Devri

The Band has been playing at Pubs, Clubs, Weddings, Corporate & Political Events in New England for the past 15 years. The Guys are no Strangers to The Catskills, having performed at Gavin’s twice yearly since 2020.

Outside of the Northeast Region, Devri have performed on Numerous Caribbean Cruises, and bring Very Popular Tours home to Ireland every second year. The Band have a close relationship with The Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes & Drums, performing at many events and fundraisers with The Column over the years. Devri were also honored to have performed at the 5th, 10th & 15th Anniversary Memorial Concerts for 9-11 as Guests of The NYPD Emerald Society of Pipes & Drum.

The Band are known in Boston for their fundraising efforts for Kids with Cancer….and Devri’s Annual Hawaiian Themed Irish Booze Cruise of Boston Harbor each August, has now helped raise over $500,000 for their two favorite Kids Cancer Charities….Tommysplace & Lucyslovebus.

The Devil’s Brigade

Festival favorites that give fans electrically charged music at its finest! — NYS Music

From Scotland to Japan, Italy to Cuba, Spain to Guam to the Middle East, and across North America, this electrifying group is embracing Celtic, rock, world music, and more with daring, skill, and a wee bit o’ cheek.

Why The Devil’s Brigade?

The original Devil’s Brigade, formally known as the First Special Service Force, was a highly decorated Canadian/American commando unit in WWII. Their legendary heroism struck fear into the hearts of Nazis, and their legacy can be traced directly to the Canadian Special Operations Regiment and Green Berets. The American Rogues have long supported veterans, and by becoming The Devil’s Brigade in 2023, we honor those who serve and also reflect our own Canadian/American identity. We are not in league with Satan.

Drawing favorable comparisons to Wolfstone, Afro Celt Sound System, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and consistently providing performances from Grade 1 bagpipers and other world-class musicians, this high-energy Canadian/American group has electrified audiences on three continents for years. They have expanded their ever-growing family of fans at music festivals, theaters, military bases, weddings, memorial ceremonies, corporate events, and more.

This has even included shows with world-renowned violinist/composers Lindsey Stirling and Alison Krauss, as well as airplay on TV and radio, and performances at non-Celtic venues such as the World Music Festival in Quebec, where they have both kicked off and closed the six-day event to widespread acclaim (they’ve been asked to play this festival ten years in a row and counting).

In 2021, they charted at #12 in the world for their rendition of “The Boondock Saints Theme,” and #3 and #7 in North America for their “Boondock Saints Theme” and “The Gael from Last of the Mohicans.” In 2017, they became the St. Paddy’s Band of Rogers radio stations nationwide when they recorded Celtic versions of contemporary songs for airplay.

In 2018, they appeared at festivals in Scotland, including their appearance as the first international act at the Cowal Highland Gathering, one of the largest Celtic events in the world. In 2019, they headlined in Abu Dhabi and at the Greg Frewin Theatre in Niagara Falls and sold out the Harbourfront Centre Theatre in Toronto with Japanese taiko group, Nagata Shachu.

In 2020, they were invited to return to Scotland to perform at the 150th Crieff Highland Gathering and also continued performing Celtic/Japanese hybrid music under the name “The Dragon & the Rising Sun.”

With shows in Japan, Scotland, Italy, Spain, Guam, Cuba, Greece, and the United Arab Emirates, their hard-won road successes have established them as artists with bona fide international acclaim.

Renowned for their musical skill, quick wit, compelling storytelling, and engaging stage show, The Devil’s Brigade have mastered the art of creating an immediate connection with audiences. They are known for their epic, multi-instrumental sound that crosses the musical landscape to include jigs, reels, hornpipes, ballads, originals, covers, soundtracks, patriotic and military music, Irish foot-stompers, and more.

The Devil’s Brigade are fast becoming a household name with music lovers around the world, loved by young and old of all backgrounds.

Tom Comerford

Tom Comerford was a founder member of The Whole Shabang, one of the most successful, hard-working and respected Irish bands on the North American scene through the 1990’s, and that’s his voice on the original version of Dreamers And Believers – the song was written specifically for him.  Since 2000 he has continued to work as a full-time entertainer, albeit in a solo capacity, and this allows him a certain amount of flexibility. Whether entertaining a group of visitors to Ireland, performing at a corporate event, or flying high at a festival, you’re going to experience Tom in his natural habitat.

