Here are the bands, dancers and pipers who will perform for 2010
Wild Colonial Bhoys… They aren’t from Ireland. Nor do they claim to be. But with their impressive musicality, their blistering live shows and their ability to connect with crowds all over the nation, they have forged their own unique sound within contemporary Celtic rock music. Eschewing the straight up punk sound favored by so many within the genre, The Bhoys are an aggressive mix of harder-edged rock and Irish influences. As Paddyrock Radio says, “the best way to describe their sound is to take the Young Dubliners, The Elders, Carbon Leaf and Great Big Sea, mix them up in a blender, and you’d have a Wild Colonial Bhoys smoothie! click for more info
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Dublin City Ramblers have thrilled audiences worldwide with their unique
blend of Ballads, Folk ,Humour, Wit and foot-tapping music. Their
impressive career has spanned more than 35 years, with over 30 albums,
top ten hits, several awards for best Ballad/Folk Group and, to top it
all off, 8 Gold Albums. It is certainly no wonder that they are classed
as Ireland’s Number One Group!
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Returning from last year is the Honorable
Turfmen from Omaha!!!
For the past twenty-two years and over two
thousand musical performances, the Irish folk band known as The Turfmen
have been delighting midwestern audiences at concert halls, night clubs,
fairs, fundraising events, and private gigs of all types. The diverse
music they play has gained acceptance on several tours to the New
England area and Ireland. Click here to learn more
Also Returning from last year....
Brennan Irish Dancers
Named in honor of Peter Brennan,
founder of the Irish band, The Turfmen, this group was formed in early
2007 in order to promote traditional Irish dance. Performing both Ceili
and step-dancing, these ladies have entertained local audiences as well
as taken part in ethnic parades and several regional Irish festivals.
Also returning.....
The Omaha Pipes and Drums have been thrilling audiences with their
repertoire of traditional Scottish and Irish music since 1970. The Band
is a registered non-profit 501.C3 teaching organization providing FREE
highland bagpipe and drumming lessons. The Band offers scholarships to
members and students to encourage participation in local, regional and
national piping and drumming schools and workshops.
The band performs for numerous service, military, civic, police, fire,
and private functions. The Omaha Pipes and Drums is a member of the
Midwest Pipe Band Association and is registered to compete in Grades 4.
Throughout the year, the band competes in a number of regional
competitions. In 2004, the Omaha Pipes and Drums competed in three games
in Scotland; North Berwick, Bridge of Alan, and the World Pipe Band
Championships in Glasgow. The band finished in 6th place in Grade 4 at
Bridge of Allan, 8th Place in Grade 4 at North Berwick, and 7th place in
the qualifying rounds of Grade 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships.
New this year Irish Story teller... Cherrie Beam-Clarke
Promise in a New Land
Sponsored by Nebraska Humanities Council
Mariah Monahan, with Irish brogue and period costume, depicts a Nebraska settler between 1847 and 1870. Based on historical facts, Mariah captivates the audience in a first-person presentation. Through a spellbinding rendition, viewers are transported in time to sail the ocean, walk the wagon trail, live in a dug out, feel the loneliness and fight prairie fires. Laugh and cry with stories of owning land, successful crops, hard work, dancing, diphtheria, losing loved ones, grasshoppers and becoming an American.
Appropriate for all ages
Educational and entertaining
Remember to Bring Your Lawn Chairs!