Renowned Irish artists Karan Casey and Buille will perform Saturday, November 21 of 2009 at 8:00 pm at Highline Ballroom in New York City. Karan…
Irish Masters Karan Casey and Buílle to Perform at Highline Ballroom in New York City
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