Hair Of The Dog Concert To Benefit The Berkshire County Red Cross
On Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 4:00pm the Albany based Hair of the Dog Irish Band will perform at the ITAM Lodge#564, located at 93 Waubeek Road in Pittsfield. Over the past decade Hair of the Dog has entertained thousands of fans of all ages with their unique blend of Celtic, rock, folk and bluegrass music.Their high energy sound, smooth four-part harmonies and tight instrumental attack has made them the number one band in the Northeastern United States. They have enjoyed international success as well. The band has sold thousands of their CD’s recorded from stages shared with The Clancy Brothers, Seven Nations, Black 47, The Wolfe Tones, The Young Dubliners, Solas, The Paperboys, The Prodigals, Off-Kilter, and the like. They tour Ireland bi-annually, they’ve been to the Caribbean and they have appeared in concert at pubs and festival across the US.
The five talented musicians who comprise Hair of the Dog complete the evening’s entertainment with their unique brand of humor, beautiful ballets, and upbeat Irish sing-alongs. Few acts can match half the fun or the musicianship of Hair of the Dog, which is why their performances end in standing ovations at every headlining gig for the past two years. For more information about Hair of the Dog, please visit their website at: hair-of-the-dog.com. Tickets can be purchases for $25 at the American Red Cross, 480 West Street or by calling 442-1506 ext 11 or 12.
The doors open at 3:00pm, the concert begins at 4:00pm and the band will perform for two one hour sets with dancers from the Michael Farrell school of Irish dance performing at intermission. Snacks will be served. All proceeds to benefit Berkshire County Red Cross programs. Please call Catherine Duck at the Berkshire Red Cross at 442-1506 extension 12 if more information is needed.
