Hey friends! St. Patrick’s month is going to be a big one for us: we’ll be back at the Arneson Theater on the Riverwalk, at San Antonio’s Main Plaza for the first time, doing a family-friendly show at Mammen Family Public Library, doing a less family-friendly show at Johnny Pickles Distillery, and of course at The Cottage Irish Pub several times throughout the month. Hope to see y’all! The whole list is right here: https://www.thehappyout.com/events/
Dia duit, friends! Today we’re releasing our take on one of our favorite Irish language rebel songs, Oro Se. Grab a Guinness, put up your feet, give it a listen, and let us know what you think!
Hey folks! We’ve just released a new instrumental track to all of your favorite streaming services: 100 Pipers & Swallowtail Jig. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
A big shout out to our new friend Conor, who we met at The Cottage the last time we were there. While he and his dad and brother were enjoying a meal, he listened to us and drew this amazing portrait of the three of us! Thanks so much, Conor — we love it!
Be sure to check out more of his work at cc_boards_art_studio on Instagram!
This year, the band attended O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat for the very first time. What a treat! Four days of concerts, classes, late-night sessions, and camaraderie. Every meal had performances from various attendees, instructors, and ensembles, and the schedule was packed with activities (and not quite enough breaks)! Camp Hoblitzelle is a beautiful setting, and it felt downright magical to walk out of our room at any point and to hear musicians practicing, trading tunes, or playing impromptu sessions all around the campus.
In addition, Blair submitted his original song “3 Sheets to the Wind” and won first runner-up in the songwriting contest!
If you’ve been to one of our recent shows, you’ve seen some of the terrific T-Shirts, caps, and pint glasses that our friends at RDE Designs have made for us. Now David and Juli have made those items available online as well, so you can get your band swag from the comfort of your own home! Check out their The Happy Out storefront (and take a peek at their other offerings while you’re there).
Now on your favorite streaming service: Whiskey in the Jar! 🥃 Enjoy the classic musical tale of a highwayman who, betrayed by his beloved Jenny, runs afoul of Captain Farrell. (This is excellent training for our live shows, as you can practice clapping at the right bits.) Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
Ahoy, mates! We’re thrilled to announce that our latest release has just set sail on all streaming platforms! It’s “The Wellerman,” an epic sea shanty about a relentless sea captain on a daring quest to capture an elusive whale. Hoist the sails and set course for your favorite music service!
Hey friends! We need your help on September 1. The Cottage has hired a videographer to come in and get footage of the venue and of the band for their new website. They’ve generously agreed to share that video with us so that we can use it our our website and other marketing too.
We’d love to have a great crowd that night so the cameraperson can get lots of footage of The Cottage while the craic is mighty! If you can join us, let’s pack the place with your wonderful smiling faces. Hope to see you there!
Hey friends! Unfortunately, Blair is feeling under the weather today, so Klaus and Sean will be playing as a duo. (We’d still love to see you, though!)