THE MUSIC

SATURDAY, MARCH  15  12:00 - 11:00pm
SUNDAY, MARCH  16  12:00 - 8:00pm  (Gaelic Mass begins at 11:00am)

Visit the SCHEDULE page for full listing and performance times.  Most groups and performers will have CD's and tapes available for sale at the Fest.  

Among the performers appearing at this year's Irish Fest are:

THE YOUNG WOLFETONES
With Derek Warfield
 Celebrating 40 years “on the road”, entertaining hundreds of thousands of fans in most every country in the world, the legendary Derek Warfield has achieved an honored place in Irish history that few musicians could hope to obtain. As a historian, singer, songwriter, mandolin player and leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones, Derek has beguiled and entertained audiences young and old alike who enjoy the energy, the patriotism, and the sheer fun of it all.
PRODIGALS
 With their unique brand of music that fuses Irish traditional with rock energy, fans and critics alike are excited about this fiery musical foursome from the Emerald Isle and the Big Apple. Described by the Village Voice as “the Chieftains on caffeine”, this vibrant, engaging and unmistakably Irish fusion group stays true to its Celtic/Gaelic roots and are beloved by all generations of fans.
MAC TALLA MOR
 Gaelic for “Great Echo”, MacTalla Mor features the Great Highland Bagpipes, played by champion pipers, an award winning Gaelic singer, piano and Bodhran in a dynamic mix of Traditional Celtic Roots, Rock, Jazz, Calypso and Fusion….and there’s even a magician! This amazing band has been described as a powerful blend of Celtic Rock with Bagpipes on Fire. Don’t miss the dueling bagpipe duet, just stand back.
VERTIGO – U2 BAND
 Vertigo is an incredible live tribute to U2. In sight and sound, Vertigo recreates the U2 magic with costumes, musical equipment, backdrops and special effects lighting, representing the various eras of the great legendary band. Hailing from Chicago, this band has been electrifying audiences everywhere with their dead-on interpretation and fantastic musical accomplishments.
TIR NA GREINE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE
 If Hornpipes, Reels, Slip Jigs, Light Jigs, and Treble Jigs have you just a little confused, then you will be amazed at the poise, skill and grace of these remarkable children, some of them as young as four, and all of them, masters of Irish Dance. Tir Na Greine, pronounced “tear na gran ya”, Gaelic for “Land of Sunshine” was started in 1994 by two champion dancers, Maureen Armstrong and Laura O’Sullivan, and has since transformed hundreds of children from Delray to Orlando into some of the most professional Irish dancers this side of the pond.
NOEL KINGSTON
 Festival favorite and Master of Ceremonies, Noel Kingston has performed as a band leader, radio host, TV personality and concert performer. His many recordings, stage appearances, and cultivated tenor voice have made him one of the most popular performers in the Irish-American scene, and his vocal and musical talents are apparent not only on the many prestigious stages where he performs, but also on his many CD recordings.
SHAUN CONNORS
 Funnyman Shaun Connors is much more than a comic – he’s a one-man showbiz sensation. Shaun has captivated audiences from Belfast to Beverly Hills with his side-splitting comedy banter and his spell-binding and hilarious storytelling. A consummate performer, his magnetic stage presence and perfect delivery have been honed through 25 years performing around the world, and delighting audiences everywhere.