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# Clandestine

Celtic music with Texas style

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- [Friday the 13th (and Saturday and Sunday)](https://clandestineceltic.com/2016/05/friday-the-13th-and-saturday-and-sunday/) - Clandestine will be performing at the Mucky Duck on Friday, May 13, and then at the Texas Scottish Festival in Arlington. Check out the details on the calendar!
- [The usual suspects](https://clandestineceltic.com/2016/03/the-usual-suspects/) - Clandestine will be performing at the Mucky Duck on St. Patrick's Day, and again on Friday, May 13, right before the Texas Scottish Festival in Arlington. Check out the details on the calendar. We've missed you, too!
- [Texas dates in May](https://clandestineceltic.com/2015/04/texas-dates-in-may/) - Clandestine has some Texas dates coming up soon! We're playing in Houston at McGonigel's Mucky Duck on Friday, May 8 at 9:30 pm. Take a look at the 7:00 pm show, too, and you might see a familiar face – it's the official CD release for Piper Jones Band! And then we're back at the
- [Loch Norman Highland Games](https://clandestineceltic.com/2015/04/loch-norman-highland-games/) - We will be performing at the Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games on April 18-19. We’re very happy to be back at this great event! If you’re in the vicinity of Huntersville, North Carolina, we hope you will join us there for a fine weekend of music, dancing and athletics!
- [St. Patrick's Day and more](https://clandestineceltic.com/2015/03/st-patricks-day-and-more/) - Hi, Clandestine fans! We hope you'll join us at McGonigel's Mucky Duck on Tuesday for St. Patrick's Day. The day begins with EJ on the roof at 10:45 am. The doors open at 11:00 am, and there's nonstop music inside and out, by Clandestine, Piper Jones, the Flying Fish Sailors, Circa Paleo, The Jig Is
- [Clandestine at the Texas Scottish Festival](https://clandestineceltic.com/2014/04/clandestine-at-the-texas-scottish-festival/) - Hello, Clandestine fans! The band will return once again to the Texas Scottish Festival in Arlington on May 3-4. Will we have triple-digit temperatures? Will we have snow? This year, it's a mystery! But there will definitely be good music on tap all weekend in Arlington. We hope to see you there! May 3-4, Saturday
- [Happy St. Patrick's Day!](https://clandestineceltic.com/2014/03/happy-st-patricks-day/) - You know where we'll be – at McGonigel's Mucky Duck, where the music is real and the beer is NOT green! Get your tickets for Monday, March 17!
- [January show](https://clandestineceltic.com/2013/12/january-show/) - Seasons Greetings, Clandestine fans! We hope you will join us in celebrating the post-celebration season! Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday, January 10, at the Mucky Duck. Friday, January 10, 7:00 pm McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Get your tickets early online $20 (+$5 service fee) in advance, $22
- [September shows](https://clandestineceltic.com/2013/09/september-shows/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Thursday, September 19, at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Thursday, September 19, 7:30 pm Get your tickets early online McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 $20 (+$5 service fee)
- [July dates](https://clandestineceltic.com/2013/06/july-dates/) - Clandestine has two performances in Houston the second weekend in July. The first is on Saturday, July 13 at Jones Hall in downtown Houston. The Houston Symphony is hosting Day of Music – A Free All-Day Event. There will be performances by musical groups of every description all day! Clandestine will be performing free in
- [April and May in Texas](https://clandestineceltic.com/2013/04/april-and-may-in-texas/) - Greetings Folks! Here's your little bitty schedule of Clandestine-y events in the next couple of weeks: ===== THIS WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday, April 27th and 28th The Houston Celtic Festival and Highland Games The Houston Farm and Ranch Club 1 Abercrombie St, Houston, TX 77084 Advance Tickets ===== Thursday, May 2nd 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky
- [St. Patrick's Day at McGonigel's Mucky Duck](https://clandestineceltic.com/2013/03/st-patricks-day-at-mcgonigels-mucky-duck/) - It's that time of year again! Remember, real beer is not green. Join us at the Mucky Duck on March 17th!
- [St. Andrew's Day at the Mucky Duck](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/11/st-andrews-day-at-the-mucky-duck/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday November 30 at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Friday, November 30, 2012, 7:30pm Get your tickets early online McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 $20 (+$5 service fee)
- [Clandestine at the Mucky Duck for St. Andrew's Day](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/10/clandestine-at-the-mucky-duck-for-st-andrews-day/) - Look, the Mucky Duck even made us a spiffy graphic! November 30, 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 Advance Tickets: $20.00 Ticket price at the door: $22.00
- [Busy Texas weekend](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/09/busy-texas-weekend/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday September 21 at the Mucky Duck. Friday, September 21, 2012, 7:30pm Get your tickets early online McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 $20 (+$5 service fee) in advance, $22 at the door Then, we will be performing at the Sherwood Forest
- [Friday at home in Houston](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/08/friday-at-home-in-houston/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday August 31 at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Friday, August 31, 2012, 7:30pm Get your tickets early online McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 $20 (+$5 service fee)
- [Tunes in West Texas](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/08/714/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Odessa TX this weekend. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, 2012 Permian Basin Highland Games Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway Odessa TX 79762 Come get a taste of fine high energy Celtic
- [Duck on Friday!](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/07/duck-on-friday/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday July 27 at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Friday, July 27, 2012, 7:30pm Get your tickets early online McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 $20 in advance, $22
- [It's just not a session at the...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/07/its-just-not-a-session-at-the/) - It's just not a session at the games until a tenor & a bass show up. #justsayin http://t.co/uJybfmT2
- [Skye, our entertainment direct...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/07/skye-our-entertainment-direct/) - Skye, our entertainment director, playing Amazing Grace & puffing a cubano. http://t.co/mcGVZDyT
- [Chunes after the festival. htt...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/07/chunes-after-the-festival-htt/) - Chunes after the festival. http://t.co/RZXGN3gq
- [Well HELLO delicious lunch! (S...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/07/well-hello-delicious-lunch-s/) - Well HELLO delicious lunch! (Seriously, this place is the bomb) http://t.co/ifvbMd1V http://t.co/eNHLDl0Y
- [Well HELLO giant mountain outs...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/07/well-hello-giant-mountain-outs/) - Well HELLO giant mountain outside my window! ~em http://t.co/vxvPZq18
- [Sorry about last trip folks. I...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/07/sorry-about-last-trip-folks-i/) - Sorry about last trip folks. I'll try to be more on it this time. In other news. We're flowing NW. Skagit in a matter of hours. Come say hi.
