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2002 IMDA Resources list
IMDA Irish Community Resources List
February, 2021
Compiled by the Irish Music & Dance Association; last updated February 25, 2021.
For the most recent resources or information on the Irish Music & Dance Association, please go to www.IMDA-MN.org or call 651.341.3618. To list your group or update your information please contact us through our website.
IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE GROUPS
IMDA Members have priority listing in each section.
Biddies Galore
“3 women who can’t stop dancing”
St. Paul, MN
Sheila Jordan, (651) 357-3715
Biddiesgalore3@gmail.com
Green Fire Irish Dancers
Teaching and performances for ages 5 through adult. Contemporary step dancing, hard shoe, and soft shoe. Historic and traditional dances performed in period costume. Green Fire strives to enable each dancer to pursue their dreams. Weekly practices. Small monthly fee, costumes provided.Woodbury, MN
Edward Koehne, (612) 927-9615
greenfiredancers@gmail.com
www.greenfireirishdancers.com
Knocknagow Irish Dancers
Step, Set and Céilí Dancing
St. Paul, MN
Betsy Wing, (651) 646-3661
info@knocknagowirishdancers.comwww.KnocknagowIrishDancers.com
Mooncoin Céilí Dancers
Céilí, Set and Step dancing since 1976
Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
Kim Keeler, (651) 295-5257
red_dragon36@hotmail.com
www.mooncoinceili.com
IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS
IMDA Members have priority listing in each section.
Hudson Irish Dance Academy * Proud to offer the full range of beginner through championship level Irish dance instruction for boys, girls & adults.
Corey Hudson, TCRG
Stop by our studio for a FREE class at Hudson Irish Dance Academy, Wayzata, MN.
Studio Phone: (651) 505-3379
Website: HudsonIrishDance.com
Email us: HudsonIrishDance@gmail.com
Check us out on Facebook & Instagram!
Rince na Chroi *
(Dance of the Heart) Performance-based Irish dance school for children and adults with a team focus.
Classes in St. Paul, MN
Katie Stephens Spangler, (651) 645-4292
katie@rincenachroi.com
video: Introduction to Rince na Chroi
www.rincenachroi.com
IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS (continued)
Casey Academy of Irish Dance
A family inspired business aiming to focus on the perfect balance between contemporary and traditional Irish dancing. We are a performance based Irish dance school striving for visual elegance on the stage.
Classes in Saint Paul, MN
Emily Casey-Hare, (651) 324-7631
emilycaseyhare@gmail.com
Corda Mór Corda Mór (meaning “great heart”) teaches Irish dance to more than 100 students in a brand new dance studio. Our dancers, ranging in age from 5 through 20, provide stellar entertainment in a variety of venues throughout the Midwest and participate in competitions all over the world.Classes in Edina, MN Fauna Gille ADCRG - Cassia Gille TCRG fauna@cordamor.comwww.cordamor.com
Eilís Academy
Aiming to inspire dancers to dedicate themselves to the tradition and athleticism of Irish dance. We offer a traditional foundation for ages 4 years old on up at all levels. Classes are offered for both solo competition and team performance.Classes in Maple Grove, MNLiz Hines TCRGeilisacademy2012@gmail.comfacebook.com/eilisacademy -escalatedance.wordpress.com
Forest Lake Irish Dancers
Classes in Forest Lake, MN
Sheila Jordan, (651) 357-3715
Biddiesgalore3@gmail.comMactír Academy of Irish Dance Mactír Academy of Irish Dance (meaning Wolf Academy of Irish Dance) offers both competitive and performance based classes with a focus on precision, teamwork, and grace. Mactír Academy strives to be the premiere team-based competition school in Minnesota, where dancers and families are allowed to choose their journey.Classes at 2241 East 38th St, Minneapolis, MN Owner and Director, Emily Wolff TCRGemily@mactiririshdance.com - (651) 261-8575www.mactiririshdance.com
Minnesota Conservatory for the ArtsMCA offers traditional Irish Dance for children & adults.Classes in Winona, MN(507) 453-5501 mca@smumn.eduwww.mnconservatoryforthearts.org
IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS (Continued)
Onórach Mulhern Geraghty School of Irish DanceThe program trains recreational and competitive dancers - Introductory Beginners up through Championship level. Call to arrange a visit today! Trial lesson is FREE!Coleen Mulhern Malloy TCRG, ADCRG, BG Eileen Mulhern O'Kane TCRG, ADCRGSamantha Martin TCRGClasses in Eden Prairie, MN Contact coleen@mulhernschoolofirishdance.com or (630) 789-1127 to arrange a visit to a class.Facebook:OMGIrishDance Instagram: @omgirishdance
North Star Irish DanceBeth Pitchford, InstructorExpanding the offering of step and céilí dancing to dancers in Eden Prairie and Division Street Dance in Northfield.www.northstaririshdance.comBeth PitchfordNorthStarIrishDance@gmail.com Division Street Dance, (507) 202-9256, www.divisionstreetdance.com
O'Shea Irish DanceRiverdance original Cormac Ó Sé, TCRG - Professional Irish step dance training in Team, Solo, and Show performance with Regional & National Champions! Preschoolers through adult classes held in MN’s Irish Cultural home, Celtic Junctions Arts Center. (Classes in Irish Music, Language, History, Literature, Social Dance and more also available onsite!) Cormac Ó'Sé TCRGSandra Mullan TCRG Locations: St. Paul (The Celtic Junction, off I-94 & Cretin/Vandalia); Rochester, MN; Elkton, MN.(612) 722-7000
adminoid@osheairishdance.comvideo: O'Shea Irish Dancers in Kickin' it Irish at the Stepping Stone Theaterwww.OSheaIrishDance.com - www.celticjunction.org
Rince na GréineRince na Greine (Dance of the Sun) offers Irish dance lesson to ages 3 through adult, along with performance and competition opportunities.Classes in Hopkins, MNLauren Adams-Plehal, Dance director
www.RincenaGreine.com" RincenaGreine@gmail.com
www.RincenaGreine.com
Rince Nua
Providing opportunities for lifelong personal growth and excellence through Irish Dance. Rince Nua welcomes dancers ages 4 through Adult to our all-Irish dance studio in Maple Grove to experience Irish Dance through a wide variety of classroom, performance and competitive experiences. By combining a structured curriculum with innovative artistic collaborations, Rince Nua has produced multiple Champion Solo Dancers and National Championship Teams.
Owner, Erin Cooney ODCRN Studio Phone: 952-426-4360erin.rincenua@gmail.com www.RinceNua.com
Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance
An acclaimed competitive and performance dance school offering group and individualized instruction ages 4 and up.
Classes in Eagan, MN
Rachel Knutson TCRG, (612) 327-7962
rjones2112@aol.com
www.ShamrockIrishDance.com
SEAN NÓS / OLD STYLE DANCE
Sean-Nós Dance
This is an old style of dancing that is most associated with the west of Ireland, particularly Connemara. Sean nós dance is low to the ground stepping out to the music, similar to tap dance. Its style is more relaxed than modern Irish step dancing, so it is well suited to participation by all ages. With its emphasis on providing low key percussive accompaniment to traditional Irish music, sean nós footwork is great fun to watch, but especially to listen to! The steps are improvisational and typically done solo or in very small groups. Although stage performances are becoming more popular, many still consider some of the best sean-nós dancers to be the "old timers" stepping it out in the dark corners of the pub.
