FolkLib Index - Irish Fest: Past Performers Index

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          This page lists all musical artists and groups listed in the Irish Fest programs and the "Entertainer Biographies" booklets. Non-musical acts like storytellers and lecturers are not listed here. Irish Fest has been held annually on the Summerfest grounds on Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, WI each August since 1981. It consists of Thursday evening and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday concerts and other events at fifteen venues. Two festival performer CD/Cassette/Songbook sales booths are setup on the grounds.

|   A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M   |
|   N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - 1 - 3   |
|   1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986 - 1987 - 1988 - 1989 - 1990   |
|   1991 - 1992 - 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000   |
|   2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006   |
|   2006 Artist List at Irish Fest site with home page links   |
|   Wisconsin Irish Fest Artists / Discography   |

Past Performers 1981-date

          Wanted: 1981-1999 official Festival Programs and "Entertainer Biographies" booklets. Does anyone have an extra program and/or booklet they don't want for any of these years? I will pay postage (in U.S. funds only). Otherwise, is there anyone in the Oshkosh, WI area who would like to loan me their copies so I can complete this page with ALL appearances by EVERY performer since 1981? - henkle@pobox.com
          Source of musicians (1981-1999): Celebrate the Legend: 25 Years of Milwaukee Irish Fest 1981-2005, by Martin Hintz, p. 47, 49, 51, 53, 55 (sidebars). These are short lists of just the artists/groups who first performed at Irish Fest that year.

          Index - known links to artist home pages, discographies, itineraries, etc.
          "Wis." - current or former Wisconsin resident ... please write if you know others who are/were from Wisconsin.

Keep these dates open for future Milwaukee Irish Festivals:
More dates from a $1.00 refrigerator magnet bought at 2009 Irish Fest.
      August 19-22, 2010 (30th)
      August 18-21, 2011 (31st)
      August 16-19, 2012 (32nd)
      August 15-18, 2013 (33rd)
      August 14-17, 2014 (34th)
      August 13-16, 2015 (35th)
      August 18-21, 2016 (36th)
      August 17-20, 2017 (37th)
      August 16-19, 2018 (38th)

