GAIF 2015 Brochure FM.indd 1 Friday $12, Saturday $15, Sunday $12, or All-weekend $30 advance ticket sale prices: Tickets will also be available at all Price Chopper registers beginning July 1st. Tickets can also be purchased online at greatamericanirishfest.com A limited number of discounted, advance-sale tickets are available at local outlets now. ticket sales 6/4/15 7:10 PM • Plaide Palette, Cherry Valley • Potting Shed antiques, Whitesboro • Big apple music, new Hartford • Herkimer County Chamber, Herkimer • Saranac Brewery Shop, Utica • Herkimer County Fairgrounds, Frankfort LoCaL outLets: eastbound, approximately 9 miles to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds exit. From tHe soutH: Take Routes 8/12 North to Route 5S eastbound, approximately 9 miles to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds exit. From tHe NortH: Take Routes 8/12 South to Route 5S From tHe West: Take the New York State thruway (I-90) to Exit 31, Utica. Follow signs to Genesee Street South. Follow the road signs to route 5S east. (After approximately one mile you will be directed to bear to the right onto “5S and Broad Street.” Then another half mile to turn left onto Route 5S eastbound). Then proceed east about 8 miles to the exit for the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. From tHe east: Take the New York State thruway (I-90) to Exit 30 (Herkimer/Mohawk). Take a left from the exit ramp, then an immediate right onto Route 5S westbound. In approximately 5 miles, exit to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds exit at Cemetery Street. 135 Cemetery Street • FrankFort, ny 13340 Directions to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds: Getting Here What to do ... and there’s a lot of it! Bagpipe Band Competition Festival attendees will be able to watch some of the best pipe bands in the Northeast. The competition will conclude with a pipe band parade and massed band performance beginning at 4:45 on Saturday Cultural Building Among the rich cultural traditions displayed from the Emerald Isle, this year the Cultural Building will proudly host: genealogy workshops, photo contest, Ireland photograph display, cooking demos, Sunday high tea, Irish dancing school performances, and more! there’s plenty to see, hear, taste, and experience at the Great american Irish Festival! With an array of food vendors, including Irish dishes — be sure to bring your appetite! tea room Wine Garden Over 30 vendors with a huge variety of Irish and Celtic crafts, clothing, jewelry and other wares, in addition to a wide array of food vendors! Come try a variety of whiskeys in our new Whiskey Tasting area. Choose from an assortment of wines to enjoy with friends. Relax in the calm of a cup of tea and some good company. Come see this new addition to the Festival! Whiskey tasting PLus more! Details on all of these activities and more, can be found at GreatAmericanIrishFest.com rugby Games As part of the Great American Irish Festival, enjoy cheering your favorite teams on at the Athletic Fields behind the rear entrance of the Fairgrounds. There is no admission charge for games. ranger run 5K The Great American Irish Festival will once again present the Annual “Ranger Run” 5K road race, to be held on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00 am. This run will start and end on the Fairgrounds. Those who register in advance will receive a run t-shirt. Registrations will be accepted the morning of the race. More info about the race and to register online, please visit: greatamericanirishfest.com many thanks to our valued sponsors: the music Here’s a taste of the variety of music acts you’ll hear at this year’s Great american Irish Festival. Don’t miss your favorites, and don’t forget about the dancers, pipers, and group sessions too! GlenGharry Bhoys • Friday headliner The elders • saTurday & sunday headliner get your dancing shoes on! FrIDaY Contemporary stage 5:00 – 6:00 6:30 – 7:30 8:00 – 9:15 9:45 – 11:00 Rathkeltair BarleyJuice The Elders Glengarry Bhoys traditional stage 5:00 – 5:45 6:15 – 7:15 7:45 – 9:00 9:30 – 11:00 Blarney