SEAN NÓS / OLD STYLE DANCE INSTRUCTION
Workshops and Classes with Danielle Enblom
Minneapolis born dancer, musician, dance historian, and educator, Danielle Enblom is known for her work as a researcher and ethnochoreologer; performance work that explores and integrates concepts of tradition and innovation; and her work in education. A trained Waldorf teacher and seasoned educator, Danielle has worked extensively with adults and children, with an intent focus on the art of learning and integrating the study and implementation of intellectual, practical, and creative processes. Danielle offers classes, workshops, private lessons, lectures, and performances in various forms of traditional percussive dance including old style Irish step dance and sean-nos dance.
www.danielleenblom.com" danielleenblom@gmail.com
www.danielleenblom.com
Sean Nós Dance with the Lóma mór Irish Dance Club
Weekly classes for all levels, regular social gathering. details at www.lomamor.org Private and small group lessons - email karen9ski@gmail.com for details
The Step Collective
The Step Collective is a project headed by dancer and historian, Danielle Enblom. Focusing on the myriad of solo and social dance traditions from Ireland, Scotland, England, and North America and the music that accompanies them, The Step Collective aims to be a resource and connector for practitioners, scholars, and audiences; bringing traditions, histories, resources, and the people who hold and share them together to celebrate, explore, connect, and innovate.
www.stepcollective.com" info@stepcollective.com
www.stepcollective.com
IRISH DANCE CLUBS
Lóma Mór Irish Dance Club
Set, Céilí and other styles of social dance
Karen Cieminski, (651) 501-0113
karen9ski@gmail.com
www.lomamor.org
CÉILÍ DANCE INSTRUCTION
Céilí dances are made up of groups of dancers – sometimes couples, or groups of 3, 6, 8 or more. You do not need to bring a partner. Come by yourself and make new friends, or bring a friend or several. It’s a whole lot of fun, it's great exercise, and whichever of these places you choose, you'll be dancing with a lot of really nice people.
Wednesday night Irish céilí dance class
Learn the basic steps, and then join in the dances.Classes run all year round and are free:
Dubliner Irish Pub - 2162 University Av., St. Paul. Learn Irish dancing in a genuine Irish Pub with a wooden floor that has known a whole lot of dancing feet. Steps and dances are taught by Paul McCluskey and friends. Basic beginning steps are taught from 7:00, followed by advanced lessons and dancing until 9:00 pm, with more dancing afterwards to live music. Year-round; age 21 and above only. Free, but be sure to patronize the Pub, and leave a tip even if you are just drinking water.
IRISH SET DANCING AND INSTRUCTION
Irish Set dancing is a form of social dancing, which has been enjoyed in Ireland for over 150 years and has seen a large-scale revival in the 1980s and 1990s; it is very popular today in Ireland and in Irish communities throughout the world.
"Sets" are danced by eight people in a formation similar to that of American square dancing usually consisting of three to six figures with a short pause between each. The music these figures can include reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas or sometimes the occasional fling. In set dancing there is less emphasis on footwork and more on the figures (the formation/movements of the dancers within the "set"). The basic footwork can be described as a low, ‘sliding’ movement. There are many different styles, from basic steps to very elaborately embellished steps.
2nd and 4th Tuesday night Irish set dancing
7:30 – 9:30 pm. Live music by members of the Twin Cities Céilí band and friends. Come join an enthusiastic group of dancers who will help you learn. Free but bring a bit o’ cash to toss in for the musicians.
Dubliner Irish Pub - 2162 University Av., St. Paul. Enjoy dancing in a genuine Irish Pub with a wooden floor that has known a whole lot of dancing feet. No children, and must be of legal drinking age to remain past 9:00 pm.
CÉILÍ AND SET DANCE TEACHERS
The following people teach Irish social dancing in a variety of settings and are available to teach and call dances for your special event.
Karen Cieminski – karen9ski@gmail.com
Máirtín de Cógáin - Set & Céilí dances, (310) 447-4839, mairtinmusic@gmail.com (Lives in San Diego but often on tour in the Midwest)
Linda Doran – midledoran@gmail.com
Súin Swann – suin1916@yahoo.com
Paul McCluskey - paulmcckey@gmail.com
Mike Whalen - mpw4883@yahoo.com, (651) 502-5254
Ann Wiberg – annwiberg22@gmail.com
TWIN CITIES IRISH SOCIAL DANCINGRegular monthly Céilí dancesWhether you've learned the steps and dances at any of the above classes, or are a complete novice, you are welcome to join the fun with live traditional Irish music provided by our very fine local musicians. Each dance we do is taught by the caller, and there are always plenty of experienced dancers to help newcomers along.
Third Saturday Night Céilí with the Twin Cities Céilí Band - The Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul, 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Dances taught and called by Mike Whelan with Irish dance music by the Twin Cities Céilí Band. Admission $5 per person, $20 maximum per family. (This event is sometimes held on other nights – check the IMDA calendar before heading out.)
Several other céilís are held around the Twin Cities during the year, with two huge dances every year on St. Patrick’s Day. There are evening dances and hourly lessons during the day at Irish Fair of Minnesota (www.irishfair.com) on the 2nd weekend in August.
Sign up for céilí news via e-mail by sending a note to irishdancetc@gmail.com. Updated information on Irish social dance events, including directions and maps, is available at www.lomamor.org and on Facebook at Twin Cities Irish Dancing (http://www.facebook.com/Twin-Cities-Irish-Dancing-163330392234/)
TRADITIONAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION
The Center for Irish Music *
Dedicated to teaching traditional Irish Music to all ages at all levels.
At The Celtic Junction, (651) 815-0083
836 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104admin@CenterforIrishMusic.org
www.CenterforIrishMusic.org
Check out the Center for Irish Music U-Tube Channel
Laura MacKenzie *Flute, whistle, Scottish smallpipes, voice/song,now including English concertina; teaching from studios at the Celtic Junction (St. Paul) and in Northfield, MN. All ages, beginners welcome.(651) 398-5055laura@lauramackenzie.comwww.lauramackenzie.com
Dick Hensold
Northumbrian smallpipes, Highland Great and Reel pipes, Swedish bagpipes, Seljefløyte, Whistles
St. Paul, MN (651) 646-6581
info@dickhensold.com
www.dickhensold.com
Katie McMahon
Former Riverdance singer and harpist teaches beginning and intermediate Harp & Voice in Minneapolis, MN.(612) 850-3159
KMcSinger@mac.com
www.harpandvoicelessons.com
Patsy O’Brien
Irish Guitar accompaniment and performancein standard tuning.
Patsysongs@gmail.com
www.patsyobrienswebsite.com
James Plattes
Beginning through Advanced Irish Fiddling, Mandolin, to all ages, in his Southwest Minneapolis studio.
(612) 861-2954 or (612) 616-4343
james@wildgypsy.com
tcviolin.com
IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS
An Irish traditional music session (or seisiύn in Irish) is a gathering of Irish traditional musicians for the purpose of celebrating their common interest in the music by playing it together in a relaxed, informal setting.
There are several Irish traditional music sessions regularly held around the Twin Cities. Date/Time may change so please contact the venue before heading out. (See ‘Pubs and Venues featuring Irish Music’ for location and phone #).Instrumental Music
Thursday evening 7 - 9 pm – Tanzenwald Brewing, 103 Hwy 3 North, Northfield. (www.tanzenwald.com, 507-366-BEER)
Friday evening – Merlins Rest, Minneapolis (merlinsrest.com, 612-216-2419)
The Dubliner Pub, St. Paul (thedublinerpub.com, 651-646-5551)
Sunday at noon – Kieran’s Pub, Minneapolis (kierans.com, 612-339-4499)
Sunday 4 pm (beginners) – Keegan’s Pub, Minneapolis (keeganspub.com, 612-252-0880)
Sunday 6 pm (advanced) – Keegan’s Pub, Minneapolis (keeganspub.com, 612-252-0880)
Unaccompanied Singing
Traditional Singers’ Club - Last Sunday of the Month, 3 - 5 pm - Lower Level, W. A. Frost's, 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul (Updates and changes at www.singclub.org, singersclub@gmail.com)
Shanty Sing – 2nd Monday of the Month, 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Dubliner Pub, St. Paul (Updates and schedule changes on the Facebook Group "First Monday Shanty Sing")
Fourth Monday Pub Sing - 4rd Monday of the Month, 7 - 9 pm - Merlins Rest, Minneapolis (Details on the Facebook Group "Merlins Rest Third Monday Pub Sing and Second Sunday Sings")
Third Sunday Sings – 3rd Sunday of the Month, 2 - 4 pm - Merlins Rest, Minneapolis (Details at Facebook Group "Merlins Rest Fourth Monday Pub Sing and Third Sunday Sings")
MUSICIANS – BANDS & SOLO
IMDA Members have priority listing in each section.
