No trespassing on Mailman's private fishing hole Dec 1, 2008
Two teams at the Shootout changed their nicknames in recent years to achieve political correctness: The Chieftains of Seattle University became the Redhawks in 2000 out of deference to Native Americans who protested the nickname and the school's use of an Indian-head logo; the Orangemen of Syracuse became the Orange in 2004 out of deference to women who also wore the school's uniforms. San Diego State, however, is still the home of the Aztecs. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jesse Cook is a gypsy at heart Oct 29, 2008
Furthermore, he performed with Charlotte Church on The Tonight Show and toured with popular Irish band, The Chieftains. Currently based in Toronto, Canada, Cook was born in Paris, and spent much of his childhood in the Camargue region of Southern France. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MacMaster returns to Webb Center Oct 16, 2008
She has performed with stars such as Faith Hill, The Chieftains and Paul Simon to name just a few, and recorded with the likes of Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck and Sam Bush. She has released 10 CDs, the last of which, Yours Truly, marked a return to her more traditional roots, and features a remarkable rendition of Danny Boy with a lead vocal by pop superstar Michael McDonald. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Chieftains close in on playoffs Oct 7, 2008
The Chieftains need to stay focused on that goal this week as homecoming activities will be in full swing. Gull Lake comes to town with a 1-5 record. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul to Perform Saturday, September 6th at the Orange County Great Park Sep 3, 2008
She has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony at The Kennedy Center, the Boston Pops, the Chieftains, Patti Smith, among others. She has performed for presidents and royalty worldwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* PLANET POP Aug 18, 2008
Those involved included U2, Bob Geldof, Sinead OConnor, Andrea Corr, Chris de Burgh, Ronan Keating, Shane MacGowan, The Chieftains and The Dubliners. Dorival Caymmi, one of the founders of modern Brazilian music, passed away Saturday from multiple organ failure, surrounded by family and friends at his Rio de Janeiro home, at 94 years of age, local press reported. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Album: Seth Lakeman, Poor Mans Heaven Relentless Jun 29, 2008
The thumping drums and martial fiddles of the Wicker Man -ish opener The Hurlers could be the Chieftains, and Poor Man's Heaven continues to leave no clich unused (he actually employs the phrase watery grave at one point). If you really dug Mike Oldfield s Moonlight Shadow and Chris De Burgh s Don t Pay the Ferryman , this is the album for you. (Independent)
Music listings Jun 1, 2008
Surrey Fusion Festival Features Celtic legends, the Chieftains, Bhangra star Jazzy B, and Rer Jully Black, with 40 international pavilions, presenting music, food, costume and dance. Holland Park, King George Hwy at Old Yale Rd., Surrey, July 18-20, 604-591-4598. (Vancouver Sun)
Dowagiac tennis team defeated by Otsego, 5-3 May 2, 2008
The loss dropped the Chieftains to 2-3 in league play and 2-5 overall. Winning matches for the Chieftains were Ami Sarao at No. 3 singles, along with the No. 2 doubles team of Kristan Stelmasiak and Kaitlyn Tyrakowski and the No. 4 doubles team of Christina Hamacher and Jessica Hargett. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Daily ritualsWriters reveal how they get their creative juices flowing Apr 11, 2008
Or I listen to music, I like Irish music like the Chieftains, or instrumental music. I don't listen to music with words that much or I tend to stop and think about them. (BBC News -- UK)
8 Irish bands we love Mar 17, 2008
Why We Love Them: Celtic music begins and ends with the Chieftains ... Why We Love Them: Equal parts the Clash and the Chieftains, the Pogues helped introduce Celtic music to a new generation in the '80s ... Why We Love Them: This Celtic supergroup combined the instrumental tradition of the Chieftains with the political and ballad sounds of the Clancy Brothers, recording an enormously influential body of work in just four years of existence in the early '70s. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Ahmadinejad: Symbolic visit focuses on ties with Iraq, challenge to US Mar 3, 2008
"The chieftains of Fallujah condemn the visit of Ahmadinejad to Baghdad," one of their banners read. Another 50 people demonstrated against the visit in northern Kirkuk, and tribal chieftains in the country's Shiite-dominated southern region signed a petition against the visit. (International Herald Tribune)
Best St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas Feb 16, 2008
For dancing, look for "jigs" and "reels." Irish bands include the Chieftains, Clannad and the Wolftones. Beware of bawdy words on the rowdier drinking songs, unless that's the type of crowd attending. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Feb 16, 2008
