2002 IMDA Resources list
IMDA Irish Community Resources List
February, 2021
Compiled by the Irish Music & Dance Association; last
updated February 25, 2021.
For the most recent resources or information on the Irish Music
& Dance Association, please go to www.IMDA-MN.org or call
651.341.3618. To list your group or update your information please
contact us through our website.
IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE GROUPS
IMDA Members have priority listing in each section.
Biddies Galore
“3 women who can’t stop dancing”
St. Paul, MN
Sheila Jordan, (651) 357-3715
[email protected]
Green Fire Irish Dancers
Teaching and performances for ages 5 through adult. Contemporary
step dancing, hard shoe, and soft shoe. Historic and traditional
dances performed in period costume. Green Fire strives to enable
each dancer to pursue their dreams. Weekly practices. Small monthly
fee, costumes provided.Woodbury, MN
Edward Koehne, (612) 927-9615
[email protected]
www.greenfireirishdancers.com
Knocknagow Irish Dancers
Step, Set and Céilí Dancing
St. Paul, MN
Betsy Wing, (651) 646-3661
[email protected]
Mooncoin Céilí Dancers
Céilí, Set and Step dancing since 1976
Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
Kim Keeler, (651) 295-5257
[email protected]
www.mooncoinceili.com
IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS
IMDA Members have priority listing in each section.
Hudson Irish Dance Academy * Proud to offer the full range
of beginner through championship level Irish dance
instruction for boys, girls & adults.
Corey Hudson, TCRG
Stop by our studio for a FREE class at Hudson Irish Dance
Academy, Wayzata, MN.
Studio Phone: (651) 505-3379
Website: HudsonIrishDance.com
Email us: [email protected]
Check us out on Facebook & Instagram!
Rince na Chroi *
(Dance of the Heart) Performance-based Irish dance school for
children and adults with a team focus.
Classes in St. Paul, MN
Katie Stephens Spangler, (651) 645-4292
[email protected]
video: Introduction to Rince na Chroi
www.rincenachroi.com
IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS (continued)
Casey Academy of Irish Dance
A family inspired business aiming to focus on the perfect
balance between contemporary and traditional Irish dancing. We are
a performance based Irish dance school striving for visual elegance
on the stage.
Classes in Saint Paul, MN
Emily Casey-Hare, (651) 324-7631
[email protected]
Corda Mór Corda Mór (meaning “great heart”) teaches Irish dance
to more than 100 students in a brand new dance studio. Our dancers,
ranging in age from 5 through 20, provide stellar entertainment in
a variety of venues throughout the Midwest and participate in
competitions all over the world.Classes in Edina, MN Fauna Gille
ADCRG - Cassia Gille TCRG [email protected]
Eilís Academy
Aiming to inspire dancers to dedicate themselves to the
tradition and athleticism of Irish dance. We offer a
traditional foundation for ages 4 years old on up at all levels.
Classes are offered for both solo competition and team
performance.Classes in Maple Grove, MNLiz Hines
[email protected]/eilisacademy
-escalatedance.wordpress.com
Forest Lake Irish Dancers
Classes in Forest Lake, MN
Sheila Jordan, (651) 357-3715
[email protected]ír Academy of Irish Dance Mactír
Academy of Irish Dance (meaning Wolf Academy of Irish Dance) offers
both competitive and performance based classes with a focus on
precision, teamwork, and grace. Mactír Academy strives to be
the premiere team-based competition school in Minnesota, where
dancers and families are allowed to choose their journey.Classes at
2241 East 38th St, Minneapolis, MN Owner and Director, Emily Wolff
[email protected] - (651)
261-8575www.mactiririshdance.com
Minnesota Conservatory for the ArtsMCA offers traditional Irish
Dance for children & adults.Classes in Winona, MN(507) 453-5501
[email protected]
IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS (Continued)
Onórach Mulhern Geraghty School of Irish DanceThe program
trains recreational and competitive dancers - Introductory
Beginners up through Championship level. Call to arrange a
visit today! Trial lesson is FREE!Coleen Mulhern Malloy TCRG,
ADCRG, BG Eileen Mulhern O'Kane TCRG, ADCRGSamantha Martin
TCRGClasses in Eden Prairie,
MN Contact [email protected] or (630)
789-1127 to arrange a visit to a class.Facebook:OMGIrishDance
Instagram: @omgirishdance
North Star Irish DanceBeth Pitchford, InstructorExpanding the
offering of step and céilí dancing to dancers in Eden Prairie and
Division Street Dance in Northfield.www.northstaririshdance.comBeth
[email protected] Division Street Dance, (507)
202-9256, www.divisionstreetdance.com
O'Shea Irish DanceRiverdance original Cormac Ó Sé, TCRG
- Professional Irish step dance training in Team, Solo,
and Show performance with Regional & National Champions!
Preschoolers through adult classes held in MN’s Irish Cultural
home, Celtic Junctions Arts Center. (Classes in Irish Music,
Language, History, Literature, Social Dance and more also available
onsite!) Cormac Ó'Sé TCRGSandra Mullan TCRG Locations: St.
Paul (The Celtic Junction, off I-94 & Cretin/Vandalia);
Rochester, MN; Elkton, MN.(612) 722-7000
[email protected]: O'Shea Irish
Dancers in Kickin' it Irish at the Stepping Stone
Theaterwww.OSheaIrishDance.com - www.celticjunction.org
Rince na GréineRince na Greine (Dance of the Sun) offers Irish
dance lesson to ages 3 through adult, along with performance and
competition opportunities.Classes in Hopkins, MNLauren
Adams-Plehal, Dance director
www.RincenaGreine.com" [email protected]
www.RincenaGreine.com
Rince Nua
Providing opportunities for lifelong personal growth and
excellence through Irish Dance. Rince Nua welcomes dancers
ages 4 through Adult to our all-Irish dance studio in Maple Grove
to experience Irish Dance through a wide variety of classroom,
performance and competitive experiences. By combining a
structured curriculum with innovative artistic collaborations,
Rince Nua has produced multiple Champion Solo Dancers and National
Championship Teams.
Owner, Erin Cooney ODCRN Studio
Phone: [email protected]
www.RinceNua.com
Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance
An acclaimed competitive and performance dance school offering
group and individualized instruction ages 4 and up.
Classes in Eagan, MN
Rachel Knutson TCRG, (612) 327-7962
[email protected]
www.ShamrockIrishDance.com
SEAN NÓS / OLD STYLE DANCE
Sean-Nós Dance
This is an old style of dancing that is most associated with the
west of Ireland, particularly Connemara. Sean nós dance is low to
the ground stepping out to the music, similar to tap dance. Its
style is more relaxed than modern Irish step dancing, so it is well
suited to participation by all ages. With its emphasis on providing
low key percussive accompaniment to traditional Irish music,
sean nós footwork is great fun to watch, but especially to listen
to! The steps are improvisational and typically done solo or in
very small groups. Although stage performances are becoming more
popular, many still consider some of the best sean-nós dancers
to be the "old timers" stepping it out in the dark corners of the
pub.