Rebel Band Get Up Jack Searson Kitchen Party regional stage 5:15 – 6:15 6:30 – 7:00 7:17 – 9:00 9:15 – 10:15 Searson Dance Set Spain Brothers Gerry Dixon Cultural stage 5:15 – 6:30 Craobh Dugan 6:15 – 6:35 Dance Set 7:00 – 8:30 Rattlin Bog Bring a non-PeriSHaBle FooD item anD HelP area VeteranS! The GAIF is asking festival goers to please support and donate a non-perishable food item to the Central New York Veteran’s Outreach Center (CNYVOC). A donation location will be set up inside the main gate during the entire weekend of festival hours. Band Bios GET TO KNOW WHO’S PLAYING the elders The Elders were founded in 1998 by six gentlemen with a passion for music rooted in American & Celtic folk rock. Their ability to bring together the art of story-telling with elements both progressive and rooted in tradition, has won them a broad international fan base and critical acclaim in numerous publications. eileen Ivers Provides both musical energy and a style that constantly displays traditionalism. Brilliant fiddler, Eileen Ivers, with her originality and rhythmic swing provides the bridge Irish music needs to break through to a mainstream audience. Glengarry Bhoys Described as bold, unorthodox, vibrant, and evocative, they are a hybrid of Canadian Highland Scots and French Canadian musical idioms that have evolved into a sound that is weighty, authoritative, and extremely entertaining. Their energy and good humor, as much a part of the show as their musicianship, crosses all cultures and ages. the spain Brothers Mickey and Liam Spain are second generation performers who learned folk songs from their father. Mickey’s rich, baritone voice and Liam’s mastery of stringed instruments are not only a part of the success of Makem and Spain, they are an important part of keeping songs of the worker, the sea and the Irish culture alive. rathkeltair Rathkeltair blends compelling and catchy original songs with tight, driving straight-ahead rock-n-roll, while never forgetting its Celtic roots. Based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Rathkeltair has been on the road full-time since 2003, and is highly regarded for its e energy, showmanship and professionalism. Barleyjuice With six studio albums and a double CD collection in their sporrans to date, these five spirited yanks are currently one of the most beloved Celtic rock bands in the USA, and a long-time favorite group to perform at GAIF. searson Searson has toured over a decade and continue to develop their own original style of high energy fiddling, passionate vocals and step-dancing. Growing up in the Ottawa Valley, these sisters began studying music and dancing at a young age. GAIF 2015 Brochure FM.indd 2 saturDaY Contemporary stage 12:00 – 1:20 1:40 – 3:00 3:30 – 5:00 5:00 – 5:45 5:45 – 7:00 7:30 – 9:00 9:30 – 11:00 1916 Fighting Jamesons Glengarry Bhoys Pipe Band March Rathkeltair Barleyjuice The Elders traditional stage 11:30 – 12:45 Blarney Rebel Band 1:10 – 2:30 Kitchen Party 3:00 – 4:30 The Moxie Strings 4:30 – 5:00 Dance Set 5:00 – 5:45 Pipe Band March 5:45 – 6:50 Seamus Kennedy 7:15 – 8:45 Eileen Ivers 9:15 – 10:45 Hair of the Dog regional stage 12:00 – 1:30 1:45 – 3:15 3:30 – 5:00 5:00 – 5:45 5:45 – 7:15 7:30 – 9:00 9:15 – 10:45 Gerry Dixon Emerald Dawn Kevin McKrell Pipe Band March Triskele The Moxie Strings Kilrush Cultural stage 12:00 – 3:15 Kennedy’s Kitchen (Ballads/Stories/Workshops) 3:30 – 5:00 Rakish Paddy 5:00 – 5:45 Pipe Band March 5:45 – 6:30 Kevin McKrell 6:45 – 7:45 Rakish Paddy 8:00 – 9:00 The Stoutmen KiTchen ParTy • The ParTy’s BacK! suNDaY Contemporary stage 12:00 – 1:15 1916 1:45 – 3:00 Fighting Jamesons 3:30 – 5:00 The Elders traditional stage 11:45 – 12:15 12:15 – 1:30 2:00 – 3:15 3:45 – 5:00 Dance Set The Moxie Strings Hair of the Dog Seamus Kennedy regional stage 12:30 – 3:00 Kennedy’s Kitchen (Ballads/Stories/Workshops) 3:15 – 5:00 Donal O’Shaughnessy Cultural stage 12:15 – 12:45 Dance Set 1:00 – 2:15 Craobh Dugan 2:30 – 3:00 Dance Set all SCHeDUleS SUBjeCt to CHange. Get Connected! Follow The Great American Irish Fest! GreatamericanIrishFest @ny_irish_fest @GreatamericanIrishFest GreatamericanIrishFestival Like what you see? Check out even more band info at GreatamericanIrishFest.com/entertainers the Fighting Jamesons The Fighting Jamesons deliver a traditional style of Celtic music with an aggressive and energetic modern approach, formed in the tradition of legendary Celtic acts such as Flogging Molly and the Pogues. The Fighting Jamesons have developed a national presence due to their versions of Irish and American folk songs. the moxie strings Electrifying combination of fiddle and cello, with their footstomping, rock-influenced rhythms, this duo has put a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music. Hair of the Dog One of the most premiere Celtic rock bands, originally formed in 1993, HOTD plays with a cohesive oneness that most bands never get and are a regional music treasure. 1916 Opening for Dropkick Murphys, the Rochester based band is an explosive concoction of the modern Irish punk movement with an original mix of psychobilly which gives 1916 a sound that stands apart from other bands of this genre. Get up Jack A reto-romp by six energetic and charismatic performers in today’s Irish music with soaring vocals and unique instrumentation. Kitchen Party Formed in 2004, they quickly gained a reputation for high quality professionalism playing all over the northeast, Canada and Scotland. (Tim can mention their unique bongo duel). seamus Kennedy A 37-year veteran of the Irish/Celtic festival circuit, he has learned the importance of not only being a solid musician and singer, but also of being an all-round entertainer. Kennedy’s Kitchen The band is led by John Kennedy, award winning singer and guitar player. It’s kitchen music from the home, the hearth, and the heart. They play fiddle, flutes, whistles, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, tenor banjo, harmonica, bohdran, and bass Blarney rebel Band The aim of The Blarney Rebel Band is to get the audience dancing, clapping and singing, with their rousing renditions of all types of traditional Irish music, it’s all on display by a group of talented musicians boasting virtuoso musicianship and perfectly blended harmonies, sure to please old and young alike. triskele All-female Celtic band known for their harmonies, singing the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit, performing traditional, original and modern Celtic/Irish music. rakish Paddy With rhythmic guitar, powerful fiddle, smooth vocal and haunting pennywhistle and bodhran they blend their rock, gypsy and Celtic influences in a foot-stomping mix. Kevin mcKrell Songwriter Kevin McKrell was a founding member of Celtic Folk Band Donnybrook Fai ,and the Celtic Bluegrass Band The McKrells. He has performed on festival stages across the United States, Canada , Ireland and Scotland. Donal o’shaughnessy Donal O´Shaughnessy is a multi-talented performer, and self taught musician playing guitar, fiddle, keyboards, pipe organ, bodhran and mandolin, a performer of Irish music and ballads. emerald Dawn An acoustic Irish band in the Albany, NY area, Emerald Dawn is comprised of guitar & vocals, mandolin, violin and viola. Gerry Dixon Gerry Dixon comes from Buffalo by way of a town, Kilrush, in County Clare at the southwestern end of Ireland. It was here that Dixon honed his craft, singing and playing traditional Irish music and telling stories of his culture. the stoutmen The Stoutmen are an Irish folk quartet in the Binghamton area with straightforward singing of traditional songs in the style of the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, with mix of powerful rebel songs, jovial drinking songs, and beautiful Irish ballads. rattlin Bog Over a period of 28 years the band has performances at festivals and concerts often including a smorgasbord of musical styles from a cappella sea shanties to traditional and popular folk, old time gospel and tunes of Celtic origin. Craobh Dugan From Central NY they have been preserving and promoting the traditional music, song, dance and language of the Irish culture for over thirty years. 