tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29954152490793677172024-02-08T11:48:08.396-08:00Hounds of Finn Blogg'nHounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-25386794503729231202012-03-15T13:09:00.003-07:002012-03-15T13:13:34.202-07:00Hounds on TV!<object id="flashObj" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="212" width="286"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=1510385072001&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kare11.com%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fbctid%3D1510385072001&playerID=35036491001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAAACC6OgzE~,L0bTvfk9n161rxAUbRKUHVmDGRBSHx-N&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true"><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com"><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=1510385072001&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kare11.com%2Fvideo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fbctid%3D1510385072001&playerID=35036491001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAAACC6OgzE~,L0bTvfk9n161rxAUbRKUHVmDGRBSHx-N&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" swliveconnect="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" height="412" width="486"></embed></object><p>We were live on the KARE 11 Sunrise show this morning to promote the Twin Cities Celtic Music Showcase... </p>Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-72360245749559511852012-01-25T10:32:00.000-08:002012-01-25T10:36:06.899-08:00Hey everyone! Happy new year! 2012 is shaping up to be a good one for the Hounds, and we hope to see you out at a show.<br /><br />Here is our updated performance as of today, January 25, 2012:<br /><br /><iframe src="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?showTabs=0&showTz=0&mode=AGENDA&height=600&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23666666&src=houndsoffinn%40gmail.com&color=%23754916&ctz=America%2FChicago" style=" border-width:0 " frameborder="0" height="600" scrolling="no" width="400"></iframe>Pete McCauleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18064389842597046740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-63143563736818483242011-02-25T15:42:00.001-08:002011-02-25T15:42:25.323-08:00More radio play!The Hounds have been added to the playlist on "Celtic Nation" on KBEM fm in Minneapolis! Airing Saturdays at noon. Visit www.jazz88fm.com for full info.<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-52251941112924792562011-02-22T16:01:00.001-08:002011-02-22T16:01:22.146-08:00March already?March is fast approaching, folks. St. Patrick's month is busy busy. Check out our upcoming concert at the Cedar Cultural Ctr on 3/12/2011 ! <br/> <div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-58183015445680337022011-02-04T09:17:00.001-08:002011-02-04T09:17:57.987-08:00News:Hey folks, not only is the live DVD coming together nicely, but we've just been asked to perform at the Rhythm of the River Festival in Jackson, MN on July 16. Road trip, anyone? Peace, out!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.6</div>Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-33789560438412880342011-01-31T11:07:00.001-08:002011-01-31T11:07:14.218-08:00DVD progress:Hi folks! The DVD of the concert from November 14 is coming along nicely, and will be available on March 12 at our show at the Cedar Cultural Center. More details to come!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.6</div>Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-52694444684578541752011-01-26T11:52:00.000-08:002011-01-26T12:10:49.592-08:00Cedar Cultural Center 3-12-2011It's official, folks - we'll be performing at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis on March 12, 2011! It's a lead-up to St. Patrick's Day. Check out the "events" tab on the Cedar homepage:<br /><br /><a href="www.thecedar.org">www.thecedar.org</a><br /><br />Hope to see you there!<br /><br />xoxoPete McCauleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18064389842597046740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-47310074867606821162011-01-24T13:03:00.001-08:002011-01-24T13:03:19.251-08:00February 2011:Lots of cool stuff happening this month. Of course, St. Pat's is right around the corner... Check our schedule for details!