Fox Valley Irish Fest Entertainment

Entertainment

Festival opens
5:00 p.m.

Celtic Aires & Mayer School or Irish Dance

The Celtic Aires provide a beautiful musical backdrop to the dancing skills of the Mayer School of Irish Dance.

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Brigid's Cross

Formed in 1996, Paul Baker, Peggy Goonan-Baker and Richie Reece bring an eclectic collection of music to the stage. From true-to-heritage traditional music to contemporary pieces, Brigid’s Cross is a never-ending show from start to finish. This show draws inspiration from their everyday lives and feature a lot of Irish music, with a mix of music from different genres and eras. Crowds can look forward to lots of humor and crowd interaction with this group! .

7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Mickey Finns

The Mickey Finns were born out of the ashes of two well-known NYC Irish bands: The Prodigals and Raglan Road. Ray Kelly & Brian Tracey started The Mickey Finns as a way to get back on the scene and work on new songs. It wasn't until Matt Mancuso joined the band that the Mickey Finns' sound really came together. Since then, The Mickey Finns have become the Saturday night "house band" at Paddy Reilly's, an honor previously held by The McCabes and Black '47. You can also see them as they start touring around the country in as many pubs and festivals that will have them!
9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Saturday

Festival opens Noon

Dundee Scottish T. Doyle Heffron Memorial Pipe Band 1:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

The Mayer School of Irish Dance 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Solid-Aire
Solid-Aire can be described as a slice of Americana, because it draws it’s roots from the very core of our American music experience. Early patriotic themes are embraced by most of the tunes they perform. From folk, blues, pop, light rock, and Celtic, they weave their own special variety of all these experiences together and produce music just a little deeper and richer than perhaps you’ve heard before. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Emerald Underground

The Emerald Underground brings Celtic Music into the 21st century in a fusion of jigs, reels, ballads and rock based tunes.

4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Larkin & Moran Brothers
Also known as the Celtic Rat Pack, the Larkin and Moran Brothers are one of Chicago's top rated Irish bands. They have performed on the Steve Dahl Show, have recorded a commercial for the Comcast Sports Network, and are always a fun experience

6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Mickey Finns

The Mickey Finns were born out of the ashes of two well-known NYC Irish bands: The Prodigals and Raglan Road. Ray Kelly & Brian Tracey started The Mickey Finns as a way to get back on the scene and work on new songs. It wasn't until Matt Mancuso joined the band that the Mickey Finns' sound really came together. Since then, The Mickey Finns have become the Saturday night "house band" at Paddy Reilly's, an honor previously held by The McCabes and Black '47. You can also see them as they start touring around the country in as many pubs and festivals that will have them!

7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Brigid's Cross 9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Sunday

Festival doors open for Mass
11:00 a.m.

Sunday Mass under the big tent

Entry to the festival and Mass is free with a donation to the food pantry. Offer is valid up until Mass begins. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

Music for the Mass is being provided by Kathleen Keane and Joe Cullen. Kathleen was the original fiddle player for Gaelic Storm, has had several television and film credits to her name, and has had a number one record on Billboard's World Music chart. Joe Cullen is a native Gaelic speaker who sings in both Gaelic and English. He has deep roots in our festival as being one of its earliest performers and is a mainstay in the Chicago Irish music scene
11:30 a.m.

Celtic Aires & Mayer School of Irish Dance 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Chicago Celtic Bagpipers
The Chicago Celtic Bagpipers were founded in 1997 as a competition and performance pipe band. Through the years the band has excelled increasing its quality and level of playing. This award winning band will be sure to please. 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

The Larkin and Moran Brothers

2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Brigid's Cross
4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

$10,000 Raffle Drawing
Ticket price: $100
Only 500 tickets will be sold!
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $2,000
Third Prize: $1,500 (3 Prizes of $500)

Grand Prize Drawing September 12, 2010

Official Rules
6:00 p.m.