The Irish Lassies

The Irish Lassies are a 6-piece American Celtic folk band native to New York’s Finger Lakes region. The band started when long-time childhood friends decided to take their casual Irish sessions and grow into a professional folk group. During the worldwide lockdown, they spent a lot of time together writing original music. In only a few short years, the Irish Lassies have become known as one of the premier Celtic bands in New York State. Songs from their debut albums are being released on all music platforms. Their self-titled album The Irish Lassies is comprised of traditional Irish music with unique Lassies’ arrangements. Immigration Stories, an all-original album, aims to take listeners back to 18th and 19th century America with heart-felt true tales of Irish settlers. The Lassies’ unique style focuses on powerful ballads using six-part harmonies and soulful songs that will invite you to raise a glass, dance, and sing along with a set list that takes you on a journey from Ireland to America. Sláinte!

Andy Cooney

Andy Cooney has nine Carnegie Hall sellouts under his belt and also filled The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with The New York Tenors. His outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence have long been a favorite among young and old alike. His talent and versatility provide the ability to deliver a song directly to the hearts of his audience; Andy is surely one of the greatest singing sensations on the Irish Music scene today. Christened Irish America’s Favorite Son by The New York Times, it is a title he richly deserves. Andy Cooney is one of The New York Tenors, along with New York Italian Tenor Christopher Macchio and New York Puerto Rican Tenor Daniel Rodriquez, a trio which has been receiving high critical acclaim for a number of years. Andy has recorded 19 albums to date, including Bright Brand New Day with Phil Coulter and his Orchestra. Andy and Phil frequently tour together and in March 2017, completed a three week tour of the US. Cooney’s Album , Irish Country Skyline, was released in the summer of 2016 as a journey back to his Country music roots. This release has been getting huge airplay all over Ireland and the UK with his hit singles On The Eighth Day and My Rose of Ballinrobe, both his own compositions.  2020 turned out to be an unusual year where the Coronavirus shut down the music industry.  During 2020, Andy managed to release 4 new singles during the Coronaviruses pandemic,  “Take Me Back To Dublin”, “We’re All In This Together” with his son Ryan, “Come Tennessee Me Tonight” with Country Music legend Larry Gatlin to releasing his latest Album in 2021, Take Here In Your Arms.     Andy Cooney is also known for his Cruise of Irish Stars which annually draws over 1,000 Irish and Irish Americans on a Caribbean Cruise enriched with the finest Irish entertainment including the great Ronan Tynan.

Shilelagh Law

Shilelagh Law is celebrating their twenty-seventh year together in 2025, a fact which they can’t quite believe themselves. Started in 1998 and still going strong, these five neighborhood guys from the Yonkers/Bronx plan to keep playing their particular brand of Bare-Knuckle New York Irish music for as long as people will listen, or until one of them breaks a hip, whichever comes first. Whether it’s at the corner pub or a packed stadium, Shilelagh Law prides themselves on bringing the energy and making lifelong fans at every gig. They’re excited to bring their sound back up to the Irish Alps in 2025 for another epic weekend of music.

Wooden Nickels

The Wooden Nickels, Brian McCarthy (Drums), Jessica Semins (Fiddle, Guitar and vocals), Sean feeney (Guitar, vocals, tin whistle, mandolin), and Brian McArtin (guitar, vocals) came together out of a love of Irish, Americana, Rock, Blues, Folk and bluegrass. Together they are storming the music scene with their blend of old favorites, new twists on classics, modern day Americana and Irish jigs and reels, for good measure!   Their presence in the Bronx and Yonkers Irish music scene is making a buzz that people are hearing, and they’re coming to a local watering hole and festival near you!

Richie Berger

Richie Berger is a multi-instrumentalist from Conesville, NY. He first came to Irish traditional music at 16 when he fell in love with the uilleann pipes, and was taught by Tom Wadsworth of Cobleskill, NY. Richie moved to Dublin, Ireland in 2018 for a Music Composition degree from Trinity College, where he began to play in numerous pubs in city centre (notably, one regular gig with piper Joe McKenna), and on Grafton St. busking. During his 5 years living in Dublin, he learned much about the music, as well as Ireland’s culture. In addition to uilleann pipes, Richie also plays low whistle and fiddle.

