Straining is ....

The Dangdest Show Yet

Lisgar O’Connor at Daniel O’Connell’s — September 25, 2004
How it went and what you missed (if you weren’t there)

We love to play at Daniel O’Connell’s. The staff is friendly and appreciative (you’ll find out when you meet Mustang Tony, bartender and manager, a true gentleman), and the patrons always amaze us with their welcome.

Lisgar O’Connor performed their all-time favorites (such as Barrett’s Privateers, John The Revelator, and Father And Son) but also, for the first time, a brand new addition to their repertoire: And I Love Her, by the Beatles.

Gigging musicians meet lots of people. Unfortunately, some they can’t remember (memory is a finite faculty) and some they’d rather forget (memory is a finite AND capricious faculty).

People we will not forget are Kenneth and Maggie, from Calgary, who gave us fine renditions of Kenneth’s own compositions, and shared mementos from North Africa with us. Much appreciated.

There is also Lady Patricia, from Ireland, who grilled Bill with her “Who the F**k gave you that haircut” stand-up comedy routine. Lady Patricia, we love you.

Yes, Lisgar O’Connor will open the stage for you if you have something significant and enlightening to share with the audience. Mind you, it also helps if you won’t break our instruments or sound system, but that’s another story...

Special thanks to our fans, among which, Paintball Joe, a fine artist who shared his wonderful talent with us in the past (he created a few of our collectible postcards), and Jennifer The Lovely, another fine artist whose smile will always warm up our souls.
We will be back at Daniel O’Connell’s, probably in November. Visit our Blog for more details about our upcoming shows.

Daniel O'Connell's Pub, 1205 Wellington Sep. 25

(see picture below)
The Imaginary story of Lisgar O’Connor

The gig had gone well although the bar was
a less than commendable establishment. But
hey, what do you expect? Such is a musician’s
life on the road. If the audience enjoys the
music, sings a long, maybe dances, if there are
no fights, people have a good time, the beer is
cold and the band gets paid, it’s paradise.
So Bill and Sly were heading back to the car
with the equipment, commenting on another
good gig, when Bill began to scratch.
He handed the speakers to Sly, trying to
calm the itch behind his ears. Sly rubbed his
head.
“That cute bartender was really affectionate
tonight,” said an itchy Bill. “She was all over
us. ”
“Yeah, affection is good,” said Sly, putting
the guitars on the back seat while itching all
over.
“What’s that jumping off your head?” said
Bill.
Sly turned around and noticed tiny little
insects springing around Bill’s hair.
“Lice! She gave us lice! I don’t mind playing
lousy venues, but this is just ridiculous,” said
Sly.
Affection can really light up your lice… Won’t
you come and see us at Daniel O’Connell’s?
(Leave the parasites at home, we sure will…)

Talk to us at www.lisgaroconnor.blogspot.com
For booking, contact: lisgaroconnor@yahoo.com

See you in Ottawa!