Following is a listing of individual musicians and musical groups who consider their music to be Irish or Celtic. The list is provided as a service to both the musicians and the community. The IMDA does not serve as a booking service. Those seeking to book a musician or band should verify that the group meets their expectations.
Clairseach *
Ann and Charlie Heymann
Award-winning Gaelic harp with cittern, Gaelic and English song, lively dance music with button accordion and wooden flute. A thousand years of Irish/Scottish tradition.
(507) 647-3333, annheymann@gmail.com
www.clairseach.com
Tom Dahill & Ginny Johnson *
Uilleann pipes, vocal, fiddle, guitar.
St. Paul, MN
(651) 334-2880 (preferred)
Facebook: Tom-Dahill-Ginny-Johnson
The Inland Seas *
Celtic and Americana music combining lush vocals, fiddle guitar, whistle, mandolin, bodhrán and other percussion. Varied mix of tunes from rousing pub songs to emotive ballads and instrumentals. Come sing, dance and drink along with the many moods of The Inland Seas!
Twin Cities, MN
the.inland.seas.band@gmail.com
facebook.com/theinlandseasband
Sherry Ladig *
Pianist, composer, arranger (all styles)
St. Paul, MN - (651) 644-4779
ladig-dunquin@msn.com
www.sherryladig.com
Legacy *
Lively, traditional Irish tunes and songs since 2000; three-piece band featuring flute, tin whistle, accordion, mandola, guitar, bodhrán, bass, vocals.
Rosemount, MN
Kevin Carroll, (651) 983-6384
info@legacycelticmusic.com
www.legacycelticmusic.com
Laura MacKenzie *
Wooden flute, tin whistle, concertina, Scottish small pipes, border pipes, medieval great pipes, voice
Twin Cities, MN - (651) 398-5055
laura@lauramackenzie.com
www.lauramackenzie.com
Paddy O'Brien *
Hailing from County Offaly in the Irish midlands, Paddy O'Brien is a master of the two-row button accordion and a serious collector; over a lifetime he has amassed a repertoire of more than 3,000 compositions. He shares his knowledge through The Paddy O’Brien Tune Collection, a series of recordings containing 1,000 tunes. In 2011, Paddy received IMDA Honors for his contributions to Irish music in Minnesota, and in 2012, he received Ireland’s Gradam Ceoil Paddy currently tours internationally as a solo musician, and plays local concerts and dances with his Irish traditional chamber group, O'Rourke's Feast.
St. Paul, MN
Paddy O'Brien, (651) 698-2258
paddyobrienbox@gmail.net, www.paddyobrien.net
MUSICIANS (continued)
Norah Rendell and Brian Miller *
Traditional Irish Music and Contemporary Folk, vocals, flute, guitar.
St. Paul, MN
Brian Miller, (651) 245-3719
dadgadguy@gmail.com, www.norahrendell.com
Andrea Stern *
Celtic Harp
(612) 722-9790 andrea@andreastern.netwww.andreastern.net
Tipper Road *
An upbeat Irish group that brings new life to old traditional songs from the Emerald Isle. The seven musicians of the group play fiddle, tin whistle, flute, bodhrán, guitar, accordion, and mandolin.
St. Paul, MN
Eileen Degnan, (651) 641-1859 TipperRoad09@gmail.com
www.tipperroad.com
www.facebook.com/TipperRoad
Bagpipe Associates
Scottish and Irish bagpipe music.
Mike Breidenbach, (651) 387-6142
www.bagpipeassociates.com
bagpipeassociates@msn.com
Barra
Traditional Irish music since 1999 on accordion, fiddle, flute, bodhrán, guitar, octave mandolin and vocals.Saint Paul, MNinfo@barraband.com, www.barraband.com
Bedlam Boys
A unique brand of Irish and Scottish folk tunes with some great folk rock thrown in for good measure. Good fun, plenty of toasts and harmonies to keep songs lingering in your mind.
Twin Cities, MN
John Sjogren (612) 207-7362 johnsjog@gmail.com
The Bellows Brothers
A unique combo of uilleann pipes and piano accordion playing Celtic and Continental music.Saint Paul, MN irishpipertom@gmail.com, www.bellowsbrothers.com
Blackbirds
Banjo, bouzouki, guitar, fiddle, clarinet, tin whistle, accordion, vocals
Twin Cities, MN
Paul Wehling, (612) 788-3262
Boiled in LeadRock'n'reel...Punk-folk...Celtic RockBiL play fiddle, guitars, bass & drums with loads of power and emotion.Minneapolis, MNinfo@boiledinlead.com, www.boiledinlead.com
Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band of St. Paul (a 501c3 non-profit association)
Irish/Scottish Bagpipes – Solo Bagpipers to Full Band
St. Paul, Minnesota
Andy More, Booking/Band Manager, (763-222-4703)
manager@brianborupipeband.com
www.brianborupipeband.com
www.facebook.com/brian.boru.pipe.band
MUSICIANS (continued)
Broken Spoke
High energy Irish music with lots of craic!
Sing-a-longs and rebel tunes mixed in with a whole lot of entertainment. Pennywhistle, bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, bodhrán, banjo, flute, guitar, and more...
St. Paul, MN
Chris, (952) 200-8435, Gordon, (651) 214-0906
brokenspokemn@gmail.com,
www.brokenspoketc.com
www.facebook.com/BrokenSpokeMN
Bundle & Go
David & Suzanne Rhees, offering an eclectic mix of traditional tunes and songs from Ireland and Wales to Cape Breton and beyond, including original tunes and songs, on flute, fiddle, accordions, and more.
St. Paul, MN
(612) 875-1345 or 875-1355 srhees@comcast.net, djrhees12@gmail.com
Captain Kaliber
Tunes galore from four Twin Cities Irish session stalwarts (John McCormick, accordion; Mary Vanorny, fiddle; Bob Douglas, mandolin; Amy Shaw, flute) and one fabulous singer-guitarist direct from Co. Cork (Patsy O'Brien).
Twin Cities, MN
flutewoman@gmail.com
Chulrua
Irish Traditional Music, Button Accordion, Fiddle, Guitar/Vocals.
St. Paul, MN – tours nationally and internationally
Paddy O’Brien, (651) 698-2258
paddyobrienbox@gmail.net, www.paddyobrien.net/chulrua/
Common Reel – Mary Vanorny & Ryan Johnson
Traditional Irish music on Fiddle and Piano/Flute
St. Paul, MN
Mary Vanorny, (952) 807-5104
commonreel@gmail.com, www.CommonReel.com
Mikko Cowdery, Irish Balladeer
With over a hundred Irish favorites, many learned at his father's knee. Mikko's rich lyrical style is complemented with toasts, jokes, and stories from his travels in Ireland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, & New Brunswick, and across the region.