The Canny Brothers Band: Celtic Roots-Rock with 40 Years of History

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Founded over 40 years ago in Brooklyn, The Canny Brothers Band has become a staple in the Irish music scene with their unique blend of Celtic roots-rock. Their sound combines traditional Irish music, folk, bluegrass, rock, and original reflective songs, all infused with a spirit of improvisation. Known for raising the roof at pubs, parties, fundraisers, and Celtic festivals, their performances are nothing short of electrifying.

The band is currently working on their fourth studio album, following the success of their earlier releases:

• The Canny Brothers Band
• One Drop of Whiskey
• The Guinness Situation

All albums are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and CDBaby, and their songs have been featured on prominent programs such as:

• Larry Kirwan’s Celtic Crush on Sirius Satellite Radio
• WFUV’s Ceol na nGael
• WVKR’s The Irish Radio Show
• The Irish and Celtic Music Podcast
• The Grateful Dead Hour and Shakedown Stream

Their tune The Devil’s Bird proudly serves as the opening song on the Celtic Dreams radio show in Scotland.

Performances and Events

The Canny Brothers Band has a long-standing St. Patrick’s Day residency at Ulysses Pub in NYC, but their performances extend far beyond that. Regular events include:

• New Jersey State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold Annual Pub Night
• Flagship Brewery’s Annual Pre-Parade Party
• The Rockaway Hotel Post-Parade Celebration
• The Wicked Wolf Parade Day Bash
• Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade Dinner Dance

They are also a fixture at summer festivals, including:

• East Durham Irish Festival
• Gavins’ Irish Country Inn Memorial Day Celebration
• Gavinstock
• GuinnessFest
• The Great Irish Fair
• Irish Night at Breezy Point Queens Ballpark
• Irish Night in Shore Road Park
• Rockaway Beach/Breezy Point Irish Festival

A Unique Musical Experience

No two Canny Brothers Band shows are ever the same. Their high-energy performances bring together Irish, folk, and Celtic roots rock for a fun and unforgettable experience. If you’re looking for live entertainment that will elevate your next festival or event, look no further than The Canny Brothers Band.

Diddley Idols

The Diddley Idols are a dynamic musical duo based in New York City, renowned for their energetic performances that blend traditional Irish tunes with contemporary pop and rock. Formed in 2013, the band comprises Queens native Dave Barckow and Dublin-born Louise Barry.

Dave Barckow has been performing professionally since the age of 12, showcasing his versatility across various genres, including hard rock, Celtic, alternative, Latin, and heavy metal. Over the past two decades, he has dedicated himself to Irish and Celtic music, performing over 300 gigs annually. Dave is also the drummer and vocalist for renowned Irish artist Eileen Ivers and her band, Universal Roots.

Louise Barry began her performing arts training at the age of two, studying in Dublin, New York, and London. Her theater highlights include roles in productions such as ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘The Full Monty.’ Louise has toured extensively across Ireland and Europe, fronting some of Ireland’s most sought-after event and cover bands. In the United States, she serves as the writer, director, movement choreographer, and lead performer in the national tour of ‘The Celtic Angels.’

Together, The Diddley Idols deliver high-octane performances that have audiences singing and dancing all night long. Their unique combination of talents and charismatic stage presence make them a standout act in the Irish music scene.

Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones

Six Decades On, Derek Warfield Continues to Entertain Audiences and Commemorate Irish Patriotism

Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones Set to Perform at the East Durham Irish Festival 2024

Derek Warfield has spent more than sixty years entertaining audiences with Irish music, releasing 13 best-selling albums, traversing the globe to perform at venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, and playing for countless dignitaries like Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Enda Kenny. He was featured in the centenary commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising at the General Post Office in O’Connell Street Dublin, at the exact time that Padraig Pearse delivered the Irish proclamation one hundred years prior. He has been honored as the New York Society Dublin Man of The Year and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Spirit of Freedom Award winner, and he has been presented with the keys to the cities of San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. And yet, for all of these accomplishments, ask Warfield about his legacy, and he will not mention any of these honors. “My greatest legacy is carrying on the tradition, paying tribute to the heritage and tradition of Irish music that had been denied our ancestors for so long,” Warfield remarked in a recent interview in advance of his upcoming performances – with his band Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones – at the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival and Milwaukee Irish Fest.

