return. Saw lots of familiar faces and new ones. After a request for everyone to take a step closer, and a step to the left politically, things started heating up. Sorry I missed Ireland; heard I missed a wild one. Well, as they say, pix are worth 1,000 words, and from what I gather, perhaps $1,000.
Set List: Big Fellah... Banks... Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Maggie Mae's... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Black 47... Kathleen... 40 Shades of Blue... Funky Ceili Encores: Maria's Wedding... Gloria... I Fought The Law


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2003 @ BODLES, CHESTER, NY
Set List: Green Suede Shoes Livin Reels 3 Little Birds Desperate Mychal Rockin Different Fire of Freedom Maggie Mae's Jigs Connolly Kathleen 5 Points Funky Ceili  Encores: Like a Rolling Stone


T O U R --- O F --- I R E L A N D
[Thanks to Mic & Kat for the Set Lists]
Roisin ? Galway November 13, 2003
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes Livin In America The Reels 3 Little Birds Desperate San Patricio Fanatic Heart Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Mychal Jigs 5 Points Black Rose Funky Ceili  Encores: Like A Rolling Stone... Gloria... I Fought The Law

Whelans - Dublin November 14, 2003
SET LIST: Big Fellah Those Saints The Reels 3 Little Birds Desperate Bobby Sands Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom James Connolly Jigs New York Town 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encores: Czechoslovakia Gloria I Fought The Law

Whelans - Dublin November 15, 2003
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes? Livin? In America? The Reels? Black 47? Mychal? Rockin? The Bronx? Different Drummer? Fire of Freedom? Sleep Tight in New York City? Jigs? 40 Shades of Blue? Maria?s Wedding? Funky Ceili? Encores: Biko... Gloria... I Fought The Law

Wexford - November 16, 2003
SET LIST: Big Fellah? Green Suede Shoes? The Reels? 3 Little Birds? Desperate? Banks of the Hudson? Fanatic Heart? Rockin? The Bronx? Different Drummer? Fire of Freedom? James Connolly? Jigs? American Wake? 40 Shades of Blue? Funky Ceili Encores: Czechoslovakia? Gloria? I Fought The Law


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
Terrific show Saturday night. It's wonderful to see the band bringing back some rarely played songs like "Black 47" from FOF and "Change" from GSS. And special thanks for doing the great "Vinegar Hill."
Set List: Banks of the Hudson... Black Rose... Orphans of the Storm... The Reels.... Change.... Black 47... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... New York Town... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Vinegar Hill... Staten Island Baby... Czechoslavakia... Funky Ceili Encores: Bobby Fuller... Losin' It


FRIDAY, OCTOBERT 24, 2003 @ THE HARP & BARD, CLIFTON, NJ
Set List: Green Suede Shoes? Livin in America? Change? Banks of the Hudson? Reels? Mychal? Rockin' the Bronx? Different Drummer? Those Saints? Johnny Bryne's Jig? Black 47? San Patricio's Brigade? 40 Shades of Blue? Funky Ceili Encores: Who killed Bobby Fuller? Losin It? Oh Maureen


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 @ BB KING'S BLUES CLUB, NY
[Thanks to Heather for Set List & Review]
BB King's is one the nicest venues I've been in in a long time, but that's because it's a gigantic tourist pit. 7 nations came off as Dave Matthews band type stuff with bagpipes. The Young Dubliners was equally as bland, with the lead singer's leather pants laughable. Does Black 47 ever put on a bad show? The yuppie/preppy crowd cleared out after 7 nations and young dubs, which was good because 2 drunk middle-aged chicks were throwing themselves at the young dubs and it was gross. The jams during rockin were sounding jazzier. Black 47 is back to Connolly's the end of october.
Set List: Big Fellah? Orphans? Mychal? Rockin?? Different Drummer? Fire? 40 Duece? Jigs? NY Town? 40 Shades? Funky Encores: Gloria? I Fought The Law


FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2003 @ DELANEY'S IRISH ALE & STEAK HOUSE, GREENVILLE, NY
[Thanks to Bryan for Review & Set List]
Delaney's is about 20 minutes west of Middletown. Tickets were $30 advance ($35 at the door) and included a buffet-style dinner, a (bag) piper group, and an opening performance by the Shallows (www.shallowsband.com). Black 47 sounded great, seemed very loose, very relaxed, especially on Johnny Byrne's Jig, which seemed more "jazzy" than usual. The place wasn't air-conditioned, but at least it was a dry heat but that didn't keep both young & old enjoying themselves, with kids of all ages dancing to the instrumental numbers. See everyone @ The Blackthorne!
Set List: Big Fellah... Green Suede Shoes... The Reels... Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer... Black Rose... Bobby Sands MP... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Mychal... San Patricio... 40 Shades of Blue... I Got Laid on James Joyce's Grave... Funky Ceili Encore: Like a Rolling Stone


FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2003 @ SOUTH STREET SEAPORT
Wonderful New York City evening. Outdoor show under the skyline at the pier. Perfect place to hear Mychal, New York Town, and everything with a particular New York feel to it. Many regulars on hand; welcome to Jackie and Lizzy.
Set List: Big Fellah... Green Suede Shoes... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... San Patricio... Mychal... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Johnny Byrne's Jig... New York Town... Funky Ceili... Encores: Maria's Wedding... Like A Rolling Stone


FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2003 @ TROY, NEW YORK
[Thanks to Bryan for Set List]
"I remember your eyes, on the 12 of July......"
Livin' in America > Green Suede Shoes > Rockin' the Bronx > Different Drummer > The Reels > Funky Cé©¬í ¦amp;gt; Fanatic Heart > Fire of Freedom > Mychal > San Patricio > Johnny Byrne's Jig Encore: James Connolly (with members of The Ruffians) Dan, Sean and (I


May 23-25, 2003 @ The Blackthorne Resort
[Thanks to Heather for Reviews & Set Lists]

If you love irish music, if your idea of a vacation is three Black 47 gigs in 48 hours (2 Seanchai gigs 11 hours apart), spend Memorial Weekend at the Blackthorne Hotel. First on the lineup was the Black 47 gig at the hotel's bar Friday nite. The gig was attended mostly by young Townies.
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... Livin' in America... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Orphans of the Storm... Bobby Sands... Rockin the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Mychal... Johnny Byrne's Jigs... San Patricio... Funky Ceili Encore: Staten Island Baby