SEAN NÓS / OLD STYLE DANCE INSTRUCTION
Workshops and Classes with Danielle Enblom
Minneapolis born dancer, musician, dance historian, and
educator, Danielle Enblom is known for her work as a researcher and
ethnochoreologer; performance work that explores and integrates
concepts of tradition and innovation; and her work in education. A
trained Waldorf teacher and seasoned educator, Danielle has worked
extensively with adults and children, with an intent focus on the
art of learning and integrating the study and implementation of
intellectual, practical, and creative processes. Danielle
offers classes, workshops, private lessons, lectures, and
performances in various forms of traditional percussive dance
including old style Irish step dance and sean-nos dance.
www.danielleenblom.com" [email protected]
www.danielleenblom.com
Sean Nós Dance with the Lóma mór Irish Dance Club
Weekly classes for all levels, regular social gathering. details
at www.lomamor.org Private and small group lessons - email
[email protected] for details
The Step Collective
The Step Collective is a project headed by dancer and historian,
Danielle Enblom. Focusing on the myriad of solo and social dance
traditions from Ireland, Scotland, England, and North America and
the music that accompanies them, The Step Collective aims to be a
resource and connector for practitioners, scholars, and audiences;
bringing traditions, histories, resources, and the people who hold
and share them together to celebrate, explore, connect, and
innovate.
www.stepcollective.com" [email protected]
www.stepcollective.com
IRISH DANCE CLUBS
Lóma Mór Irish Dance Club
Set, Céilí and other styles of social dance
Karen Cieminski, (651) 501-0113
[email protected]
www.lomamor.org
CÉILÍ DANCE INSTRUCTION
Céilí dances are made up of groups of dancers – sometimes
couples, or groups of 3, 6, 8 or more. You do not need to bring a
partner. Come by yourself and make new friends, or bring a friend
or several. It’s a whole lot of fun, it's great exercise, and
whichever of these places you choose, you'll be dancing with a lot
of really nice people.
Wednesday night Irish céilí dance class
Learn the basic steps, and then join in the dances.Classes run
all year round and are free:
Dubliner Irish Pub - 2162 University Av., St. Paul. Learn Irish
dancing in a genuine Irish Pub with a wooden floor that has known a
whole lot of dancing feet. Steps and dances are taught by Paul
McCluskey and friends. Basic beginning steps are taught from 7:00,
followed by advanced lessons and dancing until 9:00 pm, with more
dancing afterwards to live music. Year-round; age 21 and above
only. Free, but be sure to patronize the Pub, and leave a tip even
if you are just drinking water.
IRISH SET DANCING AND INSTRUCTION
Irish Set dancing is a form of social dancing, which has been
enjoyed in Ireland for over 150 years and has seen a large-scale
revival in the 1980s and 1990s; it is very popular today in Ireland
and in Irish communities throughout the world.
"Sets" are danced by eight people in a formation similar to that
of American square dancing usually consisting of three to six
figures with a short pause between each. The music these figures
can include reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas or sometimes the
occasional fling. In set dancing there is less emphasis on footwork
and more on the figures (the formation/movements of the dancers
within the "set"). The basic footwork can be described as a low,
‘sliding’ movement. There are many different styles, from basic
steps to very elaborately embellished steps.
2nd and 4th Tuesday night Irish set dancing
7:30 – 9:30 pm. Live music by members of the Twin Cities Céilí
band and friends. Come join an enthusiastic group of dancers who
will help you learn. Free but bring a bit o’ cash to toss in for
the musicians.
Dubliner Irish Pub - 2162 University Av., St. Paul. Enjoy
dancing in a genuine Irish Pub with a wooden floor that has known a
whole lot of dancing feet. No children, and must be of legal
drinking age to remain past 9:00 pm.
CÉILÍ AND SET DANCE TEACHERS
The following people teach Irish social dancing in a variety of
settings and are available to teach and call dances for your
special event.
Karen Cieminski – [email protected]
Máirtín de Cógáin - Set & Céilí dances, (310) 447-4839,
[email protected] (Lives in San Diego but often on tour in the
Midwest)
Linda Doran – [email protected]
Súin Swann – [email protected]
Paul McCluskey - [email protected]
Mike Whalen - [email protected], (651) 502-5254
Ann Wiberg – [email protected]
TWIN CITIES IRISH SOCIAL DANCINGRegular monthly Céilí
dancesWhether you've learned the steps and dances at any of the
above classes, or are a complete novice, you are welcome to join
the fun with live traditional Irish music provided by our very fine
local musicians. Each dance we do is taught by the caller, and
there are always plenty of experienced dancers to help newcomers
along.
Third Saturday Night Céilí with the Twin Cities Céilí Band - The
Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul, 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Dances taught and called by Mike Whelan with Irish dance music by
the Twin Cities Céilí Band. Admission $5 per person, $20 maximum
per family. (This event is sometimes held on other nights – check
the IMDA calendar before heading out.)
Several other céilís are held around the Twin Cities during the
year, with two huge dances every year on St. Patrick’s Day. There
are evening dances and hourly lessons during the day at Irish Fair
of Minnesota (www.irishfair.com) on the 2nd weekend in August.
Sign up for céilí news via e-mail by sending a note to
[email protected]. Updated information on Irish social dance
events, including directions and maps, is available at
www.lomamor.org and on Facebook at Twin Cities Irish Dancing
(http://www.facebook.com/Twin-Cities-Irish-Dancing-163330392234/)
TRADITIONAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION
The Center for Irish Music *
Dedicated to teaching traditional Irish Music to all ages at all
levels.
At The Celtic Junction, (651) 815-0083
836 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN
[email protected]
www.CenterforIrishMusic.org
Check out the Center for Irish Music U-Tube Channel
Laura MacKenzie *Flute, whistle, Scottish smallpipes,
voice/song,now including English concertina; teaching from studios
at the Celtic Junction (St. Paul) and in Northfield, MN. All ages,
beginners welcome.(651)
[email protected]
Dick Hensold
Northumbrian smallpipes, Highland Great and Reel
pipes, Swedish bagpipes, Seljefløyte, Whistles
St. Paul, MN (651) 646-6581
[email protected]
www.dickhensold.com
Katie McMahon
Former Riverdance singer and harpist teaches beginning and
intermediate Harp & Voice in Minneapolis, MN.(612) 850-3159
[email protected]
www.harpandvoicelessons.com
Patsy O’Brien
Irish Guitar accompaniment and performancein standard
tuning.