6/4/15 7:10 PM the music Here’s a taste of the variety of music acts you’ll hear at this year’s Great american Irish Festival. Don’t miss your favorites, and don’t forget about the dancers, pipers, and group sessions too! GlenGharry Bhoys • Friday headliner The elders • saTurday & sunday headliner get your dancing shoes on! FrIDaY Contemporary stage 5:00 – 6:00 6:30 – 7:30 8:00 – 9:15 9:45 – 11:00 Rathkeltair BarleyJuice The Elders Glengarry Bhoys traditional stage 5:00 – 5:45 6:15 – 7:15 7:45 – 9:00 9:30 – 11:00 Blarney Rebel Band Get Up Jack Searson Kitchen Party regional stage 5:15 – 6:15 6:30 – 7:00 7:17 – 9:00 9:15 – 10:15 Searson Dance Set Spain Brothers Gerry Dixon Cultural stage 5:15 – 6:30 Craobh Dugan 6:15 – 6:35 Dance Set 7:00 – 8:30 Rattlin Bog Bring a non-PeriSHaBle FooD item anD HelP area VeteranS! The GAIF is asking festival goers to please support and donate a non-perishable food item to the Central New York Veteran’s Outreach Center (CNYVOC). A donation location will be set up inside the main gate during the entire weekend of festival hours. Band Bios GET TO KNOW WHO’S PLAYING the elders The Elders were founded in 1998 by six gentlemen with a passion for music rooted in American & Celtic folk rock. Their ability to bring together the art of story-telling with elements both progressive and rooted in tradition, has won them a broad international fan base and critical acclaim in numerous publications. eileen Ivers Provides both musical energy and a style that constantly displays traditionalism. Brilliant fiddler, Eileen Ivers, with her originality and rhythmic swing provides the bridge Irish music needs to break through to a mainstream audience. Glengarry Bhoys Described as bold, unorthodox, vibrant, and evocative, they are a hybrid of Canadian Highland Scots and French Canadian musical idioms that have evolved into a sound that is weighty, authoritative, and extremely entertaining. Their energy and good humor, as much a part of the show as their musicianship, crosses all cultures and ages. the spain Brothers Mickey and Liam Spain are second generation performers who learned folk songs from their father. Mickey’s rich, baritone voice and Liam’s mastery of stringed instruments are not only a part of the success of Makem and Spain, they are an important part of keeping songs of the worker, the sea and the Irish culture alive. rathkeltair Rathkeltair blends compelling and catchy original songs with tight, driving straight-ahead rock-n-roll, while never forgetting its Celtic roots. Based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Rathkeltair has been on the road full-time since 2003, and is highly regarded for its e energy, showmanship and professionalism. Barleyjuice With six studio albums and a double CD collection in their sporrans to date, these five spirited yanks are currently one of the most beloved Celtic rock bands in the USA, and a long-time favorite group to perform at GAIF. searson Searson has toured over a decade and continue to develop their own original style of high energy fiddling, passionate vocals and step-dancing. Growing up in the Ottawa Valley, these sisters began studying music and dancing at a young age. GAIF 2015 Brochure FM.indd 2 saturDaY Contemporary stage 12:00 – 1:20 1:40 – 3:00 3:30 – 5:00 5:00 – 5:45 5:45 – 7:00 7:30 – 9:00 9:30 – 11:00 1916 Fighting Jamesons Glengarry Bhoys Pipe Band March Rathkeltair Barleyjuice The Elders traditional stage 11:30 – 12:45 Blarney Rebel Band 1:10 – 2:30 Kitchen Party 3:00 – 4:30 The Moxie Strings 4:30 – 5:00 Dance Set 5:00 – 5:45 Pipe Band March 5:45 – 6:50 Seamus Kennedy 7:15 – 8:45 Eileen Ivers 9:15 – 10:45 Hair of the Dog regional stage 12:00 – 1:30 1:45 – 3:15 3:30 – 5:00 5:00 – 5:45 5:45 – 7:15 7:30 – 9:00 9:15 – 10:45 Gerry Dixon Emerald Dawn Kevin McKrell Pipe Band March Triskele The Moxie Strings Kilrush Cultural stage 12:00 – 3:15 Kennedy’s Kitchen (Ballads/Stories/Workshops) 3:30 – 5:00 Rakish Paddy 5:00 – 5:45 Pipe Band March 5:45 – 6:30 Kevin McKrell 6:45 – 7:45 Rakish Paddy 8:00 – 9:00 The Stoutmen KiTchen ParTy • The ParTy’s BacK! suNDaY Contemporary stage 12:00 – 1:15 1916 1:45 – 3:00 Fighting