              A - top / bottom of page
  1. Afro Celts (2003) - Index
  2. All Set Ceili Band (2004) - Index
  3. Altan (1990, 2003) - Index
  4. Americay (2001, 2002, 2004) - "Wis."
  5. Anam Ri (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) - "Wis." - see: Ce (2004 on)
  6. Angel Breath (2004) - "Wis."
  7. Another Pint (2004) - Index
  8. Armagh Rhymers (1989 2005) - Index
  9. Arranmore (1987) - Index
  10. Athas (2006) - "Wis."
  11. Atlantic Wave, The (2006) - "Wis."
              B - top / bottom of page
  12. Baal Tinne (1982, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006) - Index
  13. Bad Haggis (2004) - Index
  14. Ball, Patrick (1986) - Index
  15. Bantry Bay (2004, 2006) - "Wis."
  16. Barachois (2001, 2002) - Index
  17. Barefield Ceili Band (2003) - Index
  18. Barley Bree Reunion with P.V. O'Donnell, Jim Sweeney and Tom Sweeney (2005) - Index
  19. Barleycorn (1988) - Index
  20. Barleycorn Reunion (aka The New Barleycorn) (2001) - Index
  21. Barra MacNeils (2003, 2004) - Index
  22. Beginish (2001) - Index
  23. Beolach (2006) - Index
  24. Billy Mitchell Scottish Pipes & Drums (2007) - "Wis."
  25. Black Brothers (2005) - Index
  26. Black Velvet Band (1990) - "Wis."
  27. Black 47 (2005) - Index
  28. Black, Mary (1986) - Index
  29. Black, Mick (1990) - Index
  30. Blackthorn (2006) - Index
  31. Blarney (1981, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  32. Blarney Brothers (2000, 2001) - Index
  33. Bloom, Luka (2004) - Index
  34. Bohola (2001, 2002) - Index
  35. Bottine Souriante, La (2000, 2003) - Index
  36. Bowen, Robin Huw (2003) - Index
  37. Boxty (1986, 1990) - "Wis."
  38. Boys of the Lough (1983)
  39. Brian & Marty (1981)
  40. Bridies, The (2005, 2006) - Index
  41. Brigid's Cross (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005) - Index
  42. Britton, Tim (1987) - Index
  43. Broaders, Pat (2000) - Index
  44. Buckley & Friends, Chris (2001) - Index
  45. Bulger, Brendan (2002) - Index
  46. Bumblebees, The (2000) - Index
  47. Burke, Joe (2000, 2004) - Index
  48. Burke, Kevin (1981)
  49. Burns, Batt (2005) - Index
  50. Byrne, Eugene (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) - Index
  51. Byrne, Kevin (2001) - Index
              C - top / bottom of page
  52. Capercaillie (1988) - Index
  53. Carbon Leaf (2003) - Index
  54. Carlton Irish Show Band (1989) - Index
  55. Carroll, Liz (2000, 2003, 2005) - Index
  56. Casey, Karan (2003) - Index
  57. Casey, Pat (2001) - Index
  58. Cashel-Dennehy Irish Dancers (1983, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  59. Castle Band, The (2000) - "Wis."
  60. Castle Rock (1990) - Index
  61. Ce (2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis." - see: Anam Ri (2000-2003)
  62. Celtic Keep (2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  63. Celtic Spring (2002) - Index
  64. Celtic Wind (1987) - Index
  65. Ceol Cairde (1990, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006) - "Wis."
  66. Ceoltoiri Chicago (2004) - Index
  67. Chieftains (1982)
  68. Cherish the Ladies (2000, 2002, 2005) - Index
  69. Chicago Academy of Irish Music, The (2000, 2002, 2003, 2006) - Index
  70. Chulrua (2002) - Index
  71. Clairseach (1984)
  72. Clancy Brothers (1989) - Index
  73. Clancy Family Reunion, The (2000) - Index
  74. Clancy, O'Connell, & Clancy (2001, 2002) - Index
  75. Clancy, Aiofe (2000) - Index
  76. Clancy, Liam (1982, 2005) - Index
  77. Clann Na Gael (1986) - Index
  78. Clelland, Sean (2000) - Index
  79. Cloonan, Pat (2004) - "Wis."
  80. Clumsy Lovers, The (1995, 2002, 2003) - Index
  81. Commitments, The (2002) - Index
  82. Connolly, Johnny (2004) - Index
  83. Connolly, Seamus (2002) - Index
  84. Conway, Brian (2000) - Index
  85. Cooper, Nelson & Early (2003) - Index
  86. Cormier, J.P. (2006) - Index
  87. Cottars, The (2003, 2006) - Index
  88. Cowan and Friends, Kathy (2000, 2004) - Index
  89. Coyle, Gavin (2006) - Index
  90. Cream City Ceili Band (2006) - Index
  91. Craobh Rua (1989) - Index
  92. Cross, Mike (1983)
  93. Cunningham, Gerry (2001) - Index
  94. Curtis Crossroads Band (1997, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
              D - top / bottom of page
  95. Dancers, The (2003) - Index
  96. Danno (2003) - Index
  97. Danu (2000, 2001, 2005) - Index
  98. Dara (Daragh O'Toole) (2001) - Index
  99. Daragh De Bruin Band (2002, 2004) - Index
  100. Day, Dennis (1983)
  101. De Dannan (1981, (1986) - Index
  102. DeWan, Jim (2002) - Index
  103. Different Drums of Ireland (2000, 2001, 2004, 2006) - Index
  104. Dillon Band, John (1990) - Index
  105. Dingle Spike (1987) - Index
  106. Dodd, Barry (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  107. Doherty, George (1987) - Index
  108. Donnelly, Liam (1988) - Index
  109. Dooley Brothers (1989) - Index
  110. Doon Ceili Band (2005)
  111. Dowlings, The (Jode and Kate Dowling) (2000) - Index
  112. Doyle, Danny (1988, 2006) - Index
  113. Doyle, Dennis (1990) - Index
  114. Doyle, John (2005) - Index
  115. Drake, David HB (2002) - "Wis."
  116. Drovers, The (1990) - Index
  117. Dublin City Ramblers (1984, 2003)
  118. Dubliner House Band (2000) - Index
  119. Dunne, Cahal (1986) - Index
  120. Dyed in the Wool (2000, 2001) - Index
              E - top / bottom of page
  121. Eidir (2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  122. Elders, The (2000, 2006) - Index
  123. Enter the Haggis (2006)
  124. Errigal (2003, 2004)
  125. Evans and Doherty (2002, 2003, 2005) - Index
              F - top / bottom of page
  126. Farran, Celia (1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  127. Fathers and Daughters, Music to Cherish (2000) - Index