[email protected]
www.patsyobrienswebsite.com
James Plattes
Beginning through Advanced Irish Fiddling, Mandolin, to all
ages, in his Southwest Minneapolis studio.
(612) 861-2954 or (612) 616-4343
[email protected]
tcviolin.com
IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS
An Irish traditional music session (or seisiύn in Irish) is a
gathering of Irish traditional musicians for the purpose of
celebrating their common interest in the music by playing it
together in a relaxed, informal setting.
There are several Irish traditional music sessions regularly
held around the Twin Cities. Date/Time may change so please contact
the venue before heading out. (See ‘Pubs and Venues featuring Irish
Music’ for location and phone #).Instrumental Music
Thursday evening 7 - 9 pm – Tanzenwald Brewing, 103 Hwy 3 North,
Northfield. (www.tanzenwald.com, 507-366-BEER)
Friday evening – Merlins Rest, Minneapolis (merlinsrest.com,
612-216-2419)
The Dubliner Pub, St. Paul (thedublinerpub.com,
651-646-5551)
Sunday at noon – Kieran’s Pub, Minneapolis (kierans.com,
612-339-4499)
Sunday 4 pm (beginners) – Keegan’s Pub, Minneapolis
(keeganspub.com, 612-252-0880)
Sunday 6 pm (advanced) – Keegan’s Pub, Minneapolis
(keeganspub.com, 612-252-0880)
Unaccompanied Singing
Traditional Singers’ Club - Last Sunday of the Month, 3 - 5 pm -
Lower Level, W. A. Frost's, 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul (Updates and
changes at www.singclub.org, [email protected])
Shanty Sing – 2nd Monday of the Month, 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Dubliner
Pub, St. Paul (Updates and schedule changes on the Facebook Group
"First Monday Shanty Sing")
Fourth Monday Pub Sing - 4rd Monday of the Month, 7 - 9 pm -
Merlins Rest, Minneapolis (Details on the Facebook Group "Merlins
Rest Third Monday Pub Sing and Second Sunday Sings")
Third Sunday Sings – 3rd Sunday of the Month, 2 - 4 pm - Merlins
Rest, Minneapolis (Details at Facebook Group "Merlins Rest Fourth
Monday Pub Sing and Third Sunday Sings")
MUSICIANS – BANDS & SOLO
IMDA Members have priority listing in each section.
Following is a listing of individual musicians and musical
groups who consider their music to be Irish or Celtic. The
list is provided as a service to both the musicians and the
community. The IMDA does not serve as a booking
service. Those seeking to book a musician or band should
verify that the group meets their expectations.
Clairseach *
Ann and Charlie Heymann
Award-winning Gaelic harp with cittern, Gaelic and English song,
lively dance music with button accordion and wooden flute. A
thousand years of Irish/Scottish tradition.
(507) 647-3333, [email protected]
www.clairseach.com
Tom Dahill & Ginny Johnson *
Uilleann pipes, vocal, fiddle, guitar.
St. Paul, MN
(651) 334-2880 (preferred)
Facebook: Tom-Dahill-Ginny-Johnson
The Inland Seas *
Celtic and Americana music combining lush vocals, fiddle guitar,
whistle, mandolin, bodhrán and other percussion. Varied mix of
tunes from rousing pub songs to emotive ballads and instrumentals.
Come sing, dance and drink along with the many moods of The Inland
Seas!
Twin Cities, MN
[email protected]
facebook.com/theinlandseasband
Sherry Ladig *
Pianist, composer, arranger (all styles)
St. Paul, MN - (651) 644-4779
[email protected]
www.sherryladig.com
Legacy *
Lively, traditional Irish tunes and songs since 2000;
three-piece band featuring flute, tin whistle, accordion, mandola,
guitar, bodhrán, bass, vocals.
Rosemount, MN
Kevin Carroll, (651) 983-6384
[email protected]
www.legacycelticmusic.com
Laura MacKenzie *
Wooden flute, tin whistle, concertina, Scottish small pipes,
border pipes, medieval great pipes, voice
Twin Cities, MN - (651) 398-5055
[email protected]
www.lauramackenzie.com
Paddy O'Brien *
Hailing from County Offaly in the Irish midlands, Paddy O'Brien
is a master of the two-row button accordion and a serious
collector; over a lifetime he has amassed a repertoire of more than
3,000 compositions. He shares his knowledge through The Paddy
O’Brien Tune Collection, a series of recordings containing 1,000
tunes. In 2011, Paddy received IMDA Honors for his contributions to
Irish music in Minnesota, and in 2012, he received Ireland’s Gradam
Ceoil Paddy currently tours internationally as a solo musician, and
plays local concerts and dances with his Irish traditional chamber
group, O'Rourke's Feast.
St. Paul, MN
Paddy O'Brien, (651) 698-2258
[email protected], www.paddyobrien.net
MUSICIANS (continued)
Norah Rendell and Brian Miller *
Traditional Irish Music and Contemporary Folk, vocals, flute,
guitar.
St. Paul, MN
Brian Miller, (651) 245-3719
[email protected], www.norahrendell.com
Andrea Stern *
Celtic Harp
(612) 722-9790 [email protected]
Tipper Road *
An upbeat Irish group that brings new life to old traditional
songs from the Emerald Isle. The seven musicians of the group play
fiddle, tin whistle, flute, bodhrán, guitar, accordion, and
mandolin.
St. Paul, MN
Eileen Degnan, (651) 641-1859 [email protected]
www.tipperroad.com
www.facebook.com/TipperRoad
Bagpipe Associates
Scottish and Irish bagpipe music.
Mike Breidenbach, (651) 387-6142
www.bagpipeassociates.com
[email protected]
Barra
Traditional Irish music since 1999 on accordion, fiddle, flute,
bodhrán, guitar, octave mandolin and vocals.Saint Paul,
[email protected], www.barraband.com
Bedlam Boys
A unique brand of Irish and Scottish folk tunes with some great
folk rock thrown in for good measure. Good fun, plenty of toasts
and harmonies to keep songs lingering in your mind.
Twin Cities, MN
John Sjogren (612) 207-7362 [email protected]
The Bellows Brothers
A unique combo of uilleann pipes and piano accordion playing
Celtic and Continental music.Saint Paul, MN
[email protected], www.bellowsbrothers.com
Blackbirds
Banjo, bouzouki, guitar, fiddle, clarinet, tin whistle,
accordion, vocals
Twin Cities, MN
Paul Wehling, (612) 788-3262
Boiled in LeadRock'n'reel...Punk-folk...Celtic RockBiL play
fiddle, guitars, bass & drums with loads of power and
emotion.Minneapolis, [email protected],
www.boiledinlead.com
Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band of St. Paul (a 501c3 non-profit
association)
Irish/Scottish Bagpipes – Solo Bagpipers to Full Band
St. Paul, Minnesota
Andy More, Booking/Band Manager, (763-222-4703)
[email protected]
www.brianborupipeband.com
www.facebook.com/brian.boru.pipe.band
MUSICIANS (continued)
Broken Spoke
High energy Irish music with lots of craic!
