Raymond Coleman: The boy is back in town
Have you seen our new calendar? I think it’s kind of pretty. And it’s very easy to use—you can put all your own events on it and you can add pictures. How cool is that?
I’d love to see more events on it. I put them on when I can, but it would sure be helpful if everyone pitched in. We’re a volunteer organization and could use more volunteers. Some of us aren’t getting any younger.
This Saturday, Raymond Coleman will be playing at Paddy Whacks on Welsh Road in the afternoon, then at the Ashburner Inn on Sunday afternoon. We’re happy he brought his wonderful voice back to Philly.
While Frances Black is appearing in a house concert on Saturday with her kids, Aoife an Eoghan Scott, there are sadly no more seats left. The best you can hope for is that Marianne MacDonald will play some of Frances’ songs on her radio show on Sunday at WTMR 800AM, starting at noon.
Paul Moore and his band will back at their usual haunt, Brittingham’s in Lafayette Hill, on Friday night for first Friday.
Next week and beyond, we’ve added the few Irish acts that are playing at Musikfest in Bethlehem to our calendar. But don’t just go for the Irish acts. Jerry Seinfeld is performing (comedy—he doesn’t sing), along with Reba McIntyre, Duran Duran, Alice in Chains, Culture Club (I loved Culture Club back in the day!), ZZ Top, and Snoop Dogg. How’s that for eclectic?
Summer is the slow season for Irish restaurants and pubs, unless they’re downashore. So if you have some time this week, stop in at your local and give them your business. It’s our community—let’s keep it alive!
