Blaggards
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Blaggards, lead vocalist and guitarist Patrick Devlin (from Dublin, Ireland) bassist/vocalist Chad Smalley and drummer Michael McAloon, hail from Houston, Texas, playing their own form of music- Stout Irish Rock. They mix traditional Irish music with rock n’ roll, influenced by everything from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath. They are frequently compared to bands like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, and the Pogues.
They maintain a rigorous schedule, playing constantly throughout Texas and touring nationally several times a year, plus an annual tour of Ireland.
In addition to being national-wide festival favorites, Blaggards’ music has also been aired on film and television, with “Drunken Sailor” and “Big Strong Man” being featured in an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife. “Big Strong Man” also appears in the British film “The Kid”.
Check out http://blaggards.com/ to get news, updates, music and videos.
They maintain a rigorous schedule, playing constantly throughout Texas and touring nationally several times a year, plus an annual tour of Ireland.
In addition to being national-wide festival favorites, Blaggards’ music has also been aired on film and television, with “Drunken Sailor” and “Big Strong Man” being featured in an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife. “Big Strong Man” also appears in the British film “The Kid”.
Check out http://blaggards.com/ to get news, updates, music and videos.
Rathmore
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Since their highly anticipated debut in early 2017, Dallas-based Rathmore has quickly established themselves as a Celtic rock band that audiences of all ages can enjoy. The band’s contemporary take on traditional Celtic tunes is one of the many ways they create a family friendly soundscape, combining time honored music tradition with their original take on the genre.
As former members of The Killdares, Willis, Thorne, and Urness are well known fixtures in the Celtic music community and have brought along a devoted following, even as Rathmore has just begun to make its mark. With the addition of Thompson and Kratzer to the band’s lineup, Rathmore’s quintessential sound encourages their fans to sing and dance along to their high energy and creativity while taking part in the camaraderie and chemistry the band so obviously enjoys on and off stage.
Check out www.rathmoreband.com for more information on the band.
As former members of The Killdares, Willis, Thorne, and Urness are well known fixtures in the Celtic music community and have brought along a devoted following, even as Rathmore has just begun to make its mark. With the addition of Thompson and Kratzer to the band’s lineup, Rathmore’s quintessential sound encourages their fans to sing and dance along to their high energy and creativity while taking part in the camaraderie and chemistry the band so obviously enjoys on and off stage.
Check out www.rathmoreband.com for more information on the band.
Plunk murray
Founded in 2013 with the intention of making fun pub music and even more fun pub friends, Plunk Murray strives at each and every performance to take you to that place where everyone is your friend with a combination of high energy, traditional and modern Irish and Celtic music.
Comprised of a group of incredibly talented multi-instrumentalists, Plunk Murray boasts decades of professional music experience and is proud to garner a reputation as a professional group both on and off the stage.
They made a break into the local festival scene by playing The Steampunk November Festival in 2016 and the AKON opening Ball in the summer of 2017 as well as many local pubs and St. Paddy’s day venues. Plunk Murray has recently gone back to the studio to record their first full length CD “Gypises, Fools, Pirates, and Tools” due out in early 2018.
Created as a follow up to their self-titled EP, this CD will have a mix of original, rambunctious, compositions as well as special arrangements of well-known pub songs and traditional tunes played on fiddle, accordion, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, drums and Lord knows what else.
Comprised of a group of incredibly talented multi-instrumentalists, Plunk Murray boasts decades of professional music experience and is proud to garner a reputation as a professional group both on and off the stage.
They made a break into the local festival scene by playing The Steampunk November Festival in 2016 and the AKON opening Ball in the summer of 2017 as well as many local pubs and St. Paddy’s day venues. Plunk Murray has recently gone back to the studio to record their first full length CD “Gypises, Fools, Pirates, and Tools” due out in early 2018.
Created as a follow up to their self-titled EP, this CD will have a mix of original, rambunctious, compositions as well as special arrangements of well-known pub songs and traditional tunes played on fiddle, accordion, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, drums and Lord knows what else.