Sing-a-longs and rebel tunes mixed in with a whole lot of
entertainment. Pennywhistle, bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, bodhrán,
banjo, flute, guitar, and more...
St. Paul, MN
Chris, (952) 200-8435, Gordon, (651) 214-0906
[email protected],
www.brokenspoketc.com
www.facebook.com/BrokenSpokeMN
Bundle & Go
David & Suzanne Rhees, offering an eclectic mix of
traditional tunes and songs from Ireland and Wales to Cape Breton
and beyond, including original tunes and songs, on flute, fiddle,
accordions, and more.
St. Paul, MN
(612) 875-1345 or 875-1355
[email protected], [email protected]
Captain Kaliber
Tunes galore from four Twin Cities Irish session stalwarts (John
McCormick, accordion; Mary Vanorny, fiddle; Bob Douglas, mandolin;
Amy Shaw, flute) and one fabulous singer-guitarist direct from Co.
Cork (Patsy O'Brien).
Twin Cities, MN
[email protected]
Chulrua
Irish Traditional Music, Button Accordion, Fiddle,
Guitar/Vocals.
St. Paul, MN – tours nationally and internationally
Paddy O’Brien, (651) 698-2258
[email protected], www.paddyobrien.net/chulrua/
Common Reel – Mary Vanorny & Ryan Johnson
Traditional Irish music on Fiddle and Piano/Flute
St. Paul, MN
Mary Vanorny, (952) 807-5104
[email protected], www.CommonReel.com
Mikko Cowdery, Irish Balladeer
With over a hundred Irish favorites, many learned at his
father's knee. Mikko's rich lyrical style is complemented with
toasts, jokes, and stories from his travels in Ireland, Prince
Edward Island, Nova Scotia, & New Brunswick, and across the
region.
Mikko Cowdery, (320) 859-3536
[email protected]
Curtis & Loretta
Celtic harp, mandolin, mandocello, guitar, vocals. Ballads,
instrumentals, and more
Minneapolis, MN
Loretta Simonet, (612) 781-9537
[email protected]
www.curtisandloretta.com
Dalwhinnie
Traditional Scottish music for dances and for listening.
St. Paul, MN - (651) 644-4779
[email protected]
www.sherryladig.com
The Dirty Hurlers
A blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music, ranging
from the Dubliners and Clancy Brothers to Flogging Molly and the
Pogues. Fiddle, Guitar, Bass, Tin Whistle, Drums, Bodhrán
Morehead, MNJohn Rian, (218) 939-1038
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/dirtyhurlers
MUSICIANS (continued)
Dòrain
Vocal harmonies and carefully arranged sets abound in this
3-piece band. Irish and Scottish tunes and songs arranged for 3
voices in English and Scottish Gaelic.
Alexander Dove Lempke (guitar, bodhrán, vocals), Cara
Weggler (fiddle, bouzouki, vocals) and Iain Dove Lempke
(flute, guitar, vocals).
Minneapolis, MN
773-576-5772
[email protected], Facebook: DorainBand
Double Fiddles
Spirited fiddle music, pipes and song from Scotland, Cape Breton
and County Donegal Ireland featuring Iain MacGillivray and Chuck
Butler on fiddles, and Sue Spencer and Jim Ofsthun on vocals.
Duluth, MN
www.doublefiddles.com
Kate and Jode Dowling
Irish music for weddings, dances for any occasion, on fiddle,
flute and whistle.
West St Paul, MN (651) 493-2022
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/jodetunes
The DregsA combination of improv stage antics and music that
willleave you laughing, singing and drinking
along.www.the-dregs.netwww.facebook.com/TheDregs
Dunquin Dunquin plays traditional Irish exuberant reels and jigs
and heart-melting Irish airs on fiddle, wooden flute, and piano for
concerts, dancing, and all special celebrations, private or public.
Known for gorgeous arrangements of traditional tunes and some
award-winning originals in the trad style, Dunquin is in demand at
festivals, parties, dances and weddings throughout the Midwest.
Rosa Wells, fiddle; Don Ladig, whistles and flutes; Sherry Ladig,
piano and music arrangements.St. Paul, MN Sherry Ladig, (651)
644-4779 [email protected]
The Eddies
Four voices, with occasional guitar/accordion accompaniment, and
a playlist of songs of work, love and death in three part
harmony. Chuck Lentz; 612-839-0463
[email protected]
Facebook page: The Eddies on the River
www.eddiesontheriver.com
Eira A trio / quartet performing music from around the
world for voice, strings, and Irish drum. Liesel Wilson (vocals,
fiddle,erhu), Sue Spencer (guitar, vocals), Jim Ofsthun (drum,
vocals, tin whistle, bouzouki), Mary MacGillivary (fiddle,
vocals)Duluth, [email protected] - eiramusic.com
Beth Engelking
Solo singer and guitar/flute player.
Performing in a variety of venues - pubs, coffee shops, nursing
homes, Irish Fair
Board certified music therapist
Twin Cities, MN
[email protected]
MUSICIANS (continued)
Erin Rogue
Irish and beyond... playing traditional Irish music in
untraditional ways.
Twin Cities, MN
Robin Brown, (763) 753-6542 [email protected]
www.erinrogue.com
Hannah Flowers - A harpist and singer who has a love for
traditional Irish songs in English and Irish accompanied by the
harp as well as tunes and airs.
Twin Cities, MN
[email protected]
Four Pints ShyTraditional Irish, Scottish & English pub
tunes, ballads & shanties with a little bluegrass here and
there. Anything from instrumental jigs and reels that will
make you dance to a cappalla tunes that'll make you cry. Vocals,
Bodhrán, Fiddle, Banjo, Tin WhistleMandolin, Guitar and other
instrumentsTwin Cities, MN (612) 384-1628 [email protected]
www.facebook.com/FourPintsShy
Gaelic Tribe
Whistle, fiddle, guitar, vocals, flute, bodhrán, Traditional
Irish and original compositions.
Rochester, MN
Harmon Pierce, (507) 356-8912 [day: (507) 253-2911]
www.gaelictribe.com
The Gibbons Band
Feel Good Irish Pub & Folk Music
Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Bass, Bodhrán and Other
World Percussion. We also play acoustic & electric Folk Rock
covering songs from Ireland, England, Scotland and American
artists.
