I’m sitting outside The Errigle Inn here in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We played Whelan’s in Dublin last night. I can officially say that the band is rocking this year. Mike McAdam returns along with Will Hatcher and Drake Leonard……..Ruth Trimble joined us on piano and high harmonies.
Our day began at 7:50am in Arran, Scotland in a Tesco parking lot where we landed at 2:30am………drove to the ferry to Belfast…..drove to Dublin, played the show, and then drove back to Belfast……..bedding down at 4:30am. Dog-tired.
In a few moments we hit the stage here in Belfast, and then tomorrow night we play in Omagh, then Enniskillen, and then we have a just announced house concert in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Email me if you want info on how to attend?
Thurs, Feb. 2nd-Belfast, Northern Ireland-The Errigle Inn-Great place, and the food downstairs is wonderful. Come early for dinner. Buy Tickets
Fri, Feb. 3rd-Omagh, Northern Ireland-Ostler’s Complex-I’ll update the exact venue. A few years ago we were the first band back into Omagh after the bombing there. It was an amazing gig. The people there are some of my favorites. Buy Tickets
Sat, Feb. 4th-Enniskillen, Northern Ireland-The Westville Hotel-Mad Craic……that is all i’m saying. Buy Tickets
Sun, Feb. 5th-Cookstown, Northern Ireland-house concert-get in touch if you want to attend?
Mon, Feb. 6th-Edinburgh, Scotland-The Village-Lovely little venue. Personal. Buy Tickets
Tues, Feb. 7th-? Your Village Hall, or house concert?
Wed, Feb. 8th-Kinross, Scotland-Backstage at The Green Hotel Buy Tickets
Thurs, Feb. 9th-Tullynessle, Scotland-Tullynessle Village Hall Buy Tickets
Fri, Feb. 10th-Glasgow, Scotland-King Tut’s-This show is worth traveling to. People have come from as far away as Texas and Germany. Don’t miss it. Buy Tickets
Sat, Feb. 11th-Newcastle, England-The Cluny-Simon Todd opens the show. A saturday night in Newcastle…..wow! Buy Tickets
Sun, Feb. 12th-?
Mon, Feb. 13th-Liverpool, England-Eric’s Live-It has been awhile since I played in Liverpool. This is right across from the Caverns. Come do a Beatles tour and then take in the show. Buy Tickets
Tues, Feb. 14th-?
Wed, Feb. 15th-Nottingham, England-The Maze-Always a good gig Buy Tickets
Thurs, Feb. 16th-Weedon Lois, England-Weedon Lois Village Hall-This is near Silverstone Speedway…….. Buy Tickets
Fri, Feb. 17th-Silsoe, England-Silsoe Village Hall-a good option for Londoners since there is not a London show at this point. Buy Tickets
Sat, Feb. 18th-Bristol, England-The Tunnels-Amazing venue and another option for folks that want to travel to a gig. Buy Tickets
Sun, Feb. 19th-Brighton, England-The Latest Music Bar Buy Tickets
Hope to see you on the tour! Please share this post to your Facebook wall-that could really help promote the tour!!!! Also, join the Facebook Event page for the tour.
“Some Comfort” was the first song we recorded for the new cd………………..

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Good morning, Scotland!

We made the ferry! Miraculously, the entire band tripped and fell onto the ferry ahead of the other passengers. I am now writing from the safety of the restaurant on the boat in Cairnryan, Scotland…….about to take off the Belfast. We’ll pick up the Angel-voiced Ruth Trimble when we land in Belfast.
On today’s agenda-we hightail it to Dublin for the show tonight, and at 8pm my interview/live performance will go out on Ralph McLean’s BBC Ulster show. We did a full hour of music, so tune in tonight. You can do so here.
Here are the Irish tour dates:
Wed, Feb. 1st-Dublin, Ireland-Whelan’s-I LOVE Whelan’s. It is possibly one of my favorite venues in the world. Awesome night there.Buy Tickets
Thurs, Feb. 2nd-Belfast, Northern Ireland-The Errigle Inn-Great place, and the food downstairs is wonderful. Come early for dinner. Buy Tickets
Fri, Feb. 3rd-Omagh, Northern Ireland-Ostler’s Complex-I’ll update the exact venue. A few years ago we were the first band back into Omagh after the bombing there. It was an amazing gig. The people there are some of my favorites. Buy Tickets
Sat, Feb. 4th-Enniskillen, Northern Ireland-The Westville Hotel-Mad Craic……that is all i’m saying. Buy Tickets
Sun, Feb. 5th-House Concert in Cookstown, Northern Ireland-Email me and i’ll give you the info!
Hope to see you on the tour! Please share this post to your Facebook wall-that could really help promote the tour!!!! Also, join the Facebook Event page for the tour.
I can’t wait to hear Ruth sing with me on this song on the tour………………