He gained fame as a member of the Wolfe Tones – the band that formed in 1963 and drew its name from Irish revolutionary Theobald Wolfe Tone – playing songs harkening back to revolutionary themes and Irish traditional music. As he toured with the Wolfe Tones throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, Warfield noticed that the appreciation for Irish music was not limited to people living in Ireland. In 2001, Warfield left the Wolfe Tones and eventually started Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones, with a mission to “bring the old tradition of Irish balladry into a new age.” The band has released a number of albums, including last year’s “Let the Free Birds Fly,” and gained additional recognition through the aforementioned appearances in Washington, DC for the 2015 Friends of Ireland Speaker John Boehner St Patrick’s Day Luncheon and in Dublin for the 2016 centenary commemorations. They have toured Ireland extensively, including a busy summer tour this year, and continued Warfield’s globetrotting, highlighted by appearances at Irish festivals in North America and sold-out engagements in Australia.

About the Band

In explaining the success of the Young Wolfe Tones, Warfield is quick to praise the talent and dedication of his band members, and he relishes his role of bringing in their talents to create the unique sound of their music. He calls Damaris Woods, who plays banjo, the “best banjo player and artistic banjo player in the world today.” A resident of County Meath, Woods has gained critical acclaim wherever she has played and released a solo album of her own – “With A Banjo On My Knee” – which featured collaborations with Warfield and several other musicians. She also passes on her talents as a music teacher and organizer of the popular Ag Seinm Traditional Arts Camp, held annually in County Cavan. Andreas Durkin hails from County Cavan and serves as keyboardist and vocalist for the band. He has performed as a soloist and alongside his mother, Irish country singer Kathy Durkin, and as part of his own band Cheap Whiskey. He has recorded two albums and is well known for his hit song “The Cowboy Rides Away.” The youngest member of the band is Eddie Kane from County Kildare, another vocalist who also plays guitar. Kane’s mother played in a traditional Irish music band with her siblings, and he has performed with a number of other Irish singers who he had counted as influences of his musical passions. Brent Hopper lives in Cleveland, Ohio and has been playing music and touring for more than 25 years across the United States with several different musical configurations that included Folk, Bluegrass, Irish & Blues sounds. His inspiration in music has always been drawn from his strong passion for history & the people of various cultures. The songs he sings tell the stories of their plights for freedom, liberty, love, and the joy of coming together through music.

Next Stop: East Durham Irish Festival 2024

This May, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones are excited to return to The East Durham Irish Festival 2024. “Travel is the difficult part,” Warfield acknowledged, “but the performance is the fun part. It’s hard work, but it doesn’t feel like work. I’ve been fortunate to be able to do it for a long time, and I’m always excited to perform in front of Irish communities across America and the rest of the world.”

Audiences will recognize many of the classic Irish revolutionary songs on the set lists of these performances, but as Warfield noted, “Many in the crowds do not know the reason why these songs became popular. I try to explain that in the show and communicate directly with the audience.” This is what makes Warfield such an exceptional artist. His music not only entertains, but commemorates Irish patriotism through song. “Other nations could express their patriotism through great institutions or memorials” Warfield explained. “We could never do that. Our monuments are in our music, in our songs. That reveals the power of our music. I have a wonderful band and we are able to bring the music and song to their highest perfection.”

Honoring the Past, Teaching the Next Generation

Looking back on his illustrious career, Warfield takes pride that he has been able to carry on the tradition of bringing Irish music to communities around the globe, acknowledging that he has followed in the footsteps of legendary musicians like John McCormack and the Clancy Brothers, among others, who had helped to create the audiences that have welcomed Warfield for so many years. Through the medium of song, Warfield has merged this commemoration of Irish patriotism and history with the opportunity to share this tradition with younger generations. Warfield summed up his view of his legacy most clearly by quoting Thomas Davis, the noted Irish writer who penned the song “A Nation Once Again” before his untimely death at the age of 30 in 1845. Davis wrote: “There’s no part of our heritage that can boast of higher claims or greater influencers than our songs and music.”

Melanie Beth Curran

Show Description:

This otherworldly live performance blends Irish American folk song with storytelling. Melanie Beth Curran performs originals and traditionals collected and inspired by field recordings, her ancestors, and living Irish American sources. Her performance uses banjo, voice, and guitar to bring listeners on a journey through the evolution of Irish American sound. From Loricas to Tin Pan Alley hits, from Sea Shanties to modern ballads, these songs dig deep into the musical past to give listeners peace at present. Melodies span the centuries and brim over with sensory images, fiery soulfulness, and a restless, adventurous spirit. The performance will contain readings from Melanie Beth Curran’s zine series on Irish America, and her signature ancestral healing relaxation technique, the Guided “You are a Potato” Meditation.