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.6</div>Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-18846529825810227652010-10-27T09:26:00.000-07:002010-10-27T09:31:04.004-07:00The BIG SHOW - November 14Sunday, November 14, 3 - 8pm<br />The Celtic Junction, <a href="http://www.thecelticjunction.com/location/">836 Prior Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55104</a><br />http://www.thecelticjunction.com/<br /><br />Come be a part of a LIVE DVD being produced by the Hounds of Finn - and donate to an excellent cause: the Center for Irish Music!<br /><br />Doors open at 3pm. Music starts at 4pm with The Two Tap Trio, followed by the Eddies at 5pm and the Hounds at 6.<br /><br />A suggested donation of $10 will be gladly accepted at the door; all proceeds will go to the Center for Irish Music. Kids under 12 are free, and there will be beverages and food available at a small cost. Parking is also free.<br /><br />We'll have 4 cameras setup to record a full-length, high-definition DVD of the Hounds in concert. All guests at the recording will be registered to receive a DVD at a huge discount (cost)! We'll also be giving away prizes of T-shirts, DVDs, and even a few iPods pre-loaded with Hounds music for a few lucky winners.<br /><br />Check back for details as the date approaches - this is going to be an outrageous BLAST!<br /><br />Yours Truly,<br /><br />The Hounds of FinnHounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-67559669683435561732010-10-04T20:18:00.000-07:002010-10-04T20:38:32.801-07:00New CD now available everywhere!Hey everyone - happy Autumn!<br /><br />The Hounds are busy as usual with all sorts of activities but we wanted to let you know that you can now get our full-length CD just about anywhere in the world!<br /><br />Of course, we mean through the internet...<br /><br />"Songs of Men in Boats" is now available on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-of-men-in-boats-1612-2010/id389902236">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/houndsoffinn2">CDBaby.com</a>, and also via our own website, <a href="http://www.houndsoffinn.com">www.houndsoffinn.com</a>. It is also available through <a href="http://newfolkrecords.com/hounds.htm#songs">New Folk Records</a> - the company helping to distribute our CD in the USA.<br /><br />You can also find us in several store locations around the Twin Cities: <a href="http://www.irishongrand.com/">Irish on Grand</a>, <a href="http://www.irishindeed.com/">Irish Indeed</a>, <a href="http://sacredpathscenter.com/">Sacred Path</a>, and a few more that I can't recollect at this late hour... More retail locations will be added soon.<br /><br />We hope you get a chance to check out our recording and come to a show soon - if you haven't already!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />Pete McCauley<br />HoF<br />10/4/2010Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-53869198832142205032010-08-11T08:01:00.000-07:002010-08-11T08:03:50.201-07:00Come to the MN Irish Fair!<a href="www.irishfair.com">www.irishfair.com</a><br /><br />Irish Fair of MN:<br /><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">Friday through Sunday, August 13 through 15, 2010<br /><br />The Hounds play 3 shows:<br /><br />Friday Aug 13th, 4-5pm on the Main Stage<br />Friday Aug 13th, 6:30pm in the Irish on Grand Pub Tent<br />Saturday Aug 14th, 1-1:45pm on the Gateway Stage<br /><br />Other great local bands include:<br />The Tim Malloys<br />The Sweet Colleens<br />The HiB's<br />Wild Colonial Bhoys<br />the Two Tap Trio<br />Paddywagon<br />Tom Dahill<br />Todd Menton<br /><br />Copies of the Hounds' new CD will be available for sale at the merchandise booth, along with T-Shirts and other Hounds paraphernalia. New Folk Records will also have a booth at the fair: and for the first time this year New Folk Records is working with the Irish Fair of MN to produce a compilation CD of artists performing at the Fair! Be sure to check out the Irish Fair website for more info.<br /><br />Hope to see you there!<br /><br />-HoF<br /></span>Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-87903624107140105222010-07-30T12:54:00.000-07:002010-07-30T13:00:51.920-07:00August Update:Ok it's a few days early but we're excited - can you blame us?<br /><br />We've got a new CD out on New Folk Records, we're playing the main stage at the 2010 MN Irish Fair, and we're just generally in a really good mood! Now - if only we could find some time to practice!!!