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The First Session at Five Points Public House

7/30/2019

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Imagine you're a local musician who plays for fun and friendship around your hometown area. Now imagine you're invited to bring your instrument and your friends to the newest most beautiful pub in town and play with some of the finest bands in your favorite musical genre. You have CDs by these bands. You've seen them in viral videos and in concert. And now you get to sit down right next to them and make music together. 
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It seemed like a dream, but it was real for the members of Craobh Dugan on July 25, 2019. It was the eve of the Great American Irish Festival, and the members of The Colin Farrell Band, The Byrne Brothers, and We Banjo 3, arrived at Five Points Public House for an open session and graciously played many of our favorite tunes with us, even though they had traveled long distances that day. 

These musicians were fun, friendly, and down-to-earth. They never showed off, but still we were dazzled by their excellent skills. And to experience this magical musical moment in the elegant surroundings of Five Points Public House was the icing on the cake. 

That was an evening we won't ever forget. Here's a small video sample.
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Ed Butch Waszkiewicz
12/26/2019 10:05:50 pm

My fine lasses and lads,the dome at Utica College would be an excellent venue for September Irish Marching Band Competition and Irish Sports.Respectfully in memory of my late Grandfather John Mack,and my late brother-in-law Jeremiah Hugh Pollock.
Godspeed,Ed Butch O'Waszkiewicz.P.S. 13 years ago I spoke in favr at Utica Common Council.

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Sue Romero
12/30/2019 08:34:33 am

That's a good idea, Ed. We'll pass it along to the GAIF committee.

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