What are your Favorite Irish Bands to listen to?

[Mumbles]

Ok, I cant name any local bands but for the bands out there that I've got in my collection:

Flogging Molly
Gaelic Storm
Solas

duh, almost forgot

Wicked Tinkers
Tartanic

Wicked Tinkers are so awesome live!

[drobin]

Wicked Tinkers are so awesome live!

Looking forward to seeing them at the Flagstaff Celtic Festival.

[Ayin McFye]

Looking forward to seeing them at the Flagstaff Celtic Festival.

Flagstaff Celtic Festival? When and where is this? I live in Phoenix, but i'd be willing to drive up to flagstaff for a day. Please post more info! Thanks!

[RowdyRed]

oooo, love me some Teada!

First heard them in little ol' Harrison, Arkansas and then delighted to find them again at the North Texas Irish Festival.

If they are in your town, and they do travel extensively, go take a listen!

http://www.teada.com

[Ialtog]

Flagstaff Celtic Festival? When and where is this? I live in Phoenix, but i'd be willing to drive up to flagstaff for a day. Please post more info! Thanks!

The Arizona Highland Celtic Festival takes place this year July 21 and 22. You can find out more info here: http://www.nachs.info/flagstafffestival.asp

I know I am biased but I really do think we put on not only one heck of a fun festival, but a highly educational one as well.

And back to Irish bands: I saw Solas in 1996 when they first started out and I have adored them ever since. Easily my most listened to CDs. I also really enjoy Danu and Dervish, both of whome have come to Flagstaff.

[Clockwork John]

I know this is an old thread, but I had to voice my opinion.

My faves in no particular order:
The Chieftans
The Wolftones
The Irish Rovers
The Pogues
The Dropkick Murphys
Flogging Molly
The Real Mackenzies
Flatfoot 56
Ballydowse

And I'm always looking for good Celtic/Punk bands... if you've got any reccomendations, let me know.

[oldsoldier]

Check out the following:
Larkin Brigade (Boston)
Shilalegh Law (NYC)