Do you ever get that feeling when you have a lot of things to tell but you just have no choice but to it back and tell them bits by bits? That is what I feel with hundreds of bands I want to recommend but I have to take it easy because we can’t fit everything I one page.
Today I am highlighting the Indianapolis Ceili Band. The musicians in this group make music for the purpose of performing the songs in ceilis and also to show what it means to be American and Irish. Expect members to be just musicians and not a bunch of Celtic Woman or Celtic Thunder wannabes. Just guys performing together for the love of music.
Their album Every Wednesday Night is out. Now if you are curious to listen to sample tracks you can actually hear them for free through their official site’s music page . I heard few tracks and they are magnificent! You should check them out.
Members:
Fiddles:
Maggie Davis
Samantha Stelting
Flutes:
Alberta Lathan
Dmitri Alano
Concertina:
Ed Delaney
Accordion:
Dianna Davis
Tenor Banjo:
Mario Joven
Keyboards:
Robyn Ton
Percussion:
Chris Deis
Visit their facebook band site
See also Ennis Clare Irish Band
If you dance at one of these you can wear yourself out and come away with such a smile on your face!! (Hey, Bax! We now have a Michigan Irish Music School in Grand Rapids! Only 30 minutes from me!!! It just started recently, but I am really excited. They’re hoping to model after the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago.)
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Meant to add more – These musicians are good!!!
We haven’t got the excitement for the ceilis around here yet, but I hope the addition of the school will maybe bring this around here.
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That is amazing news Christi. Traditional music is alive and kicking!
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Please let me know more about it ok? I am very interested. Something exciting is happening there.
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Will do! This is something I have been so hoping for in West Michigan!
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