Caribbean Cruise with Finbar Furey, Danny O'Flaherty, and Brian Gaffney--2010..Click Ship below!! 

 

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Tour Schedule

 

 

Brian Gaffney was born in Tralee, County Kerry.  Youngest of 4 kids, Brian didn't take long to pick up a love of music from his older brothers.

By age 13, Brian was playing in pubs around Kerry with accordion player Kevin Cronin.  They formed a band in Christian Brothers School and won the all Ireland "Slogadh" in 1974.

Brian played all kinds of music, to include traditional Irish music and rock 'n roll and found his nitch as a solo performer.

During the late 70's, Brian was the resident Saturday night opener at Horan's Hotel in Tralee where he stayed for 5 years.  Playing at Horan's gave Brian an opportunity to play with renowned Irish groups such as The Furey's, Moving Hearts and the Dubliners, just to name a few.

Brian continued to play all over Ireland until 1985 when he immigrated to America.  Brian's first port of call was Boston, Mass. where he was immediately snatched up to fill in with the band "Dublin Sound" with Dessie Higgins and Sean Garvey.  In 1986, Brian partnered up with Alan Loughnane and toured all over America with the group "Claddagh" for 3 1/2 years.

Brian then joined Fergus Kennedy in the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia areas in the band "Brendan's Voyage".  They toured all over America as well and released 2 very successful albums "In Full Sail" and "Close to the Wind".

Brian married  Kathleen Lyons in 1991 and they became proud parents of Kelly Gaffney in 1992. Kathleen is the daughter of Gerry and Willie Lyons of Dungarvan, County Waterford and in 1993, they put their heads together and opened Nanny O'Brien's Irish Pub in Washington, DC.

Since Nanny O'Brien's opened in 1993, it has given Brian an opportunity to pursue his passion by playing   traditional music.  Brian teamed up with all star fiddle player, Brendan Mulvihill with whom he performs every Wednesday night at Nanny O'Brien's.  Brian has also had the opportunity to play with such traditional greats as: Paddy Keenan, Billy McComiskey, James Kelly, in concert and others during is weekly Monday night fireside seisun's such as:  Eileen Ivers, Matt Molloy (Chieftains) and many others.

Having ran and performed at Nanny O'Brien's Irish Pub  in Washington, DC for the last 14 years, the Lyons and Gaffney families sold Nanny's in January 2007.  Brian is now focused on his music career, primarily as a solo artist, but he still features with Brendan Mulvihill, Patsy Whela, Brendan's Voyage and anyone else who may cross his path!

Brian Gaffney's Schedule 2009

Updated 4/24/2009

January 1-3 Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
January 6-10 Irish Channel, Washington, DC
January 13-17 Irish Channel, Crofton, MD
January 18-20 Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC with Brendan's Voyage
January 22-24 Murphy's, Washington, DC
January 25-31 Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
Feb 3-7 Irish Channel, Crofton, MD
Feb 10-14 Irish Channel, Washington, DC
Feb 15-21 Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
Feb 24 Nanny O'Briens, Washington, DC
Feb 26-28 Murphy's, Washington, DC
March 1-16th East Coast Tour with Finbar Furey and Patsy Whelan
March 17th Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
March 24-28th Irish Channel, Crofton, MD
March 29-April 4th Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
April 21-25 Irish Channel, Washington, DC
April 28-May 2 Irish Channel, Crofton, MD
May 3-9 Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
May 12-16 Irish Channel, Washington, DC
May 17th Fundraiser for Special Care Down's Syndrome Kids, Irish Channel, Washington, DC from 3-7pm.  Performing with Brendan's Voyage.  Bring the whole family!  Prizes, Live Auction, Raffle
May 19-23 Irish Channel, Crofton, MD
May 27 Nanny O'Briens, Washington, DC
May 28-30 Murphys DC
June 2-6 Irish Channel, Washington, DC
June 7-13 Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
June 17 Nanny O'Briens, Washington, DC
June 18-20 Murphy's Dc
June 27th Ocean City, MD (Private Function)
July 2-4 Murphys DC
July 9-11 Irish Channel, Washington, DC
July12-18 Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
July 22 Nanny O'Briens, Washington, DC
July 23-25 Irish Channel, Crofton, MD
July 26th Dubliner Pub, Washington, DC
July 30-Aug 1 Murphy's DC