If you attended last week’s live “house concert” then please leave a comment below. Tell me why you will come back again? Or why your friends should tune in this time?
Download this unreleased track from a show in Dundalk, Ireland featuring Andrea Zonn on violin and harmonies. She sings like a bird. This is my gift to you for putting up with me……I Will Always Love You-MP3 Download
 

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Flying to Belfast to appear on Ralph McLean’s BBC Ulster show tonight and Johnny Hero’s this afternoon-Tune in live

January 25, 2012

UPDATE-just got done with the U105 interview…..word is now that the BBC Ulster interview won’t go out live tonight…..recording it and then will air next week. Will update. Feverish this morning, but I will get on a plane and fly to Belfast to do some radio prior to the Irish leg of the tour next [...]

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Live webstream “house concert” from my dining room, Angel-voiced Ruth Trimble added to tour, UK/Ireland tour dates-Join us.

January 19, 2012

I’m happy to announce that Ruth Trimble will be joining the Kevin Montgomery and the Endangered Livers on piano and background vocals for the Irish leg of the tour. She will also open the tour. She may come on more, but we are working out those details. Either way….she is awesome. Here she sings “I [...]

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Live streaming “house concert” from my dining room tomorrow night, and the 2012 Winter UK/Ireland tour dates. Join me.

January 12, 2012

So, just got off the phone with Mike McAdam. We are booking the plane tickets for the band. They will be arriving on Jan. 30th for a couple of days of rehearsal and then we start to Kevin Montgomery and the Endangered Livers 2012 Winter tour through Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. I hope [...]

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My apologies for taking the kitten hostage.

December 10, 2011

A few days ago I seemingly took a kitten hostage and made veiled threats about its’ safety in a cheap effort to sell some downloads from the forthcoming cd. While I do feel that finishing the new cd is important…….the well-being of a little kitten is just as important. I have a confession to make. [...]

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Something bad could happen to this kitty.

November 22, 2011

The new cd is done, except for artwork and pressing. I have the files. I would like for you to have them. I’m making them available to you in download only form for the low price of $15. Help me, help you, help me……………do you like the picture of me and the lovely kitten? Well, [...]

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The Roadmap for the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour-house concerts in each state, highlighting the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation, your help?

November 4, 2011

As we speak i’ve begun booking the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour. In 2010, I traveled through 50 States in 50 Days to highlight the plight of homeless teens, and teens aging out of foster care in conjunction with the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation-The Orange Duffel Bag Foundation provides coaching, training and ongoing [...]

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Kevin Montgomery and the Endangered Livers-Belfast, Northern Ireland-Feb. 2nd, 2012-Discounted tickets on sale for one week!

September 28, 2011

I’ll play in Belfast at the Errigle Inn on Feb. 2nd, 2012……one of my favorite venues. I’ve put tickets on sale at 10 pounds for the next few days for my blog folks, email folks, and Facebook friends. Get yours now! Please share to your Facebook wall as well! This will be a tour with [...]

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Kevin Montgomery plays Marietta Town Square for Riskonnect dinner and benefit for Orange Duffel Bag Foundation-helping teens aging out of foster care. Join us.

