Potcheen
Tiocfaidh Ar La! (Our Day Will Come)

Welcome to the Official Site of  Potcheen , Colorado's Premiere Celtic Pirate-Punk-Folk-Rock Band. 

* Also you can check us out on myspace.

www.myspace.com/thepotcheenfolkband



* Formed in 2003, Potcheen has been touring nationally from coast to coast delivering their rapid fire delivery of traditionally based Irish music fusing world, punk and rock stylings to arse kicking rebel, pirate, sailing and drinking songs.
* Named " Most Danceable-Energetic Band at Desert RocksMusic Festival" by Moab Times independent May 09.
* Nominated: 2006* Listed in Denver Post underground music poll "Best Bands in Colorado" 2006-2009.
Westword Music Showcase. "Best Avante Garde-Eclectic Band in Colorado"
* Nominated: 2007 & 2008: Westword Music Showcase. "Best World music Band in Colorado"
*  Awarded: "Best Way to Drink and Drive while Invoking the spirit of the Irish. "Best of Westword" 2006
* Winners of the 2006 South Park Music Fest " Immersive Studios VIP Award".
* Named "Best Celtic Punk Band" The Celtic Connection 2007
* Named "Best Encore" at the South Park Music Festival: Colorado Music Buzz.
* 2005 Runner Up: Coors New  Sound Throwdown

*** THE Long Awaited CD Release of "STEEL BLUE SEA" will be Friday June 19th at
          
The Soiled Dove Underground  in Denver, Colorado.. 
          Tickets are almost SOLD OUT..SO, Buy them NOW!!
          Go to:  http:www.tavernhg.com/soiled_dove/shows/9324
          Dont Miss the Maiden Voyage of your favorite Pirates!

          

          Illustration by Christian Blochinger
          

* Own  tourbus "Grace," met her demise on MArch 3, 2009 in Lee Summit, MO. when a Fed Ex Semi struck her and broke her back. Although the driver (Drummer- Christian B.) was injured, Everyone else made it through with minor scratches.
           
The bus was totalled but we Survive the harsh and tossing seas like an band of pirates! We are in Search for a new ship to get us about this fine country of ours.We cant replace ol' Grace... But a new Black Pearl we shall find!



  
          * A big Thanks to our wonderful sponsor POCKETSHOTS. Tehy have given more help and love to Grace than anyone. The band couldnt have made the road if it wasnt for the fine people at Pocketshots.
          



        * Thanks to our longtime sponsor Blochinger Home Inspection Service. If you are buying a home or commercial building in the Front range region of Colorado. Please give them a call:
303-674-3080          www.blochingerhi.com/colorado.htm
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Studios and CD"S
* The New CD "Steel Blue Sea" is lt done. We would like to Thank:
           Grammy Award Winning  MACY SOUNDSTUDIOS,  Denver,CO.for all their tireless efforts 
   Nick Sullivan (American Relay) and Clark Hagan For their patience, sweat and diligence in recording and mixing  the new project.  www.myspace.com/macysoundstudios.com

Jay Harper.~ Harper Sound : Mastering Work  www.harpersound.com
Morris Beegle ~Hapiskratch Production: CD Production.   www.hapiskratch.com

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* We would like to thank several folks for all their Hard work to help us in recording 
          "The Bottom of the Bottle Battle" 2006

        Recording:   IMMERSIVE STUDIOS, Boulder, CO. www.immersivestudios.com
        Mastering:        Jeremy Lawton (Big Head Todd).  www.jeremylawton.com
        Production;          Hapiskratch Entertainment.    www.hapiskratch.com

* We would like to thank the people for the recording of our first  CD release.
        "Up She Rises"
        Recording & Mastering.  Globalsound Studios. Broomfield CO. www.globalsoundstudio.com

          


          
          Grace O'Malley, Beautiful and Dangerous
          

          

                Our most favorite gig is playing on top of the Bus every year in Denver for the St.Patricks Day Parade
          in front of  150,000 people in green and drinking like Fish!
          

   ce in the 2007 Sick's Day Parade, Denver,Colorado.
           "GRACE" Rest in peace
          


          "So may the road rise up to meet you and the wind be to yer back... " The potcheen is a brewing!

 

         

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Upcoming Shows
Date Time Event Location
Sat, July 4, 2009 7:00 pm Rainbow Gathering. NM. Bookmark and Share Secret location in New mexico, NM, usa more info
Sat, July 11, 2009 7:00 pm 15th Annual Colorado Irish Festival Bookmark and Share Clement Park, Littleton, Colorado, USA more info
Sun, July 12, 2009 7:00 pm 15th Annual Colorado Irish Festival Bookmark and Share Clement Park, Littleton, Colorado, USA more info
Thu, July 16, 2009 8:00 pm The Dubliner Bookmark and Share The Dubliner, Phoenix, Arizona, usa more info
Fri, July 17, 2009 9:00 pm Dublin Square - 2 Nights Bookmark and Share Dublin Square Irish Pub, San Diego, California, usa more info
Sat, July 18, 2009 9:00 pm Dublin Square - 2 Nights Bookmark and Share Dublin Square Irish Pub, San Diego, California, usa more info
Thu, July 23, 2009 7:00 pm The Redwood Pirate Booty Party Bookmark and Share The Redwood Bar & Grill, Los Angeles, California, USA more info
Fri, July 24, 2009 7:00 pm San Francisco TBA Bookmark and Share San Francisco, California more info
Sat, July 25, 2009 7:00 pm Piper Down Olde World Pub. Bookmark and Share Piper Down: Olde world Pub, Salt Lake City, Utah, usa more info
Sat, August 1, 2009 4:00 pm 2009 Conifair Festival Bookmark and Share Beaver Ranch ~ Conifer, Conifer, CO, usa more info