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We participated in the Family Fair Day for the Lancaster Festival last Saturday.  It was a fabulous day, but if we had to sum it up in one word, that would be HOT! 

We gave a concert on the stage at 10:45.  We played some of our standards like “Fields of Athenry” and “Come By The Hills.”  There was audience participation with “The Wild Rover” and “Rattlin’ Bog,” and we included some of the not-so-blantantly Christmas selections, “What Noise on Earth” and “Christmas Day Ida Moarnin’” to promote the new CD.  We ened with a three-part a capella version of “The Parting Glass.”  It is quickly becoming our favorite piece to sing. 

Later in the day we gave hands-on instrument demonstrations on dulcimer and bodhran.  Many thanks to our good friend John for leading the bodhran classes!  We had eager participants of all ages.  It really is cool to see so many people interested in folk music.  We had a great time.  Thanks to everyone who stopped by.

Go to “photo galleries” to see many pictures from the day. 

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We were invited to provide music during the Art Walk at the First Presbyterian Church.  It was a wonderful evening!  Those of you who’ve done the Art Walk know that it’s usually really HOT!  We were very lucky - we got to play in the lovely air-conditioned church!  There was a room a wonderful display of art representing various mediums.  The folks from  the church donate cookies for a delicious spread to share with the community.  We played directly across from the cookie table - very tempting all night long!! 

It was a great place to play.  There was a steady crowd of people throughout the evening.  The people from the church were very gracious hosts, to us as well as to the many Art Walk visitors.  We were asked back for next year! 

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We have 2 upcoming Lancaster Festival gigs this week!

We will be playing for the Art Walk this Friday, July 18 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church on Broad Street, directly across from the Fairfield County District Library.  Be sure to stop in and see us if your out and about for the Art Walk.  If you’ve never gone, it’s a blast!!  You meander through historic downtown Lancaster.  Many artists have their works on display in various shops.  There is a lot of live entertainment and food too!  And it’s a free event!! 

On Saturday, July 19, we’ll  be at Festival Fair Day in the Fairfield County Fairgrounds.  We’ll be giving a concert on the main stage at 10:45, and we’ll also be on the front porch of the old restaurant building across from the grand stand for the rest of the day.  We are going to offer free duclimer, bodhran, and penny whistle lessons, and we’ll do some jamming.  There is a $5.00 admission fee for adults for this event.  Kids are admitted for free.

Check out www.lanfest.org  for full Lancaster Festival details.

We hope to see you this weekend!!

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Many thanks to everyone who attended our CD Release Party last Saturday.  We had a blast!!  We ended up extending the day and having a potluck for our familes, followed by the live ”premiere performance” of “CHRISTMAS ROSE.” 

It means the world to us to have the opportunity to share our music with the world.  It would not be possible without the constant support and encouragement of our families and friends, so thanks to all of you for helping to make our dreams into reality.

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Folks have been asking what songs are on our new CD.  Here’s the rundown: 

O Come Emanuel Set (O Come O Come Emanuel, What Noise On Earth)

Carol From An Irish Cabin

Christmas Day Ida Moarnin’ Set (Christmas Day Ida Moarnin’, I Saw Three Ships, Christ Was Born)

Deck Set (Deck the Halls, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Joy To The World, Good King Wenceslas)

Christ Child’s Lullaby

Angel’s Lullaby (The First Noel, Angel’s Lullaby)

Baloo Baleerie Set (Baloo Baleerie, Away In A Manger, Silent Night)

Huron Carol

Friendly Beasts Jubilee

Sleep Little Baby

Silence, Gentlemen! (Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)

Jolly Joyful Jinge (Jolly Old St. Nick, Joyful Children, Jingle Bells)

Advent Blessing

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It’s finally finished!!!! 

 Well, mostly…..we’ve sent the master recording and design ideas off.  We’re expecting design proofs early this week, and the arrival of our finished product, all packaged and ready to go, by the end of the month!  We’re very excited and quite proud of this project, so it’s time to celebrate!

You are cordially invited celebrate Christmas in July with Evening Rose!  We’re holding a CD release party on Saturday, July 12 at 1:30 pm at the Hocking Township Building, 1175 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd (St Rt 22), Lancaster, OH, 43130.  For those of you who know Lancaster, it’s the old John Deere tractor store across from the Hunter Trace Subdivision on 22.  Let us know if you need directions!

We will be giving the premiere live performance of the CD music at 1:30 pm, followed by a reception and CD signing.  We’ll be selling the CD at the discounted price of $10.00 at the party.  The online price will be $17.00 after that - $15.00 at our performances. 

If you can’t make the party but would still like to get the discounted price, you can order online - click here - or just talk to any of the Roses and we’ll set you up. 

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We performed at LanFair Assisted Living Facility in Lancaster on Sunday.  This was our first concert since St. Patrick’s day after many many hours of playing Christmas music in March/April as we were working on the CD.  So it was good for our souls!!  It was a packed house of friends and family as well as the residents.  “Grandpa Mucky,” a long time friend of the family, and Laura’s grandma, live there.  Our music is our passion, and it’s always a thrill to get to share that with other people.  It is most rewarding to hear the residents sing along with us on favorites such as “I’ll Fly Away” and “Amazing Grace.”  We debuted “The Parting Glass” that day too - three part a capella.  It went well for a first performance!  We’ll be working that one in a lot this year. 

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We were the entertainment for the Fairfield Medical Center’s Volunteer Appreciation Banquet last night.  They were very gracious.  We had a fun time playing some of our favorites.  It was inspiring to be surrounded by so many caring and generous people.  SInging “Amazing Grace” with that crowd was very inspirational! 

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We will be playing for the Volunteer Banquet at the Fairfield Medical Center on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm

This Saturday we’ll be in Zanesville at the Central Presbyterian Church at 7:00 pm

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Our big exciting news……..drumroll………….

We’ve been busy recording our Christmas CD!  “Christmas Rose” should be released in mid-July!  We’ve been very busy at Lone Raven Studio.  Recording Engineer Craig Markley has been wonderful!  We’re finished with the actual recording, and the final post-production work is nearing completion. 

Here’s a picture of Laura in the Hot Seat! 

Gotta run - actually, off to an ER gig in Lancaster.  More Later

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