NAME	PHONE	STYLE OF IRISH MUSIC	PHOTO
Kindred	KINDRED is the husband and wife team of David and Felicia Meyer. Schooled in theatre and classical music as well as folk and popular song, they bring a compelling stage presence to their wide ranging repertoire capturing the hearts of audiences throughout the United States and Canada. With Felicia Meyer's incredible voice and guitar, and Dave Meyer's dynamic and versatile cello playing, KINDRED brings to life both old and new music in the Celtic tradition. www.4Kindred.com -- (Dave & Felicia Meyers) 716 998 5694 -- 1 866 Talk2Kindred -- (1 866 825 5254)
Reardon & Garvey	Reardon and Garvey’s style of traditional and contemporary Irish music produces a unique sound. Their harmonies go beyond just their voices. Their instrumentation includes a six string acoustic guitar, a four string acoustic tenor guitar, and electric bass, along with Irish drum and spoons. They have performed in a number of venues in WNY, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Williamsville and Olean, NY. They have also played in Vermont, in Pittsburgh, PA, and all the major festivals in the WNY area. In the fall of 2007 they opened for the Sawdoctors at Art Park, in Lewiston, NY. Contact Mike Reardon at 716-667-3285 or at shar_mike21@yahoo.com
Blarney Bunch	For nearly thirty years, The Blarney Bunch has been entertaining thought western New York. Specializing in Traditional Irish music and throwing in some rock and country just to mix it up. With our love and ability to play all types of music we are sure to show everyone of all ages a great time.823-0271 www.BlarneyBunch.com
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann	The Martin Wynne Division represents Western New York. E-Mail to martinwynne@comhaltas.net www.BuffaloIrishArtsSociety.com
Kevin McCarthy	"No Kevin, No Party, Know Kevin, Know Party!" Kevin is the ultimate one-man band! He has a fun, upbeat show & gets everyone singing, clapping, and dancing to all your requests - he has a HUGE selection of songs both non-Irish and Irish - Great Big Sea, Irish Rovers, Clancy's to name a few... He sings, plays acoustic guitar, and uses his own unique "live band" backing tracks he records with the top WNY musicians. Kevin plays parties, bars, festivals, weddings, wakes - you name it! www.kevinsmccarthy.com (Voted Top Solo Artist, Buffalo Music Awards)
The Wildes	634-3609 CJWilde@verizon.net Irish Folk Duo http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeucz5a/
Celtic Spirit Pipe Band	Joe Baschnagel, Pipe Major 434-4365 celticspirit@celtic.com Sarah (Millie) Burns, Band Manager 688-6023
Dave North Trio	Dave North, and the Trio Dave, who hails from Slough in England (near London) has an amazing repertoire of traditional, modern, comic, and just plain obscure songs that make any evening spent listening to the "Trio" an enjoyable one. Marc plays the base and the banjo, while Dianne is a whiz on the fiddle. Fred, of often joins the Trio has a blues guitar style that won't quit, and when he brings out his slide guitar, the audiences are enthralled. Dave himself plays the guitar.
Dady Brothers	Duo, guitar, mandolin, banjo, irish bagpipes, whistles, fiddle, traditional, folk and bluegrass, Rochester
Peg Dolan	585-663-6180	solo guitar and vocals, folk and popular
Emerald Isle	Rich Schaefer 992-2052 or Mark at MarkPanfil@hotmail.com Four piece Irish group with fiddle, accordian, bass, guitar, mandolin, bodhran and banjo playing lively instrumentals and sing along pub songs.
Poor Ould Goat	Poor Ould Goat ignites the room from the opening notes of a reel or the first words sung of an Irish pub favorite. The band’s combination of rousing music and merry attitude has made them favorites of the old and young. The band plays a combination of traditional and contemporary Celtic music, sea chanteys and original songs in a spirited way. The songs sound simultaneously traditional and unique, regardless of the origin or era. Poor Ould Goat has played shows for crowds from three to three-thousand, always making even the largest events seem like “a favorite Irish pub”, with sing-a-longs, banter, dancing and of course toasting. The “Goats” know how to have great times and can draw any size crowd into their merriment. The music and revelry make every Poor Ould Goat show, “a night not to forget”. Contacts: Chris McGonnell -- cmcgonnell@gmail.com -- 716-868-4586 Joe Bacon: captainjbacon@gmail.com -- 716-909-6745
Erie County Sheriff's Pipe and Drums	Tim Leary 825-3281 George McGovern 662-7743	Monday Evenings at 7:00pm at the Buffalo Irish Center. Now looking for experienced and beginner pipers and drummers.
