Twin Cities Irish Fest

Gaelic Storm is an American Celtic band founded in Santa Monica, California, in 1996. Their musical output includes pieces from traditional Irish music, Scottish music, and original tunes in both the Celtic folk and Celtic rock genres. The band appeared in the 1997 film Titanic and contributed songs to the movie's soundtrack album. Additionally, they have released more than a dozen albums of their own, including two compilation albums.

BIIRD are an all-female trad supergroup that have been mystifying the masses with their lively, zealous set and uncompromising dedication to Irish design since their inception last year. Bringing the trad session vibe from the corner of a pub to a global audience, their energy is unmatched. This is a sisterhood born out of a shared passion for keeping the tradition of Irish music alive, giving it a new look and keeping it on its toes. When they’re performing together, a magic flows between them, and that mix of skill and sorcery make them incomparable. The flock of BIIRDs is made up of: Lisa Canny — Harp, banjo, vocals Laura Doherty — Fiddle, guitar Zoran Donohoe — Concertina Sal Heneghan — Fiddle, harp, Miadhachlughain O’Donnell — Flute, Vocals Nicole Lonergan — Fiddle Niamh Hinchy — Vocals, synth Aoife Kelly — Cello Ciara Ní Mhurchú — Fiddle Hannah Hiemstra — Drums Claire Loughran — Fiddle, harp