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The Elders
Irish Folk Band
Kansas City's only true Irish Folk band who's popularity is unmatched.
Performing major events all over Kansas City, the Elders band fills any room
with infectious song and dance. Be ready to dance, sing, and be merry
when the Elders are on stage as audience participation and "singing along"
is definitely a requirement! The Elders headlined last year's Hyatt
Regency New Year's Eve Party in downtown Kansas City and continue to be a
number one group for large venue events.
Book the Elders today for
your next event by emailing us at
kcbands@gmail.com |
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Click Photo to play The Elder's Video
"Michael's Ride"
High octane
and progressive, yet rooted in tradition, The Elders have set
the Celtic/American music scene on its ear with a skillful mix
of amped-up roots rock, powerful vocals, blazing instrumentals
and top-notch song writing.
They create original music that transcends the stereotypical
notion of Celtic music and they deliver it with passion and
fire. The songs are mystical, comical, political and cultural
while covering a wide variety of topics such as poverty, civil
war, family bonds, spirituality, love and friendship.
The Elders continuously attract capacity crowds throughout the
US and abroad. Their fan-base is ever-expanding, consisting of
people of all ages, from all walks of life, many who follow
the band from gig to gig, sometimes driving for hundreds of
miles to see their energetic performances.
Since forming in 1998,
The Elders have set the American music
scene on its ear, thanks to a skillful mix of amped-up
roots rock, augmented with powerful vocals, blazing
instrumentals and top-notch song writing
The line up consists of a group of wicked-fine Kansas
City musicians with a passion for Celtic music, and a
charismatic Irishman with a love of all things American.
This combination makes for cross-pollination that is
high octane and progressive, yet rooted in tradition.
These six gentlemen collectively create original music
that transcends & endures - music that is unaffected by
fads, trends and the giant maw of mind-numbing
commercialism. The songs are mystical, comical,
political and cultural while covering a wide variety of
topics such as poverty, civil war, family bonds,
spirituality, love and friendship. They speak of
generations of immigrants, and address their heritage
through songs and stories of history, characters, places
and events - some distant, some recent, some real and
some imagined.
The Elders continuously
attract capacity crowds throughout the US and abroad.
Their fan base is ever-expanding, consisting of people
of all ages, from all walks of life, many who follow the
band from gig to gig, sometimes driving for hundreds of
miles to see their energetic performances. One needs
only to visit the Fan Mail page to see the extraordinary
effect their music has on people
The Elders are fronted by
Ian Byrne from County Wicklow, and backed by guitarist
Steve Phillips (The Rainmakers), bassist Norm Dahlor
(Tommy Shaw Band), violinist Brent Hoad, drummer Tommy
Sutherland, and keyboardist Joe Miquelon (Asleep at the
Wheel.) All are well-known veteran musicians having
played in numerous recording and touring bands before
forming The Elders.
"The Elders are simply the best
contemporary Irish band in America! Beyond that, they
are simply just a GREAT band!! See them live and you’ll
understand why they have such a following everywhere
they’ve played."
Doug Clifton, Program Director: KCUV radio in Denver
"The Elders music is far from common. the
lyrical and musical excellence of their songs will stick
in your mind long after the final track has played."
GOLDMINE Magazine
"The key to the band's success is their
ability to write original songs that sound as timeless
and authentic as the ancient jigs and reels that have
inspired them."
PASTE Magazine
"These guys really do play a style of
music fused in a fashion no others have captured quite
so well. The Elders are marrow deep in their unique art,
and it's not only pleasing as hell, but infectious."
Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange
"Racing the Tide is a thrilling, pulsing,
propulsive title tune to a fantastic Celtic-pop
collection. These six Kansas City guys are a real find
... a band to shout from the rooftops about."
MUSIC ROW Magazine
"The Elders possess a wondrous and
authentic Irish sound."
DISCOVERIES/ Krause Publication
"A solid 11.5 on the 'rollicking' end of a
scale from 1 to 10."
The Humm / Almonte, ONTARIO
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