The Left Overs	The LeftOvers established a following throughout Western New York in 2001. With music ranging from popular drinking songs to the historical and poignant rebel songs of Irish past, the LeftOvers offer a large variey of rebel tunes and ballads. They drink a lot, they tell bad jokes, and they won't play songs that make you think too much. The band was founded by Jerry Shea and Pat Gerken, under the philosophy that good music will always bring people together. Joined by bassist Steve Schumer, percussionists Dave Pruski and Greg Kent, and singer Elizabeth Shea, the LeftOvers offer something for every Celtic heart. www.theleftovers.com Pat Gerken: 716-649-3810 -- Jerry Shea: 716-822-5403
Danny McHugh -- Piper	Weddings -- Funerals -- Battles -- Insurrections 716-834-7664
Sons of the Gaels	The Sons of the Gaels are a Western New York based Celtic band. The core of the band have been on the Celtic scene for over 15 years. The Sons of the Gaels is an extremely versatile group able to play a wide variety of celtic music to suit the occasion. Now a five piece band they feature whistles, flutes, fiddle, concertina, guitar, bass, mandolin, djembe, harmonica. Where the Sons of the Gaels really shines is in it's powerful three part vocal harmonies. Whether playing toe tapping jigs and reels or singing an Irish ballad the Sons of the Gaels supply a pleasing punch. Sons of the Gaels can be contacted at: Don Dwyer (716) 818-1817 --Email: gaels@gaelscelticband.com www.gaelscelticband.com
Innisfree Adult Dancers	Innisfree Adult Dancers ... meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:45p in the Emerald Room of the Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY. The exceptions are the last week of August to first week of September and mid December to first week of January. We do ceili and set dances. Contact Shane & Jean at 627-5966
Step in Time	We are a Celtic duo performing tradition vocal and instrumental tunes on whistle, Irish flute, small pipes, highland bagpipes, recorder, bodhran, guitar and Irish Bouzouki. Monte Jones mmjones@mail.stepintimemusic.com www.StepInTimeMusic.com
Tom Callahan	Tom Callahan performs Irish ballads, pub songs, and rebel songs along with some traditional American folk tunes from the Celtic tradition. Tom plays 6 and 12 string guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo, tin whistle and bodhran. www.tomcallahan-online.com
The Dustmen	Take some pub sing-alongs, songs of Irish and Scottish history, a few sea shanties, American folk tunes, then throw in some jigs and reels, mix with a little bit of Celtic rock and what do you have? The Dustmen! Jokingly taking their name from an Irish term for street sweepers, the Dustmen¢s high energy up-tempo version of traditional music has been described by the Buffalo News as "more fun than a barrel of Guinness!" Russ Scinta --- dustman1@adelphia.net --- (716) 316-3959
Lochside Celtic Band	Lochside Celtic Band Though relatively new as a band to the Celtic music scene, these five lads bring a wealth of musical experience to the Celtic table. After producing recordings for others, they have now embarked on a journey which will yield both a vocal and instrumental CD releases. Always a fun time, mixing traditional and new, the band's motto is "Don't Get Mad.....Get Plaid" Contact: Tom Keefer -- (716) 751-6980 / 983-1594 www.lochsidecelticband.com
Amhran O'Ciar School of Celtic Music	Instruction in Celtic music for cultural education, enjoyment, performance and competition. Lessons are held at the Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road Buffalo, New York 14220 For more information or bookings contact Donna Kerr Phone: (716) 827-0079 or (716) 361-5875 E-mail: amhranociar@buffalo.com
Shan'way West	Irish Traditional Music for Concerts, Parties, Weddings, and Group Sing-alongs. SHAN'WAY WEST/Duo: consists of All-Ireland Singer & Guitarist Patricia Czora O'Gorman, and Fiddler Natalie Bennett, Amherst Symphony Orchestra, 1st Violin. SHAN'WAY WEST/Trio: additional members rotate in with Pennywhistle & Flute (Jason Pfeiffer) or Octave Mandolin and Classical Guitar (Gregor Harvey, in photo). PatriciaUSA33@yahoo.com