Saturday at 7 pm on the main stage was Black 47. They're setting up and everyone's sitting down; I'm hanging back, wanting to rock out yet not wanting to be the only one up front, knowing Larry will call everyone out of their seats anyway. 47 comes on and everyone runs for the stage. They do their rock-out crowd pleaser set, pretty much the same as the bar the nite before. The set lists were out of reach on the stage. It was a rousing set, with energy from band and crowd in equal proportions. After the set the whole crowd leaves.
Set List: Big Fellah... Green Suede Shoes... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Mychal... Rockin the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Johnny Byrne's Jigs... Kathleen... James Connolly Encore: Maria's Wedding

The bar is packed for Black 47. What can i say about the 3rd gig in 48 hrs from a band I've seen more than 100 times. This is why I keep coming back. The energy, the dedication, the passion, the crowds, the smoke, the fact that they can make it like the first time that week I'd heard them.
Set List: Road To Ruin... Czechoslovakia... Three Little Birds... Desperate... The Reels... American Wake... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Kathleen... 40 Shades of Blue... Funky Ceili Encore: Like A Rolling Stone

Going home, on the drive down Queens Blvd, we pass a bar called Maggie Mae's!


WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
Private publisher's party for "Liverpool Fantasy." Larry did an passionate, theatrical reading from the novel. The band was there and after the food, drink, conversation, and Larry's reading, Black 47 did a nice, short set.
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Orphans of the Storm... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer


SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Big Fellah... Orphans of the Storm... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Kathleen... Mychal... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... San Patricio... James Connolly... Funky Ceili Encores: Staten Island Baby... Maria's Wedding


FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2003 @ BODLES OPERA HOUSE, CHESTER, NY
[Thanks to Bryan for Set List]
Green Suede Shoes... Livin' in America... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Orphans of the Storm... Mychal... Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Brooklyn Goodbye... Johnny Byrnes' Jig... Those Saints... James Connolly... Funky Ceili... Encores: I Got Laid on James Joyce's Grave... Like a Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Green Suede Shoes... San Patricio... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Orphans of the Storm... Our Lady of the Bronx... Rockin? the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... New York Town... Johnny Byrne?s Jig... Kathleen... Funky Ceili Encore: Czechoslovakia


SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
New York, NY 10009... Black Rose... Orphans of the Storm... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Mychal... Rockin? The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Brooklyn Goodbye... Johnny Byrne?s Jig... New York Town... Funky Ceili Encore: Oh Maureen


THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2003 @ THE TEMPLE BAR, STAMFORD, CT
An excellent crowd and great friends led to another wonderful Black 47 evening in Stamford, CT, 10 months after their outdoor appearance last June. A little baseball talk before the show with dinner at Bobby Valentine`s Sports Gallery, followed by Jon, Steve, Coach Tom, and Bruce joining me at the Temple Bar for what also was Amstel Light Night. Thanks to Larry for all the personalized touches, especially the encore. Hightlights included Fire of Freedom, Our Lady of the Bronx and Brooklyn Goodbye, and most of all, a spirited Maria?s Wedding encore. Glad Jon got to be there for his first ?Maria;? Tom: 7 more and you attain ?regular? status; Steve: perfect plans and timing; and Bruce: judging by the jigs and reels you were doing all night, I think you?ll be back. Last but certainly not least: Angels 6 Yankees 2.
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... Livin' In America... The Reels.... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Orphans of the Storm... Fire of Freedom... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Our Lady of the Bronx... Brooklyn Goodbye... Johnny Byrne's Jig... James Connolly... Funky Ceili Encores: Maria's Wedding... Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
MARY RETURNS!
Last week Blood Wedding, and now the return of Our Lady of the Bronx.
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... Livin... In America... Orphans of the Storm... The Reels....OUR LADY OF THE BRONX... Three Little Birds....Desperate... Blood Wedding... Rockin' The Bronx... Five Points... Fire of Freedom... Brooklyn Goodbye... Johnny Byrne's Jig... James Connolly... Funky Ceili Encores: 40 Shades of Blue... Biko


SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List & Review]
CARLITA RETURNS!
I wouldn't have believed it if i didn't see it for myself --no one smoked! Geoff did vanish for a while during Jigs and Andrew was gone during the encore announcement (which used to be the light-up point), but the only smoking was musically. To the guy yelling Funky Ceili, Larry said, we'll play that in about an hour...be patient...have a smoke." Joe suggested, have sex, then a smoke."
EDITOR'S NOTE: This may be the best set list since Knitting Factory (3/02)
Set List: Big Fellah... The Reels... Orphans of the Storm... Green Suede Shoes... Three Little Birds... Desperate... BLOOD WEDDING... Rockin' The Bronx... Five Points... Fire of Freedom... Maggie Mae,s... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Livin' In America... Mychal... James Joyce... Funky Ceili... Encores: Staten Island Baby... Maria's Wedding


SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2003 @ THE STONE PONEY, NJ
[Thanks to Bryan for Set List & Review]
Overall, a very good show, 3 bands opened up so Black 47 didn't go on until sometime after midnight. Crowd was good, especially the Kiss me I'm drunk girl, and except for some guy with a whistle whom I could've done without. A great time was had by all......Larry said that the band was going to be recording the new album Monday, so we've got that to look forward to in the not so distant future.
Set List: Big Fellah Black Rose Kathleen Reels Three Little Bird Desperate Orphan of the Storm Rockin' the Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Brooklyn Goodbye Johnny Byrne's Jig Funky Ceili Encore: Maria's Wedding


MONDAY, MARCH 17,2003: ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!
TWO SHOWS @ KNITTING FACTORY & T.V. APPEARANCE

WPIX-TV (Channel 11): San Patricio Brigade... Funky Ceili
St. Patrick s Day morning. 8:50 a.m. Local station Channel 11 has Black 47 as its guest. They were introduced by the news anchor and proceeded to play San Patricio Brigade. However, annoyance followed as the song was cut for a commercial break prior to the final verse. After the commercial and a weather break, the boys then played Funky Ceili. Then, during the bad luck to your dad line, Larry proceeded to give the double middle finger sign right into the camera. A memorable t.v. show indeed.