St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
Tim Gibbons, (612) 803-4226, [email protected]
www.Facebook.com/TheGibbonsBand
www.TheGibbonsBand.com
Giggin’ Síles
Traditional and not so traditional tunes
sung in English and Gaelic
Minneapolis, MN
Maureen Engelhardt,
[email protected]/pages/The-Giggin-Siles/156389824484
Greenwood Tree
Hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, guitar, mandolin, bodhrán,
concertina.
St. Paul, MN
Stu Janis, (651) 402-3252
[email protected]
www.greenwood-tree.com
Dick Hensold
Northumbrian smallpipes, Highland greatpipes and reel pipes,
other bagpipes and whistles.St. Paul, MN (651) 646-6581,
[email protected]
www.dickhensold.com
Dick Hensold & Patsy O’Brien
Northumbrian smallpipes, reel pipes and various whistles are
joined by Patsy O’Brien, guitarist/vocalist from County Cork.
The program is about half songs and half instrumentals, an
eclectic traditional Celtic mixture of Irish, Scottish,
Northumbrian, Cape Breton and original music.St. Paul, MN (651)
646-6581, [email protected]
www.dickhensold.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
The Hibernian Irish Band
Plays & sings the well known Irish songs that most people
enjoy.Twin Cities, MN
Chris Kalogerson, (952) [email protected],
www.kalogersonmusic.com
The HiBs
Irish traditional music Acoustic folk duo/trio on fiddle, wooden
flute, tin whistle, guitar and vocals.
West St Paul, MN
Kate and Jode Dowling, (612) 669-3013
www.hibsmusic.com
Hounds of Finn
Celtic Folk Rock
The Hounds are a primarily acoustic group performing Irish
folk-rock and roots music from around the world, along with
original material — topped off with traditional Irish and Scottish
tunes.
St. Paul, MN
Pete McCauley, (651) 558-6290
[email protected]
www.houndsoffinn.com
InishMohr
InishMohr plays lively traditional Irish and Scottish dance
music, interspersed with a few ballads. A high-energy band
featuring bouzouki, multiple winds (flutes, Scottish smallpipes
and whistles), bodhrán and guitar.
James Moss, (651) 489-7710
[email protected]
www.inishmohr.com
Irish Brigade
Vocals, fiddle, guitar, bodhrán, bass- Engaging Irish Music
Twin Cities, MN (651) 283-6821
[email protected]
www.theirishbrigadeband.com
Jimmy the Piper
Quality bagpiping and smallpiping for any occasion.James
Sherman, (651) 325-8598
Twin Cities, MN
www.facebook.com/jimmythepiper
The Jolly GroggersHigh Energy Irish Folk Music. 5 piece band
with dueling fiddles, bodhrán, tin whistle, mandolin, guitar, banjo
& more.NE Minneapolis, MNPeter Bodurtha, (651)
[email protected]
Kindred
Celtic and Americana Music. Acoustic trio on vocals, tin
whistle, bouzouki, mandolin, bass, guitar and bodhrán
Delano, MN
Sherri & Chuck Leyda (763) 972-2341
www.singletonstreet.com
Kittiwake
Named for a seabird native to many shores bordering the North
Atlantic, Kittiwake plays traditional music from Ireland, French
Canada, Scandinavia -- wherever the kittiwake flies! Amy Shaw
(wooden flute) and Chris Bashor (guitar).
Twin Cities, MN
[email protected]
MUSICIANS (continued)
Tom Klein
Performance on the uilleann (Irish) pipes for all occasions
St. Paul, MN
[email protected]
www.irishpipertom.com
Knotted Clover
An acoustic ensemble performing traditional tunes and folk songs
from Ireland, Scotland and the U.S. on fiddle, mandolin, whistle
and harp.
Elk River, MN (612) 817-2998
[email protected]
Harpist Amy Kortuem and her Celtic Band
Amy Kortuem on Celtic harp and vocals, along with violin,
whistles and drum.
Mankato, MN
Amy Kortuem (507) 387-2564
[email protected]
www.amykortuem.com
The Langer's BallStraight ahead, no-frills Irish ballads with
just a hint of razor blades, safety pins and American rock 'n'
roll. Their latest album 'The Devil or the Barrel' earned them a
top spot on virtually every Irish music writer, podcaster &
bloggers best of 2012 list. St. Paul, MN(651) 485-8090
[email protected]
Andrew K. Lewis
Great Highland Bagpipes
Dance Piper and Soloist
Twin Cities, MN (315) 440-4985 (cell)
[email protected]
Bob Lies
Great Highland Bagpipes
Dance Piper and Soloist
Twin Cities, MN - (651) 276-2655 (cell)
[email protected]
Locklin Road
Traditional Celtic and original music played in updated folk
style
Minneapolis, MN
Sheri O’Meara, (763) 516-1443
[email protected]
www.locklinroad.com
The Lost Forty
A two-man revival of the forgotten Irish songs of the north
woods and Great Lakes on voice, guitar, bouzouki, banjo and
harmonium.
St. Paul, MN
Brian Miller, (651) 245-3719
[email protected]
www.thelostforty.com
Macalester College Pipe Band
Scottish and Irish Pipe Band Music
Soloists available
Mike Breidenbach, (651) 387-6142
[email protected]
www.macpb.org
[email protected]
Laura (MacKenzie) and The Lads
A traditional trio with a richly Irish core, also performing
music from Scotland, Cape Breton, Galicia and Central France,
featuring wind-powered instruments with percussion and guitar.
Twin Cities, MN (651) 398-5055
[email protected]
www.lauramackenzie.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
Chad McAnally
Award winning Irish HarperMusic for all occasions
Twin Cities, MN (612) 968-4222
[email protected]
ceadachharps.weebly.com
Shawn McBurnie
Scots, Irish, and assorted maritime songs and new music
with Northwoods roots.
Twin Cities, MN
Shawn: (763) 913-8189
[email protected]
shawnmcburnie.com
Patrick McCormick
Highland & Uilleann PipesPerformance and Instruction
Twin Cities, MN (651) 353-1612
[email protected]
McInnis' Kitchen
Fiery Irish twin-fiddle music from Mark Monroe and Chuck Butler
and songs by Sue Spencer and Jim Ofsthun, in the spirit of
Newfoundland, Ireland and Cape Breton.
Duluth, [email protected]
Katie McMahon
The Original Voice of Riverdance
Minneapolis, MN (612) 850-3159
[email protected]
www.katiemcmahon.com
Todd Menton
Solo pub songs and traditional songs on guitar and vocal; also
bodhrán, mandolin, and bouzouki.
(612) 824-2789
[email protected]
Minnesota Police Pipe Band Competition and performance pipe and
drum corps
Minneapolis / St. Paul MN
Sally Gordon, Band Manager, (612) 280-5351
[email protected]
www.mppb.org
Mistral
Weaving together textured, harmonious arrangements of
traditional tunes from Ireland, Quebec, and Scandinavia.
