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Belfast ready to celebrate Irish Dance

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Looking for a session in coastal Florida

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Music licensing authorities quash live traditonal music

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Belfast ready to celebrate Irish Dance

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Looking for a session in coastal Florida

I have a friend in Panama City on the Gulf Coast of Florida who's looking for a session in his area. Anybody know if anything nearby? He's somewhat of a newbie and wants to experience more of the TRAD scene.See More

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Paul @ Diddlyi commented on the blog post 'Music licensing authorities quash live traditonal music'

"I featured this post Michael. Would love to hear more of your thoughts."

Jun 6, 2009

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Music licensing authorities quash live traditonal music

More and more stories are being told about the music licensing authorities BMI and ASCAP and their heavy-handed tactics against local bar and restaurant owners. Live music is slowly being strangled in these small venues because they can't afford the exhorbitant fees demanded by these behemoths of the music scene.Now these entities exist for a very good reason. When a person writes or records a song, that creative work is their intellectual property, and protected by copyright. Copyright law…See More

Jun 6, 2009

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Paul @ Diddlyi commented on the blog post 'Music licensing authorities quash live traditonal music'

"Hi Michael, great article - thanks for sharing. I know the issue of musicians getting paid properly for there work is a sticky one. It is so difficult to regulate and ensure that everyone is treated fairly. And then along comes the Internet which…"

Jun 6, 2009

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"Warm and sunny today, we've had rain the last copuple of days. Working on the Spring cleaning."

Jun 5, 2009

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"Hello from Germany. How are things in Arvada, CO?"

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Michael P. Thompson replied to the discussion 'Song Search'

"It's called "Johnny be Fair" Well, Johnny be fair and Johnny be fine and wants me for to wed And I would marry Johnny, but my father up and said I'm sad to tell you daughter what your mother never knew But Johnny is a son of…"

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May 11, 2009

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"Hi Michael, I guess you were at Feili Denver? How did your daughter do? I was hoping to be there for at least part of the day, but it didn't work out too well. We were in Philadelphia for Worlds (just to watch) and spent several days afterwards…"

May 11, 2009

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I am a ...: Musician, Fan

About me: Michael is the quintessential Celt, pub singer, raconteur, and proud father of a very talented Irish dancer.

What Irish things do I play, dance, say, sing or other:: Pub songs, rebel songs, drinking songs, songs of unrequited love followed by drinking, war songs, songs of drinking after losing the war, and folk music.

Music/Singing School/Group: Mulligan Stew

Music/Singing Level: Performer, enthusiast

How many years have you been playing/singing?: 50+

Favorite Music: Pub songs, rebel songs, drinking songs, songs of unrequited love followed by drinking, war songs, songs of drinking after losing the war, and folk music.

Dancing School / Group: Heritage Irish Stepdancers

Dancing Level: novice

How many years have you been Irish dancing?: Twice in the past three years

Favourite Irish Dance Show: Our local ceilidh or anything my daughter is in

I love this about Irish Dancing:: It's cool

I love this about Irish Tradition:: It reaches my soul

Other Website:: http:///www.examiner.com/x-4536-Denver-Celtic-Music-Examiner

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Music licensing authorities quash live traditonal music

More and more stories are being told about the music licensing authorities BMI and ASCAP and their heavy-handed tactics against local bar and restaurant owners. Live music is slowly being strangled in these small venues because they can't afford the exhorbitant fees demanded by these behemoths of the music scene.

Now these entities exist for a very good reason. When a person writes or records a song, that creative work is their intellectual property, and protected by copyright.… Continue

Posted on June 5, 2009 at 5:07am — 2 Comments

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At 6:01am on May 11, 2009, John said…: Hi Michael,
I guess you were at Feili Denver? How did your daughter do? I was hoping to be there for at least part of the day, but it didn't work out too well. We were in Philadelphia for Worlds (just to watch) and spent several days afterwards visiting my aunt and uncle close by in NJ. We were suppose to arrive in Denver late Friday afternoon the day before Feili, but because of the snow didn't get home until very late that night. Didn't feel like making the drive down to Castle Rock the next day. How long have you been with Heritage? Have a great week!
John