- [It is as I suspected: it is th...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/it-is-as-i-suspected-it-is-th/) - It is as I suspected: it is the perfect Drum Pony. I must amend the rider. ~em http://t.co/dzIJEj3X
- [Bonnie Rideout starting now. M...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/bonnie-rideout-starting-now-m/) - Bonnie Rideout starting now. McHenry's 25th fest is pleasing my ears. ~em http://t.co/mmm97e1x
- ["Look at how I'm being good. D...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/look-at-how-im-being-good-d/) - "Look at how I'm being good. Do you see me? Down here. What band? I can't hear them over how good I am." http://t.co/20a6dPdp
- [Another Tech sheet read! A pon...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/another-tech-sheet-read-a-pon/) - Another Tech sheet read! A pony for us! http://t.co/AVCS7My8
- [Soooooo.... Scrapple? Is this ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/soooooo-scrapple-is-this/) - Soooooo.... Scrapple? Is this the haggis of the mountains?
- [Crap... We've gone round in ci...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/crap-weve-gone-round-in-ci/) - Crap... We've gone round in circles... Back on the boats, lads. http://t.co/9tpLEwWz
- [Welp. It's damp in Pittsburgh....](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/welp-its-damp-in-pittsburgh/) - Welp. It's damp in Pittsburgh. Better than on fire, I suppose. http://t.co/OTS0tFyW
- [Well dang. The radar just went...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/well-dang-the-radar-just-went/) - Well dang. The radar just went out on the plane. I admit it. Friday, your Kung Fu is strong. Re-match IN Pittsburgh? #FlightNotFlying
- [Morning folks! Today we have a...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/06/morning-folks-today-we-have-a/) - Morning folks! Today we have already experienced human tetris getting on the plane to Pittsburgh. That's right, Friday... Come at me, bro.
- [Now I test the RSS feeder like...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/05/now-i-test-the-rss-feeder-like/) - Now I test the RSS feeder like a boss .... maybe.
- [one more time ... with feeling...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/05/one-more-time-with-feeling/) - one more time ... with feeling... and then if this doesn't work, I'm going to bed.
- [This is really frustrating ......](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/05/this-is-really-frustrating/) - This is really frustrating ... working on the Facebook Synch ..
- [This is a test of the emergenc...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/05/this-is-a-test-of-the-emergenc-2/) - This is a test of the emergency bagpipe system ::: BERRRRRRRRRRRRRR, etc. #2
- [This is a test of the emergenc...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/05/this-is-a-test-of-the-emergenc-3/) - This is a test of the emergency bagpipe system ::: BERRRRRRRRRRRRRR, etc.
- [There are till seats available...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/05/there-are-till-seats-available/) - There are till seats available for Clandestine tomorrow at @theduckhouston. Moar meat in the seats! (See you tomorrow?)
- [Texas in May](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/05/680/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday May 4 at the Mucky Duck and in Arlington this weekend at the Texas Scottish Festival. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:30pm Get your tickets early online McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
- [Hanging out after the festival...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/hanging-out-after-the-festival/) - Hanging out after the festival with the other musicians. It's been a grand weekend. Thanks to everyone in N & S carolina who came out.
- [Suddenly, GEESE! http://t.co/p...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/suddenly-geese-httpt-cop/) - Suddenly, GEESE! http://t.co/pICyAZgM
- [Closing ceremonies at the cair...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/closing-ceremonies-at-the-cair/) - Closing ceremonies at the cairn. This festival has got a lot of heart. http://t.co/zUQb1pcV
- [EJ playing with Ed, Jill & Joh...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/ej-playing-with-ed-jill-joh/) - EJ playing with Ed, Jill & John. The weather's turned all Scottish on us. The musician's defense? PLAY MOAR. http://t.co/ikjYy3Jj
- [Morning. The bane of the music...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/morning-the-bane-of-the-music/) - Morning. The bane of the musician. But it has its perks. #WishItWasPoolSized #HotTubCoffee http://t.co/8O3KJ2wI
- [Time to dance! EJ and Beth Arn...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/time-to-dance-ej-and-beth-arn/) - Time to dance! EJ and Beth Arnold dancing to Ed Miller and Jill, Scooter & John @ Rural Hill Scottish Fest. http://t.co/vUgWjs3M
- [Gregory was here. (At Jack of ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/gregory-was-here-at-jack-of/) - Gregory was here. (At Jack of the Wood with ESB Greenman.) http://t.co/nb3Yi7YF
- [Almost time to have a beer @ J...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/almost-time-to-have-a-beer-j/) - Almost time to have a beer @ Jack of the wood. Gregory is pleased. http://t.co/SlrP0wMU
- [Ye can hae bayken err Scotlant...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/ye-can-hae-bayken-err-scotlant/) - Ye can hae bayken err Scotlant... Ye cannie hae buth! (We have chosen Scotland.)(For NOW) http://t.co/W9hWNakB
- [April in North Carolina](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/04/april-in-north-carolina/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: We would love to see you at these events to support Celtic music in North Carolina this weekend. 04/20/12 Asheville, NC Jack of the Wood Time: 9:30 pm Address: 95 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC‎ 28801 Venue phone: 828-252-5445 04/21/12 - 04/22/12 Huntersville, NC Loch Norman Highland Games Address: Rural Hill, 4431 Neck
- [St. Patrick's Day schedule](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-schedule/) - St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 17 McGonigel's Mucky Duck Entertainment Schedule Noon EJ on the roof 11:30 Jiggernaut 12:25 Clandestine 1:20 Circa Paleo 2:00 Martin Burniston Irish Singalong 2:30 Brizeus 3:00 O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers 3:45 Clandestine 4:35 Jiggernaut 5:00 EJ on the roof 5:25 Circa Paleo 6:00 O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers 6:45 Clandestine
- [Post Valentine's Day recovery](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/02/post-valentines-day-recovery/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday February 17 at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. The Mucky Duck now accepts online ticket sales! Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30pm Get your tickets early McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston
- [Friday the 13th](https://clandestineceltic.com/2012/01/friday-the-13th/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday January 13 at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. The Mucky Duck now accepts online ticket sales! Friday, January 13, 2012, 7:30pm Get your tickets early McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston
- [Spring shows](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/12/spring-shows/) - New dates added in Texas and North Carolina! Check the calendar!
- [October 21 at the Mucky Duck](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/10/october-21-at-the-mucky-duck/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston on Friday October 21 at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. The Mucky Duck now accepts online ticket sales! Friday, October 21, 2011, 7:30pm Get your tickets early McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston
- [So, a guy who saw the band at ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/08/so-a-guy-who-saw-the-band-at/) - So, a guy who saw the band at Longwood Gardens 11 years ago randomly called @theduckhouston & I was here. He lives in NC now. Hi Rob! /wave
- [](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/06/645/) - Your friendly piper, EJ Jones, has teamed up with some of the other members of Clandestine to release an album of instrumental music on various pipes, drums, and cittern. The CD is called "Brizeus" (Bree'-zee-us) and refers to an ancient deity of festivals and music. The Brizeus lineup has been described as "pure joy" at
- [Clandestine in Arlington TX this weekend](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/06/clandestine-in-arlington-tx-this-weekend/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be performing at the following venue in June: June 4-5, 2011 Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games Maverick Stadium, UTA Campus, Arlington TX 1-800-363-SCOT (7268) Our performance times on the Glen Garry Tent are: Saturday: 12:00p to 1:00p 04:30p to 05:30p Sunday: 01:30p to 02:30p Looking
- [Clandestine May 21st End of the World gig](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/05/clandestine-may-21st-end-of-the-world-gig/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing their first End of the World Summer show in Houston on Saturday May 21st at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. And a heads up: the Mucky Duck now accepts online ticket sales! Saturday, May 21,
- [First show of the summer!](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/05/first-show-of-the-summer/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing their first show of the summer in Houston on Saturday May 21st at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Saturday, May 21, 2011, 7:30pm Get your tickets early McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098
- [In the studio. Radio silence t...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/in-the-studio-radio-silence-t/) - In the studio. Radio silence today.
