The Riverfront Irish Festival
Entertainment
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The Riverfront Irish Festival
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Here
is the lineup for this years festival. As you can see, we have a wide
variety of Irish entertainers for your enjoyment. This entertainment
is brought to you by St. Brendan's Division of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians Riverfront Irish Festival.
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Rathkeltair Taking top honors for "Best Celtic Rock Band" of 2006 in the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine Annual Audience Poll, RATHKELTAÍR (pronounced rath-KELT-ur) enjoys a loyal and growing international fan base. RATHKELTAÍR consists of bagpiper Neil Anderson and drummer Nick Watson, two original members of America's ground-breaking Celtic rock supergroup 7 Nations, and guitarist Trevor Tanner, front-man/lead guitarist/songwriter for The Bolshoi, one of the most influential UK rock bands of the late ‘80’s. 2006 was a crazy year for RATHKELTAÍR, with 'piper Neil Anderson being called up for a tour of duty in Iraq. The band down-shifted temporarily while Neil went off to serve his country. |
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The Sandcarvers The
Sandcarvers can make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. • The
Sandcarvers will leave you wanting a whole lot more of the Sandcarvers.
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Brigid's Cross Weaving their versatile mix of traditional and contemporary celtic songs and tunes, they'll blend in some of their original music and parodies as well. Add to the fold a sprinkling of music from many different eras, plus a healthy dose of humor, and you have the ultimate Irish party band! You also have a band that appeals to everyone from toddlers, all the way to kids in their 80's and 90's! |
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The New Barleycorn 'The New Barleycorn' ---- present their live Irish show with vitality, passion and a touch of humor, singing and playing both contemporary folk and traditional Celtic songs and music, which they have woven into their own musical tapestry of intricate rhythms and melodies. Alec and John have performed live and on many television and radio shows, both together and separately in such places as Ireland, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and the U.K. |
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That Irish Band TIB plays for the love of the music, the fine friends we make along the way, and the memories we will cherish for a lifetime. We hope you'll share with us in this love by stopping by to see us. We are nothing without the folks who have supported us from the very beginning, and we hope to continue making new friends as we move forward with our music. |
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The Shaffer Brothers Talent runs deep in the Shaffer family. Come hear one of the most popular bands at the Riverfront Irish Festival. High energy and rousing instrumentation will have you dancing in the aisles. Don't miss the Shaffers. |
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Fergie and the Bog Dogs One of Northeast Ohio's favorite Irish Pub Bands, Fergie & the Bog Dogs delights in bringing the beauty of traditional Celtic music to a modern audience. From the ancient jigs and reels - with melodies often recognizable to fans of modern Country music - to hard-hitting rebel tunes, lilting ballads and uproarious story songs, an evening with Fergie & the Bog Dogs is a journey through the history of Ireland itself. |
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Pat Flynn and the Green Blossom Special Reviews have described Green Blossom Special's performances as lofty, breathtaking, lively, highly entertaining and fun. There is never a dull moment at a Green Blossom Special performance. John OReilly of Cleveland's historic Flat Iron Cafe says, "Sure the music is great, and rich in time and tradition, but this band delivers it right to your heart!" |
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Callahan and O'Connor Since 1984, this high-energy Irish group from Akron, Ohio, has been entertaining audiences all over the northeastern United States. Paul Callahan, Kevin O'Connor, Jim Butke, Mike O'Connor and Ritch Underwood combine great folk songs, rebel tunes, serious ballads and humorous songs with original material that is sure to delight everyone-young and old. |
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