  128. Feeney, Joe (1981)
  129. Fenians, The (2001) - Index
  130. Fiddler's Green (1981)
  131. Fitzgerald, Bridget (2001) - Index
  132. Fitzpatrick, Sheamus & The McNally Boys (2004) - "Wis."
  133. Flanagan, Jim (2002) - Index
  134. Fleming, Tommy (2004) - Index
  135. Flook (2003, 2004)
  136. Foggy Dew (1981)
  137. Fonnmhor (2003)
  138. Ford, Bob (2004)
  139. Four Courts Ceili Band (2001) - Index
  140. Free Whiski (1999, 2000, 2001) - "Wis."
  141. Frogwater (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  142. Fuchsia Band, The (2006)
  143. Full Shilling (1990) - Index
  144. Furey Brothers (2004)
              G - top / bottom of page
  145. Gael Wind (1981)
  146. Gaelic Storm (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - Index
  147. Gan Bua (2006)
  148. Garrison Brothers (2005)
  149. Gary, John (1981)
  150. Geary Irish Dancers (1981)
  151. Gilmour Bros. (1981) - "Wis."
  152. Glackin, Paddy (2001) - Index
  153. Gleasons, The (2006) - "Wis."
  154. Gleeson Band, The Johnny (1988) - Index
  155. Gleeson, John (2000, 2001) - "Wis."
  156. Glencastle Irish Dancers (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  157. Gordon, Dave (2000, 2001, 2002) - Index
  158. Gould, Ian (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007) - "Wis."
  159. Grace, Brendan (1989) - Index
  160. Grada (2006)
  161. Great Big Sea (2000) - Index
  162. Great Outdoors (2000) - "Wis."
  163. Green Fields of America (1981, 2005) - Index
  164. Green Side Up (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  165. Green Tea (2006) - "Wis."
  166. Griffin, Annette (1987) - Index
  167. Grinwald (1981)
  168. Grinwald, Brian (2000, 2001) - Index
  169. Gunning, Dave (2006) - Index
              H - top / bottom of page
  170. Hambly, Grainne (2004) - Index
  171. Hannan, Robbie (2001) - Index
  172. Harbison, Janet (1994) - Index
  173. Harrington, Jerry (1987) - Index
  174. Hays, Gloria (1999, 2000, 2001) - "Wis."
  175. Heartstrings (2000) - Index
  176. Henry, Dermot (2002) - Index
  177. Highwaymen, The (2002) - Index
  178. Holland, Jerry (2006) - Index
  179. Hothouse Flowers (2005) - Index
  180. Hunnert, Carol (1987) - Index
              I - top / bottom of page
  181. Irish Brigade (1981)
  182. Irish Fest Choir (aka Irish Fest Youth Choir) (1992, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  183. Irish Fest School of Music (2004)
