Blarney Brothers Homecoming: by Frank Hui

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     On April 1st, the Blarney Brothers drove back into Dallas from their Midwest tour for a homecoming gig at the Emerald Mist Pub. We devoted fans decided to surprise them by making it an actual homecoming/prom dance. I was there to officially take photos. Hey what's the prom w/out the photographer? Many of us got all dressed up. We decorated the place in Celtic colors. And some of the women made very special 'mum corsages for the band members. Many of us got gifts for the guys. I got Mike Price a very special item. It was a rocking evening as the band joyfully recounted what a success the tour was and they especially liked the playtrons for coming out to see them. They played 3 incredible sets. There was much drinking, dancing and special appearances by guest artists. Not the least was drummer Matt Williams' elder daughter, Amanda. A lovely girl barely in her teens with an unbelievable voice that has been greatly nurtured. She could easily been the next LeAnn Rhimes in a few years. The guys played most of the fan favorites and closed the evening w/ a very un-Celtic type song they use to do quite often-a smoking version of Southern Cross.


This description and all these wonderful images are brought to you by Frank Hui. Unfortnately, my travels did not take me to this night. --Robyn Sotherby

For information regarding the Blarney Brothers, check out the Blarny Brothers's Official Website.

As Always... click on the image for a larger view...


Frank at his dapper best. Blarney fans from the early days.

Manager of Pendragon Costumes Maritabeth Carruthers w/ her husband Kyle

Owner of Faire Pair Tights, Ginger Burkholder and Marshall Smith

Blarney Mike Price living up to his sartorial reputation

Blarney Mike Price living up to his sartorial reputation

The Blarney Brothers performing "Bonnie Ship the Diamond"

Randy Christian (center) doing schtick for "The Syndey Harbor Ferry Boat Song"

Lovely Janet Harrison, wife of Blarney Steven Harrison

Janet just presented Randy and Steve w/ their special 'mums

Blarney wives Jennifer Harrison and Elaine Christian

Matt Williams' younger daughter Rachel performs a jig while the band plays "Mary Ellen Carter"

A special hat that was made for Matt being used as a tip jar

Steve's Didjiridu solo in "Rocky Road to Dublin"

Waltzing to "Arthur McBride" are Paige and Bobby French, the conceiver of the Celtic cruise the band went on w/ 6 Mile Bridge and the Rogues

Some of the women hiked up their gowns to dance the Lilt during "Paddy Murphy"

Some of the women hiked up their gowns to dance the Lilt during "Paddy Murphy"

Maritabeth Carruthers and Stephanie Mitchell doing ceili turns to "South Australia"

Steve's trumpet solo in "I Want to be a Yuppie"

Talented Amanda Williams (left in red)

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