The
best definition I've found of "the craic" is from the website http://thecraic.tripod.com/
1.The craic is the feng shui of a se'siun. It is the combination of
the music, the drink, the conversations, the spirit of the surroundings,
and trying to make headway with people of the opposite sex.
The
craic is what drives all emotion and music that comes from the soul.
That's it; it's whatever makes you feel one with your
surroundings. The people of Ireland, my friend T. J. , my family and
most of all my wife, have taught me this. These are the places, events,
music, food, people and art that stir my soul. Give me time and this
place will fuel that pursuit.
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on the links below to open each craic in a separate window.
Ireland
There are very
few places in the world that make you feel in awe and at home all at
the same time. And there are very few people that can provoke a smile
and provide a mustache. Ireland has it all and more. It begs the question
who we think we are and borrows the answer from the soul.
New York City
When I say the word City, I mean NYC.
Nothing else comes close to the way the City makes me feel. Plugged
in, connected, turned on, lit up and moving even when you are sitting
still. A man made garden of concrete and steel with people like ants
catapulting along the streets and avenues as if on cue and never missing
a mark. All of this to the soundtrack of the boulevard of beats. All
I am is the time it takes me to get back to New York City.
Las Vegas
A full scale model. Everything that is
right and wrong with the human race. A long walk if you're drunk.
Music
I don't pretend to be a critic.
What you find here is the sounds that tug on my emotions and the noise
that lifts my spirits or to lift my spirits to. There are a lot of notes
out there that must be felt and words that need to be swallowed.
Comedians
This is a group of comedians that
I believe are must-sees.
It is in no way a complete list and it is in no particular order.
Look for them at your local comedy club and if no one on this list
is coming to that club, DEMAND that they get them immediately.
And until they do, fly if you have to, to a club that
has the good taste to book these Comedians.
The
Shadows
This is my list of influences.
These are the pioneers, the giants that cast long shadows over this
beautiful art form.
These are the names you should already know.
More to come…
