| Amberhawke |
 Amberhawke
has long established itself as a favorite among Metroplex Irish
music fans, but the new quartet version that will be making its
public debut at this year's NTIF harkens back to a more 'traditional'
sound.
Amberhawke info |
| Beyond
the Pale |
 This
trio presents an amazing variety of traditional Celtic instrumentals
and songs and original compositions by the members.
Beyond the Pale Info |
| Bounds
Street |
 "Good
music, good friends, and a good time---that's what we're talkin' about!"
Bounds Street info |
| Brothers
3 |
 Beginning
from a trio of siblings, Brothers 3 has grown in both size and scope,
evolving an innovative, very unique sound.
Brothers
3 Info
|
| John
Burleson |
 A
lifelong student of folklore and mythology, John has told stories
professionally since 1990. He regularly performs concerts and conducts
workshops in schools, libraries, and festivals.
John Burleson info |
| Celtic
Spring |
 Celtic
Spring-an extraordinary group of young fiddlers and Irish dancers.Wearing
ornately embroidered traditional Irish costumes, the children dance
reels, jigs and hornpipes, demonstrating both the graceful soft shoes
and the powerful hard shoes.
Celtic Spring info |
| Cór
Gaeilge Texais |
 |
The
Gaelic Chorus of Texas - performs a wide range of Irish and Scottish
Gaelic songs in the traditional, unaccompanied style.
Cór
Gaeilge Texais
info
|
| the
Corsairs |
 A
6-member a cappella male group of pirates singing nautical songs and
sea shanteys.
the Corsairs info |
| Eammon's
Kitchen |
 Eammon's
Kitchen is a Dallas/Ft. Worth based Celtic band with a strong Bluegrass
kick.
Eammon's Kitchen Info |
| Emerald
School of Irish Dance |
 Students
of all ages enjoy learning the art of traditional Irish step dancing
at the Emerald School of Irish Dance. |
| Jim
Flanagan |
 From
sean nós (old style) to contemporary, from historical ballads to today's
social issues, Jim interweaves his singing and guitar performances
with humor and tales, tall and otherwise, of his youth in Ireland.
Jim Flanagan Info |
| Gabriel's
Gate |
 Gabriel's
Gate is a band with intricate and fast-paced instrumentals with hard-driving
and intricate arrangements.
Gabriel's Gate info
|
| Idle
Road |
 Idle
Road is a band based in North Texas specializing in traditional Irish
and American music. Comprised of five artists brought together through
mutual interests in traditional music and dance, the band's sound
is a unique blend of melodies, harmonies, rhythms.
Idle Road info
|
| Irish
Rogues |
 The
premier pub band in Dallas, the Rogues have been together for 17 years,
entertaining crowds with their infectious style and good humor.
Irish Rogues info |
| Glass
and Taft |
 This
trio of harp, flute and violin have performed together locally at
many weddings and receptions both classical arrangements and Celtic
airs
Glass and Taft info |
| Jigsaw |
|
 Formerly
Waifs & Strays, members Kevin Alewine and Peggy and Ken Fleming
have added James Reed to form a new band and new sound called Jigsaw.
Their spirited performance of traditional Irish music is still their
mainstay but, with the addition of new instrumentation and arrangements,
they have breathed new life into their music.
Jigsaw info
|
| The
Killdares |
|
 The
Killdares are living up to the title of "ultimate Celtic Rock band
of the Southwest." Presenting a perfect blend of rock, pop and Celtic,
THE KILLDARES have established themselves as an ultimate crossover
band - stretching the boundaries of rock 'n' roll alternatives,
while bridging the gap between the traditional and the cutting edge.
The Killdares Info
|
| Legacy |
 Legacy
has drawn the enthusiastic attention of Irish traditional music fanatics
all across the South and Southwest. Their skill is undeniable, their
arrangements are complex and challenging, and their performances are
tight and energetic.
Legacy info |
| Lone
Star Ceili Band
|
|
 The
Lone Star Ceili Band is one of Texas' respected custodians of traditional
Irish music. The ensemble gives a worthy representation of traditional
"ceili" bands as found in Ireland. When the LSCB plays for dances,
the language of Irish music causes "hearts and feet to dance at
the joy of it."
Lone Star Ceili Band Info
|
| Lost
Tribe |
 Lost
Tribe plays a fine blend of traditional tunes and songs with a broader
definition of Celtic than you usually hear.
Lost Tribe info |
| Adam
McNaughtan |
 Adam
McNaughtan is a Glaswegian (that's what they call a native of Glasgow,Scotland)
who has been involved in the Scottish Folksong Revival since the 1950s,
as songwriter, singer and researcher.
McNaughtan info |
| Michael
Harrison and Jed
Marum
|
|
 Michael
Harrison is a veteran Dallas-based folk singer of American, Irish,
Scottish, and Canadian folk songs that appeal to music lovers on
both sides of the pond.
Michael Harrison Info
Jed has been
aptly called "a fine folk performer with Celtic roots." His strong
Irish American heritage runs through his original tunes, and shapes
the presentation of his Celtic traditional arrangements.
Jed
Marum info
|
| The
New Trick Band |
 Dallas'
only multi-style accordion band, The New Trick Band specializes in
surprises. The group sometimes adds percussion, bass and sax and offers
a wide repertoire that includes Irish music, German music, Continental/French
music and big-band style dance music for all occasions. For the NTIF,
the band will, of course, feature Irish selections. |
| Paracelt |
 Judith
and Evelyn chose the name "ParaCelt" (pronounced "Para-Kelt") after
their Paraguayan and Celtic harps, and now perform regularly at public
and private events.
Paracelt info |
| Poor
Man's Fortune |
|
 At
the core of Poor Man's Fortune is a profound understanding and love
of Celtic music as well as decades of musical experience. Add to
this the fact that they've never tasted green beer nor played "When
Irish Eyes are Smiling" in public, and the secret of their success
unfolds.
Poor
Man's Fortune info
|
| Erin
Reid |
 Irish
Step Dancer Erin Reid has studied Irish step dance and ceili in Texas
for 10 years.
Erin Reid info |
| Smithfield
Fair |
|
 The
Scottish Highlands come alive in the performances of Scottish-American
family trio Smithfield Fair. Since 1989, this husband/wife/nephew
group has concentrated on Scotland's living traditions, especially
the songs and stories of the Highlands. Singing in Scots Gaelic,
Broad Scots and English, the trio brings a contemporary freshness
to traditional material without sacrificing the intent and cultural
aspects of the music.
Smithfield
Fair info
|
| Spot |
 Despite
the fact that he once had blue hair, this man with the odd name is
a highly skilled musician, as well as a veteran of the bands Poor
Man's Fortune and Crazy Jane & the Bishop. He is currently helmsman
for a fully electric trio called DeLorean Mechanics, which pounds
traditional reels & jigs into hot-rodded meditations. "Celtic Serf
Music" anyone?
Spot info |
| Threadneedle
Street |
|
 If
you're looking for that authentic Irish music you heard below decks
in the immensely Popular movie about a large boat, then Threadneedle
Street is the band for you!
Threadneedle Street Info
|
| Two
O'Clock Courage |
 A
unique AmeriCeltic Sound from Deep in the Heart of Texas , Two O'Clock
Courage is a collaboration between three friends, based in Austin
Texas, playing the music they love while creating a unique AmeriCeltic
sound. |
| Wyndnwyre
|
|
 Wyndnwyre
performs traditional instrumental and voc al music from the Celtic
countries of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The band performs at festivals
& concerts throughout the Southwest.
Wyndnwyre Info
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