- [Ehhehheheh! I have the exit ro...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/ehhehheheh-i-have-the-exit-ro/) - Ehhehheheh! I have the exit row! I will save us!!
- [Well, I guess we *did* spec st...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/well-i-guess-we-did-spec-st/) - Well, I guess we *did* spec stairs. http://plixi.com/p/83757506
- [Okay, OCD inc: Why are they cr...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/okay-ocd-inc-why-are-they-cr/) - Okay, OCD inc: Why are they crooked!? Not centered? Over the *BED*! How can I be expected to *sleep?!* (zzztt) http://plixi.com/p/83651019
- [Hmm... Hotel has a pool right ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/hmm-hotel-has-a-pool-right/) - Hmm... Hotel has a pool right outside the rooms. *Inside* the building. This joyous splashy noise might be problematic. #oldfarts ~em
- [Bedbedbedbedbehhhhhhd.](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/bedbedbedbedbehhhhhhd/) - Bedbedbedbedbehhhhhhd.
- [We've had a good day & now it'...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/weve-had-a-good-day-now-it/) - We've had a good day & now it's ceilidh time! Yar! http://plixi.com/p/83608088
- [Who's in Midland coming to see...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/whos-in-midland-coming-to-see/) - Who's in Midland coming to see us? & where on earth can I catch a bite to eat after 9? ~em
- [EJ just took the drums & heade...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/ej-just-took-the-drums-heade/) - EJ just took the drums & headed to Midland. Will meet him in 9 hours. Wewt! ~em
- [Clandestine in March](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/03/clandestine-in-march-2/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Again, sorry about our cancellation at North Texas Irish Festival but it just couldn't be helped. NASA Space Shuttle Missions are important and their schedules can be unpredictable. However, we do have some exciting upcoming events in the month of March: Come out and join us to hear some high energy Celtic
- [More on NTIF](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/02/more-on-ntif/) - Sorry folks, but due to a scheduling conflict with NASA's shuttle launching on February 24th, Clandestine had to cancel their shows at North Texas Irish Festival this weekend as one of its members is critically involved with support in the Houston Mission Control Center (MCC) during Space Shuttle flights and is not able to get
- [North Texas Irish Festival 2011](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/02/north-texas-irish-festival-2011/) - Dear Everyone: Due to uncontrollable circumstances (and the wonder of spaceflight), Clandestine will not be able to appear at the North Texas Irish Festival. We are so very sorry if you we're hoping to catch us there. Some of the members will still be in attendance, and that means that you may see us around.
- [Clandestine in Houston February 18](https://clandestineceltic.com/2011/02/clandestine-in-houston-february-18/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing their first show of the year in Houston Texas this Friday at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Saturday FRIDAY, February 18, 2011, 7:30pm Get your tickets early McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098
- [Clandestine in Houston December 4th](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/11/clandestine-in-houston-dec-4/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be performing in Houston Texas this Saturday at the Mucky Duck. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Saturday, December 4 McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Al Cofrin
- [Videos from NTIF 2010](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/09/videos-from-ntif-2010/) - I'm not sure who specifically we can thank for these, but there are lots of short videos of Clandestine and other bands at NTIF earlier this year. Thank you, kind video person!
- [Driving home from Arlington & ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/09/driving-home-from-arlington/) - Driving home from Arlington & no one else in the band will keep me company. (Sadface) (I am not *currently* driving, btw)~em
- [Sighted: a Mandelbrot Bag! htt...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/09/sighted-a-mandelbrot-bag-htt/) - Sighted: a Mandelbrot Bag! http://mypict.me/bqSxV
- [Just sang "I don't want to set...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/09/just-sang-i-dont-want-to-set/) - Just sang "I don't want to set the world on fire" for sound check. Weird.
- [Spawn is preparing a show-wort...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/09/spawn-is-preparing-a-show-wort/) - Spawn is preparing a show-worthy lego ship. http://mypict.me/bqPji
- [Annnnd now: a few seats remain...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/09/annnnd-now-a-few-seats-remain/) - Annnnd now: a few seats remain... But I warn you, it might get loud.
- [This Weekend with Clandestine (TX)](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/08/this-weekend-with-clandestine-tx/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Don't forget that Clandestine will be performing in Houston and Arlington Texas this weekend. We would love to see you all out there to support Celtic music in Texas. Friday, September 3 McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Saturday, September 4 Open Door Coffee House Trinity United Methodist Church
- [September dates](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/08/september-dates/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: So Clandestine will be hitting two venues in September. Friday, September 3 McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Saturday, September 4 Open Door Coffee House Trinity United Methodist Church 3321 West Park Row Arlington TX 76013 682-667-4175 We are really hoping to have a lot of fans come to
- [Have you bought your tickets f...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/08/have-you-bought-your-tickets-f/) - Have you bought your tickets for Sept shows? Hit the website for the updated gig list!
- [Couple of Grandfather Mountain photos](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/couple-of-grandfather-mountain-photos/) - Here's a nice shot from Lachlan Alexander Burke from the Saturday night concert: And one from Kevin Hartnell of our favorite teenage piper (and fiddler, dancer, etc.), Marybeth McQueen:
- [But before we go (for now): Ar...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/but-before-we-go-for-now-ar/) - But before we go (for now): Are these kinds of commentaries interesting? Do ya'll want more? Different? Or do we clog the feed? Let us know!
- [& Thus the weekend endeth. Emi...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/thus-the-weekend-endeth-emi/) - & Thus the weekend endeth. Emily @drumgoddess goes back to her sandbox now & the boy's'll get back to the communication style they favor.
- [So, AM is not PM. Another trip...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/so-am-is-not-pm-another-trip/) - So, AM is not PM. Another trip gets fubared. :(
- [I'm test flying United. We'll ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/im-test-flying-united-well/) - I'm test flying United. We'll see if they pass the musician's test. (Is it nap-able?)
- [Why, yes. 6AM is too freakin' ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/why-yes-6am-is-too-freakin/) - Why, yes. 6AM is too freakin' early.
