Time |
Pub Stage Site 11 |
Time |
Glen Stage Site 10 |
10:00 AM |
10:15 AM |
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11:00 AM |
11:15 AM |
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12:00 PM |
Welcome Ceremonies Main Field |
12:00 PM |
Welcome Ceremonies Main Field |
12:30 PM |
12:45 PM |
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2:00 PM |
1:45 PM |
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3:00 PM |
2:45 PM |
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4:00 PM |
4:15 PM |
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5:30 PM |
Closing Ceremonies Main Field |
5:30 PM |
Closing Ceremonies Main Field |
*Each set begins at the time noted on the schedule. Stage managers call performance end to allow minimum 15-minute stage turnover time.
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Barleyjuice
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Barleyjuice is an internationally recognised Celtic Rock band from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, US. Formed in 1998 by Kyf Brewer & Keith Swanson, the band has borne seven albums of original and traditional Celtic songs, many of which have been used in movies and popular tv shows. Fans of Celtic radio and music formats like Spotify, Apple Music & Pandora will recognise popular originals “Weekend Irish”, “Get Your Irish On”, “Celtic Girl”, “Nancy Whiskey” and more.
Kyf Brewer is internationally known as singer/songwriter for The Ravyns (MCA & MTV, 1984-present), Company of Wolves (Polygram/Universal, 1990-present), and four solo releases (Ryf, 1994-2014). Barleyjuice presently consists of Kyf (vocals, guitar, accordion, harmonica, bagpipes), Keith “Swanny” Swanson (vocals, bouzouki, bagpipes), Tucker Hill (bass, vocals), Chris Shepherd (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Johnny Benson (fiddle, vocals), and Jim Seamus Burkhardt (drums). Back to Music Schedule |
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Poehemia
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POEHEMIA delivers the best Celtic Rock! Formed alongside the docks of Baltimore's historic, industrial waterside community POEHEMIA brings a fresh interpretation to Celtic music. Consisting of members with national, international touring and recording experience this power house combines top shelf musicianship with a one-of-a-kind stage show. The band artistically blends traditional and modern instruments that cross generations and appeal to audiences of all ages.
Since 2016, POEHEMIA has released 3 CDs and performed hundreds of electric and acoustic shows at festivals, special events, wineries, weddings, breweries, and pubs throughout North America. For more information email: poehemia.com/ Back to Music Schedule |
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Across the Pond
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Across the Pond’s unique style has quickly made them a regional favorite. They start with pure-drop Celtic trad and “have their way with it.” Their backgrounds in bluegrass, country, rock, classical and Appalachian Mountain music allows them to create unique and powerful arrangements, never straying too far from the traditional roots.
They have performed at over 700 festivals, weddings, concerts and other shows in the US and Canada. Founding member and Frontman Mike Morrison, plays guitar, mandolin, native-American flute and sings lead vocals. He leads fast-paced shows, selecting pieces on the fly to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, smiling, clapping and tapping their feet. Founding member Dan Diviney adds bodhrán, whistles and lead vocals. Molly Shortridge performs on several flutes and whistles, adding backing vocals and a rare lead vocal. She handles graphic and social media for the band. Charles Kadyk provides both fiddle and viola; and, tells jokes and takes lots of pictures. Truly a professional band, they carefully tailor their show for each occasion. Free of music stands, they create a fast-moving, captivating show that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating their next move. Check out Across the Pond on Facebook and Instagram. Back to Music Schedule |
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The Piper Jones Band
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The Piper Jones Band has one mission: to bring spirited, magical dance tunes and songs to everyone - from Celtic music veterans to those hearing it for the first time.
The Piper Jones Band is a lyrical, high energy trio based on the moving and beautiful sounds of the Highland bagpipes, accompanied by unique percussive chords from the bouzouki and inspired drums. While maintaining a strong musical base in traditional tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and Appalachia, the group also performs original instrumental compositions and powerful vocal harmonies, as well as stepping off stage from time to time to lead the audience in traditional dances. Back to Music Schedule |
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Seán Heely
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Experience the magical music of Scotland and Ireland with the Seán Heely Celtic Band!
SHCB presents a groove and drive that gives audiences of all ages the irresistible urge to move! Performing ancient, soaring melodies from Scotland, Ireland, and other Celtic nations such as Galicia and Brittany. Original compositions and modern tunes are fused in seamlessly with the historical narrative with which they engage audiences. Powerful vocal harmonies exist in their ever-growing song repertoire that includes Scots Gaelic (Gàidhlig) songs, ballads, sea shanties, pub songs and more from the rich Celtic folk tradition. The core group features U.S National Scottish Fiddle champion & Gaelic singer Seán Heely, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist & All-Ireland singing champion Kevin Elam, bouzouki & bass player Beth Patterson, acclaimed percussionist Lucas Ashby, piper Jesse Ofgang, champion fiddler Colin McGlynn, percussive dancer Agi Kovacs, harpist Abbie Palmer. They have performed in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music center, Hylton Performing Arts Center, headliners at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games since 2023, Virginia Scottish games, and the Niel Gow Festival in Scotland. See them at a festival across the nation or also on Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas tour! Back to Music Schedule |
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Poisoned Dwarf
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Poisoned Dwarf is a Celtic music group that plays energetic, innovative and passionate renditions of traditional Irish and Scottish music on acoustic instruments. Six talented musicians create a driving sonic energy that has been captivating audiences for over a decade. With a wide color palate of whistles, Irish flute, violin, guitar, percussion, Uilleann pipes, and two exciting and lyrical vocalists, Poisoned Dwarf captivates the listener bringing out the inner beauty of Celtic music in new and imaginative ways. Poisoned Dwarf performs at a wide variety of musical venues from highland festivals to theaters, from churches to sophisticated listening venues , and in the occasional pub just for fun. Back to Music Schedule |
Ceilidh - O'Gannigan's Irish Pub
Join the Celtic Festivals' participants at O'Gannigan's Irish Pub in Prince Frederick, MD on Friday night before the Festival!
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