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Legacy's 6th Summer Tour of Michigan
06/27/09
 Legacy is returning to Michigan in the forthcoming (er, sixthcoming, actually) Summer Tour! The trio has high standards for picturesque landscapes and friendly natives, and Michigan never disappoints -- and frequently exceeds.
Tour 2009 focuses mostly in beautiful northern Michigan! Legacy made their first band trip to Michigan's Upper Penninsula last year, and now has no less than four U.P. shows scheduled. A stop at Lehto's Pastie shop is definitely in the itinerary.
Here are a few stats: 9 venues, 10 shows, all in 11 days. Our itinerary boasts 1600 miles on Michigan's roads (not including the miles travelled to get there). We have several new spots to visit and new folks to meet, but we are definitely looking forward to seeing old friends, too!
Legacy on Facebook
05/06/09
 Legacy has a "fanspace" on Facebook! If you're an intrepid Facebook warhorse, or a nubile newb, we'd love for you to join us there to say 'hi'.
http://band.to/legacy/
April Tour Turns to July
05/05/09
 The Traveling Irish Music Tour featuring Jimmy Crowley, Legacy, and Stonecross is over, but not forgotten... We were met with enthusiasm and kindness from all quarters, made new friends and met with old friends.
Legacy was particularly happy to bring Jimmy to the Baile Corcaigh in Corktown, Detroit. He was quite taken by the pub, owners Sharon and Leo, and the historic connection between Cork and Detroit. We were also gratified to play there one last time before the Baile Corcaigh closes its doors.
Legacy will be returing to Michigan in July to play their 6th summer tour in the state, including a trip to sunny Escanaba. We're certainly looking forward to another chance to play for Michigan's Yoopers and Trolls!
Michigan in April
04/07/09
 Legacy has toured Michigan for the last 5 July's and one December, but have never done an April! Sled Dog Records have organized a tour of Irish music, including Jimmy Crowley, Legacy, and Suisan O'Rourke & Zig Zeitler! The final touches are almost in place, and the tour will situate mostly in southern Michigan, with at least one jaunt to the Traverse area.
Jackson / Cork Amalgamation
03/11/09
 Legacites Don and Valerie have joined Captain Mackey's Goatskin and Stringband, the musical brainchild of the legendary Jimmy Crowley and Fuchsia-frontman Máirtín de Cógáin, both Co. Cork natives and recent transplants to the States. The Stringband's CD Soldier Songs, was recorded before Don and Val's addition to the band, and will have it's release in New York this September.
"Sometimes great people and wonderful musicians get together and form a new band. and that's what you have here.... a huge treat...!" ~ Jim Flanagan
A New Year!
01/13/09
Legacy wishes Máirtín and Mitra de Cógáin a hearty congratulations after their recent "hitch" in Cork! Valerie and Don attended with friends Scott and Aimee Cole, Doyle and Yvette Jeter of Enoch's Pub, and Noel Reid of the New Basin Canal Branch of CCÉ. The group worked in plenty of opportunities to have a few tunes in the week they spent in and around Cork city, owing most of their finds to Jimmy Crowley (Thanks, Jimmy!) and his friend, Dave Hennessy. A few snaps of our capers:
February will see the trio rejoining for the first time since October, and also adding our favorite uilleann piper, Tim Britton to the mix for the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston, LA.
CelticFest MS and NELA CelticFest
09/15/08
CelticFest Mississippi was a great success, and the band ejoyed hooking up once again with piper Tim Britton, former bandmate Richie Stafford, and lots of our musical friends, all in one place! Mostly recovered now, Legacy will meet up with Tim Britton once again in late October at the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival. Yay!
And Out the Door We Go
07/05/08
We're making preparations for our 5th annual summer tour of Michigan. We'll be performing at many of our favorite places (Stonecliffe, East Jordan Concert in the Park, White Crow Conservatory, Baile Corcaigh, and more) and plenty of new venues too (Music in the Park in Curtis, Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn, Quinn & Tuites, and others). Keep an eye on our Calendar page for dates and details!
 Also, we're happy to announce that our new recording will make it to our hot little hands before we go, so Not Making Hay (2008) will be available for purchase at all Legacy performances! Check out the Sounds page for more information about the new CD!
A Westward Teaser -- July 11-12, 2008
06/03/08
In the works for several weeks now, we're finalizing our quick trip to Reno and Auburn before the two weeks in Michigan.  Our plans are to arrive into the area in enough time to attend a pub session on July 10, and then a house concert in lovely Auburn, CA. Finally, we'll make some noise at the very first "HirishFest", an upstart Irish festival that claims the highest altitude for an Irish festival in the world (we googled it, it's true)! As always, check the Calendar for details!
Legacy's 5th Michagan Tour -- July 14-27, 2008!
05/18/08
 We're making preparations for our 5th annual summer tour of Michigan. We'll be performing at many of our favorite places (Stonecliffe, East Jordan Concert in the Park, White Crow Conservatory, Baile Corcaigh, and more) and plenty of new venues too (Music in the Park in Curtis, Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn, and others). Keep an eye on our calendar page for dates and details!
Recording plans
03/31/08
Legacy is set to converge in Orlando in May to begin recording of a new album project. The trio have been keeping busy, meeting for small tours in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee, getting the tune-juice flowing (??). Hopefully, it won't be a long wait!
