The Elders

The Elders

The Elders, the most popular Irish band throughout the Midwestern United States, are a six-man group that melds the energy of rock with respect for Irish musical traditions. The Kansas City-based group has become famous for their high-energy rock shows that exude a fiery Celtic-influence and comical story telling that is true to the culture they represent. The Elders released their eighth album, "Wanderin' Life and Times," in 2011, and the CD has been garnering accolades everywhere. Since forming in 1998, the Elders have brought their musical mix to theaters, festivals and pubs across the United States and Ireland, consistently attracting capacity crowds with their brand of amped-up roots rock, blazing instrumentals, powerful vocals and top-notch songwriting. Virtually unknown on the East Coast a few years ago, the Elders exploded onto the scene with a four-set performance at the Great American Irish Festival that immediately established them as GAIF favorites and cemented their reputation as one of the hottest acts on the festival circuit. The group consists of Norm Dahlor (bass, banjo, guitar and vocals), Brent Hoad (violin, mandolin and vocals), Joe Miquelon (keyboard and saxophone), Steve Phillips (guitar, mandolin and vocals) and Tommy Sutherland (drums and percussion) and, from County Wicklow, Ireland, Ian Byrne, (vocals and percussion).

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