MIDWEST

December 7 (Merrillville, IA) Listen to the driving sounds of Celtic rock as Napper Tandy plays the ever so popular TJ Maloney's at 9 pm.

December 14 (Duluth, MN) Katie McMahon Christmas Show will be held at Mtichell Auditorium Performing Arts Series; College of St. Scholastica; 7:30 pm. 218-723-5968.

January 11 (Milwaukee, WI) Hear the Irish band Tinker Boys at the House of Guinness, 324 W. Main Street, Waukesha at 9:30 pm.

January 12 (Dearborn, MI) Have fun at the 50th Anniversary of the Detroit Parade. The celebration will be at the Dearborn Inn.

January 19 (Winona, MN) The Kissers play a cross between post-modern punk and Irish Celtic Music. Catch this outrageous outfit at Big River Room at 8 pm.

NORTHEAST

December 7-8 (Galena, IL) Ian Gould plays contemporary, traditional Irish Celtic music. Join him at the Irish Cottage; 8 pm.

December 16 (Mundelein, IL) Come join soloist Ariane Lydon at Lake County Fold Club; El Barrio Restaurant and Lounge, 1122 Diamond Lake Road; 7 pm. 847-295-7228.

Every Sunday (New York) No cover charge. Ceol is the hub for Irish music and culture in Brooklyn. Located at 191 Smith St. (near Warren) this pub offers live music between 5-8 pm. 347-643-9911.

Every Sunday (New York) No cover charge. Traditional Irish Seisiun happens at 6 pkm at Slainte, at 304 Bowery between Bleecker and Houston St. 212-253-7030.

Every Sunday (New York) No cover charge. The ever popular Aonach plays traditional Irish music to the crowds at 8-11:30 pm at the great Doc Stason's, located at 1490 Second Avenue (between 77th and 78th St.). 212-988-5300.

Every Sunday (New York) No cover charge. Traditional Irish music for your listening pleasure. 11 pm - 3 am at Mona's, 224 avenue B (between 13th and 14th St.) 212-353-3780.

Every Sunday (New York) The jumpin' Don Meade and friends do a stint at the Landmark Tavern, at 626 Eleventh Ave. at 46th St. 212-247-2562.

Every Tuesday (New York) No cover charge. Swift provides the venue to honor your Irish heritage. 9 pm - 1 am, 34 E. 4th St. (Between Bowery and Lafayette). 212-260-3600.

Every Thursday (New York) No cover charge. Hear the exciting Tony DeMarco 'til the bewitching hours of the night from 10 pm to 1 am at Paddy Rilly's, 519 Second Avenue at 29th St. 212-686-1210.

Every Thursday (New York) No cover charge. Hear Mary Courtney at Doctor Gilbert's Café. Here's your excuse to travel to 6115 Broadway, Riverdale, Bronx, to see this woman. Don't miss her. The show starts at 8 pm. 718-548-9621.

Every weekend (New York) On Saturdays from 9pm-1am, and every Sunday between 7-11pm enhoy a Guinness and live traditional Irish music at O'Neill's, 729 3rd Avenue at 45th St., 212-661-3530.

WEST COAST

December 16 (Fort Collins, CO) At Avogradro's Number, be sure to enjoy Colcannon perform their Christmas show with plenty of traditional Irish music to boot. 980-493-5555.

Every night (Los Angeles, CA) Enjoy corned beef and cabbage every night in downtown L.A.'s Casey's Irish Bar & Grille at 613 S. Grand Ave (at 6th St.), Los Angeles provids a down home atnosphere and good food. 323-935-1577. www.mollymalonesla.com.

Every night. (San Francisco, CA) Enjoy upscale Irish dining at The Liberties, 998 Guerrero at 22nd St., which doesn't forget the fish and chips. 415-282-6789.

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