  184. Irish Heritage Singers (2004)
  185. Irish Rovers (2000, 2006) - Index
  186. Irish Tradition (1983)
  187. Ivers Band, Eileen (2001) - Index
  188. Ivers, Eileen and Immigrant Soul (2004)
              J - top / bottom of page
  189. Jiggernaut (2001) - "Wis."
  190. Johnson, Anne (1987) - Index
              K - top / bottom of page
  191. Keane, Dolores (1986) - Index
  192. Keane, James (1983, 1986) - Index
  193. Keane, Jimmy (2000) - Index
  194. Keane, Tommy (2002) - Index
  195. Kelly, James (1990) - Index
  196. Kells, The (2004) - Index
  197. Kelly, James (2004)
  198. Kennedy, Seamus (2003, 2004) - Index
  199. Kenney, Dave (1986) - Index
  200. Kila (2002) - Index
  201. Kilfenora Ceili Band (2002) - Index
  202. Kincaid, David (2004, 2005)
  203. Kinsella Irish Dance Academy (2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  204. Kinvara (1984) - Index
  205. Kips Bay (2004)
  206. Kissers, The (1998, 2000, 2001, 2003) - "Wis."
  207. Kittel, Jeremy (2003)
              L - top / bottom of page
  208. Lamond, Mary Jane (2006) - Index
  209. Larkin and Moran Brothers, The (2005) - Index
  210. Last Gaspe, The (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  211. Laughlin, Rose (2006)
  212. Leahy (2002, 2003, 2005) - Index
  213. Leahy Family (1987) - Index
  214. Leahy's Luck (1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  215. Listowel (1990) - Index
  216. Lunasa (1982, 2000) - Index
              M - top / bottom of page
  217. Magraw, Dean (2003) - Index
  218. Makem Brothers, The (2002, 2004) - Index
  219. Makem, Tommy (1982, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - Index
  220. Marshall, Monica (1999, 2000) - "Wis."
  221. MacCarthy, Finbar (1994, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  222.   McCarthy, Jacqueline (2002) - Index
