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MARCH 2010

Greetings and Happy March!

I first want to send a heartfelt and sincere "thank you" to all of you wonderful people for supporting my song "So Close to God" in the recent contest; we were the only USA band represented in the final 10, thanks to your awesome voting! I am touched and inspired!

And now that we have all dug ourselves out of deep drifts of snow (at least for those of us in the Northeast of the US!), here comes March, with many exciting events, many of which are definitely Irish GREEN, and a little bit of Phillies RED down the road! Read on and you will see!

With a tinge of sadness I am announcing that this year we will not be performing the annual Michael S. Monaghan Concert at Archbishop Wood. We will be brainstorming other ideas for fundraising efforts, and your ideas are most welcome, especially if anyone would like to host an event. Donations are always welcome, and can be sent to: Archbishop Wood High School, RE: Michael S. Monaghan Scholarship, 655 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

As always, my sincere wishes and I hope to see you at one (or all) of these events!

Peace,
Bill Monaghan

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UPCOMING GIGS

Sat. March 13, 2010 - Celtic Pride at the Temperance House 8PM - $10 cover
Wed. March 17, 2010 - Celtic Pride at Sellersville Theater - 7:30PM $15
Sun, Mar 21, 2010 - Ethnic Dinner at Saint Vincent De Paul Church - 1-4pm
Wed. March 31, 2010 - Celtic Pride at Washington Crossing Inn - 6:30-9:30PM - FREE
Sat, May 8, 2010 - Michael Loro Memorial Scholarship Concert 7PM - $10Ad, $5 Child
Sat. May 15, 2010 - Autism Cares Foundation Gala Fundraiser
June 10, 2010 - PHILLIES Game! 7:05PM

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Celtic Pride at the Temperance House
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010, 8:00 pm

5 South State Street, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
Cost: $10 cover charge

Come join Bill Monaghan and Celtic Pride for a night of rousing rebel songs, spirited drinking songs, and heartfelt, bittersweet ballads, as St. Patty’s Day approaches. There will be a special Irish menu for the night and a draft beer special. This place gets packed, so be sure to make a reservation! 215.860.9975

Celtic Pride at the Sellersville Theater
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Main & Temple Streets, Sellersville, Pennsylvania 18960
Cost: $15.00
Bill and Celtic Pride perform an evening of Irish favorites! Rebel songs, drinking songs, love songs, and some of Bill’s original Irish tunes! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a world class venue!
Info & tickets - www.st94.com or call 215.257.5808

*Note: Tickets for the Sellersville show were printed incorrectly. Showtime is 7:30pm. Make note.

Ethnic Dinner at Saint Vincent De Paul Church
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010,
1-4 pm

654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, Pennsylvania 18954

Bill and Celtic Pride will perform with an Irish theme. Open to St. Vincent’s parishioners only. See St. Vincent’s bulletin for details.

Celtic Pride at Washington Crossing Inn
Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 6:30-9:30 pm
1295 General Washington Memorial Boulevard,
Washington Crossing, PA 18977

No cover
An evening of Irish Favorites in this historic, colonial setting - come relax with food and drink specials, a cozy fire, and the music of Celtlic Pride! More info, call 215.493-3634. Click here for more info about the Washington Inn.

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Michael Loro Memorial Scholarship Concert
Saturday, May 8, 2010 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Good Counsel School Auditorium
611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton PA 18966

Cost: $10 for Adults, $5 for children, 4 & Under are FREE!
Featuring Bill Monaghan and friends and a great family atmosphere! Join Bill, Carl, Shannon, Christine, Rick, Brian, Bill McKenty as well as Michael Loro's nieces and nephews for a fun, food-filled, family musical evening! Proceeds go to the Michael Loro Scholarship at O.L.G.C. Tickets and info at
LoroConcert@yahoo.com or call 215.932.6614

Autism Cares Foundation Auction & Gala Fundraiser
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 6:30-10:30 pm
Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA 18974

Tickets $100 by formal invitation - send name and mailing address to linda@autismcaresfoundation.org
The evening will feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, a seated-served dinner, and dancing to music by local artist Bill Monaghan and band, all in a gala-type atmosphere. The fund-raising activities will include a "silent auction" during the cocktail hour, and a "live auction" during the dinner.
Corporate tables available for rounds of 10 people. For more information, phone: (215)559-CARE (2273) or visit
www.autismcaresfoundation.orgPHILLIES!