Do a JigThis season's World Music series at Walt Disney Concert Hall begins Feb. 21 with The Chieftains, making their debut in the hall. It was commercial rock coming out of Dublin when Paddy Moloney started the band in 1962 - outside of its folk fan base, people weren't exactly banging down the doors to hear traditional Irish jigs. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Soprano Sissel sings for the love of singing Feb 9, 2008
And Irish folk legends the Chieftains are old touring pals. More incongruously perhaps, Sissel has recorded duets with Los Angeles rapper Warren G and Danish punk band Sort Sol. (Boston Globe)
On the cusp of economic history Jan 23, 2008
Among the chieftains of politics and industry gathering in Davos for the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, a consensus appears to be building that the capitalist system is in for one of those rare and tempestuous mutations that give rise to a new set of economic policies. As the prospect of a U.S. recession overshadows a tense and drawn-out election campaign in the world's most emblematic market economy, a corrosive cocktail of factors is eating away at old certainties: Power is steadily... (International Herald Tribune)
* 'Feet of Flames' blazes a trail Jan 18, 2008
His first big break came when he scored a gig with the Chieftains in the 1980s, which eventually led to an interval act for the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. The seven-minute prototype of Riverdance performed there was expanded into a full-length production and made Flatley an instant star. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
For the record Nov 30, 2007
Christmas is the Chieftains' Bells of Dublin playing in the background and my grandmother's hand-me-down baklava recipe. For me, being home anytime, but especially at the holidays, is all about good music and good food. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Masco has deep thoughts Oct 28, 2007
As a testament to the program's depth, those who played for the Chieftains yesterday excelled in a 4-0 victory over Waltham. Senior Ian Betencourt made six saves en route to a shutout in his first start of the season, and Masconomet (14-1-4) got goals from four players. (Boston Globe)
Perfect harmony? Ebony and Ivory voted pop's worst duet Oct 7, 2007
Sinead O'Connor and The Chieftains were the surprise winners of the best collaboration vote, with Foggy Dew ... He revealed that Fairytale of New York, by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, would have been number one had it not been for a campaign by fans of the Chieftains song. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dropkick Murphys give Avalon an Irish wake Oct 1, 2007
With the club speakers wrapped in yellow "Caution" tape, the Murphys' traditional opening tape of the Chieftains and Sinead O'Connor performing "The Foggy Veil" was accompanied by a film of demolition footage. As soon as that was over, the Murphys came blasting onto the stage with the breakneck "Famous For Nothing," and they seemed never to let up. (Boston Globe)
What's On: Weekday Planner Sep 28, 2007
The Chieftains are joined by special guest Jimmy Rankin for a performance Tues. 8 p.m. ($45. (Toronto Star)
UApresents celebrating first black ink in 6 seasons Jul 26, 2007
This year's $98,878 profit comes largely from fundraising, belt-tightening and sellout performances including "A Scottish Christmas," Interpreti Veneziani, The Chieftains, The Peking Acrobats, Olympia Dukakis as "Rose," the Moscow Festival Ballet, Maya Angelou, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell. UApresents relies on ticket sales for 65 percent of its revenue and fundraising which pulled in $500,000 in 2006-07 for most of the rest. (FOX 11, AZ)
Lady 'Cats win own Matty Kurtis Memorial May 30, 2007
The Lady Bobcats took the title with a 6-5 win over the Chieftains ... The Chieftains, ranked No. 10 in Division 2, reached the finals with a 9-4 victory over Climax-Scotts in the second game of the day ... She struck out eight and walked just two against the Chieftains. (Niles Star, MI)
More of this story» May 24, 2007
Should former U.S. presidents criticize current U.S. or Allied leaders. DMS names top students. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Celebrity Series reverts to old name Apr 23, 2007
The Chieftains will appear in Symphony Hall and the bluegrass band Cherryholmes will come to Sanders Theatre. Among the jazz and cabaret offerings will be the Maria Schneider Orchestra and vocalist Audra McDonald, in November and May , respectively. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Van Morrison's The Best of Van Morrison, Volume 3 to Be Released June 19 by Manhattan/EMI Apr 17, 2007
Shenandoah (with The Chieftains) 2. Precious Time 3. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
12 Questions with... The Celtic Tenors Mar 18, 2007
"The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful Classical Crossover artists ever to have come out of Ireland. Signed on the spot to an international record deal in London in 2000, their first album went on to achieve double platinum status in their homeland, Number 1 in Ireland and Germany, Number 2 in the UK, and won them the "Echo Award" for Best Classical Crossover Act in Germany.A full-length TV Special "Ein Grosser Irischer Abend" was broadcast to millions on... (WKRC.com, OH)
