Featured Irish Musicians
Flogging Molly
Los Angeles, U.S.A
The social and political awareness that drives Flogging Molly’s music is never more prominent than in their upcoming new release LIFE IS GOOD – a strikingly powerful album and it arrives at a strikingly key time. The sixth studio album by the renowned Celtic-punk rockers now in their 20th year is mature, well crafted, equally polished and almost aggressively topical. It is filled with rousing songs that are timeless in their sentiment, but directly related to today’s most pressing concerns: Politics, the economy, unemployment, planned boomtowns gone bust, immigration policies gone awry, and much more.
Ken O'Malley & The Twilight Lords
Los Angeles, U.S.A
Ken O’Malley is an internationally touring singer, musician, storyteller and composer based in Los Angeles California. Available for solo engagements, with The Twilight Lords, or with his extensive network of talented musicians, he can provide a unique performance for your special event based upon your budget and entertainment requirements. His shows can be highly mobile, requiring minimal production and backline equipment.
Kerry Irish Productions Inc.
Los Angeles, U.S.A
Kerry Irish Productions Inc. is an Irish owned production/promotions company based in Los Angeles. We proudly promote Ireland and its rich traditions of music, song, dance, storytelling, poetry and literature.
Sligo Rags
Los Angeles, U.S.A
Named among the top acoustic bands in LA (by Folkworks Magazine) and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Folk and Celtic music scenes by storm with a unique blend of eclectic musical influences. Dan Miller of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine says “These guys have it all–great vocals, lots of energy, captivating songs, well executed arrangements, and tasteful solos.” Their debut studio recording, “The Night Before the Morning After”, was called “the best I’ve heard from a stateside band” by Celtic Beat Magazine, while their sophomore effort, “The Whiskey Never Lies,” (called “the best from the West Coast Celts in many years” by Shay Clark of the Irish-American News), was named one of the top 10 of 2007 by Folkworks. Don’t be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well. Award-winning flatpicking and fingerstyle guitarist David Burns (recently featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine), fiddler extraordinaire Michael Kelly, and world-renowned bassist Eli Marcus are guaranteed to fill the room and your lives with electricity. They may give you a good laugh or two along the way as well.
The Fenians
Mizen Head Music PO Box 11196, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
For over twenty five years, The Fenians have delivered their potent mix of traditional Irish folk and good old rock n roll all across the USA and Ireland. With an ever expanding set of original creations, as well as contemporary and traditional tunes plucked from the panoply of the genre, these five lads put on a live show that is second to none. Their foundation is decidedly Celtic, but there is no mistaking the complimentary influences of Rock, Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, and World music.
Wake The Bard
Los Angeles, U.S.A
A traditional Irish Band, Wake the Bard specializes in authentic Celtic music and songs. From “Finnigan’s Wake” to fast jigs and reels, Wake the Bard’s energized music will turn any party into a rollicking good time! The band features great vocals and harmonies, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, flute, mandolin, and guitar. Wake the Bard performs throughout Southern California.
The Chieftains meet Gaelic Storm meet Altan and the Irish Rovers – all in one band!
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
1308 W 8th St. , Los Angeles , CA 90017
The Band consists of members who are active, former, or retired law enforcement officers from law enforcement agencies throughout the Southern California area. Individuals with no prior law enforcement background are also a vital part of the Band; the only condition is that they have a sincere desire to support the law enforcement community. The Band is a non-profit organization and all Band members volunteer their time. The Band does not accept any payment for its services. However, we will accept donations. These donations are solely used for the operational costs for the Band. The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums is a tax exempt public charity under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, Tax Identification Number 27-3941723. Any contributions are deductible under Section 170 of the Code. We are the only Police Emerald Society Pipe Band on the west coast of the United States.
The Band respectfully plays at services, memorials, and tributes for police officers, firefighters, and military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We support law enforcement, firefighters, and the military by playing at any event that will serve the respective agency or organization. Prior events at which we have played include dedications to new facilities, retirements, banquets, picnics, graduation ceremonies, valor award ceremonies, welcome home celebrations for military personnel, and funerals for retired or former law enforcement, firefighters, or military. We also support and serve the community by playing at fairs, parades, school events, and Highland Games.
More Irish Musicians
Patrick D'arcy
Patrick D’Arcy hails from Dublin, Ireland and has spent most of his musical life plying his craft in California.
His latest release, Rattle The Knee – Paving & Crigging, as well as his self titled debut solo album Wallop The Spot have received critical acclaim and radio play both in the US and in Ireland.
Patrick tours regularly both in the US and internationally. Since 2010 he has had the privilege to record and tour extensively from The Royal Albert Hall to The Grand Ole Opry to Carnegie Hall with modern hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty.
Darrell Calivllo
Darrell is a member of Celtic/World band Silent Planet and also performs as a guest artist with various bands and ensembles such as The Chieftains, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the Blue Man Group. Darrell is a also member of the Grade 2 Prince Charles Pipe Band and has previously competed with competition bands in every grade. In the entertainment industry, Darrell has spent countless hours in the studio and recently has been featured by Lee Whittaker, KC and the Wright Combination, and Robbie Bray. Darrell has also been in numerous television and commercial filmings.
Dave Champagne
A Southern California native, Dave was performing music at 7 years old. In addition to his acclaimed work with the flute, whistle and Highland and Ulleann pipes, Dave also performs on piano, Celtic harp, oboe and cors anglais (English horn).
Classically trained, Dave first came to Celtic music through the Great Highland Bagpipes. He can be seen in full regalia performing at numerous official events and high profile weddings. Dave has traveled to Canada, Scotland, Ireland, China and the European continent with various musical groups and companies including the Fullerton Wind Ensemble, Chapman University Orchestra and Fullerton Civic Light Opera. He is also a studio musician and has performed on screen in movies, commercials and on television including the CBS series, “The Mentalist.”