BreastPlate by Michael Brunnock

This video was taken at The Scratcher Sessions, the night most of the singer/song writers from the Craicfest turned up to celebrate a wonderful and very magical night of amazing words and music.

The Scratcher Bar, 209 East 5th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Ave) has been an East Village hang out for the last 12 years attracting locals, ex-patriots, musicians, actors, and a diverse range of NY visitors. Cozy, comfortable and affordable, with no TV's or Juke Box, The Scratcher is famous for good conversation and many impromptu sing-songs well into the night for many touring Irish acts, traditional and contemporary folk and rock musicians alike.

The Scratcher Sessions is an ongoing Sunday evening music series. FairplayCollective member Brendan O' Shea and Scratcher owner Karl Geary (Sine Cafe) decided to legitimize the idea of live music in the bar starting June 8th at 7pm with two artists each playiing a 45 minute set. The room features good sound, an attentive audience, and is currently seeking to book artists who are promoting a record or have more than one to promote. Artists will be able to sell their CD's, along with any other available merchandise. We are looking for good evenings of music and joy for everyone involved.

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[honoraryIrish]

I am still smarting from missing this live, but I did get to attend telephonically! Thank you, FairplayCollective, for this footage! This song is too beautiful for words.