KNITTING FACTORY (FIRST SHOW SET LIST & REVIEW)
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... Livin' in America... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Mychal... Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Brooklyn Goodbye... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Where Have All The Flowers Gone... Staten Island Baby... Funky Ceili Encore: 40 Shades of Blue

[Thanks to Michele for First Show Review]
It was 7 o'clock and time to rock...and the crowd came ready to party, in true "Black 47/St. Patrick's Day Form!" Everyone was hooked from the moment the guys came out on the stage, and they did not disappoint! They played a great mix of old and new material, kept everyone moving, and actively engaged the audience; including Geoff's cigarette catching antics with a woman as they played "40 Shades of Blue" as their encore. Larry also took some time out to recognize the uncertainty of the times, and also paid tribute to Father Mychal Judge. He later spoke to everyone, paying special attention to the young people in the audience, as he dedicated Pete Seeger's "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" to them, as well as the young military personnel serving overseas. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

KNITTING FACTORY (SECOND SHOW)
[Thanks to Nathaniel for Set List]
Set List: Big Fellah... Those Saints... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Mychal... Rockin The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... San Patricio... Johnny Byrne s Jig... Where Have All The Flowers Gone... James Connolly... Five Points... Funky Ceili Encore: Like A Rolling Stone


SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2003 @ WATER STREET BAR, BROOKLYN
[Thanks to Heather for Review & Set List]
The venue was nice; the show was in the basement of the Water Street Bar. I can imagine art installations going on there, but there were three columns in the
middle of the floor and one onstage and you couldn't see Andrew. There was
an opening act who were okay; they did a few covers of Saw Doctors songs in their set and were more of a sit-down thing. And these columns had huge bases and if there's going to be seats in a venue, people are going to sit. The crowd
was really unresponsive except for one drunk heckler.
Set List: Kathleen... Those Saints... Czechoslovakia... The Reels... Brooklyn Goodbye... Rockin the Bronx... Five Points... Fire of Freedom... Staten Island Baby... Johnny Byrne s Jig... New York Town... American Wake... Funky Ceili Encore: Livin In America


SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S-ON-5TH, CHARLOTTE, NC
[Thanks to Paulfromnc for Set List]
Set List: Green Suede... Livin' in America... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Kathleen... Johnny Byrne's Jig... James Connolly... 40 Shades of Blue... Funky Ceili Encores: Five Points... Like a Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2003 @ THE DOWNTOWN, FARMINGDALE
[Thanks to Heather for Set List & Review]
The gig last nite was 18+ and that had The Downtown packed. The Ruffians warmed up the stage and got an enthusiastic response. They've been invited back on 3/21 for the Prodigals' gig. Black 47 was joined onstage by the most,
uhm ..dancers I've seen at once and no body or amp was safe. Nobody in the audience was safe from the guy calling for James Connolly; a nice prelude for the gigs to come up next week.
Set List: Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Mychal Rockin the Bronx Different Drummer Fire Of Freedom San Patricio Johnny Byrne s Jig James Connolly 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encores: Staten Island Baby Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Michele, "Our Lady of the Bronx," for Guest Review]
As usual, another fantastic set. The guys were fresh off of their gig from Troy Pub and Brewery last night, which included 3 encores, yet they delivered for their audience in typical, high energy, Black 47 style. Set included a new song, "Brooklyn Goodbye," and the return of "Fatima". Although the audience required some encouragement to move closer to the stage, things quickly progressed from there...including two enthusiastic performances by a "Riverdance" hopeful, an Irish step-dancing duet performed by Baby Monroe and a rather talented audience member, and the energetic dancing of two female audience members throughout the show, who were rewarded with "Black 47" t-shirts! We'll miss the guys at Connolly's on Saturday nights as they head off for 14 shows, some local-some not so local-before returning to Connolly s on 4/5.....enjoy and hurry back!
Set List: Big Fellah New York, NY 10009 Black Rose The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Fatima Rockin' The Bronx Different Drummer Fire Of Freedom Brooklyn Goodbye Johnny Byrne's Jig New York Town Czechoslovakia Funky Ceili Encores: Staten Island Baby Biko


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2003 @ TROY PUB & BREWERY, TROY, NY
[Thanks to Bryan for Set List and Review]
Cool venue, not as big as The Chance Theater or Toad's Place, but still good sized, with a wrap-around balcony. There was also an unprecedented 2nd encore.
Set List: Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Mychal Rockin' the Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Brooklyn Girls Johnny Byrne's Jig James Connolly New York Town 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encores: Oh Maureen Like A Rolling Stone 2nd Encore: Livin In America


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
Set List: Big Fellah... Green Suede Shoes... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Kathleen... Fatima... Rockin the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Brooklyn Goodbye... Johnny Byrne s Jig... New York Town... 40 Shades of Blue... Funky Ceili Encore: Livin In America


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2003 @ TOAD'S PLACE, CT
[Thanks to Bryan for Set List]
Set List: Big Fellah New York, NY 10009 The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Staten Island Baby Mychal Fire of Freedom Rockin' the Bronx Different Drummer New York Town Johnny Byrne's Jig 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encores: Black Velvet Band Like a Rolling Stone (both encores with The Reilly Clan)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
Last show in the area for two weeks as the boys head south. Lots of energy in the crowd Saturday, and a nice set list surprise as Black 47 played "Fatima" off the "Kilroy Was Here" record. As far as I know, that's a first.
Set List: Big Fellah... Black Rose... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Five Points... Fatima... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... New York Town... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Livin' In America... Staten Island Baby... Funky Ceili... Encores: Maria's Wedding... Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Michele for Set List & Heather for Guest Review]
SET LIST: New York, NY 10009 Those Saints The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Five Points Bobby Sands MP Rockin' The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom New York Town Johnny Byrne s Jig Staten Island Baby Maggie Mae's 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili... Encores: I Got Laid On James Joyce s Grave Like A Rolling Stone
GUEST REVIEW: NOTES FROM REGO PARK
(Prior to Those Saints)....Hammy starts to play Black Rose, the boys turn around to look at him....he's aware something's up....starts Black Rose again....looks at set list and laughs: "Be patient, our drummer needs his glasses," says Larry >>> (Prior to Funky Ceili) Somebody yells "Bridie's coming," Larry said: "It takes a while. Irish guys are really good at foreplay... and horn players. Hammy's good at
fiveplay ....he's a drummer and could go all nite....the rest of us are sprinters.... uillean pipes are like you're playing with yourself.... Larry then goes to cue up drum machine, first Maria comes out....he tries again...James Connolly >>> There was a nice crowd of new faces and it took a bit to get everybody into the show. People hung back politely and Larry had to ask them to come forward twice. At the start of Funky Ceili a tall guy in a "Motorhead" shirt, with hair past his shoulders, comes up front and starts headbanging. I mean head-thrashin', hair-whippin', death metal head banging. Then he breaks into a jig, stumbles, and takes out the front row>>> This is my first review for you listmaniacs. I hope you like it. There was just a lot of funny onstage banter that lent flavor to the gig. I welcome your gentle criticism.


THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2003 AT THE BAGGOTT INN NEW YORK CITY
[Thanks to Heather for set list and info]
This was a Benefit Show for Bill Phillips of CelticTV who was injured in a car accident. Black 47 and Seanchai & The Unity Squad each had short sets. Major Highlight was Chris Byrne doing his Walk All The Days with Black 47. As Yogi said: It was deja vu all over again.
BLACK 47 SETLIST: Johnny Byrne s Jig... Green Suede Shoes... San Patricio... Fanatic Heart... Walk All The Days
SEANCHAI SETLIST: Can t Get My Head Around It... EI 104... Gates of Hell... Something Inside So Strong
Among the other performers appearing were Joe Hurley, Pat McGuire, The Prodigals, The Ruffians, The McCabes, Pat Robinson and Marni Rice.


SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Bryan for Set List]
Another debut: "New York Town." That brings the total of new songs to eight.
Set List: Big Fellah... Black Rose... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Staten Island Baby... Fanatic Heart... Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... New York Town... Johnny Byrne's Jig... James Connolly... I Got Laid on James Joyce's Grave... Funky Ceili... Encores: Five Points... Maria's Wedding


SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
The boys were in perfect form last night as the 3rd floor at Connolly s was shaking for the entire 2 hour set. Great crowd, led by Ali, Greg & John Coffey, holding court in the middle of the dance floor; a real Black 47 family meeting. To Ali, Greg, and later Dominick, welcome to the Black 47 family. This show, incidentally, immediately followed an appearance by the entire band on Vin Scelsa s Idiot s Delight on WFUV-FM.
SET LIST ("Idiot's Delight"): San Patricio... Maggie Mae s... Kathleen... Mychal... Rockin The Bronx
SET LIST (Connolly's): Green Suede Shoes Livin In America The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Kathleen Mychal Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Staten Island Baby Johnny Byrne s Jig James Connolly 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encores: Big Fellah Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2003 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Another new song, "Staten Island Baby," is introduced and "Brooklyn Girls" resurfaces after a long hiatus.
Set List: New York, NY 10009 Black Rose The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Mychal Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Staten Island Baby Johnny Byrne s Jig Brooklyn Girls James Connolly... 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encore: Like A Rolling Stone


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
New Year's Eve show, complete with Auld Lang Syne. Note to Michele: 16 more to be a "regular."
Set List: Big Fellah New York, NY 10009 Black Rose The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Kathleen (Balldrop/Auld Lang Syne) Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Mychal Johnny Byrne s Jig San Patricio Five Points Maggie Mae s 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encore: Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2002 @ ARTHUR DALY'S,YONKERS
Always a great crowd at the Sam McGuire Reunion concert. The venue moved down the road from Rory Dolan s to Arthur Daly s this year. Excellent show with lots of energy from the start. One audience member kept asking for Oh Maureen, and although it wasn t played, Larry made mention of her during the final encore.
Set List: Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes Road To Ruin The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Mychal Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire Of Freedom Kathleen Johnny Byrne s Jig James Connolly Livin In America Funky Ceili Encores: Five Points Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
SETLIST: Big Fellah New York, NY 10009 The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Kathleen Mychal Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom San Patricio Johnny Byrne s Jig Maggie Mae s Livin in America Funky Ceili Encores: Five Points Maria s Wedding


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
As usual, super show last night with lots of energy and loud, active audience. Another new song, "Fiona's Song," was introduced. It's already one of my favorites of the 6 or so new songs, and although it clearly has the distinctive Black 47 feel, the A minor to E minor changes with a moderate pace and heavy feel reminded me a bit of Neil Young & Crazy Horse. Excellent. Also, what a great surprise getting "New York, NY 10009" as the opener.
Set List: New York, NY 10009... Black Rose... The Reels... Kathleen... Three Little Birds... Desperate... American Wake... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire Of Freedom... San Patricio... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Fiona's Song... James Connolly... Funky Ceili... Encores: Five Points... Maria's Wedding


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... Road to Ruin... Those Saints... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Kathleen... Mychal... Rockin The Bronx... Five Points... Fire of Freedom... San Patricio Brigade... 40 Deuce... Johnny Byrne s Jig... James Connolly... Funky Ceili Encores: 40 Shades of Blue... Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Black 47's 13th birthday celebration. [Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Big Fellah... Green Suede Shoes... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Kathleen... Mychal... Rockin The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... American Wake... Johnny Byrne s Jig... San Patricio... Five Points... James Connolly... 40 Shades of Blue... Funky Ceili Encores: I Got Laid on James Joyce s Grave... Maria s Wedding... Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Set List: Black Rose... Kathleen... Three Little Birds... Desperate... The Reels... Vinegar Hill... Bobby Sands MP... Rockin' the Bronx... Five Points... Fire of Freedom... American Wake... Johnny Byrne s Jig... James Connolly... Who Killed Bobby Fuller? ... Losin' It... Funky Ceili Encores: 40 Shades of Blue... Like a Rolling Stone


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2002 @ GRASSHOPPER ALSO, NJ
Set List: Road to Ruin... Czechoslovakia... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Kathleen... The Reels... Mychal... Rockin' the Bronx...
Five Points... Fire of Freedom... San Patricio... Johnny Byrne s Jig... Black Rose... Funky Ceili Encore:Maria s Wedding


