By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Joseph Pinson
The rains came Friday morning: With them, diminished expectations of planned open-air events. But no! Walnut off the Square, coordinating
Earl Bates III opened the St. Patrick’s Day on Walnut event.
organization for St. Patrick’s Day on Walnut, scheduled for Friday evening, and 35 Denton 2015, the mega-Indie Fest, soldiered through the cold, gray day to see weather improve in the early afternoon.
By 5 p.m., gates opened on Walnut Street. Booths with T-shirts, Irish food, beer, and hand-crafted art enticed many warmly clothed attendees.
The Killdares from Dallas headlined St. Patrick’s Day on Walnut.
St. Patrick’s Day on Walnut offered up performances by Earl Bates III, Hares on the Mountain, County Rexford and The Killdares for a full line-up of Celtic sound for the smaller-than-expected, but appreciative crowd.
The Zombies played Hailey’s Club at 35 Denton 2015.
35 Denton scheduled in-door performances Friday night, and by Saturday, still cloudy and cool, crowds thronged to listen to in- and outdoor music.
Event-planner’s moral: Don’t rely on weather forecasts, expect Texas weather to do what it likes, and Carry On!
Glad we did.
Today is Saint Patrick’s Day – and so, wear green, enjoy the beautiful Spring-like weather (Spring officially begins Thursday), and go enjoy amazing Denton Live Jazz.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! While you’re drinking green beer and counting shamrock leaves, you might end up debating a popular St.
Patrick’s Day question: Is it St. Patty’s Day or St. Paddy’s Day?
It’s easy to think that Patrick ought to be shortened as “Patty”. The name contains a T rather than a D, after all. However, “Paddy” comes from the Irish name Padraig, which is the reason St. Paddy’s Day is spelled with a D instead of a T. – Grammarly.com
TONIGHT – Tuesday, March 17:
- Irish Music Sessions at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., in the annex at 6 p.m., Thad and the Jazz Fugitives on the patio at 7 p.m. – FREE
- Raised Right Men with Clark Patterson at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, at 8 p.m. – FREE
Wednesday, March 18:
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Rosana Eckert
Jeffry Eckels presents “Jazz at The Whitehouse – A Vocal Showcase,” the corner of Bryan and Scripture, 8-10:30 p.m. Free.
Tonight featuring the amazing vocal talents of Rosana Eckert, a world-class singer and composer who delivers a song with heart, soul and acumen. - Brent Best + Austin Lucas + Adam Faucet + Jason Kutchma at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, at 8 p.m. – $10
Thursday, March 19:
Open Mic at Banter Bistro, 219 W. Oak St., at 8 p.m. – FREE
Friday, March 20:
- Oui Bis! at Banter Bistro, 219 W. Oak St., 6 p.m., Johnny & June Tribute Show with Kimberly Cooper & Tristan Thorndyke at 7:15 p.m., Landon Taylor at 8:15 p.m., Nick Reibach at 9 p.m. + 2 more – ALL FREE
- The O’s at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, at 9 p.m. – $10
Saturday, March 21:
- Ashley Gatta at Banter Bistro, 219 W. Oak St., at 4 p.m., The Choosey Beggar at 7 p.m., Immigrant Punk at 8 p.m., Baloney Moon at 9 p.m. – ALL FREE
- Dallas-based Superkings (blues/classic rock) at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., at 9 p.m. – FREE
The Superkings are: Kent Viceroy- Vocals / Harp; Buck Galbraith – Guitar; Marcus Mote – Guitar; Drew Allain / Cadillac Johnson – Bass; and Dirk Cordes – Drums. - The Chris Watson Band at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, at 9 p.m. – $10
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The Chris Watson Band
Sunday, March 22:
- OK Sweetheart + Jeremy Buller at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, 5 p.m. – $5. Foe Destroyer + Paper Haus + Mark Lettieri at 8 p.m. – $6/8
- Julian Gill at Banter Bistro, 219 W. Oak St., 6 p.m., 432 Hz Ensemble at 7 p.m. – BOTH FREE
- Open Mic at Abbey Underground, 100 Walnut St., at 9 p.m. – FREE
Monday, March 23:
- University of North Texas Composers Forum presents Spectrum in the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre at 8 p.m. – FREE
- Paul Slavens & Friends at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, at 8 p.m. – FREE
- Live Jazz at the Greenhouse Restaurant, 600 N. Locust, from 10 p.m. to Midnight – FREE
Tuesday, March 24:
- An Evening with Della Mae at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, at 8 p.m. – TBA
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Bluegrass band Della Mae
- Fabulous Gypsy Swing with String Theory Manouche at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., at 7 p.m. – FREE
Please send corrections or additions ASAP.
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*** Some of the programs in Winspear Hall are offered online as a live stream. For possible access check this site ten minutes prior to an event:
http://recording.music.unt.edu/live
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