Mikko Cowdery, (320) 859-3536
mick@midwestinfo.net
Curtis & Loretta
Celtic harp, mandolin, mandocello, guitar, vocals. Ballads, instrumentals, and more
Minneapolis, MN
Loretta Simonet, (612) 781-9537
loretta@curtisandloretta.com
www.curtisandloretta.com
Dalwhinnie
Traditional Scottish music for dances and for listening.
St. Paul, MN - (651) 644-4779
ladig-dunquin@msn.com
www.sherryladig.com
The Dirty Hurlers
A blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music, ranging from the Dubliners and Clancy Brothers to Flogging Molly and the Pogues. Fiddle, Guitar, Bass, Tin Whistle, Drums, Bodhrán
Morehead, MNJohn Rian, (218) 939-1038
dirtyhurlers@live.com
www.myspace.com/dirtyhurlers
MUSICIANS (continued)
Dòrain
Vocal harmonies and carefully arranged sets abound in this 3-piece band. Irish and Scottish tunes and songs arranged for 3 voices in English and Scottish Gaelic.
Alexander Dove Lempke (guitar, bodhrán, vocals), Cara Weggler (fiddle, bouzouki, vocals) and Iain Dove Lempke (flute, guitar, vocals).
Minneapolis, MN
773-576-5772
Iain.lempke@gmail.com, Facebook: DorainBand
Double Fiddles
Spirited fiddle music, pipes and song from Scotland, Cape Breton and County Donegal Ireland featuring Iain MacGillivray and Chuck Butler on fiddles, and Sue Spencer and Jim Ofsthun on vocals.
Duluth, MN
www.doublefiddles.com
Kate and Jode Dowling
Irish music for weddings, dances for any occasion, on fiddle, flute and whistle.
West St Paul, MN (651) 493-2022
fid.dler@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/jodetunes
The DregsA combination of improv stage antics and music that willleave you laughing, singing and drinking along.www.the-dregs.netwww.facebook.com/TheDregs
Dunquin Dunquin plays traditional Irish exuberant reels and jigs and heart-melting Irish airs on fiddle, wooden flute, and piano for concerts, dancing, and all special celebrations, private or public. Known for gorgeous arrangements of traditional tunes and some award-winning originals in the trad style, Dunquin is in demand at festivals, parties, dances and weddings throughout the Midwest. Rosa Wells, fiddle; Don Ladig, whistles and flutes; Sherry Ladig, piano and music arrangements.St. Paul, MN Sherry Ladig, (651) 644-4779 ladig-dunquin@msn.comwww.sherryladig.com
The Eddies
Four voices, with occasional guitar/accordion accompaniment, and a playlist of songs of work, love and death in three part harmony. Chuck Lentz; 612-839-0463
theeddies@earthlink.net
Facebook page: The Eddies on the River
www.eddiesontheriver.com
Eira A trio / quartet performing music from around the world for voice, strings, and Irish drum. Liesel Wilson (vocals, fiddle,erhu), Sue Spencer (guitar, vocals), Jim Ofsthun (drum, vocals, tin whistle, bouzouki), Mary MacGillivary (fiddle, vocals)Duluth, MNinfo@eiramusic.com - eiramusic.com
Beth Engelking
Solo singer and guitar/flute player.
Performing in a variety of venues - pubs, coffee shops, nursing homes, Irish Fair
Board certified music therapist
Twin Cities, MN
bethengelking@gmail.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
Erin Rogue
Irish and beyond... playing traditional Irish music in untraditional ways.
Twin Cities, MN
Robin Brown, (763) 753-6542 robinsnest1966@comcast.net
www.erinrogue.com
Hannah Flowers - A harpist and singer who has a love for traditional Irish songs in English and Irish accompanied by the harp as well as tunes and airs.
Twin Cities, MN
Hc.harpist@gmail.com
Four Pints ShyTraditional Irish, Scottish & English pub tunes, ballads & shanties with a little bluegrass here and there. Anything from instrumental jigs and reels that will make you dance to a cappalla tunes that'll make you cry. Vocals, Bodhrán, Fiddle, Banjo, Tin WhistleMandolin, Guitar and other instrumentsTwin Cities, MN (612) 384-1628 fourpintsshy@gmail.com www.facebook.com/FourPintsShy
Gaelic Tribe
Whistle, fiddle, guitar, vocals, flute, bodhrán, Traditional Irish and original compositions.
Rochester, MN
Harmon Pierce, (507) 356-8912 [day: (507) 253-2911] www.gaelictribe.com
The Gibbons Band
Feel Good Irish Pub & Folk Music
Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Bass, Bodhrán and Other World Percussion. We also play acoustic & electric Folk Rock covering songs from Ireland, England, Scotland and American artists.
St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
Tim Gibbons, (612) 803-4226, tg3@aol.com
www.Facebook.com/TheGibbonsBand
www.TheGibbonsBand.com
Giggin’ Síles
Traditional and not so traditional tunes
sung in English and Gaelic
Minneapolis, MN
Maureen Engelhardt, mc2e@outlook.comwww.facebook.com/pages/The-Giggin-Siles/156389824484
Greenwood Tree
Hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, guitar, mandolin, bodhrán, concertina.
St. Paul, MN
Stu Janis, (651) 402-3252
hdulc@greenwood-tree.com
www.greenwood-tree.com
Dick Hensold
Northumbrian smallpipes, Highland greatpipes and reel pipes, other bagpipes and whistles.St. Paul, MN (651) 646-6581, dick@dickhensold.com
www.dickhensold.com
Dick Hensold & Patsy O’Brien
Northumbrian smallpipes, reel pipes and various whistles are joined by Patsy O’Brien, guitarist/vocalist from County Cork. The program is about half songs and half instrumentals, an eclectic traditional Celtic mixture of Irish, Scottish, Northumbrian, Cape Breton and original music.St. Paul, MN (651) 646-6581, dick@dickhensold.com
www.dickhensold.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
The Hibernian Irish Band
Plays & sings the well known Irish songs that most people enjoy.Twin Cities, MN
Chris Kalogerson, (952) 935-9065chriskalogerson@gmail.com, www.kalogersonmusic.com
The HiBs
Irish traditional music Acoustic folk duo/trio on fiddle, wooden flute, tin whistle, guitar and vocals.
West St Paul, MN
Kate and Jode Dowling, (612) 669-3013
www.hibsmusic.com
Hounds of Finn
Celtic Folk Rock
The Hounds are a primarily acoustic group performing Irish folk-rock and roots music from around the world, along with original material — topped off with traditional Irish and Scottish tunes.
St. Paul, MN
Pete McCauley, (651) 558-6290
houndsoffinn@gmail.com
www.houndsoffinn.com
InishMohr
InishMohr plays lively traditional Irish and Scottish dance music, interspersed with a few ballads. A high-energy band featuring bouzouki, multiple winds (flutes, Scottish smallpipes and whistles), bodhrán and guitar.
James Moss, (651) 489-7710
inishmohr@yahoo.com
www.inishmohr.com
Irish Brigade
Vocals, fiddle, guitar, bodhrán, bass- Engaging Irish Music
Twin Cities, MN (651) 283-6821
irishbrigadeband@gmail.com
www.theirishbrigadeband.com
Jimmy the Piper
Quality bagpiping and smallpiping for any occasion.James Sherman, (651) 325-8598
Twin Cities, MN
www.facebook.com/jimmythepiper
The Jolly GroggersHigh Energy Irish Folk Music. 5 piece band with dueling fiddles, bodhrán, tin whistle, mandolin, guitar, banjo & more.NE Minneapolis, MNPeter Bodurtha, (651) 210-7216jollygroggers@gmail.comwww.jollygroggers.com
Kindred
Celtic and Americana Music. Acoustic trio on vocals, tin whistle, bouzouki, mandolin, bass, guitar and bodhrán
Delano, MN
Sherri & Chuck Leyda (763) 972-2341
www.singletonstreet.com
Kittiwake
Named for a seabird native to many shores bordering the North Atlantic, Kittiwake plays traditional music from Ireland, French Canada, Scandinavia -- wherever the kittiwake flies! Amy Shaw (wooden flute) and Chris Bashor (guitar).
