Greetings friends!

Emerald Rose would like to take a moment to say thanks to all the great people around the country who have made 2006 our most successful year ever! That's pretty good considering how much fun we have had in years past!
This year saw us touring longer and farther than ever before, and thanks go out to everyone who offered us their hospitality and support for all of our gigs far from home. We also want to thank all of our loyal fans who have come out to party with us here at home...you have made us a phenomena in our home town! We also want to thank our families for holding down the fort while we were on our quests, from Florida to New York, and all the way to Ireland and back!
This year saw some great career advancements for our band as well, along with the manifestation of some of our favorite wishes. Our new band bus has been a great trooper, allowing us to all travel in one vehicle in comfort and style. Our new Bose sound system is granting us some great new experiences in live sound, and our recording computer is being upgraded to start handling the load of work that will soon come its' way. We will be working on new material, starting next week, and planning our recording schedule to try for two separate projects this year. Our soundtrack work with 'Ringers' and 'Done the Impossible' has opened new doors of opportunity for us, and we have begun making inroads into touring to more sci-fi/fantasy conventions. It's been a very good year for us, and we want to thank you all for your continued support and well wishes.

If you plan to join us at the Crimson Moon for New Year's Eve, you should make your reservations immediately. Only about ten seats are currently available at this writing, and tickets are selling fast! The Irish Feast has been decided and the menu is as follows:

Lobster & Crab Fondue with Wonton Chips

Baked Brie with Raspberries & Toasted Almonds with Carr’s Crackers

Mussels in a Garlic Butter Alfredo Sauce

Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Red Onions, Toasted Almonds,
& Gorgonzola Cheese. Served with a Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Grilled Salmon with a Champagne Dill Cream Sauce
~ Topped with Caper, Onion & Tomato Salsa ~

Carved Prime Rib, served with Au’jus & Horseradish Sauce

Vegetarian Pad Thai (offered on an individual order basis only)

Assorted Rolls with Butter & Lemon Herb Olive Oil

Twice Baked Potatoes ~ Collard Greens ~ Black-eyed Peas

English Trifle with Fresh Berries ~ Kahlua Bread Pudding

Iced Tea or Coffee & a Glass of Champagne or Sparkling Grape Juice

$55 PER PERSON

~ Sales Tax, 18% Gratuity, & Additional Beverages Are Not Included ~

Seating 7 to 8:30 pm Entertainment by ‘Emerald Rose Celtic Band ‘ 9 to 12 pm

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

~ Please Call 706-864-6332 9 am to 6 pm

And, due to the Crimson Moon being such a busy place, the band also recommends that you call the day before the show and RECONFIRM your reservations with the staff. We look forward to ringing out the old and ringing in the New with some roof raising fun!

We have told some of you about the situation with touring these days. Unfortunately, travel expenses have increased so much these days that the old model of touring in pubs and small gatherings has become unaffordable. Look for us to tour less this year so that we can spend more time in the studio, writing and recording. We have been looking for a regular gig down in the Atlanta area to stay in touch with our friends down there, but so far have found the area lacking in approprate venues. If you know of a great bar in the North Atlanta area that has music, good beer and a great staff, let us know by dropping us a line at band@emeraldrose.com !

We wish you all a great New Year and a bundle of health and prosperity!

Emerald Rose