Festival opens		5:00 p.m.
	Celtic Aires & Mayer School or Irish Dance The Celtic Aires provide a beautiful musical backdrop to the dancing skills of the Mayer School of Irish Dance.	6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
	Brigid's Cross Formed in 1996, Paul Baker, Peggy Goonan-Baker and Richie Reece bring an eclectic collection of music to the stage. From true-to-heritage traditional music to contemporary pieces, Brigid’s Cross is a never-ending show from start to finish. This show draws inspiration from their everyday lives and feature a lot of Irish music, with a mix of music from different genres and eras. Crowds can look forward to lots of humor and crowd interaction with this group! .	7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
	Mickey Finns The Mickey Finns were born out of the ashes of two well-known NYC Irish bands: The Prodigals and Raglan Road. Ray Kelly & Brian Tracey started The Mickey Finns as a way to get back on the scene and work on new songs. It wasn't until Matt Mancuso joined the band that the Mickey Finns' sound really came together. Since then, The Mickey Finns have become the Saturday night "house band" at Paddy Reilly's, an honor previously held by The McCabes and Black '47. You can also see them as they start touring around the country in as many pubs and festivals that will have them!	9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Festival opens		Noon
	Dundee Scottish T. Doyle Heffron Memorial Pipe Band	1:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
	The Mayer School of Irish Dance	2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
	Solid-Aire Solid-Aire can be described as a slice of Americana, because it draws it’s roots from the very core of our American music experience. Early patriotic themes are embraced by most of the tunes they perform. From folk, blues, pop, light rock, and Celtic, they weave their own special variety of all these experiences together and produce music just a little deeper and richer than perhaps you’ve heard before.	3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
	Emerald Underground The Emerald Underground brings Celtic Music into the 21st century in a fusion of jigs, reels, ballads and rock based tunes.	4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
	Larkin & Moran Brothers Also known as the Celtic Rat Pack, the Larkin and Moran Brothers are one of Chicago's top rated Irish bands. They have performed on the Steve Dahl Show, have recorded a commercial for the Comcast Sports Network, and are always a fun experience	6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
	Mickey Finns The Mickey Finns were born out of the ashes of two well-known NYC Irish bands: The Prodigals and Raglan Road. Ray Kelly & Brian Tracey started The Mickey Finns as a way to get back on the scene and work on new songs. It wasn't until Matt Mancuso joined the band that the Mickey Finns' sound really came together. Since then, The Mickey Finns have become the Saturday night "house band" at Paddy Reilly's, an honor previously held by The McCabes and Black '47. You can also see them as they start touring around the country in as many pubs and festivals that will have them!	7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
	Brigid's Cross	9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Festival doors open for Mass		11:00 a.m.
	Sunday Mass under the big tent Entry to the festival and Mass is free with a donation to the food pantry. Offer is valid up until Mass begins. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Music for the Mass is being provided by Kathleen Keane and Joe Cullen. Kathleen was the original fiddle player for Gaelic Storm, has had several television and film credits to her name, and has had a number one record on Billboard's World Music chart. Joe Cullen is a native Gaelic speaker who sings in both Gaelic and English. He has deep roots in our festival as being one of its earliest performers and is a mainstay in the Chicago Irish music scene	11:30 a.m.
	Celtic Aires & Mayer School of Irish Dance	1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
	Chicago Celtic Bagpipers The Chicago Celtic Bagpipers were founded in 1997 as a competition and performance pipe band. Through the years the band has excelled increasing its quality and level of playing. This award winning band will be sure to please.	2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
	The Larkin and Moran Brothers	2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Brigid's Cross	4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
	$10,000 Raffle Drawing Ticket price: $100 Only 500 tickets will be sold! Grand Prize: $10,000 Second Prize: $2,000 Third Prize: $1,500 (3 Prizes of $500) Grand Prize Drawing September 12, 2010 Official Rules	6:00 p.m.