The Jolly Beggars press kit

The Jolly Beggars
Press Kit
www.thejollybeggarsmusic.com
TheJollyBeggars@gmail.com
The Jolly Beggars bring the rich tradition of Celtic music to
audiences all over the eastern United States. Based out of Hartford,
CT, their traditional songs and musical arrangements have
exposed many music lovers to the joys of Celtic music. Heavily
influenced by traditional music from Ireland’s pub scene as well as
Planxty, The Dubliners, and Great Big Sea, they tell traditional
stories from Irish folklore and intersperse their musical
arrangements with traditional reels and jigs. Characterized by their
tight harmonies and use of mandolin, pennywhistle, guitar, bass,
bodhran, spoons, and more, The Jolly Beggars have quickly built a
solid following and continue to spread their music through New
England and the Tri-State area.
The band performs music that is largely Celtic in origin (Irish and
Scottish), with some pieces coming from an extension of that music
in other cultures, such as Newfoundland.
The band
Jeff DesRosier – Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin, Octave Mandolin
Christopher Vece – Vocals, Tin Whistles
Greg Wilfrid – Vocals, Guitar, Tenor Banjo, Mandolin
David Uhl – Vocals, Double Bass
Chris Jasinski – Percussion
Matt Torcellini – Percussion
Recordings
Sunshine and Shadow
1. The Night That Paddy Murphy Died
2. Molly Malone
3. Old Black Rum
4. Mursheen Durkin/The Minstrel Boy
5. Gypsy Rover
6. As I Roved Out (When Can We Get Married?)
7. Little Beggarman/The Jolly Beggar
8. Laverne’s Wedding (Bridal Jig/The Joy of my Life/Kiss the Bride)
9. The Rising of the Moon
10. Come Get Your Duds in Order
11. Danny Boy
Regular venues
The Buttonwood Tree – Middletown, CT
Fiddler’s Green – Worcester, MA
WICN 90.5 FM “The Folk Revival” – Worcester, MA
McCoy’s Pub – Stratford, CT
Church benefit concerts, pubs, restaurants, theaters throughout CT, NY, and
MA
2011 Summer Tour venues
6/30 - Worcester, MA - The Folk Revival on WICN 90.5 FM
7/1 - Framingham, MA - Amazing Things Arts Center
7/2 - Holden, MA - Blue Plate Lounge
7/3 - New Haven, CT - Exploration Summer Programs Main Event
7/4 - West Dennis, MA - O'Shea's Olde Inne
7/5 - Freeport, ME - Lobster Cooker
7/6 - Freeport, ME - Lobster Cooker
7/7 - New Salem, MA - 1794 Meetinghouse
7/8 - Albany, NY - Professor Java’s
7/9 - Schenectady, NY - Moon and River Café
7/10 - Hector, NY - Hector Presbyterian Church
7/21 - Watertown, CT - The Red Door
7/22 - New Haven, CT - Notes at Noon Series: Yale-New Haven Hospital
7/24 - New Haven, CT - Exploration Summer Programs Main Event
7/25 - Huntington, NY - The Congregational Church of Huntington
7/26 - Huntington, NY - Tri-Cya Summer Program Story Telling Workshop
7/27 - Philadelphia, PA - Triumph Brewing Company
7/28 - Hammonton, NJ - Casciano Coffee Bar & Sweetery
7/29 - Bryn Mawr, PA - The Milkboy Acoustic Cafe
7/30 - Baltimore, MD - Bohemian Coffee House
7/31 - Winchester, VA - Below the Fringe
8/1 - Winchester, VA - Live Webcast Concert with Dear Creek
8/2 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
8/3 - Hampton, VA - Private house party
8/4 - Carrboro, NC - Jessee’s Coffee & Bar
8/5 - Weaverville, NC - Jack of Hearts
8/6 - Raleigh, NC - The Royal Bean
Press
“With the Jolly Beggars, six young musicians have adopted the legacy of Irish folk music
and carried on that tradition successfully as the first decade of the 21st century transitions
to the next. They possess an exuberant enthusiasm, a winning charm, and above all
outstanding musical chops, all of which enables them both vocally and instrumentally to
share their delight in all aspects of this old-time music with a contemporary audience of all
ages. They are a joy to listen to and are vastly entertaining."
--Nick Noble, host of THE FOLK REVIVAL on WICN, Worcester Public Radio
"The Jolly Beggars are jolly indeed! The energy that flows between this group of six young
men is lively, palpable and contagious. They clearly enjoy what they're doing! Their
charisma fills the room, along with varied sounds from tin whistles to banjos, as they deftly
play with spunk and vigor. While traditional songs abound, they twist and revive them,
breathing new life into old melodies. Jovial and playful, The Jolly Beggars add a dimension
to Celtic music that's unique and welcome. Their harmonies are delightful and soothing to
the soul and every show is a feast for both the eyes and the ears."
--Anne-Marie Cannata, The Buttonwood Tree, Middletown CT
"Recently the boys played in a small church venue in North Haven CT. While there might
not have been pints of ale or shots of the "creature" flowing around, YOU GUYS brought
the House down! Funny, engaging, and musically jolly! It was one of most successful
concerts in the Pierpoint Series. Regardless of the venue, you don't want to miss their show
if it comes to your area. Thanks again and we look to do it again next year..."
--Timothy Peiffer, Pierpont Concert Series, North Haven CT
"An unexpected happy hour stop at the Camel led me to some excellent Irish music, where
The Jolly Beggars played for an intimate crowd and brought a collection of fun, upbeat
Irish songs for everyone to enjoy. I was greatly impressed by their vocal harmonies and
their multi-instrument use. It’s a shame not many others heard what wonderful music I
experienced."
--Richmond Playlist Blog in Richmond, VA