- [Sitting in the hotel, playing ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/sitting-in-the-hotel-playing/) - Sitting in the hotel, playing tunes, working up new stuff. Last rehearsal for a while, we're trying to make it good.
- [Well, when travel plans were b...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/well-when-travel-plans-were-b/) - Well, when travel plans were booked, a 6AM flight seemed like a good idea. Duh.
- [I have a headache. Grrr. I apo...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/i-have-a-headache-grrr-i-apo/) - I have a headache. Grrr. I apologize in advance to the band. Merrrrrr. ~em
- [Isn't it supposed to be cool i...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/isnt-it-supposed-to-be-cool-i/) - Isn't it supposed to be cool in New England & not hot as Texas? Srsly, weather gods, get it together.
- [Geek note from the webmaven](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/geek-note-from-the-webmaven/) - All the band members are getting more chatty. Anything that's tweeted from Twitter account Vox_Clandestine automatically gets pulled to both the blog and the Facebook page. But anything that gets posted directly to the Facebook page just stays there, and I'd like for that to post here as well (WordPress). Hmm, I need to find
- [Just a test to see if the blog...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/just-a-test-to-see-if-the-blog/) - Just a test to see if the blog is picking up all the tweets or just some of them. ~webmaven
- [Time for breakfast. I suppose ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/time-for-breakfast-i-suppose/) - Time for breakfast. I suppose I should find pants. (Unlike the guys, who.... Well, don't *do* the pants this @ festivals) ~em
- [I don't know if you could tell...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/i-dont-know-if-you-could-tell/) - I don't know if you could tell by the last tweet, but I'm seriously tired, ya'll.
- [Here's the church where we pla...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/heres-the-church-where-we-pla/) - Here's the church where we played tonight. Really a nice place. These guys have a really great place. http://mypict.me/9lnE4
- [This is Bob. He just made EJ a...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/this-is-bob-he-just-made-ej-a/) - This is Bob. He just made EJ a *sweet* frankenmic. Mr. Jones is now... /drumroll plz/ *WIRELESS*. Rawr! http://mypict.me/9kIo5
- [Mr. Jones shows the audio guys...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/mr-jones-shows-the-audio-guys/) - Mr. Jones shows the audio guys what he means by: "I play a loud instrument." http://mypict.me/9kI5t
- [And, of course, we're in the '...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/and-of-course-were-in-the/) - And, of course, we're in the 'YAY!' car! http://mypict.me/9kCv7
- [This car's choices are awesome...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/this-cars-choices-are-awesome/) - This car's choices are awesome. You can have Scottish, or you can have bacon. We have chosen bacon for now. http://mypict.me/9kBS2
- [Need a diner off the 91 S of S...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/need-a-diner-off-the-91-s-of-s/) - Need a diner off the 91 S of Springfield. Suggestions? (Real ones, plz) :)
- [This is the squeaken-ist airpl...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/this-is-the-squeaken-ist-airpl/) - This is the squeaken-ist airplane *ever*.
- [So I've gotten updates from th...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/so-ive-gotten-updates-from-th/) - So I've gotten updates from the rest. All flights are okay. (Yay!) \o/ where should we eat in Hartford?
- [Hot tip: if you're traveling b...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/hot-tip-if-youre-traveling-b/) - Hot tip: if you're traveling by plane, and you need to get up, use your OWN seat as leverage, not the one in front of you. Some of us sleep.
- [Hello annoying ad that won't s...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/hello-annoying-ad-that-wont-s/) - Hello annoying ad that won't stop on the tv *right* in front of me that I cannot escape unless I gouge out my eyes! http://mypict.me/9jqOH
- [Gooood morning twitterati & ot...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/gooood-morning-twitterati-ot/) - Gooood morning twitterati & other animals. We head north (cause it's hot!) today! EJ's already driving & Al, Gregory & I hit the air soon ~e
- [The Band's all heading to Mass...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/the-bands-all-heading-to-mass/) - The Band's all heading to Mass for the Glasgow Lands Fest this weekend. Going to try for V2 of "Updates from the field." Phone's fixed! \o/
- [Clandestine this weekend in Blandford MA](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/clandestine-this-weekend-in-blandford-ma/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Thanks to all the fans that came out to Grandfather Mtn Highland Games this past weekend to support your favorite little ol' Celtic Band from Texas. And just a quick reminder for those fans in the MA or CT state that Clandestine will be performing this Friday and Saturday at the Glasgow
- [Thursday at Celtic Spirit Resort](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/thursday-at-celtic-spirit-resort/) - This venue is really delightful! The weather was rather Texan and not North Carolinian — warm and muggy. A full house, good food and drink, great hosts, and lots of music. Whee!
- [So, Emily's flight's been canc...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/so-emilys-flights-been-canc/) - So, Emily's flight's been cancelled in Atlanta. Need a couch to crash on. Shoot a note to suinabird AT gmail
- [A Japanese potato bug hitching...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/a-japanese-potato-bug-hitching/) - A Japanese potato bug hitching a ride in Em's hair http://twitpic.com/24ght0
- [Mr. Grasshopper  MacPhearson e...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/mr-grasshopper-macphearson-e/) - Mr. Grasshopper MacPhearson examines which CD he wants to try to carry home. http://twitpic.com/24gavi
- [So, due to phone issues, Cland...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/so-due-to-phone-issues-cland/) - So, due to phone issues, Clandestine doesn't get to have Sunday updates. (Or Saturday ones, either) Sorry, ya'll.
- [The milky way is beautiful her...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/the-milky-way-is-beautiful-her/) - The milky way is beautiful here. ... I'd post a photo, but it wouldn't be the same.
- [It still sounds good, though. ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/it-still-sounds-good-though/) - It still sounds good, though. ~wm/sc
- [Multi-user tweeting! Merch ten...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/multi-user-tweeting-merch-ten/) - Multi-user tweeting! Merch tent has a bad view of the stage. Booooo! ~webmaven/swag chick
- [I have just stolen Ej's phone....](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/i-have-just-stolen-ejs-phone/) - I have just stolen Ej's phone. Mine just went esplody. Now, if I can just figure out how to post all these pics.
- [Dave, the FOH engineer. He has...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/dave-the-foh-engineer-he-has/) - Dave, the FOH engineer. He has done wonders with the wet & sloppy sound board last night & this AM. Yay dave! http://tweetphoto.com/31941297
- [& this is Butch, he made sure ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/this-is-butch-he-made-sure/) - & this is Butch, he made sure that the mics & lines were in the right place. (Every one wave!) http://tweetphoto.com/31931731
- [This is Matt, our Monitor Engi...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/this-is-matt-our-monitor-engi/) - This is Matt, our Monitor Engineer. Everyone say "Hi, Matt!" http://tweetphoto.com/31929484
- [Grr. My phone is having seizur...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/grr-my-phone-is-having-seizur/) - Grr. My phone is having seizures. I want to document this beautiful day, but technology won't let me. Maybe I'll update via carrier pigeon.
