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2009 Great American Irish Festival Lineup Has Something for Everyone

January 20, 2009

It's an overworked phrase, but in this case it actually applies: there really is something for everyone at the 2009 Great American Irish Festival, held on Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort.
The traditional stage boasts names that are among the most celebrated in Irish and Celtic music, including the Tannahill Weavers, The Dublin City Ramblers and Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones.
For those whose tastes are a bit more contemporary, back to headline this year's festival will be high-energy festival favorites, Enter The Haggis, The Elders, Hair of the Dog and Rathkelair as well as the return of The Fenians, Barleyjuice, and Seamus Kennedy. In addition, taking the GAIF stage will be three exciting acts from Canada, Hadrian's Wall, The Shannon Quinn Band and Pogey, as well as a variety of other local and regional performers, including The Blarney Rebel Band, Rattlin' Bog, Pat Kane, Flyin' Column and Vince Colgan. For a full list and band bios, click the entertainers link at left.