Twin Cities, MN
kittiwake.duo@gmail.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
Tom Klein
Performance on the uilleann (Irish) pipes for all occasions
St. Paul, MN
irishpipertom@gmail.com
www.irishpipertom.com
Knotted Clover
An acoustic ensemble performing traditional tunes and folk songs from Ireland, Scotland and the U.S. on fiddle, mandolin, whistle and harp.
Elk River, MN (612) 817-2998
knottedclover@gmail.com
Harpist Amy Kortuem and her Celtic Band
Amy Kortuem on Celtic harp and vocals, along with violin, whistles and drum.
Mankato, MN
Amy Kortuem (507) 387-2564
harpist@amykortuem.com
www.amykortuem.com
The Langer's BallStraight ahead, no-frills Irish ballads with just a hint of razor blades, safety pins and American rock 'n' roll. Their latest album 'The Devil or the Barrel' earned them a top spot on virtually every Irish music writer, podcaster & bloggers best of 2012 list. St. Paul, MN(651) 485-8090 info@thelangersball.comwww.thelangersball.com
Andrew K. Lewis
Great Highland Bagpipes
Dance Piper and Soloist
Twin Cities, MN (315) 440-4985 (cell)
alewisk@gmail.com
Bob Lies
Great Highland Bagpipes
Dance Piper and Soloist
Twin Cities, MN - (651) 276-2655 (cell)
boblies@msn.com
Locklin Road
Traditional Celtic and original music played in updated folk style
Minneapolis, MN
Sheri O’Meara, (763) 516-1443
sheriomeara@gmail.com
www.locklinroad.com
The Lost Forty
A two-man revival of the forgotten Irish songs of the north woods and Great Lakes on voice, guitar, bouzouki, banjo and harmonium.
St. Paul, MN
Brian Miller, (651) 245-3719
dadgadguy@gmail.com
www.thelostforty.com
Macalester College Pipe Band
Scottish and Irish Pipe Band Music
Soloists available
Mike Breidenbach, (651) 387-6142
pipeband@macalester.edu
www.macpb.org
pipeband@macalester.edu
Laura (MacKenzie) and The Lads
A traditional trio with a richly Irish core, also performing music from Scotland, Cape Breton, Galicia and Central France, featuring wind-powered instruments with percussion and guitar.
Twin Cities, MN (651) 398-5055
laura@lauramackenzie.com
www.lauramackenzie.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
Chad McAnally
Award winning Irish HarperMusic for all occasions
Twin Cities, MN (612) 968-4222
ceadachrua@gmail.com
ceadachharps.weebly.com
Shawn McBurnie
Scots, Irish, and assorted maritime songs and new music with Northwoods roots.
Twin Cities, MN
Shawn: (763) 913-8189
holler@shawnmcburnie.com
shawnmcburnie.com
Patrick McCormick
Highland & Uilleann PipesPerformance and Instruction
Twin Cities, MN (651) 353-1612
patrickmccorm@gmail.com
McInnis' Kitchen
Fiery Irish twin-fiddle music from Mark Monroe and Chuck Butler and songs by Sue Spencer and Jim Ofsthun, in the spirit of Newfoundland, Ireland and Cape Breton.
Duluth, MNcontact@mcinniskitchen.comwww.mcinniskitchen.com
Katie McMahon
The Original Voice of Riverdance
Minneapolis, MN (612) 850-3159
KMcSinger@mac.com
www.katiemcmahon.com
Todd Menton
Solo pub songs and traditional songs on guitar and vocal; also bodhrán, mandolin, and bouzouki.
(612) 824-2789
toddmenton@gmail.com
Minnesota Police Pipe Band Competition and performance pipe and drum corps
Minneapolis / St. Paul MN
Sally Gordon, Band Manager, (612) 280-5351
mgr@mppb.org
www.mppb.org
Mistral
Weaving together textured, harmonious arrangements of traditional tunes from Ireland, Quebec, and Scandinavia.
Wooden flute, whistles, button accordion, guitar.
Twin Cities, MN
Chris Bashor (507) 649-1323
Slipjigery2gmail.com, mistraltrio.weebly.com/
The New Pearl Buttons
Civil War-era American music (instrumental and songs)
St. Paul, MN - (651) 644-4779
ladig-dunquin@msn.com
www.sherryladig.com
The Northerly Gales
The Northerly Gales is a Twin Cities-based Celtic/Americana group. From Jimmy and Tamara's soaring pipes and fiddle to Randy and Danny's driving rhythm, the Gales are always ready to rock. Whether you're looking to tap your feet, forget your troubles, or just share a pint over some great tunes, look no further than The Northerly Gales.
Danny Schwarze. (651)263-6704northerlygales@gmail.com, www.northerlygales.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
Northern Gael
A powerful blast of traditional music and dance - bringing the songs, music and dance steps of the Irish and Scottish countrysides to life in concert performances and community programs. The members are Ross Sutter, Laura MacKenzie and Danielle Enblom. Featuring flute, fiddle, whistle, pipes, concertina, vocals, guitar, bodhrán, sean nós dance, and Cape Breton dance.
Laura MacKenzie Laura@lauramackenzie.com or Ross Sutter rosssutter@mac.com
www.lauramackenzie.com/northerngael.cfm
Patsy O’Brien
Guitar and Vocals – traditional and original songs
Twin Cities, MN
patsysongs@gmail.com
www.patsyobrienswebsite.com
O'Rourke's FeastIrish Traditional Music, arrangements of jigs, reels, hornpipes, clan marches, slow airs,2 Fiddles, 2 Flutes, Button Accordion, PianoSt. Paul, MN Paddy O'Brien, (651) 698-2258paddyobrienbox@gmail.netwww.paddyobrien.net/orourkes-feast/
Paddy Wagon
Irish Music with a twang -Acoustic folk/traditional/country
Guitars, fiddle, tin whistle, harmonica, stand up base, vocalsSt. Paul/Minneapolis
Tim Flynn, (651) 334-7115
www.paddywagon.net
Poitin
Celtic Bush Music from the Red River Valley
Morehead, MN
Jim Haney, (218) 979-1085
poitinband.com
RavensFire
Traditional Irish and Scottish Celtic, Folk and original songs and tunes. Great vocals and lively instrumentals, featuring guitar, mandolin, whistle, and bodhrán. Larry and Melissa Schmidt, Guy Havelick, Judy Havelick.
Spring Valley, MN
Melissa Schmidt, (507) 272-6710
melissamschmidt@hotmail.com, theravensfireband.com
Release the Craicen
Influenced by Pogues and Flogging Molly's Irish Folk-Punk style, classic rock rhythms raise up rousing choruses while fiddle and accordion tunes reminisce days gone by.
Minneapolis/St. Paul
releasethecraicenmusic@gmail.com
www.releasethecraicen.com
Ring of Kerry
Traditional Irish instruments and lots of voice playing a high-energy blend that is animated, ruggedly beautiful and fun.
St. Cloud, MN
Paul Cotton, (320) 251-0601
paulcotton@ringofkerry.us, www.ringofkerry.us
Ross and MacKenzie
Ross Sutter and Laura MacKenzie, offering concertsand family programs of Scottish and Irish music.Twin Cities, MN (651) 398-5055Ross Sutter - rosssutter@mac.comLaura MacKenzie - Laura@lauramackenzie.comwww.rossandmackenzie.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
Rúpálaí
An uncommon trio with a trove of traditional dance tunes, songs in Irish Gaelic, English, Breton and more. Chad McAnally on Gaelic harp, wooden flute, vocals and hammered dulcimer; Siobhán Dugan on vocals; Michal Sinak on concertina, button box, guitar and octave mandolin.