Cairde	Cairde is Irish for friends. We play a mix of traditional Irish music and songs about Ireland, Scotland and the other Celtic Nations. Cairde’s always expanding repertoire runs the gamut from centuries-old traditional tunes, to rebel songs stemming from Ireland’s battle for independence, to contemporary Irish songs and lively jigs and reels. Vocals, accordion, guitar and bodhran. Click here to email Tim Straube for more info
Almost Seamus	Almost Seamus is a group of vibrant young musicians who perform everything from traditional Irish fiddle tunes to Celtic ballads and rousing pub songs. The band is comprised of Amanda Craver, Devin Flynt, Lydia Herren and Scott Panfil. Along with some fierce fiddle playing, Amanda also shows that the cello is not meant to be reserved for the concert hall. Devin is an amazing drummer, and is also perfectly at home on the guitar or singing a rousing song. Along with having angelic and powerful voice is Lydia is also a fantastic fiddle player and guitarist. Scott rounds out the group by adding a great bass line, strong vocals and a witty banter that will make your sides hurt. Expect an entertaining and high energy show! amandolinh@hotmail.com
Wild Rovers	The duo known as the Wild Rovers, Andy Hannon & Billy O'Connell, have been entertaining audiences all over Western New York and Southern Pennsylvania for the past 15 years. The Wild Rovers’ music, combined with their charm and wit, keep audiences entertained and enchanted. willoc@verizon.net (716) 372-4960 www.wildroversmusic.com
Mark Warford & Company	Strictly Traditional ! Great traditional Irish music with bouzouki, fiddles, uilleann pipes, whistles, flutes, bodhrans and banjos. Great group of trad musicians from Buffalo, Geneseo and Rochester. Contact Mark at warformk@buffalostate.edu
Penny Whiskey	Penny Whiskey is a group of fun loving folks who truly have a good time doing what they love most…entertaining. The brain child of Kirk McWhorter formerly of the critically acclaimed Celtic band Kilbrannan, Penny Whiskey promises to offer the best in acoustic music from both Ireland and Scotland along with home grown bluegrass and folk influences. The foundation of 'Penny Whiskey' is the melodic vocals of Kirk, who also plays guitar, banjo, bodhran and whistles, backed up by the solid playing of Jon Carlson on acoustic & electric guitar. The quartet is rounded out by Dan Lelito on bass with Paul Kneis supplying the *flash* on mandolin, guitar and flute - and of course, everybody sings... including the audience! With audience participation songs, rousing pub sings, comedy tunes and tearful ballads, 'Penny Whiskey' offers something for everyone. Contact Kirk
Joe Head	One of the founding members of the Thirds, Joe is a brilliant solo guitarist and singer, and also runs the music department at Timon High School. Among other gigs, Joe appears Wednesday evenings at the Shannon Pub, with summers off for behavior. 837-4855 and 440-0160.
Stone Row	Formed by a collective of versatile performers united by a common passion for music, this high-energy ensemble combines their talent and crowd-pleasing charm to make every show an event which captures the attention and the hearts of their audience. From the onset of a Stone Row performance, it is immediately apparent that there is magic at work. Refusing to be limited by the confines of convention, Stone Row forges ahead with new creative ideas, refining their stage presentation, cultivating their commitment to excellence and celebrating the joys and mysteries of life. Contact Glenn Bernardis.
Pipe Major Ryan M. Young Buffalo City Guard -- Gordon Highlanders	12098 Valley Lane East Aurora, NY  14052 (716) 984-0606
The Fighting 69th	Info: Brought back from the dead, THE (new) FIGHTING 69th adds 1 part punk, 1 part folk, and 2 parts energy into a new and unique sound. With a diverse group of influences ranging from The Dropkicks to The Pogues, instrumentation ranging from electric guitars to banjos, bagpipes, whistle and mandolin. The Fighting 69th has a tasteful sense of melody, aged to perfection, along with a sharp punk bite that leaves listeners intoxicated with energy and fun.   For contact information: fighting69th@ymail.com
Carol Farrar -- Harpist "HarpBeat"	I am a harpist, and play at over 30 weddings a year, as well as other events. www.harpniagara.com. I also play in a celtic trio with my electric harp called "HarpBeat".

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