Ian Gallagher Entertainment

THE NORTHEAST'S PREMIERE PROVIDER OF SENIOR LUNCHEON
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

March "2008"
Emerald Isle Fest!
Fun-Filled St. Patrick's Party

Brownstone House
Patterson NJ
March 5th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th
and
Saint Patrick's Day March 17th

Senior & Group Rate - $39.60 Tax Included

e-mail

1-800-831-9801
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Starring Ian Gallagher
Ian Gallagher"s Band
features a unique blend of music
Irish (Ballads,and Traditional Dances) Sing-a-Long
Oldies,Standards,Rock$Roll,Disco

Ian is a favored entertainer of many other celebrities, having performed at parties hosted or attended by Liam,Neeson ,Gabrial Byrne,Ellen Barkin, Mary Higgins Clark, Frank McCourt,to name just a few
He it is not your typical Irish singer, in fact he is a crooner, with a clear jazz sensibility
A very fine voice deeply imbued with his Irish roots.
Ian is an all-around entertainer who uses that personal touch
to put a smile on the faces of his audience.
If you are looking for a night full of fun and songs that everybody knows,
Ian Gallagher is your man!

iangallagher@ireland.com

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Chris Rich
A Lady (of Laughter!)
Chris began her performing career as a theatrical triple-threat: an actress/singer/dancer
in an endless stream of drama, opera and especially musical comedies:
Not just a standup, she's a versatile cabaret performer who incorporates
character sketches and song parodies into an act that's a pure joy."

chris@christinerich.com

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Fran Raftery
has been a familiar figure among Irish circles for many years.
A member of the award winning St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band of Kearny, NJ,
Fran has been a show opener for many top Irish entertainers. The Wolftones,
Tommy Makim, Dermot Henry, Frank Paterson, Andy Cooney and Ian Gallagher
are among the many talented people with whom Fran has shared the Marquis.
Fran Raftery has also been associated with "Ace in the Hole Productions" as their
piper/entertainer for thei annual St. Patrick's festivities for the past ten years.
Called on to play at sad times and glad times, you will find him providing
a touch of class to a wedding ceremony, leading a dignitary into a formal affair,
or playing 'Amazing Grace' as a last farewell for a deseased member of a family.

201-998-0345

piperfranraf@msn.com

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John Prestianni
Musical Director John T. Prestianni has been a professional musician in many capacities since 1991.
In addition to accompanying singers and dancers, John is a composer and an arranger.
He just completed an original musical called The Vaudevillian with writer/actor Brian Henry currently being developed by Chelsea Rep He also recently released a CD called “Prestissimo”, a compilation of original work and arrangements.In 2000, John scored music for original choreography by Pascal Benichou, which was performed and reviewed favorably by Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times He has also been a fixture on the Irish-American music scene in New York, playing with the likes of Paddy Noonan,
Red Hurley and Ian Gallagher.
jprestissimo@yahoo.com

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Phillip Shimmel
(Main Man Drums/Vocals). Has his own Big Swing Band
'Come Out Swingin'" Dr. John, other bigname acts.