Twin Cities, MN
Chad McAnally (612) 968-4222 ceadachrua@gmail.com
The SERFs Irish Pub Rock. The Serfs are a 5 piece electric/acoustic band that blends traditional Irish drinking songs and rebel tunes with a little Rock N Roll! From great songs from Flogging Molly and The Pogues to original songs, The Serfs deliver with up beat Irish Pub Rock!Guitar, Bass, Harmonicas, Drums, Percussion, VocalsMinneapolis, MNBooking/info: ddrummer5150@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/TheSerfs
SonaTraditional Irish duo Sona (pronounced "SUN-a") is acombination of harp, fiddle, and concertina with vocals, performing lively dance tunes, harp melodies, and traditional songs in English and Irish. Mattie Ernst (fiddle, concertina, vocals), Hannah Flowers (vocals, nylon- and wire-strung harp)Twin Cities, MNHannah Flowers – hc.harpist@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sonairishmusic/about/
Dáithí Sproule
Traditional songs in English and Irish,Guitar, Gaelic language
West Saint Paul, MN, (651) 757-0115
www.daithisproule.com
Dáithí Sproule & Laura MacKenzie
Music of Ireland and Scotland
Twin Cities, MN
Laura MacKenzie, (651) 398-5055
Laura@lauramackenzie.com
www.sprouleandmackenzie.com
Ross Sutter
Vocals, guitar, button accordion, bodhránChildren’s programs & school residencies
Minneapolis, MN (612) 331-1968
rosssutter@mac.com, www.rosssutter.com
Sweet Colleens
Fiddle-fueled, accordion-infused, Celtic-Cajun Folk Pop
Fiddle, accordion, guitar, drums, bass, vocals
Twin Cities, MN
(612) 501-5567 - info@sweetcolleens.com
www.sweetcolleens.com
TentaTively TeaTime
Irish and Irish-related songs and tunes on fiddles, bodhrán, bouzouki, guitar and whistles.
Twin Cities, MN
Linda Doran, midledoran@gmail.com
Tiller Black
Traditional Irish / Celtic Rock
Vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, accordion, bass, bodhrán, cajon drum box
Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN
Kevin Brown, (763) 656-9482, tillerblack@gmail.com
www.tillerblack.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
The Tim Malloys
Equal parts pub and punk, the Tim Malloys fuse traditional Irish music with a raucous Minneapolis sound and sensibility. Mashing up influences ranging from The Pogues to The Suburbs, the Tim Malloys are a bootlegger's dream of punk guitar, manic grooves, and rollicking callbacks. Vocals, Guitars, Base, Whistle/Flute, Accordion, Drums, Bodhrán
timmalloysbooking@gmail.com
www.TimMalloys.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tim-Malloys/167449436310
YouTube: www.youtube.com/TheTimMalloys
Bandcamp: timmalloys.bandcamp.com/
Twin Cities Céilí Band (TCCB)
Traditional Irish music for Irish social dancing
Twin Cities, MN
Tom Juenemann tjuenemann@gmail.com
Two Tap Trio
Traditional Irish Music, vocals, fiddle, flute, guitar,also available with Irish dancers.
St. Paul, MN
Brian Miller, (651) 245-3719 dadgadguy@gmail.com
www.twotaptrio.com
Upset and Curl
Performing beautiful arrangements of traditional melodies and folk tunes from Ireland and North America. The delicate sounds of harp and flute with driving fiddle tunes, percussive dance, and vocal harmonies are a true delight! Danielle Enblom (fiddle/step dance), Hannah Flowers (harp/vocals), and Cory Froehlich (flute/vocals). Twin Cities, MNHannah Flowers - HC.Harpist@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/upsetandcurl/
Mary Vanorny
Traditional Irish Music on Fiddle
Farmington, MN
commonreel@gmail.com- (952) 807-5104
www.FiddlerMary.com
Wild Colonial Bhoys
Celtic Rock that ROCKS!
Adam Coolong, adam@wildcolonialbhoys.com
www.wildcolonialbhoys.com
Willow Brae
Celtic harpist Andrea Stern and traditional wind player/singer Laura MacKenzie, offering concerts and community programs.
Twin Cities, MN - Laura MacKenzie, (651) 398-5055
Laura@lauramackenzie.com, andrea@andreastern.com
www.willowbraemusic.com
IRISH LECTURES/DEMONSTATIONS AND READINGS
The Twin Cities area has a wealth of distinguished Irish musicians and writers who are available for presentations on a range of topics. These may be adapted for various age groups and settings, including special interest groups, libraries, community centers and festivals as well as schools, elementary through college. Following is a listing by artist.
MUSICIANS
LAURA MACKENZIE * performs and teaches music from Ireland, Scotland, Central France, Galicia, Cape Breton and Minnesota on a splendid array of wind-powered instruments and voice. More information at: http://www.lauramackenzie.com/schoolcommunity.cfm
CHAD MCANALLY plays Irish wire strung harp as well as hammer dulcimer and whistle. Chad teaches these at the Center for Irish Music. Classically trained in piano, organ and harpsichord, Chad expanded his experience as a graduate student of ethnomusicology, focusing primarily on North Indian classical music. More information at: ceadachrua@gmail.com.
PADDY O’BRIEN * plays button accordion and is considered a walking encyclopedia of Irish traditional music, and has recorded and toured internationally with some of Ireland's seminal traditional music ensembles. More information at: http://www.paddyobrien.net/paddy-obrien-irish-studies-programs/
DáithÍ Sproule of Derry, whose first group was the legendary Skara Brae, is one of Irish music’s most respected guitar accompanists, and one of the first guitarists to develop DADGAD tuning for Irish music. He is also a fine singer in English and Irish. In addition to performing and recording, Dáithí is a sought-after teacher and lecturer in subjects ranging from guitar styles and song accompaniment to Irish traditional music, language and literature. More information at: http://www.daithisproule.com/about/
WRITERS
ERIN HART * is a traditional singer in the Irish sean nós style and the author of four archaeological crime novels set in Ireland. When speaking at libraries and other community settings, Erin often brings her husband, Irish traditional music icon Paddy O'Brien, to play a few tunes to set the mood. Erin offers talks about each of her books, and a more general program about the series.
Erin also does special keynote addresses and other public speaking engagements at library events, book fairs, writers' conferences, and schools. More information at www.erinhart.com.
STORYTELLING – THE SPOKEN WORD
“Since we gathered in the dark caves long 'go we are a people have been retelling stories to one another. The Irish are known to be the greatest at the art of conjuring a tale into life while bringing the listener into another time and world often leaving them there as they slip out the back door. As the old Irish Proverb says, Bíonn siúlach scéalach, 'Travellers have tales to tell' and the Irish have always been great wanderers of this world.
There are two types of Storyteller, the Scéalaí and the Seanchaí; the former who recounts the urban legends and the latter the teller of international traveling folktales and Sagas, which by all accounts in the days before television and the modern attention span would go on for three days and three nights.
Nowadays, though, all Irish storytellers are known as the Seanchaí!
Who's telling tales now?”
- Máirtín de Cogáin
STORYTELLERS
Detailed profiles of these storytellers are available on the IMDA website at www.IMDA-MN.org.
Tracy Chipman, based in Menomonie, Wisconsin - travels far & wide!