- [Also, the day is *gorgeous*! (...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/also-the-day-is-gorgeous/) - Also, the day is *gorgeous*! (And *vewwy* crowded)
- [Okay... I had all these photos...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/okay-i-had-all-these-photos/) - Okay... I had all these photos from last night's session & of the damp morning & twitter monster ate'em. I'll see if I can find them.
- [Noms have been devoured. I was...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/noms-have-been-devoured-i-was/) - Noms have been devoured. I was gonna take a pic of the gigantamoric pizza, but the locusts decended & it was gone daddy gone.
- [Dinner time. The band needs te...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/dinner-time-the-band-needs-te/) - Dinner time. The band needs teh noms. ~em
- [Annnnd the show is cancelled. ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/annnnd-the-show-is-cancelled/) - Annnnd the show is cancelled. I would shake my fist at Posiedon & Zeus and their sudden teamwork, but .. This thunder is LOUD.... ~em
- [http://tweetphoto.com/31725137...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/httptweetphoto-com31725137/) - http://tweetphoto.com/31725137 This rain officially blows. We're at tonight's concert go time but the lightning (cont) http://tl.gd/2dk5dv
- [Teribus is up now & I just met...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/teribus-is-up-now-i-just-met/) - Teribus is up now & I just met Laura from Mother Grove. Except for the rain, it's been a good day.
- [http://tweetphoto.com/31697807...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/httptweetphoto-com31697807/) - http://tweetphoto.com/31697807 Brother plays in the rain. People stay. (My view of the world is going to be from (cont) http://tl.gd/2dih5p
- [Al got stung by a bee on the s...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/al-got-stung-by-a-bee-on-the-s/) - Al got stung by a bee on the second tune of the set. It was understandably distracting. But the set wet great (considering)
- [Al got stung by a bee on the s...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/al-got-stung-by-a-bee-on-the-s-2/) - Al got stung by a bee on the second tune of the set. It was understandably distracting. But the set wet great (considering)
- [EJ is, right now, trying to tr...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/ej-is-right-now-trying-to-tr/) - EJ is, right now, trying to trade t-shirts w/a woman @ the CD table. The thought occurs to me "Where in the woods will this exchange occur?
- [Ha! Someone just told me that ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/ha-someone-just-told-me-that/) - Ha! Someone just told me that I'm "a hoot." This means I'm funny. Take that ... uh... people who don't think I'm funny. ~em
- [This mix could be better. I th...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/this-mix-could-be-better-i-th/) - This mix could be better. I think it needs moar bagpipe! (Arg and rawr, etc.)
- [Brother just finished (& they'...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/brother-just-finished-they/) - Brother just finished (& they're just as great as I remember) & Teribus is getting ready to go on. The day's just full of wonder (& coffee).
- [This is my view of the Grandfa...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/this-is-my-view-of-the-grandfa/) - This is my view of the Grandfather Mountain morning crowd from the CD table. Lotsa butts, folks. ~em http://tweetphoto.com/31671144
- [Welcome to Charlotte! We saved...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/welcome-to-charlotte-we-saved/) - Welcome to Charlotte! We saved this heat and sunshiney brightness, just for YOU! http://tweetphoto.com/31499476
- [Landed in Charlotte. Time for ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/landed-in-charlotte-time-for/) - Landed in Charlotte. Time for the rental car tango. Where should we eat lunch?
- [Okay, before they close the do...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/okay-before-they-close-the-do/) - Okay, before they close the doors: Does anyone going to Grandfather Mountain have a blender I can borrow? Send a note to em AT drumgoddess.
- [Surprise! I'm on Leisa's fligh...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/surprise-im-on-leisas-fligh/) - Surprise! I'm on Leisa's flight! Hurray! Now, if I could manage to teleport us & the plane, I'd have time for a nap.
- [In continuing updates, Al's ha...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/in-continuing-updates-als-ha/) - In continuing updates, Al's having no trouble & will likely be taunting the drummer soon. I may be forced to poke him. With a stick.
- [There's a guy behind the count...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/theres-a-guy-behind-the-count/) - There's a guy behind the counter who laughs *exactly* like Ed Mcmahon. I'd rather be flying than noticing this. ~em
- [In other news, Emily missed he...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/in-other-news-emily-missed-he/) - In other news, Emily missed her flight & is now on the next one.
- [Hot tip, Delta: If connecting ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/hot-tip-delta-if-connecting/) - Hot tip, Delta: If connecting flights have
- [Warning: Emily is taking over ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/warning-emily-is-taking-over/) - Warning: Emily is taking over the Band twitterfeed this weekend for the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. (& she is sleep deprived) w00t!
- [Festival pix](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/06/festival-pix/) - I took these shots (Leisa the webmaven), and I'm gonna post 'em! This was at the Texas Scottish Festival last weekend. A rare appearance of Gregory singing! Brian McNeill was leading the finale on Sunday evening. And these were taken at the Houston Highland Games in May. A thunderstorm kept the band off the big
- [Repost from March 9, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/repost-from-march-9-2009/) - Some March photos to share, taken by yours truly. Here are Gregory and Katie McQueen swing dancing while Teribus is onstage at St. Patrick's Day at the Mucky Duck. Thanks to Kevin Hartnell of Teribus for the use of his camera. And from a bit earlier in the month, here's our intrepid photographer Vicki Farmer,
- [Repost from February 13, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/repost-from-february-13-2009/) - Band...in...spaaaaaace! Here are some shots of our CD ReD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which flew in November 2008 on a mission to the International Space Station. Click on little pictures to see big ones! Update: Here's the new link to the photos.
- [Space shuttle photos](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/06/space-shuttle-photos/) - The photos of the latest CD, ReD, on the space shuttle mission from November 2008 have a prominent new home on our photo/video gallery page. And if you go through the blog archives, you'll also find a link to all the photos together on one page. Update: Video here Photos here
- [July Clandestine shows](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/07/july-clandestine-shows/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: There is a lot going on with Clandestine this month so make sure if you are in the east area of the US that you come out and hear us: Thursday, July 8, 7-9pm Celtic Spirit Resort 1335 Biggerstaff Rd Spruce Pine NC 28777 828-766-2766 Weekend, July 9-11 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
- [Grandfather Mountain 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/grandfather-mountain-2009/) - When I was a teenager I used to sit around with a piper friend of mine and we'd dream of what it would be like to play the bagpipes for a living and be able to go on tour. We had it all figured out. We would stay in Houston in the fall, winter, and
- [Hare Reels video](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/10/hare-reels-video/) - Thanks to Traey Hatch of Tierra Studios for sending along this clip from July 24 at the Duck.
