Yer man at home with his Gibson
this is where you can find out about the whole site, so read on...
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Laune Concerts... began a few years ago when I noticed how many performers of Irish music were passing close to Harrisburg - why shouldn't they play here, too? Few local promoters were willing to take a chance, so the Laune Concerts... series was born. Guaranteed good fun, guaranteed good quality and guaranteed to lose me money. Currently, the series is undergoing re-evaluation (i.e I'm broke) and the web pages are being updated. Your patience is appreciated.
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Launies Galore: here is a brief look at Jamie's musical history, before you go to the Launies, a band formed formed in 1997 and still going strong, bringing its special brand of Irish music to Pennsylvania and the world beyond. The Launies history is here, along with information on all the Launies-that-ever-there-were and what they're doing now.
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Launie Links: it's here you'll begin to find out more about my interests, likes, hobbies and habits - there are links to other musicians (especially Irish and Hawaiian, and a few others, too) as well as to some neat watering holes and football (soccer, for Americans) teams. And for some reason, details of Jamie O'Brien the freelance writer are also here.
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Laune Ornaments: spending money is very healthy and good for the soul. So please feel free to check this page and spend spend spend. At the moment, there are some excellent albums available here, but eventually more merchandise will be available. (By the way, if you can't wait that long to rid yourself of your riches, please feel free send me checks, money orders and cash - I even accept jewelry and other trinkets, just about anything with great value. It'll help keep Laune Concerts... going and could even finance my new album.)
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Laune Clippings: read what they say about the music and the concerts. Slowly but surely, I'm adding press quotes to this page. It's an ego thing, really, and makes me feel very wanted. It also proves you're not alone in loving my music.
Now enjoy yourself - travel round the site!
Laundry List: this is as close an up-to-date calendar of performances and events as I can get. You'll find details here about JAMIE O'BRIEN, the solo performer and the accompanist, as well as the bands he plays in (LAUNE RANGERS, SLINGO, SHADES OF GREEN & BLUE, UNBOWED, MEDICINAL PURPOSE and more); other musicians closely associated with Jamie; details of upcoming LAUNE CONCERTS, as well as IRISH and IRISH-AMERICAN performers playing within reach of central Pennsylvania, are also noted. (If you know of performances that might fit this section, please email us with the information.)
Your comments on the web site are greatly appreciated. If any links appear broken or if pages don't appear as they should (No images? Speling mistakes? Factual inaccuracies?) just tell me and they'll be corrected.