Dining out with a star
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340278)
Rockingham, Australia
September 24, 2017 1:52am CST
Last week we were able to travel to New Ross in Ireland with our son. He was to play a lunch-time jazz concert at the New Ross Piano Festival accompanying jazz pianist Phil Ware. Appearing at night was the celebrated Enrico Pieranunzi, an Italian pianist who has recorded over 60 albums and has also written several film scores.
We were all staying in a very nice hotel for the night and had the pleasure of dining with both Phil and Enrico. After the meal Enrico went back to his room and the rest of us played one of Damian's games.
The Festival committee had a few headaches with Ryanair cancelling so many flights. Despite it raining all day the concerts were quite well attended. Pictured are Damian, me, Phil and Enrico. I'll show you a photo of my dessert another time.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
24 Sep 17
Wow, you must be very happy with them, you are so lucky.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Dec 17
Sorry I missed this back in September. Yes, we really enjoyed the meal and the concert.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Sep 17
that was lovely foryou to be with famous people I wasnotin thekow abouthem b utIm not a jazz fanbut t oo to bein Ireland My dads sideof the fa,iyh tree started from Derry Ireland so Im scotch on my moms siked and Irs hon my dads side and lol totally 'american lol lol
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Sep 17
It's true that they are only famous in jazz circles. My husband's side of the family is from Kerry in the south of Ireland. I know many Americans have Irish roots.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
24 Sep 17
That sure was a nice and happy occasion.Good photo too.Waiting for the photo of your dessert.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
Lucky you. I never had the opportunity to dine with a celebrity. How cool.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
@JudyEv It's probably a good thing you didn't know so you couldn't get tongue tied or blush.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Sep 17
@Freelanzer I would have been more circumspect if I'd read his bio first but really you should be able to treat him as just another person. I am easily intimidated by important people so I'm glad I didn't know beforehand.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Sep 17
What fun, I think you are having a wonderful time in Ireland.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Sep 17
@fishtiger58 It's 20 hours flying time. We had a two-hour stopover in Dubai.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Sep 17
@JudyEv Hope you can get some sleep soon. That is a long trip from Ireland to Australia I imagine.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
24 Sep 17
How exciting for you. Sadly I have never heard of them. Glad you had a good time. The smile says it all.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16761)
• China
24 Sep 17
The chance encounter with Enrico Pieranunzi and Phil Ware surely made your day.Since they two are well known in musical business ,there must be a lot of fans of them.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Sep 17
I hadn't heard of him before that night so it didn't worry me at the time.
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
I love the look on Enrico's face, I'll bet he is very entertaining. You look so happy and that boy of yours is handsome (Phil is easy on the eyes too) 
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Sep 17
A very nice photo. I do not know who they are but you do and that is what matters. I am glad you got to spend time with them.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Sep 17
I hadn't heard of Enrico before that night. I think many musicians are only known within their own genre.
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
24 Sep 17
I want to say that I've heard of Phil Ware somewhere. I did go listen to him on You Tube. Very good.
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