Bio:

Melanie Beth Curran is a songwriter and song saver, creating zines about Irish America. She is equal part scholar, storyteller, and traditional artist. As an Irish American folk musician, she practices cultural reclamation. As a creative writer, she is devoted to the goddess of poetry, healing, and the forge, Brigid of Ireland.

Curran hails from the Pacific Northwest and currently lives in New York City. Her family ties are in County Donegal, Ireland. Curran’s performances blend music with storytelling to paint a picture of the Irish American Immigrant experience. She helps people connect with their past and feel more at home in the present.

She believes in intertwined solidarity between Irish America and the Land Back, Black Lives Matter, and Decolonization social movements. Curran is an advocate for all oral traditions, endangered languages, and regional cultures. She was awarded the City Artist Corps Grant in New York City, and a Fulbright Fellowship to France for her work with folk music and dance practitioners in Bretagne. Curran draws inspiration from field recordings and Irish American archival materials. She is at work on a third full-length album and a book about the Irish American stereotype, “Bridget”.

Places Played:

Brooklyn Americana Festival, Crabtree Sessions, Roots N’ Ruckus Festival, Folklife Festival, Governor’s Island, San Francisco Irish Center, Olympia Old Time Festival, East Vancouver Old Time Festival, The Woodstove Music and Arts Festival, The Greenwood Cemetery, Fairfax Irish Festival, and many more. On radio stations WBAI NYC; KRTS Marfa, TX; KMRD Madrid, NM; KPTZ Port Townsend, WA; KFSK, KCAW and KTOO in SE Alaska; and on KCSB Santa Barbara.

Links:

WEBSITE: https://melaniebethcurran.com/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/melaniecurran

BANDCAMP: https://melaniecurran.bandcamp.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_melaissance/

ZINE SHOP: https://melaniebethcurran.bigcartel.com/

Kilashandra

Kilashandra is a unique Celtic Jam Band located in the northeastern section of the United States. The band combines virtuoso musicianship with excellent vocals and heartfelt songs. The band was formed in 2022 and released their first recording, From Ireland to Here, in 2023. Their second album will be released in March 2025.

The band members are:

Chris Gil on guitar, percussion, and vocals. Gil has been performing for years and is an accomplished songwriter. He was a member of The Three Irish Voices before forming Kilashandra.

Eileen Markland on violin, whistle, and vocals. Markland is a world-class violinist and has appeared on numerous albums. She has been a member of numerous bands including Rakish Paddy and the Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Tom Dolan on bass and bouzouki. Dolan has toured the country playing concerts and clubs and was a member of the bands The 317, Good Fridays, and Soul Sky before joining Kilashandra. He is also the band philosopher.

Mark Emanatian on guitar and vocals and is also an accomplished songwriter. He brings a bluesy element to the band. He toured the US with Ernie Williams and the Wildcats and is a member of the NY State Blues Hall of Fame.

Together they have delighted audiences at festivals, concert halls, and clubs in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York. They have set lofty goals for 2025 and beyond, planning to take their music to as broad an audience as possible!

The Pipes and Drums of Greene

Sharon and the Band

Sharon was born in Co Monaghan, Ireland.
She came from a very musical family. Her dad, Frances McKenna, was an Irish traditional violin player. Her mom also had a great voice, but unfortunately passed away at a very young age when Sharon was just six years old.

Growing up in a musical family, there were lots of musical nights, and everybody played an instrument of some kind. When Sharon was a teenager, she sang with a band in Ireland and recorded her first album, “Sharon in Song.” That album was produced by Dermot O’Brien and included many great songs, including Slaney Valley.

Sharon came to the United States to visit with her sister and decided to make the US her home. She has pretty much been singing ever since and has traveled all over the United States and Canada. She continues to go to Florida for the winter months to entertain.

She has performed on the Gertrude Byrne “All-Star Irish Cruise” for the last 10 to 13 years and has also been a regular at the Irish Festival in East Durham.

Sharon and her brother Hugh have entertained all over New York in their band, McKenna’s Gold, until Hugh moved south to Florida.

Sharon and Tommy Goodwin had many successful years making music together until Tommy passed away 10 years ago.

Sharon continues with her music career and has recorded several country albums, including one in Nashville and two in Ireland.

You will enjoy her and her band! Her music is lively and will keep you on the dance floor.

📺 Find Sharon on YouTube under Sharon Sings! 🎶

Bobby Morrill