Here come the Celts - Look out Killeen

Yes we are having an event here in Killeen Texas.

On Sunday, Sept 6, 2009 I am hosting a house concert. Scottish singer Red McKinley will be here to put on a show in my family room. I am nervous and excited and sure hope we get a few folks to come enjoy the music.

Red puts on a good show, has some great songs. Wonderful scottish ballads, and some rousing bawdy tunes as well. Here is his website: http://home.flash.net/~celtsong/

I first met Red when I was involved with Austin Celtic Association and he lived in Austin for awhile. My favorite show was when he did a show with the Tudor Tarts at Opal Divine's on 6th Street. I never laughed so hard that evening. Anyway he moved on and now he lives in Washington state. I am tickled pink that he is coming down to Texas to perform at my house, and several others as well.

House concerts are a very comfortable and casual venue. The audience is limited to 20 or so people. Folks bring their own chairs or pillows and beverage of choice. The host or in my case the hostess usually provides some beverages and snacks or other edible items. I am considering doing a barbeque since it is a holiday weekend. If those who are coming will consider doing it pot luck, I will cook the meat. Maybe a brisket, and some dogs, burgers... We will see how it works out. It would be fun I think.

There is alot of information about house concerts on the internet, and I also received helpful suggestions from folks on the Irish and Celtic Trad Yahoo groups that I moderate.

So if any of you Scottish music lovers, Red McKinley, or celtic music fans are within driving distance come on down to Killeen... BUT--- email me first so I can give you the rest of the information you need to know. You can reply to me at here or at: jokehret@gmail.com.

This is a nice safe pleasant way to spend a Labor Day Sunday afternoon and evening.

Hope to see you in September... Cheers Jolene