Wooden flute, whistles, button accordion, guitar.
Twin Cities, MN
Chris Bashor (507) 649-1323
Slipjigery2gmail.com, mistraltrio.weebly.com/
The New Pearl Buttons
Civil War-era American music (instrumental and songs)
St. Paul, MN - (651) 644-4779
[email protected]
www.sherryladig.com
The Northerly Gales
The Northerly Gales is a Twin Cities-based Celtic/Americana
group. From Jimmy and Tamara's soaring pipes and fiddle to
Randy and Danny's driving rhythm, the Gales are always ready to
rock. Whether you're looking to tap your feet, forget your
troubles, or just share a pint over some great tunes, look no
further than The Northerly Gales.
Danny Schwarze. (651)[email protected],
www.northerlygales.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
Northern Gael
A powerful blast of traditional music and dance - bringing the
songs, music and dance steps of the Irish and Scottish countrysides
to life in concert performances and community programs. The members
are Ross Sutter, Laura MacKenzie and Danielle Enblom. Featuring
flute, fiddle, whistle, pipes, concertina, vocals, guitar, bodhrán,
sean nós dance, and Cape Breton dance.
Laura MacKenzie [email protected] or Ross Sutter
[email protected]
www.lauramackenzie.com/northerngael.cfm
Patsy O’Brien
Guitar and Vocals – traditional and original songs
Twin Cities, MN
[email protected]
www.patsyobrienswebsite.com
O'Rourke's FeastIrish Traditional Music, arrangements of jigs,
reels, hornpipes, clan marches, slow airs,2 Fiddles, 2 Flutes,
Button Accordion, PianoSt. Paul, MN Paddy O'Brien, (651)
[email protected]/orourkes-feast/
Paddy Wagon
Irish Music with a twang -Acoustic folk/traditional/country
Guitars, fiddle, tin whistle, harmonica, stand up base,
vocalsSt. Paul/Minneapolis
Tim Flynn, (651) 334-7115
www.paddywagon.net
Poitin
Celtic Bush Music from the Red River Valley
Morehead, MN
Jim Haney, (218) 979-1085
poitinband.com
RavensFire
Traditional Irish and Scottish Celtic, Folk and original songs
and tunes. Great vocals and lively instrumentals, featuring guitar,
mandolin, whistle, and bodhrán. Larry and Melissa Schmidt, Guy
Havelick, Judy Havelick.
Spring Valley, MN
Melissa Schmidt, (507) 272-6710
[email protected], theravensfireband.com
Release the Craicen
Influenced by Pogues and Flogging Molly's Irish Folk-Punk style,
classic rock rhythms raise up rousing choruses while fiddle and
accordion tunes reminisce days gone by.
Minneapolis/St. Paul
[email protected]
www.releasethecraicen.com
Ring of Kerry
Traditional Irish instruments and lots of voice playing a
high-energy blend that is animated, ruggedly beautiful and fun.
St. Cloud, MN
Paul Cotton, (320) 251-0601
[email protected], www.ringofkerry.us
Ross and MacKenzie
Ross Sutter and Laura MacKenzie, offering concertsand family
programs of Scottish and Irish music.Twin Cities, MN (651)
398-5055Ross Sutter - [email protected] MacKenzie -
[email protected]
MUSICIANS (continued)
Rúpálaí
An uncommon trio with a trove of traditional dance tunes, songs
in Irish Gaelic, English, Breton and more. Chad McAnally on Gaelic
harp, wooden flute, vocals and hammered dulcimer; Siobhán Dugan on
vocals; Michal Sinak on concertina, button box, guitar and octave
mandolin.
Twin Cities, MN
Chad McAnally (612) 968-4222 [email protected]
The SERFs Irish Pub Rock. The Serfs are a 5 piece
electric/acoustic band that blends traditional Irish drinking songs
and rebel tunes with a little Rock N Roll! From great songs
from Flogging Molly and The Pogues to original songs, The Serfs
deliver with up beat Irish Pub Rock!Guitar, Bass, Harmonicas,
Drums, Percussion, VocalsMinneapolis, MNBooking/info:
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/TheSerfs
SonaTraditional Irish duo Sona (pronounced "SUN-a") is
acombination of harp, fiddle, and concertina with vocals,
performing lively dance tunes, harp melodies, and traditional songs
in English and Irish. Mattie Ernst (fiddle, concertina, vocals),
Hannah Flowers (vocals, nylon- and wire-strung harp)Twin Cities,
MNHannah Flowers –
[email protected]://www.facebook.com/sonairishmusic/about/
Dáithí Sproule
Traditional songs in English and Irish,Guitar, Gaelic
language
West Saint Paul, MN, (651) 757-0115
www.daithisproule.com
Dáithí Sproule & Laura MacKenzie
Music of Ireland and Scotland
Twin Cities, MN
Laura MacKenzie, (651) 398-5055
[email protected]
www.sprouleandmackenzie.com
Ross Sutter
Vocals, guitar, button accordion, bodhránChildren’s programs
& school residencies
Minneapolis, MN (612) 331-1968
[email protected], www.rosssutter.com
Sweet Colleens
Fiddle-fueled, accordion-infused, Celtic-Cajun Folk Pop
Fiddle, accordion, guitar, drums, bass, vocals
Twin Cities, MN
(612) 501-5567 - [email protected]
www.sweetcolleens.com
TentaTively TeaTime
Irish and Irish-related songs and tunes on fiddles, bodhrán,
bouzouki, guitar and whistles.
Twin Cities, MN
Linda Doran, [email protected]
Tiller Black
Traditional Irish / Celtic Rock
Vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, accordion, bass, bodhrán,
cajon drum box
Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN
Kevin Brown, (763) 656-9482, [email protected]
www.tillerblack.com
MUSICIANS (continued)
The Tim Malloys
Equal parts pub and punk, the Tim Malloys fuse traditional Irish
music with a raucous Minneapolis sound and sensibility. Mashing up
influences ranging from The Pogues to The Suburbs, the Tim Malloys
are a bootlegger's dream of punk guitar, manic grooves, and
rollicking callbacks. Vocals, Guitars, Base, Whistle/Flute,
Accordion, Drums, Bodhrán
[email protected]
www.TimMalloys.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tim-Malloys/167449436310
YouTube: www.youtube.com/TheTimMalloys
Bandcamp: timmalloys.bandcamp.com/
Twin Cities Céilí Band (TCCB)
Traditional Irish music for Irish social dancing
Twin Cities, MN
Tom Juenemann [email protected]
Two Tap Trio
Traditional Irish Music, vocals, fiddle, flute, guitar,also
available with Irish dancers.