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Well over 2 hour set...very high energy and great crowd. Everyone dancing from the start. Baby Monroe, fresh from his guest appearance at the Seanchai release party last Monday, showed up for the final encore and did a duet w/ Larry during "Biko." The mayor of Wexford also made a guest appearance, which was probably the reason we were all treated to "Vinegar Hill."
Set List: Big Fellah... Kathleen... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Czechoslovakia... The Reels... Vinegar Hill... Mychal... Rockin The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... San Patricio James Connolly... Johnny Byrne's Jig... 40 Shades of Blue... Funky Ceili Encores: James Joyce... Biko (w/ guest vocalist Baby Monroe)


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... Livin in America... Three LittleBirds... Desperate... The Reels... Kathleen... Mychal... Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... San Patricio... Johnny Byrne s Jig... 40 Deuce... James Connolly... Funky Ceili Encore: Czechoslovakia


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Opening night of World Series...Giants win 4-3, but alas, by the following weekend it was not to be for the Giants. Excellent show by the boys. The new stuff is sounding better and better, and a rare performance of 40 Deuce made the show special.
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Kathleen... Fanatic Heart... Rockin the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... 40 Deuce... American Wake... Johnny Byrne s Jig... San Patricio... Maria s Wedding... Funky Ceili... Encore: James Connolly


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ESORT, E DURHAM, NY
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Big Fellah... Black Rose... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... San Patricio... James Connolly... Rockin The Bronx... Five Points... Fire of Freedom... Mychal... Johnny Byrne s Jig... Bobby Fuller... Losin It... Funky Ceili... Encore: Like A Rolling Stone


FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2002 @ BLACKTHORN RESORT, E DURHAM, NY
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Green Suede Shoes... Road To Ruin... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Livin In America... Mychal... Rockin The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... American Wake... Johnny Byrne s Jig... Those Saints... Funky Ceili


FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2002 @ SOUTHSTREET SEAPORT
Perfect weather for a summer evening in Manhattan; a short distance from the World Trade Center site. Vin Scelsa in the audience, and treat of treats: Mary Courtney joined the boys for a perfect Livin In America.
Big Fellah Those Saints The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Mychal Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Livin In America (w/ Mary Courtney) Fire of Freedom Johnny Byrne s Jig Funky Ceili Encores: Biko Like A Rolling Stone


SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2002 @ N.Y. IRISH FESTIVAL (BELMONT)
Big Fellah... The Reels... Green Suede Shoes... James Connolly... Mychal... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... Rockin' The Bronx... American Wake... Johnny Byrne's Jig... Maria's Wedding... Funky Ceili... Encore: Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2002 @ NY IRISH FESTIVAL (BELMONT)
Set List: Big Fellah....Green Suede Shoes.... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Mychal... Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... James Connolly... Johnny Byrne s Jig... Funky Ceili


SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2002 @ THE ATTIC BAR, NEWTON, MASS
[Thanks to Laura for the Set List]
This was a private bachelor/bachelorette party hosted for Rebecca and George who were married later that year.
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes? Road To Ruin? Livin? in America? Three Little Birds? Desperate? Reels? American Wake? Rockin? The Bronx? Five Points? Fire of Freedom? Mychal? Jigs? Bobby Fuller? Losin? It? Funky Ceili Encores: ?


SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2002 @ SHEA STADIUM
Happy 50th Birthday Jon. The Black 47 50th Birthday Trilogy is now complete; Kellys > Connolly's > Shea. Irish Day at Shea. Mets lose in extra innings. Absolutely beautiful day and a thrill to see the Black 47 Logo displayed throughout the game and post-game concert on the big scoreboard in centerfield. After suffering through an opening act, the boys took the stage at second base (a la Beatles) and did an abbreviated seven song set. Strange being so far away. They were accompanied by a superb group of champion dancers in the infield.
Set List: Green Suede Shoes... The Reels... Three Little Birds... Desperate... Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer... Funky Ceili


FRIDAY, JULY 26,2002 @ STONEY PONEY, ASBURY PARK, NJ
[Thanks to Nathaniel for Set List]
Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes Three Little Birds Desperate The Far Side Of The Wall The Reels Fanatic Heart Rockin' The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Danny Boy Johnny Byrne's Jig 40 Shades of Blue Funky Ceili Encores: I Got Laid On James Joyce's Grave Like A Rolling Stone


THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002 @ STAMFORD, CT
Ominous forecast and rain as I drove to Stamford for the show with my 10-year-old and her friend. We met some friends there, including the Coffey family, who s 10-year-old bats cleanup on my softball team. The park was a small triangular shaped area surrounded by restaurants on 3 sides. The street was closed to traffic and the entire setup was very audience-friendly. The boys gave a great performance, which started a bit past 6:30 pm. The rain stayed away until some drizzles hit the audience toward the end, but no one minded, especially the kids up front dancing the night away. Highlights included a terrific Fanatic Heart, Maria s Wedding and Those Saints.
Set List: Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes Three Little Birds Desperate The Reels Fanatic Heart Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer Fire of Freedom Johnny Byrne s Jig Those Saints I Got Laid on James Joyce's Grave Funky Ceili Encores: Maria s Wedding Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2002 @ NORTH HAVEN, CT
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Big Fellah.. Green Suede Shoes.. Three Little Birds.. Desperate.. The Reels.. Bobby Sands MP.. Rockin The Bronx.. Different Drummer.. Fire of Freedom.. Five Points.. Johnny Byrne s Jig.. James Connolly.. Funky Ceili Encore: 40 Shades of Blue


SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2002 @ BLACKTHORN RESORTS
[Thanks to Monty & Heather for Set List]
Set List: Big Fellah.. Black Rose.. James Joyce.. Three Little Birds.. Desparate.. The Reels.. Fanatic Heart.. Rockin The Bronx.. Different Drummer.. Those Saints.. Fire Of Freedom.. Johnny Byrne s Jig.. James Connolly.. Funky Ceili.. Encore: Maria's Wedding


SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Last Show at Connolly's until September. Wonderful, highly energized concert. The music was loud and the dancing was spirited. Great hearing "Vinegar Hill" and "James Connolly" in the same set, and "Too Late To Turn Back" was a special treat. Greetings to Shawnea and Ernie...hope softball game went well. Nice meeting Staten Island Tom, and thanks to Heather and Phyllis for the Mescaleros T-shirt. Last, but not least, to John, who's daughter bats cleanup on my own softball team: welcome to the Black 47 family.
Set List: Big Fellah.. Far Side of the Wall.. Too Late To Turn Back.. Three Little Birds.. Desperate.. The Reels.. Different Drummer.. Rockin' the Bronx.. Vinegar Hill.. Fire of Freedom.. Red Hugh O'Donnell.. James Connolly.. Johnny Byrne's Jig.. Funky Ceili.. Encores: Oh Maureen.. Czechoslovakia


SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Back From The Tour; Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Big Fellah.. Black Rose.. Three Little Birds.. Desperate.. Far Side of the Wall.. The Reels.. Tramps Heartbreak.. Rockin The Bronx.. Different Drummer.. Those Saints.. Fire of Freedom.. Johnny Byrne s Jig.. Czechoslovakia.. Funky Ceili.. Encores: Green Suede Shoes.. 40 Shades of Blue


FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2002 @ COLORADO MUSIC HALL
[Thanks to Lindsay for Set List]
Big Fellah.. Livin In America.. Three Little Birds.. Desparate.. The Reels.. Bobby Sands.. Those Saints.. Different Drummer.. Rockin The Bronx.. Maria s Wedding.. Czechoslovakia.. Fanatic Heart.. 40 Shades of Blue.. Johnny Byrne s Jig.. Funky Ceili Encore: Get Up, Stand Up


SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Big Fellah - Green Suede Shoes - Fire of Freedom -The Reels - Bobby Sands MP - Rockin' The Bronx - Different Drummer - Those Saints - Johnny Byrne's Jig - Three Little Birds - Desparate - Sleep Tight In New York City - James Joyce - Funky Ceili Encore: Get Up, Stand Up


SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
Set List: Big Fellah..Those Saints..Three Little Birds..Desperate..Far Side of the Wall..The Reels..Tramps Heartbreak..Rockin' The Bronx...Different Drummer...Road To Ruin...Red Hugh O'Donnell..Johnny Byrne's Jig..James Connolly..Funky Ceili..Encores: Get Up, Stand Up..Maria's Wedding


FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2002 @ RORY DOLAN'S/YONKERS
The show was a late, and somewhat slow start. Seems like the Holiday kept the crowd somewhat smaller than the last Rory Dolan's appearance. Usually Larry calls the crowd right up to the front of the stage, but not Friday. So it took about 4 or 5 songs before things seemed to really get going. But certainly by the time the boys played The Reels, things were in full swing. Red Hugh O'Donnell gets better and better with each listening, and American Wake seemed like a perfect choice to be played at the time it was. Lastly, in answer to the crowd's request, the boys concluded with a spirited "James Connolly" encore. Thanks again to Heather for the pix and greetings to Brian, Coach Tom, and Irishgirl.
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes...Livin' In America... Czechoslovakia...Three Little Birds... Desparate...Far Side of the Wall...The
Reels ... Fanatic Heart...Rockin' The Bronx... Different Drummer...Those Saints... Red Hugh O'Donnell...Johnny Byrne's Jig... Fire of Freedom...American Wake...Funky Ceili Encore: James Connolly


SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2002 @ THE DOWNTOWN/FARMINGDALE
[Thanks to Heather for Set List]
SET LIST: Big Fellah...Green Suede Shoes...Livin' In America...Three Little Birds...Desperate...Far Side of the Wall...The Reels...Bobby Sands MP...Rockin' the Bronx... Different Drummer...Those Saints...Red Hugh O'Donnell...Johnny Byrne's Jig...James Connolly ...Funky Ceili ENCORE: Get Up Stand Up...Danny Boy


FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2002 @ THE CHANCE/POUGHKEEPSIE
[Thanks to BryNJ for Set List]
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes...Livin' In America...
Road To Ruin...Three Little Birds...Desparate...
Far Side of the Wall...The Reels....Fanatic Heart...Rockin' The Bronx...Different Drummer...Fire Of Freedom...Bobby Sands MP...Johnny Byrne's Jig...Funky Ceili ENCORE: Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2002 (ST. PATRICK'S DAY) @ KNITTING FACTORY
Hundreds of people, including many kids (my own 10-year-old included) packed the Knitting Factory for the Annual Rite of Passage on St. Patrick's Day." Two people held up a big sign which read: "St. Patrick's Day = Black 47" Very true! Three cameras were used for filming. Two hand held cameras on each side of the stage, and one camerman sat just below the balcony. The DVD should be incredible. So many of the songs one doesn't often hear will be included, as well as all the anthems done to perfection. On a personal note, I had a slip prepared to give Larry so he could mention my 10-year-old just before the first encore. However, that wasn't needed. Surprise Surprise! During "Funky Ceili," Geoff Blythe reached down and lifted my Kaitlin on stage to stand and dance next to him and Larry during the song. A real thrill for me and her, particularly because she knows, as Geoff told her during the song, that she "will now be in the movie." Thanks to Heather, who was decked out in Shamrock sunglasses, for supplying the set list and notes for the second show. Greetings also to Dave Laurance, and Gail, who still see Black 47 every St. Patrick's Day. Two notes: During the first show, Larry mentioned Father Mychal Judge, who died at the WTC. He then added that Father Judge use to see the band at Connolly's and "this was his favorite song." The boys then played "Danny Boy." Prior to the encore in the second show, Larry asked for "10 seconds of silence." They then proceeded to play "Sleep Tight In New York City."
SET LIST/FIRST SHOW: Big Fellah...My Love Is In New York...Three Little Bird...Desparate... Black Rose...The Reels...Danny Boy...Rockin' The Bronx...Different Drummer...Fanatic Heart...Five Points...Johnny Byrne's Jig...Red Hugh O'Donnell...40 Shades Of Blue Funky Ceili ENCORES: Who Killed Bobby Fuller?...Losin' It
SET LIST/SECOND SHOW: Green Suede Shoes...Road To Ruin...Fire Of Freedom...Bobby Kennedy...Livin' In America...The Reels...Far Side Of The Wall...Rockin' The Bronx...Different Drummer...Vinegar Hill...Johnny ByrneJig...James Connolly...Maria's Wedding...Funky Ceili...ENCORES: Sleep Tight In New York City...Gloria/I Fought The Law


