Check Out A Slice Of Local History

From March 15-17, 2008, AJ’s Cafe pursued a world record in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, with the Longest Running “Danny Boy” Marathon. Sunlight or in Shadow is the true story of the great Danny Boy marathon, held in AJ's Cafe, a small establishment in Ferndale.

AJ O'Neil had a dream; how could he pay tribute to a song that he so dearly loved? It was first sung by him at his father's funeral, but had become an over-sung joke at his upstart music cafe. Easy! Just put together a Danny Boy marathon, in which over a thousand people, from all walks of life (including Michigan's governor) would sing, strum, pipe, and perform it for 50 non-stop hours, to the excitement and notice of the entire world!

"A tender book which will be enjoyed by many." Michael Illich, owner of the Detroit Tigers & Detroit Red Wings

"...stories of joy and sorrow will make readers want to laugh and cry... I felt like I was there." Ernie Harwell, voice of the Detroit Tigers