Reel Treble
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The friendship of these young talented musicians started through their passion for playing traditional up-tempo tunes from Irish, Scottish and Old Time music. A great mix of Celtic and Americana foot tapping tunes! They are: Antonio Santiago on tenor banjo, mandolin, tenor guitar & acoustic guitar, Arthur Hatch on button accordion, flute & whistle, Elijah Vuong on bass, Jordan Merritt on fiddle, and Sam Hatch on acoustic guitar & harmonica.
Antonio was one of the first youth Midwest Fleadh Champions from Texas to compete on tenor banjo & mandolin at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo & Ennis, Ireland.
They have performed throughout Texas and Louisiana at venues & events including, The State Fair of Texas, The Cowtown Scottish Society, The Tartan Festival, The Sherman Celtic Festival and Highland Games, Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Celtic Bayou Festival, North Texas Irish Festival, McKinney Celtic Music Festival, Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival, Tyler Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Plano Artfest.
Check out their website www.reeltreble.com and follow Reel Treble on Facebook & Instagram: reeltrebleband
Antonio was one of the first youth Midwest Fleadh Champions from Texas to compete on tenor banjo & mandolin at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo & Ennis, Ireland.
They have performed throughout Texas and Louisiana at venues & events including, The State Fair of Texas, The Cowtown Scottish Society, The Tartan Festival, The Sherman Celtic Festival and Highland Games, Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Celtic Bayou Festival, North Texas Irish Festival, McKinney Celtic Music Festival, Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival, Tyler Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Plano Artfest.
Check out their website www.reeltreble.com and follow Reel Treble on Facebook & Instagram: reeltrebleband
skeleton mcKee
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Skeleton McKee brings you the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk/rock, pub songs, and a wee bit of trad, blues and country. This band will give you a performance that keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side. They have made a big impact on the DFW Celtic music scene, with performances at festivals, pubs and historical venues.
Skeleton McKee's Celtic infused entertainment features great vocal arrangements, precision instrumentation and intricate rhythms. The band features tight vocal harmonies backing four lead singers. Their musicianship is showcased in the wide variety of instrumentation that includes piano accordion, bodhran, mandolin, banjos, electric guitars, bouzouki, acoustic guitar, harmonica, saxophone, electric bass and drums.
Skeleton McKee comprises jovial, experienced musicians who combine impressively diverse backgrounds to deliver the cream of the Celtic tradition. Once you experience a live show, you'll know why their slogan is "All for fun and fun for all". Please visit their website at www.skeletonmckee.com or follow them on Facebook and contact them at skeletonmckee@yahoo.com.
Skeleton McKee's Celtic infused entertainment features great vocal arrangements, precision instrumentation and intricate rhythms. The band features tight vocal harmonies backing four lead singers. Their musicianship is showcased in the wide variety of instrumentation that includes piano accordion, bodhran, mandolin, banjos, electric guitars, bouzouki, acoustic guitar, harmonica, saxophone, electric bass and drums.
Skeleton McKee comprises jovial, experienced musicians who combine impressively diverse backgrounds to deliver the cream of the Celtic tradition. Once you experience a live show, you'll know why their slogan is "All for fun and fun for all". Please visit their website at www.skeletonmckee.com or follow them on Facebook and contact them at skeletonmckee@yahoo.com.
The selkie girls
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The Selkie Girls have quickly and firmly established themselves as one of the premier folk music acts in the North Texas region.
The band (Alli Johnson: guitar, vocals, Jaycie Skidmore: penny whistles/flutes/vocals, Dave Ervin: guitar/mandolin/vocals, Joel Black: upright and fretless acoustic bass, Martin McCall: drums/percussion, and Linda Mudd: harp have performed at the most sought-after - events throughout the state, with featured performances at the North Texas Irish Festival, Austin Celtic Festival, Texas Scottish Festival, the Kimbell Art Museum, and some of the premier local pubs as well.
With so much great music in the DFW area, it’s worth noting that the Selkie Girls offer a unique perspective on Celtic and folk music. Their take on the Celtic music tradition built upon lush vocal harmonies and dynamic instrumental arrangements, always captivates their audiences.