    CD   "Close to the Wind"

brianfront.jpg (81300 bytes) brian.back.jpg (93769 bytes)1.  Back Home in Derry  2.  School Days Over  3. Ballad of St. Anne's Reel  4. When Margaret was Eleven  5.  Brendan's Voyage  6. Star of the County Down  7.  Black Velvet Band  8.  Close to the Wind  9.  Not the Reason I Left Mullingar  10.  Rosemary's Sister  11.  Jug of Punch

 

CD  "We'll Be Right Back"

Ramblin Rover; Donnybrook Fair; Matty; If I Had a Boat; Nancy Spain; Jigs; I Will; Dirty Old Town; Rose of Aranmore; Old Home Place; Friend of the Devil; Rights of Man/Japanese Horn Pipes/Moving Cloud1

New CD Release!   $15.  Stop by where Brian is playing to get your copy of this album, or you can request your order through gaff@comcast.net

 

 

 

CD Cost is $15.  To order CD, stop by where Brian is playing or contact by email  gaff@comcast.net

 

Bookings Contact Brian Gaffney at gaff@comcast.net

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Finbar Furey and the Boatmen

Brian Gaffney *   Patsy Whelan *  Ken Gillick

Winter/Spring 2009 Tour

 

Other dates to be announced (TBA)                                        updated 2/9/2009

March 1, 2009  Sunday 8pm Mr. Dooley's,  77 Broad Street, Boston, MA
March 2, 2009 Monday Irish Rover, 3718 28th Ave, Astoria, NY  9:30pm
March 3, 2009 Tuesday TBA
March 4, 2009 Wednesday  8pm Rory Dolan's 890 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY
March 5, 2009 Thursday  8pm Shanachie Pub, 111 East Butler Ave, Ambler PA
March 6, 2009 -March 7, 2009 TBA
March 8-9, 2009 Private Function
March 10,2009 8 pm Catholic University, Pryzbyla Center, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC  $15     For ticket Info email:       90doyle@cua.edu
March 12, 2009  730-930pm North Country Goes Green Festival, Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington St Watertown,NY
March 13, 2009  Friday   8pm The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
March 15, 2009 Sunday  8pm Cape Cod Cultural Center 307 Old Main St South Yarmouth , MA(map)
March 16, 2009 Monday  730pm  Joes Pub 425 Layfayette Street New York City (map)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O’Houligan’s Ball/Mardi Gras Cruise

 


Come celebrate Mardi Gras with Hy-Brasyl Musical Tours aboard the Carnival Triumph for the 1st Annual O’Houligan’s Ball Cruise

February 6 – 13, 2010

 

Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sat, Feb 6 New Orleans, LA   4:00 PM
Sun, Feb 7 Fun Day at Sea    
Mon, Feb 8 Key West, FL 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Tue, Feb 9 Freeport, Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wed, Feb 10 Nassau, Bahamas 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thu, Feb 11 Fun Day at Sea    
Fri, Feb 12 Fun Day at Sea    
Sat, Feb 13 New Orleans, LA 8:00 AM  
 

Ports of Call

Pricing

Price per person based on double occupancy

 

Category Description Price per person
4B Inside Cabin $1,045.00
6B Oceanview Cabin $1,145.00
8B Balcony Cabin $1,315.00
 

Cruise Price Includes:

  • 7 nights/8 days cruising onboard the Carnival Triumph
  • All meals while onboard the Triumph
  • Port Charges and Taxes
  • Private Entertainment Package **
    • O’Houligans Ball
    • Concerts by Danny O’Flaherty and Finbar Furey
    • Seisiuns
    • Ceili
    • Irish Dancers

**These special features are exclusive onboard events just for members of the Hy-Brasyl O’Houligan’s Ball Cruise Group and are not open to passengers who book the cruise directly with Carnival or through a non-affiliated travel agency.