PHILLIES SPECIAL EVENT!
Citizens Bank ParkBill, Christine, Shannon, and Carl will be singing the National Anthem for the Phillies vs. Marlins game
Thursday, June 10, 7:05 pm
Be sure to be in your seats by 6:45pm!
Building a Bridge to Uganda is also sponsoring a fundraising event for that evening, whereby fans can order tickets for the June 10 game and some proceeds will benefit Building a Bridge to Uganda, in areas of education including building a high school in Uganda and sponsoring Ugandan orphans for their educational needs. NOTE: the tickets are in pre-designated areas.
Here is the link: www.phillies.com/uganda. Many thanks to Donna and Carol for their hard work in setting this up!

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ONE FINAL THOUGHT

I am always so touched by all the support that everyone has shown for my dreams of writing original music - thank you for inspiring me to follow these dreams. I strive to give the highest quality, whether in the writing or performing, be it for church or secular, basically in all I do. I am proud of the Monaghan Music team of performers and valuable behind-the- scenes people who rally to make all these things come to life!

Feel free to drop a line to info@MonaghanMusic.com if you have ideas, a place that needs some music, or the inside tip to instant stardom and success!

I leave you with a bit of the Irish Blessing:"May God always hold you in the palm of His hand!"(Come hear that live, it's very fun!)

Bill Monaghan
President, Composer, and Head Enchilada
Monaghan Music, LLC

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INTERNSHIPS – for info, please contact Bill at 215.357.3370

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BEATITUDES INSTRUCTIONAL DVD NOW AVAILABLE!*
Basic Package $17.99 plus shipping/handling
• Includes Instructional DVD, CD, Instruction manual
Deluxe Package $21.99 plus shipping/handling
• Includes basic package plus guitar and piano accompaniment (sheet music)
Check it out here!

Blessed and Be Happy
What Blessed and Happy is about...
This presentation is a wonderful alternative to introduce children and young adults to the concept of the Beatitudes in a very hands-on way. We've taken "Blessed and Happy," a song from Bill Monaghan's original musical, The Word: A Gospel Opera, and put together a package that will capture the attention of students from every age group. We will instruct our learners how to sign the eight teachings of Jesus found in the Gospel of Matthew (5:3-10) in basic American Sign Language along with teaching the song, both words and melody.

If you are a teacher and want this tool, or simply want to tell a friend, send us an email to blessedandhappy@monaghanmusic.com.

*This course is based on American Sign Language, it is NOT meant to be a substitute for learning ASL.

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BIll ON YOUTUBE
MYSPACE
Monaghan Music WEBSITE

I hope to see you at one of our events!
Peace,
Billy M

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HOT TIP
If you think Bill and his band would be good to open for a more established act (at the Keswick Theatre or Sellersville Theater, for example) please let us know, or let the theater know directly...this would be a great way to get into some great venues.  We have had great success with the Sellersville Theater, including our almost sold out St. Patrick's show of March 17, 2008! 

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MONAGHAN MUSIC STREET TEAM
1 - Do you enjoy what Bill Monaghan is doing with his music?
2 - Would you like to help in small ways toward his journey to success?
3 - Do you want to hear him on the radio?
This is a job for the Monaghan Music Street Team.....the title given to those who want to help their favorite musician rise to the top!  To become a part of this awesome team contact Teri Molz at tlmolz@monaghanmusic.com

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