Jamesons 3:30 – 5:00 The Elders traditional stage 11:45 – 12:15 12:15 – 1:30 2:00 – 3:15 3:45 – 5:00 Dance Set The Moxie Strings Hair of the Dog Seamus Kennedy regional stage 12:30 – 3:00 Kennedy’s Kitchen (Ballads/Stories/Workshops) 3:15 – 5:00 Donal O’Shaughnessy Cultural stage 12:15 – 12:45 Dance Set 1:00 – 2:15 Craobh Dugan 2:30 – 3:00 Dance Set all SCHeDUleS SUBjeCt to CHange. Get Connected! Follow The Great American Irish Fest! GreatamericanIrishFest @ny_irish_fest @GreatamericanIrishFest GreatamericanIrishFestival Like what you see? Check out even more band info at GreatamericanIrishFest.com/entertainers the Fighting Jamesons The Fighting Jamesons deliver a traditional style of Celtic music with an aggressive and energetic modern approach, formed in the tradition of legendary Celtic acts such as Flogging Molly and the Pogues. The Fighting Jamesons have developed a national presence due to their versions of Irish and American folk songs. the moxie strings Electrifying combination of fiddle and cello, with their footstomping, rock-influenced rhythms, this duo has put a fresh, enticing spin on Celtic and Americana music. Hair of the Dog One of the most premiere Celtic rock bands, originally formed in 1993, HOTD plays with a cohesive oneness that most bands never get and are a regional music treasure. 1916 Opening for Dropkick Murphys, the Rochester based band is an explosive concoction of the modern Irish punk movement with an original mix of psychobilly which gives 1916 a sound that stands apart from other bands of this genre. Get up Jack A reto-romp by six energetic and charismatic performers in today’s Irish music with soaring vocals and unique instrumentation. Kitchen Party Formed in 2004, they quickly gained a reputation for high quality professionalism playing all over the northeast, Canada and Scotland. (Tim can mention their unique bongo duel). seamus Kennedy A 37-year veteran of the Irish/Celtic festival circuit, he has learned the importance of not only being a solid musician and singer, but also of being an all-round entertainer. Kennedy’s Kitchen The band is led by John Kennedy, award winning singer and guitar player. It’s kitchen music from the home, the hearth, and the heart. They play fiddle, flutes, whistles, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, tenor banjo, harmonica, bohdran, and bass Blarney rebel Band The aim of The Blarney Rebel Band is to get the audience dancing, clapping and singing, with their rousing renditions of all types of traditional Irish music, it’s all on display by a group of talented musicians boasting virtuoso musicianship and perfectly blended harmonies, sure to please old and young alike. triskele All-female Celtic band known for their harmonies, singing the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit, performing traditional, original and modern Celtic/Irish music. rakish Paddy With rhythmic guitar, powerful fiddle, smooth vocal and haunting pennywhistle and bodhran they blend their rock, gypsy and Celtic influences in a foot-stomping mix. Kevin mcKrell Songwriter Kevin McKrell was a founding member of Celtic Folk Band Donnybrook Fai ,and the Celtic Bluegrass Band The McKrells. He has performed on festival stages across the United States, Canada , Ireland and Scotland. Donal o’shaughnessy Donal O´Shaughnessy is a multi-talented performer, and self taught musician playing guitar, fiddle, keyboards, pipe organ, bodhran and mandolin, a performer of Irish music and ballads. emerald Dawn An acoustic Irish band in the Albany, NY area, Emerald Dawn is comprised of guitar & vocals, mandolin, violin and viola. Gerry Dixon Gerry Dixon comes from Buffalo by way of a town, Kilrush, in County Clare at the southwestern end of Ireland. It was here that Dixon honed his craft, singing and playing traditional Irish music and telling stories of his culture. the stoutmen The Stoutmen are an Irish folk quartet in the Binghamton area with straightforward singing of traditional songs in the style of the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, with mix of powerful rebel songs, jovial drinking songs, and beautiful Irish ballads. rattlin Bog Over a period of 28 years the band has performances at festivals and concerts often including a smorgasbord of musical styles from a cappella sea shanties to traditional and popular folk, old time gospel and tunes of Celtic origin. Craobh Dugan From Central NY they have been preserving and promoting the traditional music, song, dance and language of the Irish culture for over thirty years. 