Today I want to talk about The Young Dubliners, the band responsible for my love affair with Celtic music.
Many many years ago, where we were truly all YOUNG, I stumbled upon a Young Dubliners show and was instantly HOOKED. Everyone in the crowd, from age 8 to 88, was having a blast. I lived on the East Coast and they are based on the West Coast, so I didn't get to see them often at first. Then I moved to San Diego, home of the Belly Up, where they played frequently.
I was celebrating my 30th birthday at the Belly Up at a Dubs show. At this point I had not met the band. The crowd was off that night. No one was laughing at Keith's jokes, except ME. That caused him to seek me out after the set. We all ended up at a Denny's later that night and some great friendships took root.
Because I love their music so much, I started to check out other bands they suggested, many of which are on the Celtic Pink Ribbon compilations. Yesterday I blogged Celtic Pink Ribbon wouldn't have happened without Seven Nations, but it truly wouldn't have happened without my Dub Boyz, because they introduced me to 7N.
I've been to Ireland TWICE with this motley crew ... two of the greatest trips in my life. It is because of them I have some of my most interesting stories, like meeting Anna Nicole Smith, and Billy Boyd & Dominic Monaghan, and Dan Ackroyd, and Ian Anderson.
I've also met some of my dearest friends because of them. The Dubs are one of the friendliest bands on the circuit. I've seen them almost miss planes because they take the time to chat with everyone that wishes to chat. It is one of the things I love about them.
They have all been very supportive of all of my fundraising activities. Brendan & Dave, both extremely talented photographers, have donated pieces of their work for my fundraisers. There may even be a very special PINK fur guitar strap that was seen at many of their shows up for raffle this year. Stay tuned.
While ALL the bands on the CD are important to me, The Young Dubliners have a special place in my heart. I love my Dub Boyz!!
Deb
Many many years ago, where we were truly all YOUNG, I stumbled upon a Young Dubliners show and was instantly HOOKED. Everyone in the crowd, from age 8 to 88, was having a blast. I lived on the East Coast and they are based on the West Coast, so I didn't get to see them often at first. Then I moved to San Diego, home of the Belly Up, where they played frequently.
I was celebrating my 30th birthday at the Belly Up at a Dubs show. At this point I had not met the band. The crowd was off that night. No one was laughing at Keith's jokes, except ME. That caused him to seek me out after the set. We all ended up at a Denny's later that night and some great friendships took root.
Because I love their music so much, I started to check out other bands they suggested, many of which are on the Celtic Pink Ribbon compilations. Yesterday I blogged Celtic Pink Ribbon wouldn't have happened without Seven Nations, but it truly wouldn't have happened without my Dub Boyz, because they introduced me to 7N.
I've been to Ireland TWICE with this motley crew ... two of the greatest trips in my life. It is because of them I have some of my most interesting stories, like meeting Anna Nicole Smith, and Billy Boyd & Dominic Monaghan, and Dan Ackroyd, and Ian Anderson.
I've also met some of my dearest friends because of them. The Dubs are one of the friendliest bands on the circuit. I've seen them almost miss planes because they take the time to chat with everyone that wishes to chat. It is one of the things I love about them.
They have all been very supportive of all of my fundraising activities. Brendan & Dave, both extremely talented photographers, have donated pieces of their work for my fundraisers. There may even be a very special PINK fur guitar strap that was seen at many of their shows up for raffle this year. Stay tuned.
While ALL the bands on the CD are important to me, The Young Dubliners have a special place in my heart. I love my Dub Boyz!!
Deb
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