Twin Cities Irish Fest

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

TopHouse is an American band formed in 2015 by guitarist/songwriter Jesse Davis and violinist William Cook before adding Joseph Larson (lead singer and guitar/banjo player,) and Andy LaFave (piano) in 2017 and 2022 respectively. After being vaulted to local fame in their birthplace of Missoula, with the Missoulian naming TopHouse one of the top 5 best new bands (two years in a row we might add), the band moved to Nashville, TN in October of 2019. TopHouse attained a local residency as well as getting music played on Nashville’s radio station Lightning 100. With some viral social media moments, a healthy dose of touring, consistent time in the studio, and a diet of Little Caesars and Red Bull, TopHouse has continued to grow to the point of selling out venues in cities they've never even heard of. When they aren’t touring the U.S. they can be found around Nashville TN, trying not to die in traffic and/or throwing the occasional round of disc golf. The band’s releases include Middle of Somewhere, Hopes & Fears, Snapshot, The Irish EP, and Campfire Stories. The band released their singles "Better is the End" and "Be Nobody".