FRIDAY, MARCH 8,2002 @ TOAD'S PLACE
[Thanks to Brian & Heather for supplying set list]
Big Fella...Black Rose...Three Little Birds...Desperate...Far Side of the Wall...The Reels...My Love Is in New York...FivePoints...Rockin' the Bronx...Johnny Byrne's Jig...Red Hugh O'Donnell...Different Drummer...James Connolly...40 Shades of Blue...Funky Ceili...Maria's Wedding ENCORE: Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Exciting show from start to finish. The 17-song set lasted well over 2 hours. Anyone who hasn't seen them do the two new songs yet should really go as soon as possible. "Far Side of the Wall" and "Red Hugh O'Donnell" are terrific new additions to the Black 47 song vault. Two dancers joined the boys onstage during "The Reels." Surprise of the night for me was "Sam Hall" as first encore, and it was a real treat to get both "Banks of the Hudson" and "Vinegar Hill" the same night. Malcolm: Welcome to the Black 47 Family. Heather: Thanks for the copy of Thursday's Seanchai setlist.
SETLIST: Big Fellah...Black Rose...Banks of the Hudson...Three Little Birds...Desperate...The Reels...Far Side of the Wall...Rockin' the Bronx...Different Drummer...Vinegar Hill...Red Hugh O'Donnell...Those Saints...Johnny Byrne's Jig...40 Shades of Blue...Funky Ceili ENCORES: Sam Hall...Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
Last night was quite a special evening. A beautiful, surprisingly warm day in New York City allowed one to really enjoy the evening. It was a packed house at Connolly's with at least 250 in the audience. The band rehearsed - yes, rehearsed - earlier in the day. After all, why not? Two new songs were going to be introduced, plus they were going to add the great "Vinegar Hill" to the set list. Probably because they rehearsed, the boys came out of the gate on fire, to quote a record title. Of course, what will make this show memorable was the introduction of two new songs. The first, "The Far Side Of The Wall," fits right in to Black 47 song vault. The lyrics were in a recent Newsletter, and the song is fairly mellow with some interesting changes. It's a very good listen. The second new song, "Red Hugh O'Donnell (Fire and Lightening) seems destined to join other Black 47 songs which have become anthems. Haunting solo pipes from Joe begins and ends the song. In-between is a long, passionate song that has all the members playing at top form, especially Hammy who drove the number through its many timing changes. This is truly a song for all the hear. Last, as it was my birthday, and a friend helped Larry answer a request of mine I've been hounding him with for many months now, he nicely stepped to the mic, wished me happy birthday, and played the great "Vinegar Hill." My hope is that this becomes a regular addition to the rotation of songs.
Set List: The Big Fellah.. Green Suede Shoes? Livin? In America? Three Little Birds? Desperate? The Reels? Far Side of the Wall? Rockin? The Bronx? Different Drummer? Red Hugh O?Donnell? Fire of Freedom? Johnny Byrne?s Jig? Vinegar Hill? 40 Shades of Blue? Funky Ceili Encore: Like A Rolling Stone


FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2002 @ GRAND HALL/PITTSBURGH
[Thanks to "Shawnea" for providing Set List]
Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes My Love Is In New York Three Little Birds Desperate The Reels Fanatic Heart Fire Of Freedom Rockin' The Bronx Different Drummer Bobby Sands MP Johnny Byrne's Jig James Connolly 40 Shades Of Blue Funky Ceili ENCORES: Maria's Wedding Biko


SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2002 @ CONNOLLY'S
The t.v. sets were turned off as the Jets lost to the Raiders just prior to the boys going on stage. Larry mentioned the Jets a few times, and also made mention of the group in attendance from Yale, as well as the Ryan family, who used their hard-earned airline passes to fly in from Chicago for the sole purpose of seeing Black 47; reason enough for me to root for the Bears the rest of the way. The show was the usual high quality, energetic 2+ hour set, with "Banks Of The Hudson" serving as a really nice opener. As usual, plenty of highlights, but for me it was a colossal rendition of "Blind Mary/Sleep Tight in New York City." After Joe played the tin whistle during the opening, he and Fred both played tin whistles throughout the song, and each time they reached a chorus the build-up was monumental.
SET LIST: Banks of the Hudson Black Rose My Love Is In New York Three Little Birds Desperate The Reels Rockin' The Bronx Different Drummer Fire Of Freedom Fanatic Heart Blind Mary (Sleep Tight In New York City) Johnny Byrne's Jig Oh Maureen American Wake Funky Ceili ENCORES: 40 Shades Of Blue Biko


FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2002 @ TIERNEY'S/MONTCLAIR, NJ
[Thanks to "Shawnea" for providing Set List]
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes Czechoslovakia Rockin' the Bronx Road To Ruin Three Little Birds Desperate The Reels Different Drummer Bobby Kennedy Johnny Byrne's Jig Those Saints Our Lady Of The Bronx Funky Ceili Encore: Like A Rolling Stone


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2001 @RORY DOLAN'S/YONKERS
Very big room packed with a great crowd. Excellent sound system and the boys seemed to having a terrific time in Yonkers; or, as Larry referred to Yonkers: "The North Bronx." Coach Tom: Welcome to the Black 47 family.
SET LIST: Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes Livin In
America Three Little Birds Desperate Our Lady Of The Bronx Rockin The Bronx The Reels Fanatic Heart Different Drummer Fire Of Freedom James Connolly 40 Shades Of Blue Johnny Byrne's Jig Funky Ceili ENCORES: Maria s Wedding Like A Rolling Stone


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2001 @ THE HALF DOOR, HARTFORD, CT
(Thanks to Lisa in CT for Set List)
Set List: Green Suede Shoes - Living in America - Those Saints - 3 Little Birds ? Reels - Our Lady of the Bronx - Rockin the Bronx - Different Drummer - Fire of Freedom - James Connolly ? Jigs - American Wake Encores: 40 Shades of Blue - Funky Ceili


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2001 @ McGEARY'S PUB/ALBANY
[Thanks to "BigFellah47" for providing Set List]
SET LIST: Big Fellah Black Rose Three Little Birds Desperate
Road To Ruin The Reels Fanatic Heart Rockin' The Bronx Different Drummer Fire Of Freedom James Connolly Johnny Byrne's Jig Those Saints I Got Laid On James Joyce's Grave Funky Ceili ENCORES:
40 Shades of Blue Maria's Wedding