- [& I know I'm supposed to updat...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/06/i-know-im-supposed-to-updat/) - & I know I'm supposed to update this badchicken more. I WILL! In other news, it's HOT out here. Now for sport. (Anyone watching the cup?)~em
- [To whomever talked to Gregory ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/06/to-whomever-talked-to-gregory/) - To whomever talked to Gregory @ #TSF It's true! It's become zombified, and needs to be replaced. THANKYOU, you know who you are! ~em \o/
- [June Scottish Festival](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/06/june-scottish-festival/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be performing at the following venue in June: June 5-6, 2010 Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games Maverick Stadium, UTA Campus, Arlington TX 1-800-363-SCOT (7268) Looking forward to seeing everyone there and cheering us on and attempting to not fry like an egg on the pavement.
- [Wow! It's mighty damp out here...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/wow-its-mighty-damp-out-here/) - Wow! It's mighty damp out here! ~em
- [This is a test of the emergenc...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/this-is-a-test-of-the-emergenc/) - This is a test of the emergency bagpipe system.
- [Houston Higland Games, today! ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/houston-higland-games-today/) - Houston Higland Games, today! You comin'? http://bit.ly/aHzj1g
- [Teribus is on the stage in a f...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/teribus-is-on-the-stage-in-a-f/) - Teribus is on the stage in a few minutes here at the Houston Higland Games. You comin'? http://bit.ly/aHzj1g
- [Wow. Looks like the weather is...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/wow-looks-like-the-weather-is/) - Wow. Looks like the weather is keeping folks from making it to the show. Come on down to the Duck, ya'll. Shepherd's pies make it all better
- [Clandestine in May](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/clandestine-in-may/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be performing at the following venues in May: Friday, May 14th, 2010 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Saturday-Sunday May 14-15, 2010 Houston Highland Games Houston Farm & Ranch Club 1 Abercrombie Drive, Houston TX 77084 713-871-0061 Looking forward to seeing
- [Hey, where are those t-shirts?](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/hey-where-are-those-t-shirts/) - Okay, here's the deal. We only got a short run of t-shirts, and we're only selling them in person at shows. Not on the website. I'm sorry. We don't even have good pictures of them, but I'll try to fix that this weekend. Leisa the webmaven
- [Houston Highland Games 2010](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/05/houston-highland-games-2010/) - Here's our schedule for the 2010 Houston Highland Games: Main Stage Saturday 1 & 4 PM Sunday 10 AM & 5 PM
- [New video](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/04/new-video/) - Hmm, I want to embed it, but until then, at least I can link to it. Clandestine at the Scottish Country Dance in San Antonio
- [One day only! Don't miss it!](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/04/one-day-only-dont-miss-it/) - It's Clandestibus! Update: Aww, poof, it's gone. An April Fool's classic. Update: Preserved for posterity.
- [Twitter Tweets about Clandestine as of April 1, 2010](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/04/twitter-tweets-about-clandestine-as-of-april-1-2010/) - drumgoddess: RT @leisamc: One more double test #clblog #ltlblog. @drumgoddess, will you please RT? I think I've got it. -- done. Didit work? 2010-03-31 19:17:31 · Reply · View leisamc: One more double test #clblog #ltlblog. @drumgoddess, will you please RT? I think I've got it. 2010-03-31 19:09:34 · Reply · View TwitterDoodle by The
- [Annnd now the San Antonio High...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/03/annnd-now-the-san-antonio-high/) - Annnd now the San Antonio Highland Games is done. Time for dindin and the *long drive home* Thank you San Antonites ? Antonions? Antonioers?
- [The Bluebonnet Ball is going g...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/03/the-bluebonnet-ball-is-going-g/) - The Bluebonnet Ball is going great! (Because the band got mexican food and coffee beforehand. It makes it all better!)
- [We're in San Antonio for the H...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/03/were-in-san-antonio-for-the-h/) - We're in San Antonio for the Highland games. We're on again at 3 and I swear I could EAT this weather. ~em
- [In Midland for the Scottish-Ir...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/03/in-midland-for-the-scottish-ir/) - In Midland for the Scottish-Irish Festival. We're getting some nomnoms before bed.
- [Clandestine in March](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/03/clandestine-in-march/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be performing in March with a few festivals and St. Patrick's Day Friday-Sunday March 5-7, 2010 (ok so that was last weekend) North Texas Irish Festival Fair Park, Dallas TX Saturday-Sunday, March 13-14, 2010 8th Annual Scottish-Irish Faire, Celtic Heritage Society of the Permian Basin, Midland
- [Found out yesterday that Cland...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/03/found-out-yesterday-that-cland/) - Found out yesterday that Clandestine's getting Radio play in Portland Oregon! When can we go *there?* ~e
- [Shuttle launch soundtrack](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/02/142/) - Here's a video from NASA featuring the launch of shuttle flight STS-129 on November 16, 2009. You may notice a familiar name at about 2:10, and some familiar sounds at 2:30!
- [Clandestine on Facebook](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/02/clandestine-on-facebook/) - Finally! We'll be adding events and such soon. Come and say hello!
- [Even more Texas dates](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/01/even-more-texas-dates/) - New spring/summer dates have just been added to the calendar. All over the state of Texas!
- [January at the Duck, March all over Texas](https://clandestineceltic.com/2010/01/january-at-the-duck-march-all-over-texas/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be performing again at the Mucky Duck Pub this month. Saturday, January 9th, 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Get your tickets and please come out and have some post New Years fun. Other News: Clandestine will be part of the
- [Houston Show-Mucky Duck 1-9-10](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/12/houston-show-mucky-duck-1-9-10/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be performing again at the Mucky Duck on January 9th. Recommend getting your tickets early before the holidays as our last couple of shows have been standing room only. Saturday, January 9, 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Al Cofrin (strummy
- [The birds are tweeting, the su...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/12/the-birds-are-tweeting-the-su/) - The birds are tweeting, the sun is shining, it's a balmy 49 degrees: A perfect day to see Clndestine at the Mucky Duck in Houston!!
- [The birds are tweeting, the su...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/12/the-birds-are-tweeting-the-su-2/) - The birds are tweeting, the sun is shining, it's a balmy 49 degrees: A perfect day to see Clndestine at the Mucky Duck in Houston!!
- [Mucky Duck (Houston) Dec 5th](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/11/mucky-duck-houston-dec-5th/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be performing again at the Mucky Duck on Dec 5th: Saturday, December 5, 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Get your tickets early and please come out and have fun at our pre-Christmas-rush show with us. Al Cofrin (strummy thingy)
- [Videos](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/10/videos/) - There's a new little bug over on the left -- YouTube! Finally we're posting some videos and linking to ones that others have posted. If you have one or find one, shoot an email to the webmaven.
- [December at the Duck](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/09/december-at-the-duck/) - Just added our December Duck date. Saturday, December 5, and you heard it here first! Well, unless you checked the Mucky Duck's calendar already...