<br /><br />So folks - if you think you'll be able to make it down to Irish Fair this year, make sure to check the details on the MN Irish Fair website - <a href="www.irishfair.com">www.irishfair.com</a>. We play 3 shows this year:<br /><br />Friday Aug 13th, 4-5pm on the Main Stage<br />Friday Aug 13th, 6:30pm in O'Donovan's Pub Tent<br />Saturday Aug 14th, 1-1:45pm on the Gateway Stage<br /><br />CDs will be available at the Merch Booth. Also, there are a few retailers who have the CD here in town - Irish on Grand, Irish Indeed, Sacred Path, and The Celtic Junction. If you need more info, feel free to send the band an email!<br /><br />We look forward to seeing you soon and take good care of yourselves!<br /><br />-HoFHounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-27067087472328105342010-07-11T08:47:00.000-07:002010-07-11T08:57:07.221-07:00Exciting Stuff for the Hounds!Hey everyone!<br /><br />The Hounds are feeling pretty good right about now with the Release of the new CD, "Songs of men in boats" Now in our hot little paws! Our official CD release party is at Kierrans Irish Pub in the Poets corner pub on July 25th 4pm!<br /><br />The Hounds have also just been signed to "New Folk Records"!<br /><br /><br />But wait there's more.... We have been invited to lead off the main stage at the St. Paul Irish fest on Harriot Island Aug. 12th @ 4-5pm!<br /><br />Exciting stuff!! Can't wait to share it with all of you!<br /><br />The Hounds...Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-81513939495473852802009-08-18T11:58:00.000-07:002009-08-18T12:15:53.791-07:00Late Summer Fun!Hey all!<br /><br />Pete here with a random blog entry. We gotta keep it current, right?<br /><br />This past weekend we were at the <a href="http://thedublinerpub.com/">Dubliner</a>, our home away from home. This is the bar that gave us our first shot at doing the Irish music thing, so we have a special fondness for this place. Darren (or "Daz" as he's known by many folks) is such an awesome guy and we're very thankful for all the support he's given us. He's the one that books the room and pours all our drinks... He rocks.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.blogger.com/thedublinerpub.com">Dubliner</a> is also the bar where I met my wife, <a href="http://kittywhumpus.blogspot.com/">Karen</a>. Karen & I hang out there whenever we can, as it's right down the street from us. Less lately, as we have a baby now... As a matter of fact, that's where we were a few hours before Finn was conceived! Ha! Is that TMI? I don't know... Regardless, we ave some good connections to the Dubliner. The only low point was when our friend Christine broke her face there.<br /><br />Anyhoo - we love the Dubliner and always look forward to performing there. We'll definitely have more dates booked there in the future, so keep an eye on the performance calendar.<br /><br />Next up it's <a href="http://www.paddywagonsmn.com/">Paddy Wagon's</a> in Coon Rapids (Sat. Sept 5th)! This is a new venue for us so we're looking forward to it with anticipation!<br /><br />Hope y'all are doing great and we hope to see you again soon. Slainte!<br /><br />-PeteHounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995415249079367717.post-81601199181732837382009-08-10T15:45:00.000-07:002009-08-10T15:52:25.513-07:00Awesome Shows at the St. Paul Irish Fair!The Hounds would like to thank all the fans who attended the Irish Fair in St. Paul this weekend!<br /><br />The first show was just like being on the Emerald Isle (at least weather wise!) We kicked off our show just in time to be told to unplug due to the buckets of sideways rain falling in on us! We took this opportunity to get close and personal with our fans! We all huddled together under the driest part of the tent and proceeded the show unplugged! We had a blast! (even if it was hard to play with the rain all over the fingerboards!<br /><br />The second show was met with sun and humidity and many smiling faces and tapping toes, just the way a good hound likes it! Even after Les busted a string on the last tune, the energy was full and thick! (like the weather) LOL<br /><br />It was a wonderful time by all! Thank you for your support, physically, energetically and at the merch tent!<br /><br />See you again at the Dubliner on Saturday Aug 15th! Free show!!<br /><br />Your Hound,<br />Michelle :)Hounds of Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858706151682981106noreply@blogger.com0