Music Monday: James Vincent McMorrow

"Cavalier"


"Gold"


"Follow You Down to the Red Oak Tree"


"Wicked Game" (Chris Isaak Cover)


"If I Had a Boat" (Live)


I first discovered James Vincent McMorrow a number of years ago from an Irish pen-pal. Yes, I am one of the few people in the world who still has pen-pals. After hearing "Follow You Down To The Red Oak Tree", I was instantly hooked. A couple summers ago, I finally had the pleasure of hearing him live- & for free (thank you Allegheny County Parks)! It was an unforgettable summer night under the stars with a bottle of wine, one of my dearest friends and the beautiful music of McMorrow.

James Vincent McMorrow is a singer from Dublin, Ireland. His latest album, Post Tropical, can be purchased here. Be sure to check out the last few tracks. After "Cavalier", they're among my favorite!

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Music Monday: Maverick Sabre

"Let Me Go"


"Let Me Go" Live


"I Need"


"These Days"


"I Used To Have It All"


Maverick Sabre is an Irish-English artist from London. His debut album, Lonely Are The Brave, can be purchased here.

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Quoteworthy

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
-W.B. Yeats 1865-1939











Now Playing: "Come A Little Closer" by Cage The Elephant

Music Monday: Spies

"November Sun"


"Distant Shorelines"


Spies is an indie pop-rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Their release, Distant Shorelines, is out now and can be purchased here.

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“There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart's desire. The other is to gain it.” 
-George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950












Now Playing: "Pictures of You" by The Cure

Go Deep: Who Do You Think You Are? J.K. Rowling

Because of my red hair, green eyes and fair skin, I often get told by strangers that I must be 100% Irish. When people ask what my nationalities are, I never have a confident answer. While there is definitely Irish on my Mother's side of the family, my Father's side is a bit of a mystery. There's some Italian on the family tree but the rest of the branches are up for debate. With the exception of my Mom's proud to be Irish stance, my parents don't really talk about their ancestry. This has lead me to be quite fascinated by genealogy. Because of this fact (in addition to my curiosity and love of history), the show Who Do You Think You Are? is one of my favorites. Someday in the near future, I fully intend to delve deeper into my family tree and turn over some new leafs.

Now Playing: "Darkness" by Du Tonc

Music Monday: Kodaline

"All I Want"


"High Hopes"


"Perfect World"


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Kodaline is an alternative rock group from Dublin, Ireland. Their debut album In A Perfect World is available in Ireland but is expected to be released to the U.S. in the near future. Their self-titled EP can be purchased here.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

If the red hair, green eyes, fair skin and dog named Ireland didn't fully tip you off, I'm Irish. I was going to head to Chicago this weekend to celebrate (Pittsburgh has one of the best parties in the country but I was looking to switch it up). I didn't go because one of my best friends is back in the 'Burgh for her hometown baby shower today and I also start a new position at work this week. My friend doesn't know if she's having a boy or girl, so we were asked to wear blue or pink to the shower in accordance to what we think she's having. I think it's going to be a Beau (that's the name she has picked out for a little guy) but of course I have to sport green on St. Patty's Day! I'll be wearing a blue skirt with a green blouse. It's a very Notre Dame circa the '80s look.

It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without a little bit of Irish tunes. Here are a few songs that can trace its origins back to the Emerald Isle in one way or another. Enjoy & Erin Go Bragh!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!



Kissing our Leprachaun friend, "Finnegan", for luck!

 It's the best day of the year in Pittsburgh! We take St. Patrick's Day pretty seriously! I hope everyone enjoys some green beer and good times with friends and family! It's good to be Irish! :)

Now Playing: "Drink Up Yinz Bitches"

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

As I once wrote in the "Pittsburgh Girl" poem, "Green beer is good for the soul!" This St. Patrick's Day (and a beautiful one it is so far in Pittsburgh), I hope you have a safe and memorable time spent with friends and family. My Mother's side of the family is originally from County Mayo, Ireland. I'm proud to be Irish- I even named my dog, Ireland. Having red hair, everyone assumes that I'm Irish even though my locks likely come from my father's side of the family (Italian, etc.). But today, everyone is 100% of green. Slainte! :)