5 More Days!!!

5 Days to go!!! The Festival will start up this Friday!!! There is a a great line-up for the kids!!! Magic Shows by Magic by Morris, Puppet Shows by Mr. Morris, Various animal shows, Inflatables, Petting Zoos, Arts and Crafts, and more!!! 

You can check out the schedule at:
http://www.ohiocelticintfest.com/kids.htm

6 More Days!!!

6 Days to go!!! The ayes have it - Barleyjuice is a grand group of talented tunesmiths and prodigious performers, and the absolute best time you can have at a concert without removing your kilt. With five studio albums and a double CD collection to date, these five kilted yanks are currently one of the most beloved celtic rock bands in the USA. Kyf Brewer's signature whiskey-soaked vocals perfectly trademark the group's quick-witted and catchy originals, and partner Keith "Swanny" Swanson is no slouch, lithely covering additional lead vocals, guitar, mandolin, whistle, bouzouki, and bagpipes. Both originally piped in the Loch Rannoch Pipe Band, and performed in Edinburgh's Millennium March for Prince Charles. 

Barely Juice will be ending our first night 8/31 on the Celtic Rock Stage at 10:30 p.m., they will also perform on Saturday 9/1 at 1 and 6, and Sunday 9/2 at 4:45 and 10:30!

9 More Days!!!

9 more days and the party will officially begin!!! We could still use a few more volunteers so make sure you contact Linda Walsh! You can call her at 216-538-1358 or email her at iacpres99@aol.com! Tonight we are featuring the Makem and Spa

in Brothers. Every generation has a few acts that define where a musical genre is going, performers so confident in their chosen field that they are able to completely embrace the genre and yet introduce something new to it. In Irish folk music today, that act is the Makem and Spain Brothers. Not in the past 30 years has a group taken the international stage with such vocal power and stage presence, capturing the essence of their genre, while standing out as something truly unique. A host of various instruments and five male vocals, using precise three-part harmonies blend perfectly for what many have described as a wall of sound. The Makem and Spain Brothers are at their best onstage where their talent and enthusiasm draw in fans who have never experienced the joy of folk music.

These Gentlemen will be playing on the commercial stage Saturday 9/1 at 3 and 9, Sunday 9/2 at 5:30 and 10, and Monday 9/3 at 4 p.m.

10 More Days!!!

Only 10 more days left till the festival kicks off!!! I know I'm excited I hope you are too! On Friday the Ladies of Longford will be kicking it off on our Commercial Stage at 5:45! The Ladies of Longford serve up a unique blend of both tra

ditional and contemporary styles. From the living rooms and back yards of intimate house concerts to the huge sound stages of renowned festivals, they share their inspired gifts of melody and musicianship. This all woman band never ceases to excite and amaze it's audiences.

These ladies will also be playing on our Traditional Stage on Saturday 9/1 at 12:15 and 6 and Sunday 9/2 at 1:40 and 6!

11 Days Left!!!!

Hey Folks we are at our 11 day count down!!! we are still looking for volunteers in our merchandise tent. So if your interested in helping out our merchandise booth contact Kathie Kintz, phone: 440-364-1173 or email: mfk0119@gmail.com. Send out a helping hand and get into the festival for free and get a free festival shirt!

12 More Days!!!

Where has all the time gone? Hope everyone is prepared for a great weekend! Only 12 days left so get your dancing shoes ready! Derek Warfield and the Young Wolftones will be joining us for the later half of our Labor Day Weekend Celebration

! Following a lifetime of success as a founding member and leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones for some 40 years, Derek Warfield has now assembled some of the finest young talents on the Irish music scene. His love for our musical heritage is such, that a way to pass on our tradition was of vital importance. So a new day dawns on The Wolfe Tones legend and almost 50 years on from his debut performance, Derek Warfield is delighted to present ‘The Young Wolfe Tones’. Having performed over 150 concerts across seven different countries in 2011 and with a nomination as Ireland’s best folk group, ‘Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones’ are known throughout the world for their quality musical presentation of Irish ‘rebel songs’ and traditional music.

