Headliners

Gaelic Storm

This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2,000 shows, it is a true force to be reckoned with. With their latest release, Go Climb a Tree, their music has never sounded more representative of themselves as musicians and as live performers. Gaelic Storm’s storytelling, thrilling instrumentals, and devotion to traditional Celtic music have captivated their legion of fans over the last 20 years.

Gaelic Storm Performances:

Friday 9:30pm Main Stage
Saturday 9:30pm Main Stage
Sunday 4:20pm Main Stage

JigJam

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond running naked through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana JigJam is born. Bluegrass and American Folk music originated from the group’s home, and now JigJam is here to take it back!

JigJam Performances:

Friday 6:00pm Main Stage
Saturday 1:30pm Main Stage
Saturday 7:40pm Main Stage
Sunday 12:00pm Main Stage

Socks In the Frying Pan

Socks in the Frying Pan are a multi-award winning trio from County Clare on the West coast of Ireland, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit has captured and captivated audiences the world around. One of the most sought after groups in Irish music today, the worldwide ‘Sock Invasion’ continues!

Socks In the Frying Pan Performances:

Friday 7:40pm Main Stage
Saturday 6:00pm Main Stage
Saturday 9:30pm WDTN Trad Stage
Sunday 2:10pm Main Stage

The Drowsy Lads

The Drowsy Lads thundered onto the Irish music scene in the US over 15 years ago and their fire and comradery has won over both casual music-lovers and those steeped in hardcore Trad. 2018 brought the release of their 4th album, Everyone In, and the distinction of “Best Irish American Band of 2018”. With an undeniable genuineness that flows from their live performances, the future continues to look bright for these Lads.

The Drowsy Lads Performances:

Friday 8:40pm WDTN Trad Stage
Saturday 4:30pm Main Stage
Saturday 7:30pm WDTN Trad Stage
Sunday 4:40pm WDTN Trad Stage

The Fitzgeralds

A family group consisting of fiddling and step dancing siblings. Featuring 3-time Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle Champions and Ontario Open Step Dance Champions, this unique act features high-energy fiddling and mind-blowing step dancing. It is the rare combination of exceptional musicianship, incomparable step dancing, audience interaction, evident love of performing, and genuine sibling connection that resonates with audiences of all ages and sets this group apart.

The Fitzgeralds Performances:

Friday 10:00pm WDTN Trad Stage
Saturday 3:00pm Main Stage
Saturday 5:30pm WDTN Trad Stage
Sunday 3:10pm WDTN Trad Stage

Davy Holt

Davy performs Traditional, Original & Contemporary Scottish folk music in an upbeat and energetic style that has seen him become a well known and popular entertainer throughout Scotland. Davy’s music has seen him tour throughout Europe and North America.

Davy Holt Performances:

Friday 7:20pm WDTN Trad Stage
Saturday 12:00pm Main Stage
Saturday 3:30pm WDTN Trad Stage
Sunday 1:40pm WDTN Trad Stage