  223.   McComiskey, Mulvihill & McLeod (2005) - Index
  224.   McCormack, Derek (2001) - Index
  225. MacDonald, Buddy (2006) - Index
  226.   McGivern, John (2006)
  227.   McGonigle, Mary (1982)
  228.   McGuire Band, Brock (2004) - Index
  229.   McGuire, Sean (2000, 2001) - Index
  230. MacIsaac, Dave (2006)
  231.   McKenna, Joe & Antoinette (1982)
  232.   McKrells, The (2004)
  233. MacMaster, Natalie (2001, 2004) - Index
  234.   McMenamin Irish Dance Academy (2006)
  235.   McPeake Family, The (2003)
  236.   McRactagan, Sean (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005) - Index
  237. McTavish (1990) - "Wis."
  238. Mercier, Mel (2006)
  239. Metamora (1986) - Index
  240. Midnight Court (1990) - Index
  241. Miller, Mary Ann (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) - "Wis."
  242. Milwaukee Festival Brass (2003)
  243. Milwaukee Junior Showcase (1981)
  244. Minstrel Druids, The (1986) - Index
  245. Molloy, Fiona (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  246. Moloney, Mick (1986, 2000) - Index
  247. Molsky, Bruce (2005) - Index
  248. Moran, Tommy (1988) - Index
  249. Moving Cloud (2000) - Index
  250. Mullane Irish Dance Academy (2000) - Index
  251. Mulligan Stew (1984)
  252. Mulqueen, Ann (2002) - Index
  253. Munnelly Band, David (2006)
              N - top / bottom of page
  254. Nash Ramblers (2001) - Index
  255. Navan (2003, 2004) - "Wis."
  256. Newman, Chris (2000, 2001) - Index
  257. Ni Chathasaigh, Maire (2000, 2001) - Index
  258. Nolan, Brendan (2002, 2003) - Index
  259. North Cregg (2002, 2003) - Index
              O - top / bottom of page
  260. O'Brien, Colin (2006) - "Wis."
  261. O'Brien Trio, Dermot (1984)
  262. O'Carroll, Debbie (2003)
  263. O'Carroll, Tom (2002, 2003) - Index
  264. O'Connell, Catherine (2003, 2004)
  265. O'Connell, Robbie (1983, 2000) - Index
  266. O'Domnhaill, Micheal (1981)
  267. O'Donnell, P.V. (2005) - Index
  268. O'Leary, Irish (1981)
  269. O'Neill Duo, Sean (1990) - Index
  270. O'Nuallain, Sean (2001) - Index
  271. O'Reilly, Melanie (2001) - Index
  272. O'Reilly, Jamie & the Rogues (1986) - Index
  273. O Suilleabhain, Michael (2006)
  274. O'Sullivan & Leahy (1986) - Index
  275. O'Sullivan, Tom (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006) - Index
  276. O'Toole, Knowles & Moran (2004)
  277. Off Kilter (2000, 2001, 2005) - Index
  278. Old Triangle (1982)
  279. Omagh Community Choir, The (2001, 2003) - Index
  280. Ossian (1988) - Index
              P - top / bottom of page
  281. Paradise String Band (2002) - "Wis."
  282. Parting Glass (1987) - Index
  283. Pasch, Bob - "A Tribute to Bing Crosby" (2005) - Index
  284. Patrick Street (1988, 2002) - Index
  285. Peoples, Tommy (2003)
  286. Piggott, Charles (2000, 2003) - Index
  287. Pintar, Judy (1986) - "Wis."
  288. Pipeline (2004)
  289. Prodigals, The (2000, 2004) - Index
  290. Providence (2002) - Index
  291. Public House Ceili Band (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  292. Puck Fair (1988) - Index
              Q
  293. Quagmyre (2006)
  294. Quinn, Carmel (1981, 2002, 2005) - Index
              R - top / bottom of page
  295. Ragus (2004, 2006)
  296. Red Clay Ramblers (1981)
  297. Reilly (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  298. Reilly, Paddy (1982, 2002, 2005) - Index
  299. Rice, Noel (1981) - Index
  300. Richards, Sue (2002) - "Wis."
  301. Rigler, Eric (2004) - Index
  302. Rinka (2001) - Index
  303. RiRa (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  304. Robertson, Kim (1988, 2002, 2003) - "Wis."
  305. Roper, Pat (1988) - Index
  306. Rose and Dragon, The (1997, 2000, 2001) - "Wis."
  307. Rowe Trio, Dave (2006)
  308. Rutherford, Linda and Celtic Fire (2003) - Index
              S - top / bottom of page
  309. Salt Creek (2003, 2005) - "Wis."
  310. Samradh (1983) - Index
  311. Sandcarvers (2004) - "Wis."
  312. Sands Band, Tracy (2002) - Index
  313. Saw Doctors, The (2000) - Index
  314. Schooner Fare (1982, 2001, 2005) - Index
  315. Scythian (2006) - Index
  316. Seven Nations (2000, 2001, 2004, 2005) - Index
  317. Sheamuis, Matty Joe (Meaiti Jo) (Mairtin O Fatharta) (2001, 2002) - Index
  318. Shooglenifty (2002) - Index
  319. Shuffle Creek Dancers (1984)
  320. Simos, Mark (2000) - Index
  321. Simpson, Daryl (2001, 2002, 2003) - Index
  322. Siucra (2002) - Index
  323. Slainte Mhath (2003)
  324. Sliabh Notes (2000, 2001, 2006) - Index
  325. Snopek, Sigmund (1995) - "Wis."
  326. Snug, The (2004) - "Wis."
  327. Spain Brothers, The (2002, 2004) - Index
  328. Sproule, Daithi (2004)
  329. St. Brendan's Voyage (2003, 2004)
  330. Stack, The (1993) - "Wis."
  331. Standing Stones (1999, 2000) - "Wis." - see: StoneRing (2001 on)
  332. Stanley, Rick (2003)
  333. Steel Bonnets (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  334. Stockton's Wing (1984)
  335. StoneRing, The (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis." - see: Standing Stones (1999-2000)
  336. Sullivan Brothers, The (2000, 2001) - Index
  337. Sullivan Band, Katie (2004)
  338. Sweeney, Jim (2005)
  339. Sweeney, Tom (2000, 2001, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  340. Switchback (2003)
              T - top / bottom of page
  341. Tannahill Weavers (1982)
  342. Tarbolton (1986) - Index
  343. Tea Merchants (2006)
  344. Teada (2004)
  345. Texas Line Star Ceili Band (1988) - Index
  346. Thady's Remedy (1983)
  347. Theiss and O'Connor (1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  348. Thompson, Richard (2006) - Index
  349. Tinker Boys, The (2006)
  350. Touchstone (1982)
  351. Trinity Irish Dancers (aka Trinity Academy of Irish Dance) (1982, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - Index
  352. Tunes of Erin Ceili Band (2000) - Index
  353. Turloughmore Ceili Band (2003)
  354. Tyrell, Sean (2002) - Index
              U - top / bottom of page
  355. U2Zoo (2006) - "Wis."
              V - top / bottom of page
  356. Vallely, Fintan (2000) - Index
  357. Vent du Nord, Le (2006) - Index
              W - top / bottom of page
  358. Waking Maggie (2003, 2004) - "Wis."
  359. Ward Band, The Jeff (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) - "Wis."
  360. West of Ennis (2004) - "Wis."
  361. West Wind (2003, 2006) - "Wis."
  362. Westwing (2004)
  363. Whelan Band, The John (2001) - Index
  364. Wild Mountain Thyme (1996, 2000, 2001) - "Wis." - see: 3 Pints Gone (2002 on)
  365. Wilkes, Geraint (2000) - Index
  366. Williams, John (2003) - Index
  367. Wise Maids, The (2003, 2004, 2005) - "Wis."
  368. Wolfe Tones, The (1988) - Index
  369. Wolfstone (2005) - Index
  370. Woods, Pat (2000, 2001) - Index
              Y - top / bottom of page
  371. Yarbrough, Glenn (1994) - "Wis."
  372. Young Dubliners (2005, 2006)
              1 - top / bottom of page
  373. 180 and the Letter G (1994) - "Wis."
              3 - top / bottom of page
  374. 3 Pints Gone (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006) - "Wis." - see: Wild Mountain Thyme (2000-2001)

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