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Hi All,

On Sunday, March 26th (7:30PM), Colum Sands will be returning to
Berkeley, CA for the second time!  He'll be performing a house
concert, and there's still some space left.  Colum is an absolutely
*brilliant* singer/songwriter and storyteller.  He's got 3 solo albums
to his name, but he's been performing as a member of Ireland's
renowned Sands Family for many years.  It's absolutely amazing to get
him back for another house concert!

For reservations & directions to Colum's concert,  
        e-mail reservations@sgreenberg.org
        or call 510-644-2135.

A text copy of the flyer for Colum's Berkeley house concert follows.
Further information (including a pdf version of the flier) can also be
obtained from:
	http://www.sgreenberg.org/concerts.htm

Seats are also still available for all other concerts, including Pete
Morton (3/18), Eileen McGann with David K (4/16), Richard Grainger
(11/5), and Huw & Tony Williams (2/25/2001).

Thanks for your continued support!

Sally 
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		COLUM SANDS,
	     renowned singer-songwriter
		from Ireland,
	       will be performing at a 
		House Concert 
		in BERKELEY 
	     on Sunday, March 26th 
		   at 7:30PM

One of Ireland's most brilliant singer/songwriters & storytellers, and
member of the internationally renowned Sands Family, returns on his
2nd West Coast trip! 

Colum Sands is one of the most remarkable singer/songwriters in
Ireland today. His songs have been performed by some of the best known
folk performers on both sides of the Atlantic, including June Tabor,
Roy Bailey, Andy Irvine, Maddy Prior, Tommy Makem, Mick Hanley,
Rosemary Woods, Charlie King, Andrew Calhoun, Enda Kenny, and many
others. His own performances reflect his wonderful storytelling
ability, as well as his incredible musicianship. Over the past 25
years, he has appeared solo and as a member of the internationally
renowned Sands Family in 26 countries! Growing up in a family of
musicians in one of Ireland's last great ceili houses near Mayobridge
in County Down, Colum learned to play guitar, concertina and, like his
father and grandfather before him, the fiddle.

With the release of his first solo album, "Unapproved Road" in 1981,
Colum established his reputation as a great songwriter, building upon
the folk tradition. Many of his compositions are now regarded as
classics. His second album, "The March Ditch" was the subject of a
special BBC documentary and songs like the title track and "The Last
House in Our Street" continue to reach hearts and minds across
political and religious divides all over the world. His third album,
released in 1996, continues to receive numerous accolades and to
become a classic like the other two. In between performances, Colum
hosts a popular BBC Radio Ulster show -"Folkclub".
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"Colum Sands has to be the odds on favourite for the 'Tom Paxton of
Ireland' award. Both are consummate folk singers, consistently giving
us a body of accessible, singable, deceptively simple songs. Each word
is crafted and carved into memorable facets, reflecting the wit and
wisdom of their authors." --- Andy Ryan, Irish Music Magazine 

"...Colum's gift is of breaking down cultural barriers through choice
words and eloquent music." --- John O Regan, Rock 'n' Reel Magazine

"A natural witty storyteller, Colum charmed the audience with his
lively and evocative melodies, colloquial lyrics and gentle humourous
tales of everyday life... Not only that, but the man has a wonderful
voice and is also no mean guitar picker..." --- Jim Brough, Folk on
Tap Magazine
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Admission: $12 donation.  All proceeds go to the performer.
Reservations required.
For reservations, information, & directions: e-mail
reservations@sgreenberg.org or call 510-644-2135.
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