St. Paul, MN
Brian Miller, (651) 245-3719 [email protected]
www.twotaptrio.com
Upset and Curl
Performing beautiful arrangements of traditional melodies and
folk tunes from Ireland and North America. The delicate sounds
of harp and flute with driving fiddle tunes, percussive dance, and
vocal harmonies are a true delight! Danielle Enblom
(fiddle/step dance), Hannah Flowers (harp/vocals), and Cory
Froehlich (flute/vocals). Twin Cities, MNHannah Flowers
- [email protected]
www.facebook.com/upsetandcurl/
Mary Vanorny
Traditional Irish Music on Fiddle
Farmington, MN
[email protected] (952) 807-5104
www.FiddlerMary.com
Wild Colonial Bhoys
Celtic Rock that ROCKS!
Adam Coolong, [email protected]
www.wildcolonialbhoys.com
Willow Brae
Celtic harpist Andrea Stern and traditional wind player/singer
Laura MacKenzie, offering concerts and community programs.
Twin Cities, MN - Laura MacKenzie, (651) 398-5055
[email protected], [email protected]
www.willowbraemusic.com
IRISH LECTURES/DEMONSTATIONS AND READINGS
The Twin Cities area has a wealth of distinguished Irish
musicians and writers who are available for presentations on a
range of topics. These may be adapted for various age groups and
settings, including special interest groups, libraries, community
centers and festivals as well as schools, elementary through
college. Following is a listing by artist.
MUSICIANS
LAURA MACKENZIE * performs and teaches music from Ireland,
Scotland, Central France, Galicia, Cape Breton and Minnesota on a
splendid array of wind-powered instruments and voice. More
information at:
http://www.lauramackenzie.com/schoolcommunity.cfm
CHAD MCANALLY plays Irish wire strung harp as well as hammer
dulcimer and whistle. Chad teaches these at the Center for Irish
Music. Classically trained in piano, organ and harpsichord, Chad
expanded his experience as a graduate student of ethnomusicology,
focusing primarily on North Indian classical music. More
information at: [email protected].
PADDY O’BRIEN * plays button accordion and is considered a
walking encyclopedia of Irish traditional music, and has recorded
and toured internationally with some of Ireland's seminal
traditional music ensembles. More information at:
http://www.paddyobrien.net/paddy-obrien-irish-studies-programs/
DáithÍ Sproule of Derry, whose first group was the legendary
Skara Brae, is one of Irish music’s most respected guitar
accompanists, and one of the first guitarists to develop DADGAD
tuning for Irish music. He is also a fine singer in English and
Irish. In addition to performing and recording, Dáithí is a
sought-after teacher and lecturer in subjects ranging from guitar
styles and song accompaniment to Irish traditional music, language
and literature. More information at:
http://www.daithisproule.com/about/
WRITERS
ERIN HART * is a traditional singer in the Irish sean nós style
and the author of four archaeological crime novels set in Ireland.
When speaking at libraries and other community settings, Erin often
brings her husband, Irish traditional music icon Paddy O'Brien, to
play a few tunes to set the mood. Erin offers talks about each of
her books, and a more general program about the series.
Erin also does special keynote addresses and other public
speaking engagements at library events, book fairs, writers'
conferences, and schools. More information at www.erinhart.com.
STORYTELLING – THE SPOKEN WORD
“Since we gathered in the dark caves long 'go we are a people
have been retelling stories to one another. The Irish are
known to be the greatest at the art of conjuring a tale into life
while bringing the listener into another time and world often
leaving them there as they slip out the back door. As the old Irish
Proverb says, Bíonn siúlach scéalach, 'Travellers have tales to
tell' and the Irish have always been great wanderers of this
world.
There are two types of Storyteller, the Scéalaí and the
Seanchaí; the former who recounts the urban legends and the latter
the teller of international traveling folktales and Sagas, which by
all accounts in the days before television and the modern attention
span would go on for three days and three nights.
Nowadays, though, all Irish storytellers are known as the
Seanchaí!
Who's telling tales now?”
- Máirtín de Cogáin
STORYTELLERS
Detailed profiles of these storytellers are available on the
IMDA website at www.IMDA-MN.org.
Tracy Chipman, based in Menomonie, Wisconsin - travels far &
wide!
(715) 292-1513, [email protected]
www.listentoatale.com
Máirtín de Cógáin, lives in California, travels to Minnesota
often and is willing to travel all around. (310) 447-4839,
[email protected]/MdCProject
John Dingley, Twin Cities, MN
(651) 280-7232, [email protected]
Northstar Storytelling League is a Minnesota nonprofit serving
storytellers and listeners throughout the state.
http://northstarstorytelling.org/
IRISH THEATER
Out of the Mist Celtic Theatre (formerly the Celtic
Collaborative) is a cultural and performing arts troupe dedicated
to animating the drama, poetry, fiction, music, and dance of the
Celtic world, both past and present.
Since 2011, the Celtic Collaborative has produced six original
collage shows: Nobel on Yer Bicycle: Ireland's Nobel Laureates
(2011); Scenes from the 1916 Easter Rising (2011/2012); Scenes from
a Celtic Album (2012); Scenes from Dracula's Celtic Album (2013),
Monsters and Demons: Scenes from Dracula’s Celtic Album, and 1,000
Years of Irish Poetry (March 2014), and The Harp and the
Loon: Literary Bridges Between Ireland and Minnesota
(November 2014).
Performances have been held at venues including: the Celtic
Junction, the Black Dog, Brits Pub, the Irish Fair of
Minnesota, the Rochester Irish Festival, and the
historic Cass Gilbert designed Dayton Avenue Presbyterian
Church.Follow the Out of the Mist Celtic Theatre on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/outofthemisttheatre/
The Phoenix Theater – the resident acting group at the Celtic
Junction Arts Center. Innovative Irish theater presented in an
energetic and playful way. [email protected]
IRISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
Gaeltacht Minnesota
Irish language groups and instruction.Free classes on Monday
nights. Also, language workshop opportunities.
[email protected], www.gaelminn.org
The Celtic Junction Arts Center
Irish language classes for children, teens and their parents,
using songs, rhymes and stories, offered through the Irish College
of Minnesota. Fee.
celticjunction.org/college/
IRISH NEWSPAPER
The Irish Gazette
An Irish Cultural Newspaper
Publisher: Jim [email protected]
www.theirishgazette.com
IRISH ORGANIZATIONS
Ancient Order of Hibernians - MN Office
[email protected]
The Celtic Junction Arts Center
“Weaving the traditions of Dance, Music, Art and Language”
A Center for the Arts with classes in Irish Step Dance;
Traditional Irish Music; Céilí and Social Dance; Irish Mythology
and History; Celtic Spirituality; World Art and classes in the
Irish language for children and adults. Visit our Public art
gallery displaying local artisans of pottery, painting, and
instrument making. Come to our Concerts and Hooleys! Space
available for event rental (performance space, dance studios,
classrooms, music area and lobby.)
