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Legendary Folk Band to Kick off '09 GAIF

July 18, 2009

Some festival lineups start things off slow and gradually build up. In case you haven't noticed by now, The Great American Irish Festival is not most festivals. Kicking things off for the 2009 GAIF will be one of the biggest names in the history of traditional Irish music. With a career that has spanned more than 35 years, with over 30 albums and eight Gold Albums, the Dublin City Ramblers are widely considered to be Ireland's top ballad and folk group. Many of the most iconic traditional Irish tunes were made famous by the Ramblers, including The Ferryman, Carrickfergus and Dublin in the Rare Auld Times, a song written specifically for the band. The Ramblers' performances feature traditional Irish ballads and folk music and, while the repertoire includes some soft, haunting songs, the band is known for delivering lively Irish tunes and creating a party atmosphere, engaging audiences with humorous stories and laughter. For the entire schedule, click on the link on our home page, or, better yet, pick up a schedule card when you arrive.