John and Scott at Groovin' in the Grove 2011

On Saturday, May 28, 2011, John and Scott once again participated in the Groovin' in the Grove benefit to help keep music alive in Redwood City schools. More information can be found here:

http://www.rcef.org/groovin/

The setlist:

Forget Me Not / Running the Goat (1st two parts)
The Ship in Full Sail / The Kesh
Two Polkas
Drowsie Maggie

St. Patrick's Day Music/Dancing at Preschool

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, John played at his granddaughter's preschool on March 16, 2011 with his son-in-law. Two of his daughters danced for the preschoolers and got them to try out some dance steps of their own. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Annie Walsh - Buckley's Fancy - Ricky Sherlock's

Here's a set of some of John's favorite Reels:

Annie Walsh - Buckley's Fancy - Ricky Sherlock's



Some of these tunes are known by multiple names.

Merrily Kiss the Quaker - The Gleantann Slide

John recently recorded a set of slides that he loves to play:

Merrily Kiss the Quaker - The Gleantann Slide

John and Scott at Groovin' in the Grove

On Saturday, May 29, 2010, John and Scott took part in the Groovin' in the Grove benefit to help keep music alive in Redwood City schools. More information can be found here:

http://www.rcef.org/groovin/

The setlist:

Polka / The Trip to Durrow (first ever combo!?)
Cooley's / The Wise Maid
Saddle the Pony / Lark in the Morning

Wonderful Picture from 1959

John recently received a surprise in his inbox from Tommy Masterson. Per Tommy, "My mom came across this picture and I thought you would like it. It is from Nov of 1959. We don't know the venue; may have been a wedding."














L-R Jim Ruddin Jr; Tom Masterson Sr.; Paddy Looney;Johnny Lavelle.

As noted previously on this blog, John first met Joe Cooley at Tom Masterson's house.

Thanks to Tommy for the great pic!

Traditional Music Following the 2009 Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass in Mountain View, CA

Here's an excerpt from the reception following the Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on 3.12.09 in Mountain View, CA.



Musicians include John, Michael Robinson and Vicki Parrish, and others.

Enjoy!