(715) 292-1513, tlchipman@gmail.com
www.listentoatale.com
Máirtín de Cógáin, lives in California, travels to Minnesota often and is willing to travel all around. (310) 447-4839, mairtinmusic@gmail.comwww.MairtinMusic.comwww.Facebook.com/MdCProject
John Dingley, Twin Cities, MN
(651) 280-7232, John.Digley@gmail.com
Northstar Storytelling League is a Minnesota nonprofit serving storytellers and listeners throughout the state. http://northstarstorytelling.org/
IRISH THEATER
Out of the Mist Celtic Theatre (formerly the Celtic Collaborative) is a cultural and performing arts troupe dedicated to animating the drama, poetry, fiction, music, and dance of the Celtic world, both past and present.
Since 2011, the Celtic Collaborative has produced six original collage shows: Nobel on Yer Bicycle: Ireland's Nobel Laureates (2011); Scenes from the 1916 Easter Rising (2011/2012); Scenes from a Celtic Album (2012); Scenes from Dracula's Celtic Album (2013), Monsters and Demons: Scenes from Dracula’s Celtic Album, and 1,000 Years of Irish Poetry (March 2014), and The Harp and the Loon: Literary Bridges Between Ireland and Minnesota (November 2014).
Performances have been held at venues including: the Celtic Junction, the Black Dog, Brits Pub, the Irish Fair of Minnesota, the Rochester Irish Festival, and the historic Cass Gilbert designed Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church.Follow the Out of the Mist Celtic Theatre on Facebook: www.facebook.com/outofthemisttheatre/
The Phoenix Theater – the resident acting group at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Innovative Irish theater presented in an energetic and playful way. Patrick.ODonnell@normandale.edu
IRISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
Gaeltacht Minnesota
Irish language groups and instruction.Free classes on Monday nights. Also, language workshop opportunities.
info@gaelminn.org, www.gaelminn.org
The Celtic Junction Arts Center
Irish language classes for children, teens and their parents, using songs, rhymes and stories, offered through the Irish College of Minnesota. Fee.
celticjunction.org/college/
IRISH NEWSPAPER
The Irish Gazette
An Irish Cultural Newspaper
Publisher: Jim Brooksjbrooks@theirishgazette.com
www.theirishgazette.com
IRISH ORGANIZATIONS
Ancient Order of Hibernians - MN Office
thomas_joseph_radke@yahoo.com
The Celtic Junction Arts Center
“Weaving the traditions of Dance, Music, Art and Language”
A Center for the Arts with classes in Irish Step Dance; Traditional Irish Music; Céilí and Social Dance; Irish Mythology and History; Celtic Spirituality; World Art and classes in the Irish language for children and adults. Visit our Public art gallery displaying local artisans of pottery, painting, and instrument making. Come to our Concerts and Hooleys! Space available for event rental (performance space, dance studios, classrooms, music area and lobby.)
836 Prior Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
(612) 722-7000 ~ www.celticjunction.org
Center for Irish Studies - New Hibernian Review
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
www.stthomas.edu/irishstudies
nhr@stthomas.edu
Children’s Program of Northern Ireland
The program brings children 10 to 11 years old from Northern Ireland to Minnesota and surrounding areas for 5 weeks in the summer. This is a cross community program bringing Protestant and Catholic children together. The children learn first-hand that diverse people can and do live in harmony.
(651) 405-1108
cpni@cpni.org, Karol@americangrouptours.com
www.cpni.org
Emerald Society of Minnesota
PO Box 4423St.Paul, Mn.55104
www.emeraldsocietymn.org
Friends of St. Patrick-MN Chapter
Building positive and on-going relationships between Minnesota and Northern Ireland. Affiliated with the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Sponsors of the Young Ambassador Program, a program for young adults to travel to Northern Ireland to learn about the country's history, cultures, and reconciliation efforts.
(612) 396-7703 - fospmn@gmail.comwww.saintpatrickcentre.com
IRISH ORGANIZATIONS (continued)
Great Northern Irish Pipers Club
Devoted to promoting the playing, construction,
and lore of the uilleann pipes of Ireland.
St. Paul, MN
Tom Klein, (651) 227-3367
information@gnipc.org www.gnipc.org
Irish American Business Network - Minnesota ChapterServing the greater Minnesota area of the Irish American Business Network by using a light-hearted, satirical approach, we seek to use our collective experiences and insights to further our cultural, social, professional and individual pursuits while supporting all our membersin the best way we can. A resource for the community.Request to join us via our LinkedIn Page"Like" us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Minnesota-Chapter-of-the-Irish-American-Business-Network
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Providing expression for all things Irish and linking the past, present and future of Irish culture in Minnesota. Irish Fair welcomes visitors for three days of Irish music, dance and cultural activities on the second weekend in August each year.
836 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
(651)645-0221
info@irishfair.com, www.irishfair.com
Irish Genealogical Society International
A worldwide community of Irish Genealogical researchers – people looking for their Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors in Ireland and around the world. We are an all volunteer non-profit organization based in the Twin Cities with members in 10 countries and all fifty of the United States.
1385 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120Ann Eccles, (651) 330-9312
Questions@IrishGenealogical.org
www.irishgenealogical.org
Irish Music and Dance Association (IMDA)
Celebrating Irish traditions since 1983.
Julia Rogers, (651) 341-3618
info@IrishMusicAndDanceAssociation.org
www.IMDA-MN.orgwww.facebook.com/pg/IMDA.MN
Irish Network Minnesota Connecting the Midwest through business, social and cultural networks in the US and Ireland. Minnesota is one of more than 20 chapters from New York to San Diego that fosters the creativity, Industry and success of Ireland's diaspora. IN-MN welcomes members to participate in the local Irish community, connect professionally and expand their social network.Follow us on Twitter @irishnetworkmn or on Facebook.
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Association
Judy Clerkin, (763) 234-0669. mplsstpats@aol.com
www.mplsstpats.org
St. Paul St. Patrick’s Association
Jeff Schmidt – jschmidty317@gmail.com
(651) 335-7575
www.stpatsassoc.org
Traditional Singers Club
Supporting and encouraging involvement and excellence in Irish and related singing traditions
Twin Cities, MN
singersclub@gmail.comwww.singclub.org
IRISH ORGANIZATIONS (continued)
Twin Cities Feile
Irish Music & Dance Competition
Sponsored by Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance
www.twincitiesfeile.com
Twin Cities Robert Emmets Hurling Club
Devoted to promoting the sport of hurling, the national sport of Ireland.
