2026 Performers
1916
Hailing from upstate NY, Celtic rockers 1916 are an explosive concoction of the modern Irish American Punk movement with an original mix of psychobilly which gives them a sound that stands apart from other bands of the genre.
The Blarney Bunch
This popular South Buffalo Irish band performs wonderful tunes that delight fans and fairgoers each year.
Catch and Release
Catch and Release is a 5-piece high-energy Celtic influenced band out of Rochester, New York. They cover both traditional and modern Celtic/Irish songs, as well as some standards, polkas, and even a few surprises.
Crikwater
Born in the rustbelt Irish American neighborhood of South Buffalo, NY, Crikwater have become the premier Irish-American Traditional Folk Band in WNY. The pub-scene veterans offer up a mix of fiery fiddle tunes, rowdy pub sing-a-longs, elegant ballads and original songs.
Emerald Isle Band
Emerald Isle plays a mix of traditional Irish, Scottish and sea chanties on fiddle, accordion, bass, guitar, penny whistle, bodhran, harmonicas and banjo.
The Irish Lassies
The Irish Lassies are a 6-piece American Celtic folk band native to the green hills of New York's Finger Lakes region. Enjoy a musical journey from Ireland to America that will move your spirit and rouse you to dance & sing-along.
The Irish Tweeds
The Irish Tweeds (formerly Rosewood Bridge) bring fun and music to pubs and parties all over Western NY. They play your favorite Irish and Americana songs onstage, while tossing in a little rock, country and original tunes.
Kilrush
Based out of the Southern Tier region of New York, Kilrush is the premier band specializing in a wide range of musical styles from traditional Irish to contemporary Celtic and Celtic rock.
McCarthyizm
McCarthyizm blends 60’s garage and 80’s underground rock with a tasty measure of Celtic flavoring for a cocktail with a punch that delivers one helluva good time, all the time.
O'Braca Irish Band
O'Braca has been entertaining WNY with traditional Irish music since 2011. They're an all acoustic band singing songs with lively vocals. Members of the band are seasoned musicians...playing & recording in multiple bands currently and over the years. A fun bunch of guys!
Sisters of Murphy
Sisters Of Murphy live on the Celtic fringe, molding rock, pop and traditional Irish elements into memorable hook filled happiness. Hailing from Rochester, NY, their fun, high energy performances include their own memorable songs along with beloved Irish classics.
Three Parts Whiskey
Three Parts Whiskey is a trio of friends who truly love entertaining. Born out of the critically acclaimed Penny Whiskey, 3PW offers the best in music from both Ireland & Scotland along with home grown bluegrass, folk influences and a few surprises along the way!
Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross
Firmly dedicated to preserving Scottish and Irish heritage through song, Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross delivers music from their ancestors. Having played all over New York, in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Canada, they are "road-ready" for Celtic entertainment.
Yellow Jack
Yellow Jack celebrates local history through their music. They offer original material, American classics and folk music (including Erie Canal songs).