The band’s repertoire includes ancient laments, contemporary ballads, traditional Irish tunes, Scottish Gaelic folk sung in the native tongue, and foot-stomping jigs and reels.
The Selkie Girls have recently released their third Cd, Pirate Queen. Many of the songs recorded for this Cd focus on strong women in history, like Grace O'Malley or Princess Louise. Their debut album, The Parting Glass, has been very well-received both critically and commercially, with the title track garnering international attention. Their sophomore album, Long Time Traveling, expanded the group’s sound with more intricate arrangements, further pushing the envelope of contemporary Celtic music. All three albums have received rave reviews (from fans and press alike) and have been selling steadily at live shows and online via iTunes and Amazon, with numerous tracks receiving airplay on stations throughout the world.
The band (Alli Johnson: guitar, vocals, Jaycie Skidmore: penny whistles/flutes/vocals, Dave Ervin: guitar/mandolin/vocals, Joel Black: upright and fretless acoustic bass, Martin McCall: drums/percussion, and Linda Mudd: harp have performed at the most sought-after - events throughout the state, with featured performances at the North Texas Irish Festival, Austin Celtic Festival, Texas Scottish Festival, the Kimbell Art Museum, and some of the premier local pubs as well.
With so much great music in the DFW area, it’s worth noting that the Selkie Girls offer a unique perspective on Celtic and folk music. Their take on the Celtic music tradition built upon lush vocal harmonies and dynamic instrumental arrangements, always captivates their audiences.
The band’s repertoire includes ancient laments, contemporary ballads, traditional Irish tunes, Scottish Gaelic folk sung in the native tongue, and foot-stomping jigs and reels.
The Selkie Girls have recently released their third Cd, Pirate Queen. Many of the songs recorded for this Cd focus on strong women in history, like Grace O'Malley or Princess Louise. Their debut album, The Parting Glass, has been very well-received both critically and commercially, with the title track garnering international attention. Their sophomore album, Long Time Traveling, expanded the group’s sound with more intricate arrangements, further pushing the envelope of contemporary Celtic music. All three albums have received rave reviews (from fans and press alike) and have been selling steadily at live shows and online via iTunes and Amazon, with numerous tracks receiving airplay on stations throughout the world.
Lonestar Stout
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Jed Marum is a popular Celtic music performer and songwriter who brings a mix of traditional and original songs to audiences throughout the US. He is known as a refined singer and a gifted storyteller.
Since 1999 he has published over a dozen albums and licensed music to several film and TV projects. "A warm and comfortable performer with a story to tell and a gift for the telling." - Betsy Cummings, Entertainment Director of the North Texas Irish Festival You can hear in his music, the blending of American, Scottish and Irish cultures. In his songs you will relive the stories passed on from generation to generation.
Since 1999 he has published over a dozen albums and licensed music to several film and TV projects. "A warm and comfortable performer with a story to tell and a gift for the telling." - Betsy Cummings, Entertainment Director of the North Texas Irish Festival You can hear in his music, the blending of American, Scottish and Irish cultures. In his songs you will relive the stories passed on from generation to generation.
three pints and a glass
“Three Pints and a Glass” is a quartet of skilled traditional musicians assembled from across the United States and the globe. Their passion for traditional music transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, developing into a unique sound stemming from the group’s collective array of backgrounds, life and musical experiences.
Their driving fiddle melodies, captivating uilleann piping, masterful bouzouki playing, and brilliant bodhrán beating is based in the Irish tradition, but includes influences from Scottish, Cape Breton, American Folk and other genres.
After years of playing together informally, and ultimately forming a group in 2016, “Three Pints and a Glass” is thrilled to be making their festival debut at the Sherman Celtic Festival.
