These 3 local Celtic groups have a busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Dayton-based Irish/Celtic music band Dulahan has recorded eight CDs of music with its signature sound. CONTRIBUTED

Dayton-based Irish/Celtic music band Dulahan has recorded eight CDs of music with its signature sound. CONTRIBUTED
Arts & Entertainment
By Don Thrasher
March 15, 2019
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There is a large local fanbase for Celtic music, whether it be the overwhelming success of the annual Dayton Celtic Festival or recent concerts from touring acts like Lunasa, We Banjo 3 and Eileen Ivers. The Gem City is also home to hard-working Celtic groups such as Dulahan, Father Son and Friends and Jameson’s Folly.

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While all these bands will be busy with shows on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, they aren’t just some conglomeration of musicians who come together every March to earn some quick cash. That’s certainly not true of these three bands, which perform year-round, doing club gigs, festivals and special events. Here’s a quick look at three of the region’s hottest Celtic groups and what they have planned for this holiday weekend.

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Celtic group Dulahan is among the area acts performing on St. Patrick’s Day with a set at Flanagan’s Pub in Dayton from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 17. CONTRIBUTED

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Dulahan

Members: Kyle Aughe (vocals, guitar, Bouzouki, banjo, harmonica), Leo Butler (Irish whistles, flutes, pipes, vocals), Mark Sandlin (mandolin, Bouzouki, banjo, guitar, vocals) and Greg Beasley (fiddle, guitar, vocals)

The sound: Original acoustic Celtic music with a subtle Americana influence

Select discography: "Dulahan" (2003), "The Blink of an Eye" (2007), "Little Bits of Truth" (2011), "88 Years" (2013), "Relic of a Bygone Day" (2018)

On stage: Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Flanagan's Pub, 101 E. Stewart St., Dayton, 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 17

Web: www.dulahan.com

The Elders, Off Kilter, Albannach and Father Son & Friends (pictured) are among the headlining acts at the third annual Celtic Fest Ohio at Renaissance Park in Waynesville, on Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16. CONTRIBUTED

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Father Son and Friends

Members: Joey Hall (vocals, guitar), Shawn Hall (vocals, guitar), Quentin Marsh (fiddle), Liz Marsh (hand drums, percussion), John "Preacher" Johnston (mandolin), Stephanie Garner (penny whistle)

The sound: Traditional Irish music, from ballads to pub songs.

Select discography: "Rebels, Rogues & Rascals" (1994), "Just Sittin' Around" (2008), "At Home" (2012), "Road Agents" (2018)

On stage: The Milton Athletic Club, Dayton. 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 15; Peach's Grill, Yellow Springs. 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, March 16; The Pub at The Greene, Beavercreek. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 8 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. Sunday, March 17. Dublin Pub, Dayton. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

Web: fathersonandfriends.com

Jameson’s Folly

Members: Chance Brough (fiddle, vocals), Jennifer Brough (guitar, vocals), Johnna Brough (percussion, vocals), Andrew Clinard (guitar, banjo, mandolin, bagpipes, vocals), Crista Eberhart (string bass), Michele Monigan (fiddle)

The sound: Jigs, reels, ballads and other styles of traditional acoustic Irish music

Discography: Unavailable

On stage: Dublin Pub, Dayton. 7-10 a.m. Sunday, March 17; Irish Club of Dayton, Dayton. 4-7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

Web: www.facebook.com/jamesonsfolly

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