Entertainment

Danny O'FlahertyDanny O’Flaherty

Danny O’Flaherty is originally from Connemara, Ireland, Danny was one of the last of a generation reared in the isolation of a pure Gaelic culture.  Through his stories and songs, he takes you to the depths of his soul, and back to the ancient music played and sung around the peat fires in Ireland.

www.dannnyoflaherty.com

Finbar FureyFinbar Furey

Finbar Furey will be joining us direct from Ireland.  He has toured extensively in Britain, Australia, and elsewhere, bringing his rare talents to a world-wide stage and treating audiences to evenings of pure Irish magic, great music, good humour, and the charm and sparkling wit associated with one of Ireland's great raconteurs.

www.finbarfurey.com

The Lone Star Ceili BandThe Lone Star Ceili Band

The Lone Star Ceili Band is one of Texas’ custodians of traditional Irish music and dance.  Each of the members of LSCB are accomplished players of traditional Irish music.  The ensemble gives a worthy representation of traditional “ceili” bands as found in Ireland.  The word “ceili” is an Irish word that means gathering, a social event.

www.trad-music.com/ceiliband.htm

Brian GaffneyBrian Gaffney

Brian Gaffney was born in Tralee, County Kerry.  Youngest of 4 kids, Brian didn't take long to pick up a love of music from his  brothers.  By age 13, Brian was playing in pubs around Kerry with accordion player Kevin Cronin.  Brian continued to play all over Ireland until 1985 when he immigrated to America where he has continued tour with a variety of groups and as a solo artist.

www.briangaffney.com

CrestLegend has it that the Irish in New Orleans were not invited to any of the high society Mardi Gras Balls, so over 100 years ago they dreamed up a ball of their own, O’Houligan’s Irish Ball.  Partygoers dressed in outlandish costumes and mocked the high class with their shenanigans.  The 2010 O’Houligan’s Irish Ball is set to be another fun evening of music and merriment, this time aboard the Carnival Triumph, and a wonderful way for Irish (or Irish at heart) from around the country to come together to celebrate the Mardi Gras season.

Carnival TriumphYou will be sailing aboard the 893 foot Carnival Triumph, the ultimate in relaxation and adventure.  In addition to the private entertainment package included with this tour, you will also have plenty of time to experience the onboard activities, wonderful restaurants, friendly casino, relaxing lounges, invigorating spa, exciting nightclubs and duty-free shopping that the Triumph has to offer.

Payment Schedule
  • Early booking discount:  $50 per cabin onboard credit for first 50 cabins booked.
  • $400 per person deposit due to book your cabin. ($100 of this deposit is non-refundable)
    • This payment must be by check and made payable to: Hy-Brasyl Musical Tours
    • To reserve your cabin mail your deposit to:

AAA Travel
Attn:  Bobbe Petreikis
3445 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 200
Metairie, LA  70002

  • Second payment of $250 per person is due by 8/1/2009
    ($25 of 2nd payment is non-refundable)
    • This payment is payable to AAA Travel by check or credit card

 

  • Final payment is due by 11/1/2009
    • This payment is payable to AAA Travel by check or credit card

Options

  • Experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans after the cruise. Rates are available on request for a 3 night post cruise hotel package, February 13-16, 2010.
  • Gratuities of $70 per person may be prepaid
  • Trip Protection Insurance for cancellation due to a medical reason is highly recommended and may be purchased through AAA Travel.

Cancellation Policies

  • At time of deposit - $100 per person non-refundable fee
  • After 8/1/2009 - $25 per person additional non-refundable fee
  • After 11/20/2009 - $250 per person additional non-refundable fee
  • After 1/5/2010 - 50% penalty per person
  • After 1/30/2010 - 100% penalty per person

ClipReady to set sail for a week of music, magic and fun? 

Contact:

Bobbe Petreikis
AAA Travel 
504-838-7500
800-452-7198 x 6227
bpetreikis@aaamissouri.com

Beth Eriksson
337-564-4702
baeriksson@yahoo.com

Hy-Brasyl Musical Tours
409-384-2376