Sarah copus
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Sarah Copus has been performing and recording for over 10 years. For a musician under 21, she has had some extraordinary success. Three albums on the Billboard top 20 that feature her as lead singer, radio airplay across hundreds of stations worldwide, and a Best Vocal Album award from Zone Music Reporter Awards Show in 2015. In 2016, her primary band, 2002, received over 80 million plays on Pandora alone. Her first recordings in the Irish language of Gaelic appear on the album “Winter Air” in 2013 and have gone on to include "Celtic Fairy Lullaby", and "Trail of Dreams” plus her upcoming CD, “Moorland Winds” with recordings in Scottish Gaelic and Welsh. Sarah has been featured as a soloist in concerts along side major touring artists like Celtic Woman and The Irish Tenors. In July 2016 she sang a duet with Emmet Cahill of Celtic Thunder during his performance in Dallas, and performed at the 2016 Celtic Thunder performance in Grande Prairie. She has also performed with Irish musical sensations, Téada as an opening act for their Irish Christmas in America tour. Sarah is an active member in the Texas Celtic music scene, having given 160 performances in the past 2 years with various bands. Performance venues have included The Celt, Trinity Hall, Angela's at the Crosswalk, Poor David's Pub, WFAA TV, and dozens of retirement homes. She has also performed at several Celtic festivals such as being a Featured Performer at North Texas Irish Festival, O’Flaherty Retreat, Celtic Christmas Dallas, Kimbellfest: Scotland, Texas Scottish Festival, McKinney’s CELTic festival, Allen Arts Festival, McKinney St. Patricks Festival, among others. In May, 2015, she performed at the ZMR awards show in New Orleans in front of over 700 attendees and will be performing solo again in 2017 where she is nominated again for Best Vocal Album for Celtic Fairy Lullaby.
string theory
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String Theory is an exciting new Celtic folk band in the North Texas area that specializes in high energy Irish trad tunes and songs. Ranked in the top 5 Best Irish Bands in Texas by the Dallas Observer in 2016, the band features Celtic finger-style guitarist and music professor Jesse Ramirez, national award winning Irish fiddler Nathan Kennedy, UNT flute performance grad and music teacher Meg Tapley on flute, whistle and vocals, Lewisville ISD orchestra director Bill Zauner on upright bass, and well known local Celtic vocalist Matt Cook on bodhran, octave mandolin, and vocals. Many members of the band are also members of the prestigious TIMES Session players led by Ken Fleming. The band premiered in 2015 with performances at The Celt and Trinity Hall and has since had over 50 shows between those two pubs. The have also performed in many other venues, festivals, retreats, and weddings. They were a featured performer at the North Texas Irish Festival in 2016 and 2017 as well as Irishfest Atlanta in 2016. In 2015 they opened for Celtic Thunder’s Emmit Cahil. They performed in 2015 at the O’Flaherty Retreat, and will be featured in the upcoming McKinney CELTic Festival in summer 2017. The band was the headline performer at the 2016 and 2017 City of Allen’s Shamrock Shindig St. Patrick’s festival. They also have an active Celtic wedding schedule. String Theory recently released a CD self titled which reached number 1 on the Amazon folk hot new releases chart. This CD is the inaugural release from the band and is a true musical delight. It features the amazing Celtic finger-style guitar of Jesse Ramirez that will remind many of the work of the legendary Randal Bays. It also features world class Irish fiddling from Nathan Kennedy, and beautiful flute and whistle performances from Meg Tapley. Matt provides great Bodhran beats and low strings are featured throughout. It includes many upbeat Irish dance tunes to get your toes tapping, wonderful folk marches and waltzes that shows the band’s impressive classical and Celtic training, and some of the most haunting Irish airs you have heard.
Visit www.stringtheoryirish.com to learn more.
Visit www.stringtheoryirish.com to learn more.
Slugger's Rule
Slugger’s Rule own brand of Celtic and folk music began around the campfire. It started off getting together around a fire with songs, stories, and a healthy amount of booze. Over time, instruments were added and other influences surfaced, such as new songs from different countries and even a hint of bluegrass in their harmonies. However, their performances today stay rooted to the original fire pit where they would drink, entertain, sing, and discuss the history and meaning of the music that they love. Today, they sing a collection of Irish, Scottish, Canadian, American, British (only a few!) folk songs and sea shanties. They claim influence from classic groups such as the Clancy Brothers and The Dubliners, but also from more modern groups such as The Pogues, Gaelic Storm, and Great Big Sea. Their music is a story, and the performance is a conversation with the audience.