First tour of 2008!
01/27/08
Legacy will begin their first tour of the year February 7 th in their old Southern stomping grounds (Jackson, Monroe), and spreading to some new ones ( Memphis, Land of the King). Be sure to check the Calendar for venues and details. The band will reconvene on “Leap Day” in Texas for the largest Irish festival in the region. See you there!
Christmas Tour Both Successful and Great Craic!
01/09/08
Months of wondering what madness led the "Band of Southerners" to book a Christmas tour in in Michigan quickly fell away once the tour started. The show was a hit at every venue, with audiences guided through the program by Jim Flanagan's expositions and anecdotes. Legacy was in rare form as well, regardless of some cold hands! This was Jim Flanagan's first time performing in the state, and he was overwhelmed at the kindness and generosity of the Michiganders. Legacy bandmates, however familiar with the natives, were also amazed and appreciative. Photos of the tour will follow on the Photos page soon.
Christmas Tour December 13-22, 2007
11/07/07
An Irish Christmas: Songs and Music from West Cork
Legacy and Jim Flanagan are joining together for a special Christmas program celebrating the winter holiday traditions of West Cork (Ireland) and beyond. The performance is a mix of holiday songs and stories with an occasional set of holiday-themed tune sets (played in traditional style) in for good measure! Jim, who originally is from Ballyvourney in the west of Cork, will serve as the MC for the program. As detailed in his bio below, Jim is an accomplished singer/entertainer…and he also is Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology at the Univ. of Southern Mississippi.
Our Christmas poster is available for download on our Promo page.
Jim Flanagan -- www.FlanaganSongs.com
A native of Ballyvourney, a small village in the heart of the Muskerry Gaeltacht (an Irish speaking area) in County Cork, Jim Flanagan now lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He has performed at major festivals (Milwaukee, Dallas, Colorado, Atlanta, New Orleans, Savannah, Austin, Jackson) and in regular pub performances over the years has established himself as a significant force in Irish music in the Southeastern United States. Steve Winick (Dirty Linen) compares him favorably to Daithi Sproule (of Altan) and the great traditional singer Joe Heaney (Seosamh Ó hÉanaí) - in whose company any Irish singer would be proud to be placed.
Ballyvourney is an area long recognized as a center of poetry, music, and dance. It is the birthplace of many highly respected poets and musicians, among these the famous poet Seán Ó Riordáin. Many great Irish musicians have lived in the area, including Seán Ó Riada, Jackie Daly, John Connell, and the great source singer Elisabeth Cronin. Flanagan draws on this wellspring of tradition with pride of place in his stage performances. He provides a mix of both Irish language and English language songs; songs based in the old style (sean nós) tradition as well as contemporary ballads, many of which lend themselves well to audience participation. His performances are interwoven with his compelling Irish humor, the stories of Ireland and his memories of home, leaving one with a feeling of having been entertained and enriched as well.
4th Michigan Tour Kicks Off July 13-23
6/20/07
 The last pieces are fit into place, the new posters are out, and the engines are idling. The band always looks forward to the trips to Michigan, and we have some new and exciting destinations on the tour map. It's another intense tour schedule, just the way we like it. Check out where Legacy will be on the Calendar!
Legacy Is on MySpace!
3/15/07
Drop in, have a cup of tea, listen to some music, and leave a comment so we know you've been there. We are always looking for new friends. http://www.myspace.com/legacyirishmusic
Photos of Legacy's 3rd Michigan Tour
08/01/06
The trio of Legacy played 12 venues in 13 days in mostly northern and western Michigan, but also spent three days in the Detroit area. Perhaps the most notable venue for the tour was the Ark in Ann Arbor, but when asked which was the "best" gig, it became desperately hard to say. The presenters nearly every venue were extraordinarly gracious and welcoming, and we were consistently (and pleasantly) surprised at how many people in Michigan's towns and cities were wanting to hear some Irish music from a bunch of "Southerners"
Photos of the trip are posted on the Photos section of the Legacy site, though the band was lax in photo-taking until reaching Mackinac Island. Unfortunately, the photos don't reflect the Baile Corcaigh, White Crow Conservatory, or the famed Ark...
Particular thanks go to Mary Ann and Terry of Fenian's (Conklin), Sue and Ziggy of the White Crow (Saginaw), and Jack Archibald of The Traverse Brewing Co (Elk Rapids), and Mark Penzien in East Jordan.
Members of Legacy return to Jazzfest in Norlins....
08/01/06
 New Orleans Jazzfest has been a favorite event for members of Legacy since we started playing there a few years ago.... It's one of the largest events around, and arguably boasts the best food at any event! (who knew that pheasant makes a good gumbo?)
 Members of Legacy appeared as "The Poor Clares", led by Betsy McGovern and joined by special guest Gerry O'Beirne. Despite fears that post-Katrina New Orleans would be unable to support a successful Jazzfest this year, the event drew record attendance.
The Poor Clares played on the second day of the festival to an enthusiastic crowd in fabulous, cool weather! The band made a splash in our first appearance at the Fais Do-Do stage (pronounced "fah doh doh").
See the Photos page for more pictures from Jazzfest 2006!
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