infotcre@gmail.com
twincitieshurling.com
IRISH RADIO
Malarkey - Radio with an Irish AccentWeekly live radio on KFAI covering Irish culture, art, music and writing.Monday, 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm, 90.3 FM, 106.7 AM in the Twin Cities and streaming on kfai.orgHosted by Siobhan Kieranswww.kfai.org/malarkeyradio
PUBS AND VENUESFEATURING IRISH MUSIC
Celtic Junction Arts Center
836 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN
(612) 722-7000 – concerts@thecelticjunction.comwww.celticjunction.org
Charlie's Irish Pub at the Water Street Inn
101 Water St S, Stillwater, MN
(651) 439-6000 - www.waterstreetinn.us
Dubliner Pub and Cafe
2162 University Ave W (at Vandalia), St. Paul, MN
(651) 646-5551 - www.thedublinerpub.com
Eggroll Queen Café
(formerly the Underground Music Café)
1579 Hamline Ave N., Falcon Heights, MN 55108
(651) 644-9959 – eggrollqueen1.com
Half Time Rec
1013 Front Ave, St. Paul, MN
(651) 488-8245 - halftimerecevents@gmail.com www.halftimerec.net
Kieran’s Irish Pub
601 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 339-4499 - www.kierans.com
Merlins Rest
3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 216-2419 – chatwithmerlin@yahoo.com, www.merlinsrest.com
Tanzenwald Brewing, 103 Hwy 3 North, Northfield. (507) 366-BEER www.tanzenwald.com,
IRISH PUBS
Blarney Pub & Grill412 - 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN(612) 331-1527 - www.blarneypubmn.com
Celts Craft House7083 153rd Street W, Apple Valley, MN 55124(952) 683-1533 - www.celtscrafthouse.com/
Celts Irish Pub & Grill
14506 S Robert, Rosemount, MN (651) 322-7995
6559 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 455-5210
800 Bahls Drive, Hastings, MN (651) 437-1123
200 3rd St, Farmington, MN (651) 460-8376
ktgislason@gmail.com, celts-pub.com
IRISH PUBS (continued)
Claddagh Irish Pub - Maple Grove
7890 Main St, Maple Grove, MN
(763) 773-7400 - maplegrove@claddaghirishpubs.com
www.claddaghirishpubs.com
Dan Kelly’s Pub
212 7th Street S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-2644 - www.dankellyspub.com
Drake O’Neill’s Irish American Pub
9125 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego, MN
(763) 595-1491 – www.drakeoneills.com
Emmett’s Public House
695 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN
(651) 225-8248 – www.emmettspublichouse.com
Jake O’Connor’s Public House
200 Water St, Excelsior, MN
(952) 908-9650 – info@jakeoconnors.com, www.jakeoconnors.com
Kip's Irish Pub and Restaurant
9970 Wayzata Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN
(952) 367-5070 – request@kipspub.com, www.kipspub.com
The Liffey
175 West 7th, St. Paul, MN
(651) 556-1420 - www.theliffey.com
The Local Minneapolis
931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 904-1000 - www.the-local.com
The Local West End
1607 Park Place Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN(952) 698-2000 - www.the-local.com
McCormick’s Pub & Restaurant
331 Broadway Ave S, Wayzata, MN
(952) 767-2417 – info@mccormicks.pub, www.mccormickswayzata.com
McGarry’s Irish Pub & Eatery
5189 Main Street East, Maple Plain, MN
(763) 479-4031 - www.mcgarryspub.com
Morrissey’s Irish Pub
913 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 465-8555 – contact@morrisseysuptown.com, www.morrisseysuptown.com
O’Brien’s Public House
338 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN
(952) 217-5490 – mnaccafferty@ibhmn.com, obrienspublichousemn.com
O’Donovan’s Irish Pub
700 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 317-8896 – mnaccafferty@ibhmn.com, www.odonovans.com
O’Malley's Irish Pub
1775 Radio Drive Suite A (City Centre East)
Woodbury, MN
(651) 578-7007 - www.omalleys-pub.com
The Olde Triangle Pub219 Main Street West, Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-0256 – info@theoldtrianglepub.com, www.theoldetrianglepub.com
Paddy Ryan's Irish Pub
709 Rodeo Circle, Hudson, WI
(715) 381-8205 – paddyryansinfo@baldwin-telecom.net, www.paddyryans.com
Pog Mahone’s Pub & Grill
903 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 236-4724 – www.pogmahone.com
IRISH PUBS (continued)
The Prodigal Public House
25 E 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 354-3689 – www.prodigalpub.com
Shamrock’s The Irish Nook
995 W 7th at Randolph, St. Paul, MN
(651) 228-9925 - www.crnook.com
IRISH COFFEE SHOPS
Claddagh Coffee Cafe
Specialty coffee, local fresh bakery, soups, salads and paninis – served with Irish hospitality.
459 W 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN – (651) 600-3400
Wee Claddagh Coffee612 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN – (651) 493-7455mary@claddaghcoffeecafe.com, www.claddaghcoffeecafe.com
IRISH SHOPS and MERCHANTS
Irish on Grand *
Irish on Grand is very much a community hub – a place to buy the best of Irish goods from CDs to Irish Crystal, purchase the makings of an Irish breakfast, but also a place to drop by for a chat, find out what’s happening in the Irish community or just to see who you might bump in to on a Saturday morning!1124 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 222-5151
www.irishongrand.comhttp://www.facebook.com/IrishOnGrand
Bodhrán Tippers by David J. DraegerA wide range of tipper designs, including custom made tippers from "the Master of the Singing Bodhrán" of the Hounds of Finn. "Tippers are like lovers, you need to go through a few of them to pick the best … and a real player has more than one."Bodhran_Tippers@msn.comwww.besttippers.com
The Celtic CroftPurveyors of kilts, accessories, Scottish, Irish and Welsh clothing, bagpipes and other musical instruments and gifts. Visit us on the web or at a festival near you. www.kilts-n-stuff.com
Celtique Creations
Celtique Creations is a small family run business specializing in Celtic embroidery and gifts.
Cathy Gadzo and Rosemary Paulson, (651) 249-8847
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
celtiquecreations@gmail.com www.celtiquecreations.com
Earnest Threads (formerly Gúna Rince)
Custom & ready-to-wear Irish dancing costumes and quality solo dress sewing patterns. Instrument cases and natural dying and eco-printing.
Mattie Ernst
www.earnestthreads.com
Chad McAnally - Celtic Instruments
The ancient and rare wire-strung harp, designed and hand-crafted by a professional harper. Chad builds historically inspired harps, student harps, and other traditional stringed instruments. ceadachrua@gmail.com
T. R. Hawkinson, LTDHistoric Handcrafted JewelryCeltic designs in jewelry and other ornamentsTodd Hawkinson, (651)227-3921www.trhltd.com
IRISH SHOPS and MERCHANTS (continued)
The Irish Rose Gifts Your on-line source for Irish gifts, Irish coats of arms, Irish family history products and personalized Irish gifts.
Dan Sexton, (888)298-5301help@theirishrose.com, www.theirishrose.com
Patty's Pottery
Handmade Celtic Pottery
thropots@prrpots.com - www.prrpots.com
St. Patrick’s Guild
Saints, Shamrocks and More
The best in Irish and inspirational merchandise.
1554 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-1506 - (800) 652-9767 www.stpatricksguild.com - www.IrishIndeed.com
IRISH SPORTS
Twin Cities Gaelic Football Club
A community Gaelic Sports club for men and women of all skill levels to participate in Gaelic Football.
twincitiesgfc@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook: Twin Cities Lakelanders Gaelic Football Club- www.twincitiesgfc.com/
Twin Cities Robert Emmets Hurling Club
Organized to promote and develop the amateur sport of hurling in the Twin Cities and Minnesota, as well as a sense of community among members.
infotcre@gmail.com - twincitieshurling.com
IRISH TRAVEL
These local travel professionals can help you plan the perfect visit to Ireland.
Celtic Journeys
Personalized group & individual travel to Ireland arranged by an Irish native. Exceptional journeys with outstanding service.
maria@celtic-journeys.com - (651) 291-8003
www.celtic-journeys.com
The Irish In AmericaLet our family show your family the best of Ireland...The Irish In America brings Americans to their roots withreal genealogy tours of Ireland. We go the extra mile to help your family experience Ireland, not just as a tourist, but as a member of the family, coming home for a visit. We want you to experience Ireland just as we have for the past forty years.
TheIrishInAmerica@gmail.com - (651) 222-4402www.TheIrishInAmerica.com
IMDA Membership
Support live Irish music, dance and cultural activities by becoming a member of the Irish Music and Dance Association. Individual memberships are $20 a year. Band, organizational and business memberships are $25 a year. Newsletter only memberships are also available without charge. Member bands, organizations and businesses receive priority listing on the IMDA Community Resources List. All members receive the IMDA newsletter monthly electronically by e-mail. Supporting members who contribute $35 or more annually may receive their newsletter by U S Mail.
Sign up or renew your membership on the IMDA website - http://www.imda-mn.org/membership
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