north texas irish youth band
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are a revolving membership band through the North Texas School of Irish Music that represents the most senior players in the school. The band plays upbeat traditional folk music from Ireland on a variety of acoustic instruments. In 2016, the band was ranked the #10 best Irish Band in Texas by the Dallas Observer. They have played dozens of festivals over the years and hundreds of shows including two tours in Ireland in 2014 and 2016, plus are featured on the schools CDs “Winter Air” and “Reflections"
The gaelic youth chorus
The Gaelic Youth Chorus is a youth group of singers age 8-21 who perform Irish folk songs harmonized in a chorus. The songs are mostly in the Irish language (Gaelic) and are traditional in nature. The chorus is part of the North Texas School of Irish Music, a 501(C)3 non-profit that was formed to provide goals, structure, and performance opportunities for young people who are interested in learning Irish music. The group has performed with many leading touring shows including 4 years now with Celtic Woman, Irish Tenors, Celtic Thunder, Teada/Irish Christmas In America , and Danny O’Flaherty They have played at the North Texas Irish Festival, Kimblefest – Scotland, the Texas Scottish Festival, Allen Arts Festival, Murphy International Festival, Murphy Maze Days, McKinney St. Patricks Festival, and many others. They recently released a CD called Reflections which has sold over 1200 copies in the first 4 months of 2016, and has been played on over 20 radio stations internationally as well as being featured on CelticRadio.net
plectra
Plectra is a traditional Celtic folk music band from the D/FW area featuring two brothers: Sam and Arthur Hatch, Sam's wife Ashlie, and Ian Wilkenson. Sam plays guitar and mandolin, Arthur plays button accordion, whistle, and flute, Ian plays tenor banjo, and Ashlie joins the band for some Irish songs. The band debuted in 2016 playing for the Irish American Society and has since played at Trinity Hall and The Celt as well as being performers at The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat. They are scheduled as a regular Sunday performers at the Celt through all 2017 as well the Sherman Celtic Festival, Texas Scottish Festival, North Texas Irish Festival, and Allen Arts Festival.
The band plays an instrumental mixture of upbeat Celtic tunes and the occasional ballad. Trading off multiple instruments as they go, they bring a wide variety of sounds and harmonies to their performances.
The band members have also been teachers and members of the senior touring band and Gaelic chorus from the North Texas School of Irish Music for many years and have performed in a multitude of shows including Celtic Thunder, Irish Tenors, Donegal Castle in Ireland, Lughnasa Legends Festival at Grianán Fort in Donegal Ireland, Texas Scottish Festival, North Texas Irish Festival, McKinney St. Patricks Festival, Sherwood Celtic Music Festival, and others. www.plectraband.com
The band plays an instrumental mixture of upbeat Celtic tunes and the occasional ballad. Trading off multiple instruments as they go, they bring a wide variety of sounds and harmonies to their performances.
The band members have also been teachers and members of the senior touring band and Gaelic chorus from the North Texas School of Irish Music for many years and have performed in a multitude of shows including Celtic Thunder, Irish Tenors, Donegal Castle in Ireland, Lughnasa Legends Festival at Grianán Fort in Donegal Ireland, Texas Scottish Festival, North Texas Irish Festival, McKinney St. Patricks Festival, Sherwood Celtic Music Festival, and others. www.plectraband.com
harber row
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Harber Row feature brother and sister twins Declan and Ireland Harber - some of the most gifted young folk musicians to come out of Texas. Emmet Cahill of Celtic Thunder described their rendition of Last Rose of Summer as one of the best he has heard from any artist including many who had performed for decades.
Their performances feature some of the common Celtic repertoire as well as Americana and even beautiful folk renditions of songs from classic metal and punk bands. Their vocals are emotive, pure and tug at everyone's heartstrings.
They also have a very active performance schedule - having performed over 100 shows in the last 2 years, some of which were with Celtic Woman, Irish Tenors, Celtic Thunder (including a solo with Emmet Cahill).