6/4/15 7:10 PM GAIF 2015 Brochure FM.indd 1 6/4/15 7:10 PM Friday $12, Saturday $15, Sunday $12, or All-weekend $30 • Plaide Palette, Cherry Valley • Potting Shed antiques, Whitesboro advance ticket sale prices: • Big apple music, new Hartford Tickets will also be available at all Price Chopper registers beginning July 1st. Tickets can also be purchased online at greatamericanirishfest.com • Herkimer County Chamber, Herkimer • Saranac Brewery Shop, Utica A limited number of discounted, advance-sale tickets are available at local outlets now. ticket sales • Herkimer County Fairgrounds, Frankfort LoCaL outLets: From tHe soutH: Take Routes 8/12 North to Route 5S eastbound, approximately 9 miles to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds exit. From tHe NortH: Take Routes 8/12 South to Route 5S eastbound, approximately 9 miles to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds exit. From tHe West: Take the New York State thruway (I-90) to Exit 31, Utica. Follow signs to Genesee Street South. Follow the road signs to route 5S east. (After approximately one mile you will be directed to bear to the right onto “5S and Broad Street.” Then another half mile to turn left onto Route 5S eastbound). Then proceed east about 8 miles to the exit for the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. From tHe east: Take the New York State thruway (I-90) to Exit 30 (Herkimer/Mohawk). Take a left from the exit ramp, then an immediate right onto Route 5S westbound. In approximately 5 miles, exit to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds exit at Cemetery Street. 135 Cemetery Street • FrankFort, ny 13340 Directions to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds: Getting Here What to do there’s plenty to see, hear, taste, and experience at the Great american Irish Festival! With an array of food vendors, including Irish dishes — be sure to bring your appetite! Bagpipe Band Competition tea room Wine Garden Whiskey tasting PLus more! ... and there’s a lot of it! Festival attendees will be able to watch some of the best pipe bands in the Northeast. The competition will conclude with a pipe band parade and massed band performance beginning at 4:45 on Saturday Cultural Building Among the rich cultural traditions displayed from the Emerald Isle, this year the Cultural Building will proudly host: genealogy workshops, photo contest, Ireland photograph display, cooking demos, Sunday high tea, Irish dancing school performances, and more! rugby Games As part of the Great American Irish Festival, enjoy cheering your favorite teams on at the Athletic Fields behind the rear entrance of the Fairgrounds. There is no admission charge for games. ranger run 5K The Great American Irish Festival will once again present the Annual “Ranger Run” 5K road race, to be held on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00 am. This run will start and end on the Fairgrounds. Those who register in advance will receive a run t-shirt. Registrations will be accepted the morning of the race. More info about the race and to register online, please visit: greatamericanirishfest.com many thanks to our valued sponsors: Relax in the calm of a cup of tea and some good company. Come see this new addition to the Festival! Come try a variety of whiskeys in our new Whiskey Tasting area. Choose from an assortment of wines to enjoy with friends. Over 30 vendors with a huge variety of Irish and Celtic crafts, clothing, jewelry and other wares, in addition to a wide array of food vendors! Details on all of these activities and more, can be found at GreatAmericanIrishFest.com
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