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2001 @ CONNOLLY'S
A lot of highlights in Saturday's show, not the least of which was the festivities up front by the stage as a group of first timers were celebrating Katie Kennedy's birthday. Black 47 gave us a tight, energetic 18 song performance. Opening the set with Black Rose and Banks Of the Hudson gave the show a different feel altogether, and was a precursor to some of the surprise setlist additions. These included Bobby Kennedy, Bobby Sands MP, Too Late To Turn Back, and maybe the evening's highlight, a perfectly timed performance of Fanatic Heart. My friend Steve likened the audience to a "Riverdance" tryout; an apt analogy as the dancing was non-stop. The audience showed their appreciation midway through the show as they brought drinks on stage for all the boys, including a direct pouring into Joe's mouth in-between breaks on the Pipes. Last, but not least, only one encore at Connolly's? It makes sense when it's a nearly 10 minute performance of Maria's Wedding.
SET LIST: Black Rose Banks of the Hudson Three Little Birds Desperate Bobby Kennedy The Reels Rockin' The Bronx Fire Of Freedom Fanatic Heart Czechoslovakia Livin' In America James Connolly Those Saints Johnny Byrne's Jig Bobby Sands MP Too Late To Turn Back Funky Ceili ENCORE: Maria's Wedding


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2001 in SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.
[Thanks to "IWeaveWebs" for providing Set List]
SET LIST: Big Fellah Those Saints Road To Ruin Three Little Birds Desperate The Reels Bobby Sands MP Rockin' The Bronx Different Drummer Fire Of Freedom James Connolly Johnny Byrne's Jig Livin' In America 40 Shades Of Blue Funky Ceili ENCORES: Maria's Wedding Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2001 @ CONNOLLY'S
Last night my friend and I saw our 5th & 6th shows respectively in the past 5 months. It's really something how they all seem different, special and memorable. I probably remember them individually by the songs they do that one does not usually expect to hear. Last night we got three specials: Danny Boy, My Love Is In New York and American Wake. At the very beginning, Larry didn't seem to be thrilled by the audience's involvement; it's clear that the band plays best when the audience is right up against the stage. He signaled everyone to move up 10 feet or so to fill in the area and this seemed to move the show to a higher level. Simply said, it was as nearly a perfect Black 47 evening as one could have. Larry: thanks for the picture for Rachael. Arian: you should try to go to Mulcahy's.
SET LIST: Big Fellah Those Saints My Love Is In New York Three Little Birds Desperate Danny Boy The Reels Our Lady of the Bronx Rockin' The Bronx Czechoslovakia Fire of Freedom Livin' In America Johnny Byrne's Jig American Wake James Connolly Funky Ceili ENCORES: 40 Shades of Blue Biko


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2001 @ CONNOLLY'S
The new venue is a real treat. The sound system is very good, and there's a nice big window in back looking out on West 45th Street. Room to move around inside and a nice size stage for the boys. They played for 2+ hours last night(starting at a little past 11 pm). Arian: enjoy "On Fire."
SET LIST: Big Fellah Black Rose Czechoslovakia The Reels Three Little Birds Desperate Our Lady Of The Bronx Different Drummer Rockin' The Bronx Livin' In America Those Saints Fallin' Off The Edge Of America Fire Of Freedom Johnny Byrne's Jig James Connolly Funky Ceili ENCORES: Oh Maureen Like A Rolling Stone


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2001 @ HARP & BARD, NJ
[From Larry's Set List - no encores written]
Green Suede Shoes... Road To Ruin... Czechoslovakia... Three Little Birds... Desperate... The Reels... Our Lady of the Bronx... Rockin The Bronx... Different Drummer... Fire of Freedom... American Wake... Johnny Byrne s Jig... Livin In America... Funky Ceili...


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2001 @ KELLY'S, WHITE PLAINS, NY
Benefit show for family of victims of 9/11. Very well attended. Food and drink supplied by local restaurants and Kelly's. Nice bar; it's very long, but somewhat narrow. Unfortunately the stage faces the narrow side, which makes for poor acoustics; sound bouncing all over the place. Nonetheless, the boys were great and played an excellent, spirited set, especially considering it was their fourth show in as many nights. Happy birthday Steve!
SET LIST: Green Suede Shoes Those Saints Three Little Birds Desperate Our Lady Of The Bronx Rockin The Bronx The Reels Fire Of Freedom Different Drummer I Got Laid On James Joyce s Grave Livin In America Czechoslovakia Johnny Byrne s Jig James Connolly Funky Ceili ENCORE: Like A Rolling Stone


SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2001 @ N.Y. IRISH FESTIVAL
Terrific show held at beautiful Belmont Park. After bringing the audience upfront after Big Fellah & Green Suede Shoes, the show became a non-stop rock and dancefest. I thought the band did a remarkable James Connolly, complete with flag being marched onstage. Dancers also joined in onstage during The Reels and Johnny Byrne's Jig. My friend brought his daughter backstage to meet Larry just before the show, and she had an extra special memory because of it.
SET LIST: Big Fellah Green Suede Shoes Three Little Birds Desperate Rockin The Bronx The Reels I Got Laid On James Joyce's Grave Different Drummer Bobby Sands MP Fire Of Freedom Johnny Byrne's Jig James Connolly 40 Shades Of Blue Funky Ceili ENCORE: Biko


THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2001 @ IRON HORSE MUSIC HALL, NORTHAMPTON, MA
(Thanks to Lisa in CT for Set List)
Set List: Green Suede Shoes - Big Fellah - Those Saints - 3 Little Birds ? Reels - Bobby Sands MP - Rockin the Bronx - Different Drummer - Fire of Freedom ? Jigs - James Connolly Encores: I Got Laid on James Joyce's Grave - 40 Shades of Blue - Funky Ceili


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1999 @ CONNOLLY'S
[From Larry's Set List; no encores written]
Big Fellah Black Rose Green Suede Shoes Three Little Birds... Desperate... The Reels... Walk All The Days... Tramps Heartbreak... Rockin the Bronx... Different Drummer... Those Saints... Bobby Sands MP... Time To Go... James Connolly... Funky Ceili


FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 31-AUG 2, 1997 @ DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL, DUBLIN, OHIO
Set List: Big Fellah Fire of Freedom Green Suede Shoes Funky Ceili The Reels Walk All The Days Bobby Sands MP Rockin The Bronx Different Drummer... Time To Go 40 Shades of Blue

Set List: Three Little Birds Desperate Danny Boy The Reels James Connolly Bobby Fuller Losin' It