- [Open Door Coffee House in Arli...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/09/open-door-coffee-house-in-arli/) - Open Door Coffee House in Arlington is the destination today. Let's see just how much of *my* music the others can stand on the trip. ~em
- [Heading to souncheck @theduckh...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/09/heading-to-souncheck-theduckh/) - Heading to souncheck @theduckhouston . Looks like Gregory's working his rainy magics here, too. ~em
- [Clandestine came to the Cactus...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/09/clandestine-came-to-the-cactus/) - Clandestine came to the Cactus, and we brought Gregory "The Rainbringer." You're welcome, Austin. (& we had a *great* show! Thanks, guys!! )
- [Austinites! Clandestine's at t...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/09/austinites-clandestines-at-t/) - Austinites! Clandestine's at the Cactus Cafe *tonight!* Don't miss our very random show!
- [Clandestine this week 9/10-12/09](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/09/109/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Just a reminder that Clandestine will be making a long weekend 3-city Texas tour with the following dates: Thursday, September 10, 8:00 pm Cactus Cafe 24th & Guadalupe, UT Campus Austin TX 78701 512-475-6515 Friday, September 11, 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Saturday, September 12, 7:00
- [Clandestine September TX Tour](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/09/clandestine-september-tx-tour/) - Greetings Clandestine fans: Clandestine will be making a long weekend 3-city Texas tour with the following dates: Thursday, September 10, 8:00 pm Cactus Cafe 24th & Guadalupe, UT Campus Austin TX 78701 512-475-6515 Friday, September 11, 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Saturday, September 12, 7:00 pm Open Door Coffeehouse
- [Patrick Flanigan, co-writer of...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/patrick-flanigan-co-writer-of/) - Patrick Flanigan, co-writer of Down and graphic artist on ReD was @theduckhouston last night and got to autograph his first CDs! Swanky! -em
- [I mean @theduckhouston. Still ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/i-mean-theduckhouston-still/) - I mean @theduckhouston. Still 7:30, tho. -em
- [We're at @duckhouston on Frida...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/were-at-duckhouston-on-frida/) - We're at @duckhouston on Friday. Showtime is 7:30. Come early & come hungry. Two words: Shepherd's Pie. NOM NOM! -em
- [This weekend in Houston](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/this-weekend-in-houston-2/) - Clandestine Fans: Just a last minute reminder about this weekend's Clandestine performances: Friday, July 24, 7:30pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 and July 25th, 6:30 pm Messina-Fest Houston 2009 Sam Houston Park Downtown 1000 Bagby @ Allen Parkway Houston TX 77002 713-320-1498 Come out and support the little ol' Celtic band
- [Clandestine at the Mucky Duck (Houston) 7/24/09](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/clandestine-at-the-mucky-duck-houston-72409/) - Clandestine Fans: This month Clandestine will be performing at the Mucky Duck pub. Friday, July 24, 7:30 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Come out and support the little ol' Celtic band from Texas
- [Just informed that the shindig...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/just-informed-that-the-shindig/) - Just informed that the shindig will continue for real tonight. YAY! Bring your poncho. #GMHG
- [It's raining on us at #GMHG. W...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/its-raining-on-us-at-gmhg-w/) - It's raining on us at #GMHG. We're not pleased. Teribus is giving it the old college try right now, but I'm soaked.. drums too. -em
- [GMHG set times 10:30 and 1:30....](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/gmhg-set-times-1030-and-130/) - GMHG set times 10:30 and 1:30... because sleep is for the *weak* -em
- [Watching Teribus rock the tent...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/watching-teribus-rock-the-tent/) - Watching Teribus rock the tent at the evening shindig. "MOAR COWBELL!" -em
- [Playing at Grandfather Mountai...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/07/playing-at-grandfather-mountai/) - Playing at Grandfather Mountain HG this weekend. Alert the Carolinas!
- [New dates on the calendar](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/06/new-dates-on-the-calendar/) - A Houston festival in July, and Arlington and Austin in September. Check the calendar!
- [Just got some good news on the...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/06/just-got-some-good-news-on-the/) - Just got some good news on the booking front. News soon, ya'll.
- [ack! show at 6 at the highland...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/06/ack-show-at-6-at-the-highland/) - ack! show at 6 at the highland games in arlington! when did it get so *hot*?!
- [Texas Scottish Festival](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/06/texas-scottish-festival/) - Come and join Clandestine at the Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Arlington, Texas this weekend! It'll be bright and sunny, as always. If you've been there, you know exactly what I mean...
- [June is nearly here! & June me...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/june-is-nearly-here-june-me/) - June is nearly here! & June means the Texas Scottish Festival is here! this weekend @ Mav stadium in Arlington, TX. http://is.gd/KL8d
- [The rain is saying we can't pl...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/the-rain-is-saying-we-cant-pl/) - The rain is saying we can't play our set... but, Mr. Rain, you forget... we have *bagpipes*. We're goin' acoustic! #HHG
- [Show pushed to 7:30... which i...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/show-pushed-to-730-which-i/) - Show pushed to 7:30... which is good, because EJ just woke up from another nap. Time for Hardcore tunes, and sad sad songs.
- [We're sound checking @ the Duc...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/were-sound-checking-the-duc/) - We're sound checking @ the Duck. I believe Operation "Band Nap" was a success.
- [great show! thanks to Bob for ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/great-show-thanks-to-bob-for/) - great show! thanks to Bob for having us on the show! now, for a nap and the Mucky Duck tonight!
- [still sound checking... pictur...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/still-sound-checking-pictur/) - still sound checking... pictures, soon.
- [We're soundchecking for KUHT, ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/were-soundchecking-for-kuht/) - We're soundchecking for KUHT, right now. Tune in to KUHF.org or 88.7FM houston at noon to hear our dorkiness!
- [Twitter Tools FTW](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/twitter-tools-ftw/) - In case you're curious.
- [Testing Twitter Tools vs Twitt...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/testing-twitter-tools-vs-twitt/) - Testing Twitter Tools vs Twitterdoodle for the blog.
- [This Weekend in Houston](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/this-weekend-in-houston/) - Clandestine Fans: Just a reminder for fans in the Houston area. This weekend Clandestine will be performing at the Mucky Duck pub and the Houston Highland Games. But first we will be doing a radio interview with KUHF this Friday. Friday, May 15, Noon KUHF, 88.7 FM The Front Row hour Friday, May 15, 7:30pm
- [Twitter Tweets about Vox_Clandestine as of May 10, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/twitter-tweets-about-vox_clandestine-as-of-may-10-2009/) - Vox_Clandestine: Happy Mothers Day! 2009-05-10 16:23:32 · Reply · View anngetty: @Vox_Clandestine Oh hi, I had no idea you guys were twittering now! I expect pithy and fascinating updates. 2009-05-09 22:30:09 · Reply · View TwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
- [Happy Mothers Day!](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/happy-mothers-day/) - Happy Mothers Day!
- [We have a blog!](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/we-have-a-blog/) - Yes, Clandestine now has a blog. Here you can find our announcements, tweets, and other occasional goodies. Note the big shiny buttons down the sidebar!