Irish band Lunasa Mar 16, 2007
"The being-out-on-our-own type of thing -- we're just really continuing on from where other bands started off (that were) more maverick and groundbreaking than we were" -- specifically, the Chieftains and the Bothy Band, he said. To have a double bass and guitar is unusual as well. (Anchorage Daily News)
COLUMN: Live up St. Patty's in true Irish fashion Mar 16, 2007
1 a.m. - Vaguely remember belting out poor rendition of The Chieftains. and being slapped by a female. (U-Wire.com)
A toast to Irish music Mar 14, 2007
Tuatha da Dannan, James Galway and the Chieftains leap to mind. The list is very long. Two I recommend. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Having a grand old timeSt. Patrick's Day Parade fixture picked for marshal Mar 8, 2007
Halpin said he returns to Ireland every year to visit, and feels proud of his heritage and culture, listening to the Chieftains, U2, and other Irish bands and reading Irish literature. "I think when I look at the glass I see it as half full, not half empty," Halpin said. (Greenwich Time)
Band to jig on campus Feb 28, 2007
The Chieftains will be bringing old-fashioned Irish jigs and several special guests to its performance at the Eisenhower Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. ... "The Chieftains are one of the most respected bands in the music industry. Their music crosses cultures and continents. If you've never seen them, it is a great opportunity to do so while they are right here in your own backyard," Sullivan said ... The Chieftains include Paddy Moloney, the uillean pipes player who started the Dublin band in 1962 and... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Gov. calls response 'unacceptable'... Feb 17, 2007
See The Chieftains in Ireland. Enter to win 2 tickets to the Victory Golf Show. (The Drudge Report)
MacMaster Brings High-Energy Celtic Fiddle Music To Jorgensen Feb 16, 2007
According to her Web site, "Natalie's live performances are renowned for their incandescent energy and toe-tapping, rhythmic intensity. She has shared the stage with Santana, The Chieftains, Paul Simon, Pavarotti, Faith Hill, Don Henley, Michael McDonald and dozens of distinguished symphony orchestras.". The night will be a taste of something different around the UConn area. (The Daily Campus, CT)
L.A. Philharmonic adds to season Feb 14, 2007
World music shows will feature Costa, the Chieftains (Jan. 16, 2008), Asha Bhosle (April 27, 2008) and the Kronos Quartet (May 3, 2008). (Variety)
Portrait gallery Feb 10, 2007
However, he and his bandmates in the bluegrass-and-beyond trio Nickel Creek, Sara and Sean Watkins, shared a Grammy win in 2003, when their album, This Side, beat out entries from such heavyweights as Johnny Cash and The Chieftains to win the Best Contemporary Folk Album award. We were so happy to win, Thile recalled last week from Nashville, Tenn. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Verizon Wireless Becomes the First Wireless Carrier to Showcase Footage of the Legendary Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Celebration Feb 7, 2007
"In recent years, performers at Clive Davis' legendary Pre-Grammy Party have included Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, Barry Manilow, Carlos Santana, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Jamie Foxx, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Ludacris, Luther Vandross, Maroon5, Mary J Blige, P. Diddy, Patti LaBelle, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Usher, Whitney Houston and Wyclef Jean among others.Attendees have included Antonio Banderas, Ashley and Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Chris Rock, Courtney Love,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Meyer and Thile latest in Celebrity Series Jan 26, 2007
He has worked with the Chieftains, Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton and Hank Williams, Jr.. Thile is most famous for Nickel Creek, a bluegrass band he started at the age of 8. (The Crimson White, AL)
Apple unveils long-awaited iPhone, set-top TV system Jan 10, 2007
Just as effusive were the chieftains of the most powerful companies on the Internet -- Google Inc. and , both of which collaborated with Apple to provide services through the iPhone. Google chief executive and Apple board member Eric Schmidt appeared with Jobs to showcase a service that puts Google's popular online mapping service onto the Apple phone, allowing users to see satellite images of any spot on earth. (Boston Globe)
Girls hoops: McDonell can’t undo Chieftains Jan 10, 2007
Lataya Mulhern led the Chieftains (9-0, 6-0) with 10 points ... At Holcombe, the Chieftains broke the game open in the second quarter and cruised for the East Lakeland victory ... Webster was impressed by her team s passing it had 21 assists as a team but lamented about sloppy play from the Chieftains at times as well. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
