Howdy again!

It was a fantastic last week in Charlie´s Bar before we broke up for the holidays.  I really enjoyed the week with Finbar and Sheila Furey.  The one thing that I enjoyed more even than the fantastic performances Finbar gave, was their company.  Finbar reminds me of a great friend of mine who has passed away, but with the same name. They would have really enjoyed each other´s company because the Finbar that sadly passed away was the same, in as much as he had great principle and honour in his bones, and was a mighty character and great craic as well, and always up to devilment.  I would have loved to have had the opportunity to go away with both of them for a weekend – for sure it would be a weekend you wouldn’t forget in a hurry…

Photos of Finbar on stage with Skin & Hide in our Photo Gallery

I will always look forward to welcoming Finbar and Sheila over here to Charlie´s Bar anytime they can make the time to visit our humble little watering hole again.  I know I can speak for all of the staff and musicians at both Charlie´s and the Craic when I simply say “thank you” to Finbar for taking the time to get to know us and giving us the opportunity to  play a few tunes with you.

Now we take a break for a few weeks before we head for Ireland to play the Xmas Gigs, and it’s a true testament to Finbar that he has decided to come along to one of our Irish gigs and join us on stage for a few tunes and a bit of craic.  We look forward to seeing you back in the old sod!  Rumour has it that there might be a very beautiful box player joining us for a few tunes along the road as well…

I would just like to thank all of the customers of Charlie´s and the Craic on behalf of all of us for your custom throughout the year, and we will be looking forward to getting home and firing Charlie´s Bar up again on 26th December.  In the meantime Rory, Jon, Widgeon and (I think) Gally will be playing at different times at the Craic over the next few weeks – so enjoy, and thanks again.

Cheers
Barry Murphy