Most people have heard the words to this song: "Tis Irish I am and tis proud I am of it." But; what does it mean to be Irish? When the Irish first came to Savannah; it meant they were either "lace curtain" or "old fort." Lace curtain inferred that the family was prosperous; usually Protestant; and had come to Savannah with letters of introduction; money; and a plan. Old fort meant that the family had come to America in desperation and to Savannah with little but the clothes on their back; the desire to work; and hope for a better future. Old fort Irish were generally Catholic; attending Catholic schools and depending on the Church for far more than just Sunday worship. Today; the Irish have spread all over Savannah like shamrocks; making these designations a thing of the past. The Irish are involved in every facet of Savannah life; from politics; to business; to education. Catholicism remains the predominant religion and churches abound; as do Catholic schools. When the "Season of St. Patrick" begins; the Savannah Irish begin celebrating.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Ramones Mania: An Insiders PerspectiveBy Andres SchiffinoSince the legendary bands retirement in 1996; there has been a series of books and films exploring the history and influence of the Ramones. One of the best books is On the Road with the Ramones. Written by their road manager; Monte A. Melnick; this book is a warts and all retrospective of one of the hardest working bands in rock and roll. Compiled in a similar fashion to other punk rock books Please Kill Me: An Uncensored Oral History of Punk and American Hardcore: A Tribal History; On the Road with the Ramones collects personal accounts of the band from the Ramones themselves; as well as their girlfriends; crew; family and friends. Throughout the book; Monte provides a unique insiders perspective of the trials and tribulations the band encountered with the promoters; fans; the media and especially with each other. There are chapters devoted to life on the road; the bands relationships with women; internal feuds and drug abuse and mental illness. There are also numerous light-hearted stories that show what a incredibly fun band the Ramones were. The book is richly illustrated with color photographs; posters and memorabilia; much of it never before seen by the public. This book is an absolute must-have for any devote Ramones fan and makes a worthy addition to anyones collection of rock and roll books.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Gabba Gabba GREAT! THE definitive book on the RamonesBy Robert RussoOn the road with the Ramones is better than a backstage pass to 22 years of Ramones concerts and shows.. it is a candid look into the the inside story of The Ramones -- as told by not just Monte A Melnick but ALL the people who knew them best. Monte A. Melnick and Frank Meyer KNOW their punk rock. On The Road With The Ramones meshes together commentary by band members; fans; family journalists; roadies; and recording artists like Joan Jett; Andy Shernoff and other punk icons to provide an insightful history of a band that heartbreakingly and ironically wasnt too tough to die at very young ages.Monte A. Melnick wasnt just the TOUR manager...he was their babysitter; psychiatrist; referee; punching bag and second mother. Along with Arturo Vega; Monte A. Melnick is the only human being alive that was there for every single one of their 2263 shows.This updated edition issued in 2007; has more photos; flyers; tour posters and documents starting from the days of Melnicks early childhood friendship with Tommy Ramone to the present day. I can honestly say this is the most insightful and informative book on the Ramones I have read. Honestly speaking Monte Melnick should be canonized a saint for being able to deal with all the acute and perpetual dysfunction he faced on a daily basis not only with his dealings with the band members but with them dealing with each other.I found parts of the book to be laugh out loud funny and others to be somber and sad. After reading On the road with the Ramones I felt as if Monte was very fair in showing BOTH sides to many of the more talked about Ramones quarrels and arguments...while he shows the dysfunction he portays the situations to allow the parties involved to keep their dignity.Having spent 22 years on the road with The Ramones; Melnick knew them better than anybody; and he shares his memories in a tasteful; truthful way for not only fans of the Ramones to enjoy but people who know little to nothing about them. I would DEFINETLY recommend this book to ANYONE not just Ramones fans and I do recommend it on a weekly basis to listeners of my radio station.Rob RussoStation OwnerLive and Loud Radio.com2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A beautiful book written by a beautiful manBy Lynn AdlerA beautiful book written by a beautiful man. Thank you; Monte; for sharing this with us. Its an insight into the Ramones that you wont want to miss. Well written and engaging; if youre like me; you wont be able to put it down til youre done reading it. Gabba Gabba Hey!
