As often as we have guests stand up to perform a song or tune or two, it usually is something somewhat spontaneous for the evening. However, on Monday the 10th a couple of friends will be coming down from Massachusetts to borrow the mics for a few numbers – Greg Bacon & Liz Alexander, both members of the Stoneybatter Band. A little variety for your evening’s listening pleasure.
So this coming Saturday the 18th, we’re playing at Café Nine (on the corner of State and Crown streets) in New Haven – the objective, to raise funds for the city’s St-Patrick’s Day parade. We’ll arrive to set up around 8, the show begins with the band The Amples and then we’ll do a couple of sets. It’s a bar, so only 21 and older, please. Come on down, all our fans from the New Haven area – this is another opportunity to participate with us on your home turf! Check the flier here for details.
2013 wasn’t exactly a banner year but 2014 holds a lot of promise!
January is typically the “quieter” month for us, but Rick has a busy schedule – he won’t be able to be with us on Monday the 13th, so we’ll be joined by our very talented friend Rodney Brown. (Where’s Brown?!? HERE’s Brown!!) He has a repertoire of songs you don’t often hear at the Gris and you really should come down and join us!
So while we don’t all celebrate the same holiday for the same reasons, we can all agree that it is a festive time of the year and an excellent way to honour this is to join us on Monday for a glass of cheer and to sing yer hearts out… Does a body good! Some of us dress up for the occasion – some in renaissance attire, some in simply something nice. Tim’ll be back for the 23rd and the 30th, and you’ll want to come see him while you can! Don’t miss out!
One of our fans off of the sub boat USS Mississippi is reenlisting in the Navy and he has chosen to take his oath while at the Gris with us! Come on down and show the man and the service some love! Bring other service men & women and those retired from the service to rejoice in this ceremony amidst our music of sea, shore, and pubs! It’s December so we begin around 9. Spread the word!
While Tim and Paul cannot join us so soon, (Tim will in a couple of weeks – see below), our original mandolin player Bob Stepno and bass player Thomas WoLF will be joining us for the show of Monday the 9th! Something of a jam session… Things like this happen rarely, so you cannot miss it!
And don’t forget that we’ll raise a glass to Cliff’s birthday!
Come see photos from the event!
Just got the word… Tim will rejoin us for Christmas: The last two Mondays of December. Now how’s that for Holiday cheer?
Check out our bulletin board for details.
What a tremendous Halloween! Thanks to all of you… I don’t think that we’ve had SO many costumes since the ’90s! I have a gallery set up with photos from that night for all of you to see and download.
Meanwhile, don’t forget to come see us at the Gryphon Pub at GPSCY on November 6th! This will be GREAT! We’re playing from 9 ’till midnight. They open their doors at 8, 2 for 1 beer night, so you can get warmed up for an evening of singing… 204 York Street, New Haven, CT. Check it out at http://gpscy.net/gpscy/?page_id=7 or at https://www.facebook.com/GPSCY
Monday – 28 October, 2013 – Let us celebrate our Halloween at the Gris! Come attired in your best costume! Take photos from which we can post some of the best on this site! Come imbibe spirits in our historic setting! Let’s enjoy one of our most beloved secular holidays in grand style!