I really like Irish music, so I was saddened last week when I opened the paper and read that Tommy Makem died. He was one of my favorite musicians. I saw him perform a few times in Newport RI at festivals. I play my copy of the Reunion Concert CD in my car all the time.

I don't think that I will be able to make the Irish Connections festival in Canton, MA this year. Everytime I want to go, something always comes up, usually a family function or a visiting relative. It is being held later this year, normally it was held in June. I went when it was held at Stonehill College.