Performers

This internationally renowned Irish rock band known for seamlessly blending their rock and Celtic influences into a high energy mix. The band, whose lineup since 2002, includes from Dublin, Ireland; co-founder Keith Roberts (vocals, guitar), and Brendan Holmes (bass, vocals), American-born members Bob Boulding (guitar, vocals), Chas Waltz (violin, keyboards, harp, mandolin, vocals) and Dave Ingraham (drums, percussion). From edgy political tunes to the travails of life in an internationally touring band their music tackles it all with high energy.

Screaming Orphans
As their website says..."where and honey and gravel collide"...The Screaming Orphans are four funny, high-spirited, musically-obsessed sisters with the good fortune to have been raised in the magic of Bundoran in County Donegal Ireland. There is a great tradition of music to be found in Irish homes especially in the Gaeltacht or Irish-speaking areas which have produced the likes of Clannad, Enya and Mairead, Micheal and Triona Ni Dhomhnaill. Their home was no exception. From the time they were young, they were singing and playing traditional Irish music but when they hit their teenage years they knew it was time to start our own rock band.
They've played with Irish artists like Christy Moore, Liam O'Maonlai, and Sinead O'Connor. Sinead asked them to be her back-up singers and open her show on a tour across Europe, America and Canada, and appeared on David Letterman and other shows. They spent a year touring with world music star, Babba Maal, singing at his homecoming concert in Dakar Senegal, and contributing vocals to his album "Nomad Soul." They've also recorded with Peter Gabriel and were backing vocalists on the Joni Mitchell track "Magdalene Laundries" for the Chieftains "Tears of Stone" album.
While not forgetting their roots in traditional Irish music, the Orphans draw on a diverse set of influences ranging from Simon & Garfunkel to REM with a strong focus on melody-driven songs with pop and rocks strains.

Teada
Téada, direct from County Sligo, Ireland is now firmly established as one of Irish music's leading exponents on the international world music stage.  Featuring outstanding performances by musicians; Oisin Mac Diarmada on fiddle, Paul Finn on button accordion, Damien Stenson on flute, Sean McElwain on bouzouki/guitar, and Tristan Rosenstock on bodhran.  Téada was awarded best 'Best Young Irish Traditional Act at the 2009 Irish Music Awards.

With lush Irish orchestration, Téada, meaning "strings" in the Irish language is one of the finest examples of the vibrant traditional music of Ireland,  which preserves the timeless energy of the Irish reels, jigs, and hornpipes.  The band performs at major music festivals and concerts throughout the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. A notable highlight was a headlining appearance to a 30,000-audience in Brittany, France.  As this year's 2010 international ambassadors for Cultural Ireland, they are recognized for their high energy, traditional Irish Music throughout the world. Teada continues to be driven with the timeless, expressive force of traditional tunes inherited from previous generations of  Irish musicians.  For Traditional Irish Music enthusiasts & purists, one of Ireland's most outstanding artists will be on stage this year at The Great Lakes Irish Music Festival for your enjoyment

Stephen's Green
The outstanding duo of Dublin natives Andy O'Driscoll and Martin Doyle, collectively known as Stephen's Green, have performed at many festivals, fairs and concerts throughout the US and Europe, bringing their unique talents to a wide audience of enthusiastic and loyal fans.Having performed at many Irish events over the years, Stephen's Green have shared the stage with such greats as The Wolfe Tones, Dublin City Ramblers, Paddy Reilly, Tommy Makem, Tommy Sweeny, George Casey, Liam Clancy, Hal Roach, Finbar Furey, Danny Doyle, the Whole Shebang, and many more. Exceptional repertoire, outstanding vocal and musical abilities, combined with an engaging stage presence, not to mention vast experience in all things Irish describes the talent of Stephens Green.


Quinn's School of Dance
Step dancing instructor Erin Quinn has performed with the Chieftains, the Wolftones and Cherish the Ladies. In August of 1999, she joined the Riverdance Flying Squad. The Quinn School of Irish Dance is one if the finest in the Midwest.

Fenian's Players
Fenian's Players are seven of the finest traditional Irish musicians from around the state.  They bring to the stage the very essence of traditional music in Ireland.