The Central New York Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
The Devil’s Brigade
Devils Brigade have performed worldwide and are known for their epic, multi-instrumental sound that crosses the musical landscape to include jigs, reels, hornpipes, ballads, originals, covers, soundtracks, patriotic and military music, Irish foot-stompers and more
6p – 8p in the Beer Tent for the Ceilidh
Pat Kane & West O’Clare
PAT KANE, on fiddle, guitar, whistle and bodhran, plays jigs, reels, square dances, airs and hundreds of ballads from Ireland and America. Together with WEST O’CLARE, a talented group of all-star musicians from around our region, with varied ethnic backgrounds, they entertain crowds locally and around the world
1p-2:15p in the Beer Tent
Three Stone Fire
Three Stone Fire is a dynamic four-piece traditional Celtic band known for their engaging live performances. Deeply inspired by iconic groups like The Dubliners and The Pogues, they bring a delivery that’s distinctly their own. Their sets cover a broad spectrum of sounds from raucous broadsides and slow emotive ballads to fast-paced jigs. Whether it’s through their spirited instrumentals or heartfelt vocals, the unique fire behind their music always shines through.
2:30p-3:45p in the Beer Tent
Syracuse Irish Session
The sessions typically feature six to 12 musicians playing fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo, bodran, keyboard and guitar, harp, flute, concertina, tinwhistle, and occasionally someone will be moved to sing a tune. Most of the musicians would agree that it’s a high caliber of playing.
11a-12p in the Beer Tent / 3:15p-4p in the Cultural Tent
McDonald Irish School of Dance
The McDonald School of Irish Dance was established in 2001
The school’s mission is to provide students with a fun, healthy environment to develop their talent, and for some, their Irish culture.
10a – 11a in the Beer Tent
Oneida County Scottish Ceilidh Dance Group
4p-5p in the Beer Tent
