What's interesting to me is how some CW just leave w/o any word or announcement. And some CW have the 'door is always open' policy. For example, Meav came back a few times as we all know. And even has her new album on promoted on the CW website right now. That's a new one.

Anyways, my $0.02 is that Mairead will have the 'door is always open' policy. So I can see her coming back for limited runs (specials, Christmas Symphony, substituting on tour, etc). Having kids is hard work!

Oh I went off on a tangent w/o answering the question.

My fav moments from Mairead coming back in 2023-2026:
- Finally meeting her in person.
- The Cinema Paradiso dress.
- Dulaman from the 20th w/ Meav.

I love it!

But every time they drop these singles, a small part of me is disappointed because I think they're gonna announce a new album and 2027 tour. Well hopefully that's coming too!

Here's a pic of Caitriona and the leader of Teada - Oishin.

I went to the concert last night.

General thoughts
- This is the 25th anniversary of Teada. They have a new CD.
- They play smaller venues. So it is has a cozy feel. They introduce every song, are very interactive, and are in the lobby during intermission & after the show. Feels like you're in a pub w/o the Guinness.
- Teada groups a few songs together into a set / medley. Again, it's like listening to a session in a pub. They are very talented & the music was fun!
- There were local Irish dancers, and Teada has their own dancer / piano player (Sam).
- They will tour the US in Christmas, which they have done before with Caitriona.

Caitriona's solos
Caitriona performed 4 solos, 2 per session.
- Courting Is a Pleasure
- Mary & The Soldier
- County Down
- Patriot Game

Highlights
(Disclaimer: I hope this doesn't sound like flexing. I just want to write down my notes, and share where people would appreciate it (here). Thanks!)
- From our seats (kind of off center), I saw Caitriona behind the curtains at intermission. So I waved to her and she waved back. Although I still wasn't sure if she recognized us. And then in the 2nd session, she intro'ed "County Down" and dedicated the song to my wife & me. Even remembered our names, which shows you what a nice & thoughtful person she is! We were shocked. What? She said on stage how much she appreciates her supporters.
- After the show, most of the performers were in the lobby. We got to talk with Caitriona for 15 minutes or so. (We let everyone else talk to her first.) Took pics of course. I grilled her on what CW was doing now & in 2027. But I lost that battle. She did say Eiméar is a gem and we will all like her.

Oh wow! It sounds so fun!

Here is the best part of the itinerary page:
afterwards we will be treated to a private show by Chloë and some of her friends.

Here is the worst part of the itinerary page (haha):
$3,417 per person double occupancy land only**
$4,287 per person single occupancy land only**
$1,185 optional group flight

Oh no. I'm about to hijack my own thread. But generating AI images is my new hobby. 

I'll post a few CW related ones if I can.

BIIRD had to make another political statement.
https://www.instagram.com/biirdofficial/?hl=en

There is a lot of controversy on the Ed Sheeran tour right now. It's in the news regarding statements Macklemore made about Palestine (and Israel).

They just posted footage of them in Windmill Land Recording Studio, which has been a common studio choice for them. They’re definitely up to something…
https://youtube.com/shorts/sjYgWPc83M4EPmT7qw05rld2UrC

Oh wow! Yay!

I wonder if they are done or close to it. Because Caitriona is supposed to start touring with Teada the week of 9/20.