June 30, 2009
June 09, 2009
Summertime and the living is easy...
The Barley House Band is in its usual summer mode of relaxing, playing a lot of churches (which tend to arrange guest music while the choir is on vacation), and the odd wedding and outdoor festival.
Speaking of which, the band will be at Riverssance in McClellan Park from 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
I'll be teaching an Irish String Music workshop at the Celtic Highland Games, but more on that later.
Also, the band returns to the Performance Hall at the River Music Experience in September for the next season of the Bucktown Revue, presented at 7 p.m. the third Friday of the month, September through April.
Until we see you all again, below are three excerpts from the band's second CD.
Best, Michael
Download Curra
Download New Custom House:Gravelwalk
Download Carlan's Ramble
May 13, 2009
Test driving the Steffey F-5
The tune, below, is Big Sciota, for the Mandolin Cafe Tune of the Week group.
Earlier post (NOT Big Sciota!)
April 23, 2009
Bucktown Revue season finale is Friday
The Bucktown Revue Season Finale is 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, in the River Music Experience Performance Hall.
The Bucktown Revue season finale features host Scott Tunnicliff and the Barley House Band, with guests folksinger Chris Dunn; Liz McConnell with some traditional Irish music; poet Renee Busha; the old-time music of Lost Nation Station; pianist Jonathan Turner; music from Annelie and Kaj Holgersson; and the musical humor of Steve Couch. With a special appearance by the Brer Bucktown Traveling Tent Show Dramatic Society. Written & produced by Michael Romkey.
Admission is $8 at the door.
April 03, 2009
March 23, 2009
March 22, 2009
March 17, 2009
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with us
The Barley House Band will be at the RME in Mojo's Cafe from 5 to 7 this evening. Join us for corned beef and beer (traditional Irish kosher food). And music!
March Bucktown Revuew
Host Scott Tunnicliff and the Barley House Band celebrate spring’s arrival. Guests include Possible Side Effects barbershop quartet, folk singer Jeff Bell, poet Dave McMillen, Elizabeth McConnell, soprano Erin Scalisi, and the musical humor of Steve Couch. Featuring another exciting episode of "The Pleasant Valley Hillbillies," presented by the Brer Bucktown Traveling Tent Show Dramatic Society.
The fine print: 7 p.m. Friday, March. 20, at the River Music Experience Performance Hall