September 27, 2011

This coming Tuesday, Oct. 4th i’ll play the Marietta Town Square in Marietta, Georgia for Riskonnect’s networking dinner and outdoor concert series in conjunction with the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation. All proceeds go to their efforts to help teens aging out of foster care. Dinner is served at 6pm, and then i’ll play with the [...]

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The States of Things-UK/Europe tour discount tickets, 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour, where’s my new cd?

September 21, 2011

Ok ya’ll…..in this blog I will talk about the Winter 2012 UK/Europe tour discount tickets, the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour to highlight the plight of foster kids aging out of foster care, and other stuff. You may have found yourself here by being a Facebook friend……through the email list. I hope you [...]

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The UK/Europe tour tickets are on sale at a special discounted price from now until Saturday! Get yours now!

September 20, 2011

The UK/Europe winter 2012 tickets are now on sale for a very special discounted price of 10 pounds per ticket from now until Saturday, Sept. 24th. This will save 2 to 5 pounds, and also help get us on the road initially! So, get yours today! This will be a “Kevin Montgomery and the Endangered [...]

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The 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour-some shocking facts about foster care in America. I need your help.

September 9, 2011

I’m now booking the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour for May 18th-July 6th. I’ll play a show each night in a different state, and along the way I will interview folks that aged out of foster care, and those that work with foster kids to bring focus to the plight of kids aging out [...]

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Your ideas for the opening act on the upcoming UK/Europe tour? Thoughts?

September 8, 2011

ok, folks….idea time. The UK/Europe tour is coming up in February. I want your ideas of who I should bring as the opening act this time? Over the years i’ve brought people that I loved listening to myself, and enjoy turning everyone onto somebody good………….Jeff Finlin, Joe Pisapia, Trish Murphy, Carter Wood, Andrea Glass, Chris [...]

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The first date of the 2012 UK tour announced-Bristol, England-5 pound discount until Sat. Spread the word!

September 8, 2011

The 2012 UK/Europe tour is taking shape. I’ll be touring with the band, including Mike McAdam and Shawn Byrne……..and a stellar opening act. I’ve confirmed Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012 at the Tunnels in Bristol, England. From now until this Saturday, Sept. 10th tickets will be sold at the discounted price of 10 pounds as a [...]

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Sometimes the best thing to do when a hurricane is headed your way is get the heck out of dodge-run down to the Keys!

August 23, 2011

Earthquake in New York City, Washington, and Colorado……..the potential for Hurricane Irene to develop into a category 4 and make landfall in Central Florida, South Carolina, etc……..it looks like things are going to hell in a handbasket this week. Two days ago we were all thinking that we had arrived in Key West, Florida to [...]

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House Concert in Winter Springs, Florida tomorrow night! Cool people.

August 19, 2011

Tomorrow night. Great people. Fun. You are invited to the house concert in Winter Springs, Florida. I’ll play acoustically. I met the co-host John Terry on Twitter last year and he hosted the Florida 50 States in 50 Days show. He found my blog via twitter. He blogs, too. Check out his blog. Sunday,i’ll drive [...]

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The string of house concerts in the US in Aug/Sept, and reuniting with the amazing Andrea Zonn-wanna host a house concert?

August 5, 2011

I usually do the 50 States in 50 Days tour when it is cold. This month i’ll be doing a selection of house concerts throughout the US while it is HOT! Next week I play two shows in Nashville area, then I head to North Carolina. I’m fired up that Andrea Zonn will be joining [...]

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My Northern Ireland friends have the “mad gene”…..love them. I play Belfast next Thursday. Send friends!

July 21, 2011

I love playing Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a great music town. I’ve had some of my best shows there. My fans/friends there are a little as they say “mad”……….it seems like half of my fanbase there is named “Maurice” for some reason. There is one guy who will get up and play air guitar [...]

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I’m exploring Google Plus. I’m cautiously optimistic. Who wants an invite?

July 16, 2011

Oh no, another “social” network. Who needs one? I’ve got Facebook and Twitter. I’m busy. Google is rolling out their new attempt at a social network. Buzz was horrible and they failed miserably. This time is could be different. I was lucky enough to get an invite to the limited rollout, and have been exploring [...]

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