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The Boys of Wexford
travel the Erie Canal again this year from Saturday, June 21st to Sunday,
June 28th.
For more information contact:
Mike McGarry
860-296-6128
860-570-1312 |
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From Marcy to Waterford,
the Mohawk Valley will echo with the sounds of Canal songs, Irish tunes,
Tales and Ballads of the sea, offering an array of national, regional
and
local talent.
View our video from 2007
Windows Media Only
(.wmv)
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Endorsement from Carmella R. Mantello, Director,
New York State Canal Corporation
“We are pleased and excited to welcome the Boys of Wexford to the Erie
Canal, and to assist in their celebration of the sacrifices made by Irish
Americans in the development of the Canal System and the Empire State."
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2008 SCHEDULE
Saturday June 21 Loch 20 .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pm - 5pm
Saturday June 21 Marina . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm
Sunday June 22 Herkimer Marina
. . . . . . 3pm
Gems along the Mohawk
Monday June 23 Utica
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7pm
Monday night series
Tuesday June 24 Canajoharie
. . . . . . . . . . 7pm
Arkell Museum
Wednesday June 25 Tribes Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . 7pm
Loopies Pub
Thursday June 26
Broadalbin . . . .
. . . . . . . 7pm
American Legion
Friday June 27
Amsterdam. . . . .. . . . . . . 7pm
River Park
Saturday June 28 Scotia . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7pm
Freedom Park
Sunday June 29 Waterford
. . . . . . . . . . . 11am
Farmer's Market
Link to New York Canal System
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MUSICAL GUESTS
Four Shillings Short
This year, the Boys feature the group “Four Shillings Short” an
internationally known folk group that travels the U.S., Ireland and Canada
using over 20 instruments playing and singing folk songs, Irish Ballads and
World Music.
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