Derek and his gang will be performing on the Commercial Stage Sunday 9/2 at 2:30 and 8:30 and Monday 9/3 at 5:30!

17 More Days!!!

17 More days everyone!!! Just marched in the Lake County Fair Parade and passed out a boat load of coupons! Hope to see all the locals at the festival! But as the countdown continues our featured group of the day is the Willis Clan! The Willis Clan is a family of amazing musicians, dancers, athletes, writers, and artists. Living in middle Tennessee, they merge their Irish roots with other music and dance genres to create a unique blend of the old and new. As they say, "God has blessed us greatly and we enjoy a rich and rewarding life. It is also a lot of hard work. With twelve children, just keeping their names straight can be a challenge. All twelve children's names start with the letter “J”.

Some families go for quantity, some for quality. But we ask, is it too much to ask for both? Not with the Willis Clan.

The Willis Clan will be performing on our Traditional Stage Saturday 9/1 at 3:05 and 9, Sunday 9/2 at 4:30 and 9, and Monday 9/3 at 2:15.

20 Days Left!!!

Well Folks today marks 20 days till the Festival Kicks Off!!! Our featured artist comes all the way from California, yes that's right, The Fenians are coming back to Ohio!!! 

A Celtic Heart with a Rock n Roll soul. For nearly two decades now, The Fenians have delivered their potent mix of traditional Irish folk and good old rock n roll all across the USA and Ireland. With an ever expanding set of original creations, as well as contemporary and traditional tunes plucked from the panoply of the genre, these five lads put on a live show that is second to none. Their foundation is decidedly Celtic, but there is no mistaking the complimentary influences of Rock, Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, and World music. 

Through their music and voices, Terry Casey, Rob Williams, Brendan Harkins, Tardu Yegin, and Bryon Holley represent Everyman - sweet and sorrowful; brave and beautiful; angry and amused.

So come check them out on our Celtic Rock Stage Saturday 10/1 at 3:30 and 9 p.m. and Sunday 10/2 at the same times!

22 Days Left!!!

There are 22 days left in our countdown and the days are flying by!!! For today's artist of the day we have chosen The New Barleycorn. Both Alec and John were born and raised in Ireland in counties Dublin and Down where they learned to play

 music at an early age. Both have performed professionally since their teenage years each has enjoyed considerable success. The New Barleycorn 'present their live Irish show with vitality, passion and a touch of humor, singing and playing both contemporary folk and traditional Celtic songs and music, which they have woven into their own musical tapestry of intricate rhythms and melodies. 

They will be performing on the Traditional Stage: Friday 9/31 at 7 p.m., Saturday 10/1 at 1:40 and 7:30, Sunday 10/2 at 10:30, and Monday 10/3 at 3:45. They will also perform on the Gazebo Stage on Sunday 10/2 at 4:40.

24 Days Left!!!

With only 24 days left till the festival things are coming together! Although we are still looking for more volunteers! Don't forget to contact Linda Walsh for more details on times and positions left to get filled! Phone: 216-538-1358 or e-mail: iacpres99@aol.com!!!

Also if you are looking for overnight accommodations the Travelodge will be hosting our guests! Phone: (440) 278-4136!!!

25 Days left!

25 days left till the festival kicks off! And Kicking it off on our Celtic Rock Stage 7:30 p.m. will be Marys Lane! Marys Lane is a Irish American folk-rock band based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are influenced by traditional and modern sounds

, bringing them together in unique ways with a compelling and motivating quality.
The name of our band is an actual road and homage to a special place on Achill Island (County Mayo, Ireland) where women by the name of Mary were seen aplenty (which included Patrick's great-granny, also named Mary). So come check out Michael Crawley, Paul Kirk, Patrick Mulloy, Matt Sofranko, and Mark Whalen......

They play Fri at 7:30, Sun at 1 p.m., and Sun at 6 p.m.