Their venues have included many festivals such as North Texas Irish Festival, Texas Scottish Festival, Sherman Celtic Festival, McKinney Celtic Festival, Kimbelfest:Scotland, Celtic Christmas Dallas, and others. harberrow2.bandzoogle.com
Their performances feature some of the common Celtic repertoire as well as Americana and even beautiful folk renditions of songs from classic metal and punk bands. Their vocals are emotive, pure and tug at everyone's heartstrings.
They also have a very active performance schedule - having performed over 100 shows in the last 2 years, some of which were with Celtic Woman, Irish Tenors, Celtic Thunder (including a solo with Emmet Cahill).
Their venues have included many festivals such as North Texas Irish Festival, Texas Scottish Festival, Sherman Celtic Festival, McKinney Celtic Festival, Kimbelfest:Scotland, Celtic Christmas Dallas, and others. harberrow2.bandzoogle.com
Cierra brannies
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Cierra Brannies is a 19 year old singer/songwriter from the Dallas area who performs folk songs, Celtic ballads, and even traditional songs in the Irish language of Gaelic. From John Denver classics to pub drinking songs, she covers the map.
Cierra has has an ongoing passion for folk music and performing live. She has performed with the North Texas School of Irish Music for four years in their music and choral ensembles, and in the last year began performing solo. She sings and has been playing piano for 11 years, guitar for 3 years, and violin for 2 years. She specializes mainly in Irish and Classic Oldies songs.
She has performed in many different venues throughout the years such as festivals, private events, retirement communities, pubs, and others including: The Celt, Trinity Hall, at the TIMES Stage at the NTIF, and Monticello West retirement center. In 2014 she performed with Moya Brennan of Clannad in the famous Irish pub, Leo’s Tavern in Donegal, as well as a solo performance in Donegal Castle with the Gaelic Youth Chorus. In the fall of 2015 she was featured in the North Texas School of Irish CD titled Reflections in the chorus and solo pieces. In one of those tracks she did a duet with American Irish music composer and performer Ashley Davis. In the spring of 2016 she was featured in a music video for Anuna singer, Karen Ballew produced by Emmy award winner, Brad Ballew.
www.cierrabrannies.com
Cierra has has an ongoing passion for folk music and performing live. She has performed with the North Texas School of Irish Music for four years in their music and choral ensembles, and in the last year began performing solo. She sings and has been playing piano for 11 years, guitar for 3 years, and violin for 2 years. She specializes mainly in Irish and Classic Oldies songs.
She has performed in many different venues throughout the years such as festivals, private events, retirement communities, pubs, and others including: The Celt, Trinity Hall, at the TIMES Stage at the NTIF, and Monticello West retirement center. In 2014 she performed with Moya Brennan of Clannad in the famous Irish pub, Leo’s Tavern in Donegal, as well as a solo performance in Donegal Castle with the Gaelic Youth Chorus. In the fall of 2015 she was featured in the North Texas School of Irish CD titled Reflections in the chorus and solo pieces. In one of those tracks she did a duet with American Irish music composer and performer Ashley Davis. In the spring of 2016 she was featured in a music video for Anuna singer, Karen Ballew produced by Emmy award winner, Brad Ballew.
www.cierrabrannies.com
harps accord
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This harp duo is comprised of Aeryn Richardson and Caroline Davis - two of the most experienced harpists out of the prestigious North Texas School of Irish Music. They have performed in a number of venues and festivals including North Texas Irish Festal, McKinney Celtic Festival, Sherman Celtic Festival and Texas Scottish Festival. They perform monthly at local restaurants and pubs like The Celt in McKinney, as well as a multitude of retirement homes.
Their music is largely instrumental being played on harp, and Irish flute. It is mostly Celtic music - Irish, Scottish, Welsh and others plus some folk songs and popular songs from the radio and Broadway. The music is upbeat, beautiful, and wonderful for audiences of all ages.
http://www.harpsaccord.com
Their music is largely instrumental being played on harp, and Irish flute. It is mostly Celtic music - Irish, Scottish, Welsh and others plus some folk songs and popular songs from the radio and Broadway. The music is upbeat, beautiful, and wonderful for audiences of all ages.
http://www.harpsaccord.com