- [KUHF, Mucky Duck and the Houston Highland Games](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/05/kuhf-mucky-duck-and-the-houston-highland-games/) - This month Clandestine will be performing at the Mucky Duck pub and the Houston Highland Games. But first we will be doing a radio interview with KUHF that same Friday. Friday, May 15, Noon KUHF, 88.7 FM The Front Row Friday, May 15, 7:30pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Houston TX 77098 713-528-5999 Weekend, May
- [Twitter Tweets about Vox_Clandestine as of April 29, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/twitter-tweets-about-vox_clandestine-as-of-april-29-2009/) - Vox_Clandestine: Looks like "The Front Row" on KUHT 88.7 will be having us for an interview on Friday May 15th at noon! Mark your Calendars! 2009-04-29 22:20:50 · Reply · View TwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
- [Looks like "The Front Row" on ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/looks-like-the-front-row-on/) - Looks like "The Front Row" on KUHT 88.7 will be having us for an interview on Friday May 15th at noon! Mark your Calendars!
- [Twitter Tweets about Vox_Clandestine as of April 27, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/twitter-tweets-about-vox_clandestine-as-of-april-27-2009/) - Vox_Clandestine: Playing at the Mucky Duck stage tonight at 8. Come on out and brave the spinkles! 2009-04-26 23:58:50 · Reply · View TwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
- [Playing at the Mucky Duck stag...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/playing-at-the-mucky-duck-stag/) - Playing at the Mucky Duck stage tonight at 8. Come on out and brave the spinkles!
- [Twitter Tweets about the band as of April 8, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/twitter-tweets-about-the-band-as-of-april-8-2009/) - Vox_Clandestine: Wow! great show tonight. i cant believe we told the stripper story! Now? on to San Antonio Highland Games! 2009-04-04 05:13:46 · Reply · View Vox_Clandestine: Show tonight! Mucky Duck Houston @ 7:30. 2009-04-04 00:00:58 · Reply · View Vox_Clandestine: Clandestine's in rehearsal, bringing on the new tunes.. they probably wont be ready for
- [Twitter Tweets about Vox_Clandestine as of April 25, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/twitter-tweets-about-vox_clandestine-as-of-april-25-2009/) - Vox_Clandestine: Houston iFest Sunday! We've got three shows! Check out http://www.ifest.org for the schedule and the particulars. See you there! 2009-04-25 22:54:32 · Reply · View TwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
- [Twitter Tweets about the band as of April 10, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/twitter-tweets-about-the-band-as-of-april-10-2009/) - leisamc: @Vox_Clandestine Oh, hey, no pressure! Gah! 2009-04-10 01:52:41 · Reply · View Vox_Clandestine: The Webmaven's been cooking up some interesting things... We'll have some cool cross-pollination pretty soon. 2009-04-10 00:51:33 · Reply · View TwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
- [Twitter Tweets about Vox_Clandestine as of April 16, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/twitter-tweets-about-vox_clandestine-as-of-april-16-2009/) - Vox_Clandestine: We're going to Loch Norman in North Carolina for the Highland Games tomorrow.. give us a sout if we'll see you there! 2009-04-16 20:25:14 · Reply · View TwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
- [Twitter Tweets about Vox_Clandestine as of April 20, 2009](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/twitter-tweets-about-vox_clandestine-as-of-april-20-2009/) - Vox_Clandestine: Well that was a *great* festival! The closing ceremony was a nice surprise. Now we're all headed home to rest up for Houston iFest. 2009-04-20 20:23:14 · Reply · View Vox_Clandestine: We're playing tunes at the hotel. Good thing we have rooms in blocks... No other noisy neighbors will disturb us. 2009-04-18 02:51:35 ·
- [Houston iFest Sunday! We've go...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/houston-ifest-sunday-weve-go/) - Houston iFest Sunday! We've got three shows! Check out http://www.ifest.org for the schedule and the particulars. See you there!
- [Well that was a *great* festiv...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/well-that-was-a-great-festiv/) - Well that was a *great* festival! The closing ceremony was a nice surprise. Now we're all headed home to rest up for Houston iFest.
- [We're playing tunes at the hot...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/were-playing-tunes-at-the-hot/) - We're playing tunes at the hotel. Good thing we have rooms in blocks... No other noisy neighbors will disturb us.
- [Landed in Charlotte. the boys ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/landed-in-charlotte-the-boys/) - Landed in Charlotte. the boys thought Emily missed the flight and there was a guy coughin' like Cap'n Tripps. Just a regular Clandestine day
- [We're going to Loch Norman in ...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/were-going-to-loch-norman-in/) - We're going to Loch Norman in North Carolina for the Highland Games tomorrow.. give us a sout if we'll see you there!
- [The Webmaven's been cooking up...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/the-webmavens-been-cooking-up/) - The Webmaven's been cooking up some interesting things... We'll have some cool cross-pollination pretty soon.
- [Wow! great show tonight. i can...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/wow-great-show-tonight-i-can/) - Wow! great show tonight. i cant believe we told the stripper story! Now? on to San Antonio Highland Games!
- [Show tonight! Mucky Duck Houst...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/show-tonight-mucky-duck-houst/) - Show tonight! Mucky Duck Houston @ 7:30.
- [Clandestine's in rehearsal, br...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/04/clandestines-in-rehearsal-br/) - Clandestine's in rehearsal, bringing on the new tunes.. they probably wont be ready for SA or the Duck, tho. :(
- [we have a show coming up @ the...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/03/we-have-a-show-coming-up-the/) - we have a show coming up @ the Muck Duck in Houston, Apr 3. looks like TWO shows! w00t!
- [wow.. people are finding the c...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2009/03/wow-people-are-finding-the-c/) - wow.. people are finding the clandestine... I suppose that we should update a few times a year
- [working on the update for this...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2008/12/working-on-the-update-for-this/) - working on the update for this month.. getting annoyed at Loudtweet for the LAST time.
- [ah. i have figured out the lou...](https://clandestineceltic.com/2008/11/ah-i-have-figured-out-the-lou/) - ah. i have figured out the loudtwitter issue. dont feel like such a luddite, now.

## Pages

- [Celtic music with Texas style](https://clandestineceltic.com/) - Celtic music with Texas style
- [Contact](https://clandestineceltic.com/contact/) - Booking Booking contact Press kit Press kit (pdf) Mailing list Join here Band members Emily Dugas Gregory McQueen EJ Jones Al Cofrin Technical Technical requirements for band (pdf) ... Graphic designer/Webmaven Leisa McCord email about website issues Photographers Andrew Dugas Vicki Farmer
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- [Calendar](https://clandestineceltic.com/calendar/) - Want to know where we'll be next? Join the email list. Previous Festivals Atlanta Celtic Festival, Atlanta GA Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games, Phoenix AZ Austin Celtic Festival, Austin TX Blue Bonnet Scottish Ball, San Antonio TX Capital Scottish Games, Altamont NY Celtic Classic, Bethlehem PA Central PA Festival of the Arts, State College
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