836 Prior Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
(612) 722-7000 ~ www.celticjunction.org
Center for Irish Studies - New Hibernian Review
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
www.stthomas.edu/irishstudies
[email protected]
Children’s Program of Northern Ireland
The program brings children 10 to 11 years old from Northern
Ireland to Minnesota and surrounding areas for 5 weeks in the
summer. This is a cross community program bringing Protestant and
Catholic children together. The children learn first-hand that
diverse people can and do live in harmony.
(651) 405-1108
[email protected], [email protected]
www.cpni.org
Emerald Society of Minnesota
PO Box 4423St.Paul, Mn.55104
www.emeraldsocietymn.org
Friends of St. Patrick-MN Chapter
Building positive and on-going relationships between Minnesota
and Northern Ireland. Affiliated with the Saint Patrick
Centre in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Sponsors of the Young
Ambassador Program, a program for young adults to travel to
Northern Ireland to learn about the country's history, cultures,
and reconciliation efforts.
(612) 396-7703 - [email protected]
IRISH ORGANIZATIONS (continued)
Great Northern Irish Pipers Club
Devoted to promoting the playing, construction,
and lore of the uilleann pipes of Ireland.
St. Paul, MN
Tom Klein, (651) 227-3367
[email protected] www.gnipc.org
Irish American Business Network - Minnesota ChapterServing the
greater Minnesota area of the Irish American Business Network by
using a light-hearted, satirical approach, we seek to use our
collective experiences and insights to further our cultural,
social, professional and individual pursuits while supporting all
our membersin the best way we can. A resource for the
community.Request to join us via our LinkedIn Page"Like" us on
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/pages/Minnesota-Chapter-of-the-Irish-American-Business-Network
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Providing expression for all things Irish and linking the past,
present and future of Irish culture in Minnesota. Irish Fair
welcomes visitors for three days of Irish music, dance and cultural
activities on the second weekend in August each year.
836 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
(651)645-0221
[email protected], www.irishfair.com
Irish Genealogical Society International
A worldwide community of Irish Genealogical researchers – people
looking for their Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors in Ireland and
around the world. We are an all volunteer non-profit organization
based in the Twin Cities with members in 10 countries and all fifty
of the United States.
1385 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120Ann Eccles, (651) 330-9312
[email protected]
www.irishgenealogical.org
Irish Music and Dance Association (IMDA)
Celebrating Irish traditions since 1983.
Julia Rogers, (651) 341-3618
[email protected]
www.IMDA-MN.orgwww.facebook.com/pg/IMDA.MN
Irish Network Minnesota Connecting the Midwest through business,
social and cultural networks in the US and Ireland. Minnesota
is one of more than 20 chapters from New York to San Diego that
fosters the creativity, Industry and success of Ireland's
diaspora. IN-MN welcomes members to participate in the local
Irish community, connect professionally and expand their social
network.Follow us on Twitter @irishnetworkmn or on Facebook.
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Association
Judy Clerkin, (763) 234-0669. [email protected]
www.mplsstpats.org
St. Paul St. Patrick’s Association
Jeff Schmidt – [email protected]
(651) 335-7575
www.stpatsassoc.org
Traditional Singers Club
Supporting and encouraging involvement and excellence in Irish
and related singing traditions
Twin Cities, MN
[email protected]
IRISH ORGANIZATIONS (continued)
Twin Cities Feile
Irish Music & Dance Competition
Sponsored by Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance
www.twincitiesfeile.com
Twin Cities Robert Emmets Hurling Club
Devoted to promoting the sport of hurling, the national sport of
Ireland.
[email protected]
twincitieshurling.com
IRISH RADIO
Malarkey - Radio with an Irish AccentWeekly live radio on KFAI
covering Irish culture, art, music and writing.Monday, 7:30 pm to
8:00 pm, 90.3 FM, 106.7 AM in the Twin Cities and streaming on
kfai.orgHosted by Siobhan Kieranswww.kfai.org/malarkeyradio
PUBS AND VENUESFEATURING IRISH MUSIC
Celtic Junction Arts Center
836 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN
(612) 722-7000 –
[email protected]
Charlie's Irish Pub at the Water Street Inn
101 Water St S, Stillwater, MN
(651) 439-6000 - www.waterstreetinn.us
Dubliner Pub and Cafe
2162 University Ave W (at Vandalia), St. Paul, MN
(651) 646-5551 - www.thedublinerpub.com
Eggroll Queen Café
(formerly the Underground Music Café)
1579 Hamline Ave N., Falcon Heights, MN 55108
(651) 644-9959 – eggrollqueen1.com
Half Time Rec
1013 Front Ave, St. Paul, MN
(651) 488-8245 - [email protected]
www.halftimerec.net
Kieran’s Irish Pub
601 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 339-4499 - www.kierans.com
Merlins Rest
3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 216-2419 – [email protected],
www.merlinsrest.com
Tanzenwald Brewing, 103 Hwy 3 North, Northfield. (507) 366-BEER
www.tanzenwald.com,
IRISH PUBS
Blarney Pub & Grill412 - 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN(612)
331-1527 - www.blarneypubmn.com
Celts Craft House7083 153rd Street W, Apple Valley, MN
55124(952) 683-1533 - www.celtscrafthouse.com/
Celts Irish Pub & Grill
14506 S Robert, Rosemount, MN (651) 322-7995
6559 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 455-5210
800 Bahls Drive, Hastings, MN (651) 437-1123
200 3rd St, Farmington, MN (651) 460-8376
[email protected], celts-pub.com
IRISH PUBS (continued)
Claddagh Irish Pub - Maple Grove
7890 Main St, Maple Grove, MN
(763) 773-7400 - [email protected]
www.claddaghirishpubs.com
Dan Kelly’s Pub
212 7th Street S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-2644 - www.dankellyspub.com
Drake O’Neill’s Irish American Pub
9125 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego, MN
(763) 595-1491 – www.drakeoneills.com
Emmett’s Public House
695 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN
(651) 225-8248 – www.emmettspublichouse.com
Jake O’Connor’s Public House
200 Water St, Excelsior, MN
(952) 908-9650 – [email protected], www.jakeoconnors.com
Kip's Irish Pub and Restaurant
9970 Wayzata Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN
(952) 367-5070 – [email protected], www.kipspub.com
The Liffey
175 West 7th, St. Paul, MN
(651) 556-1420 - www.theliffey.com
The Local Minneapolis
931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 904-1000 - www.the-local.com
The Local West End
1607 Park Place Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN(952) 698-2000 -
www.the-local.com
McCormick’s Pub & Restaurant
331 Broadway Ave S, Wayzata, MN
(952) 767-2417 – [email protected],
www.mccormickswayzata.com
McGarry’s Irish Pub & Eatery
5189 Main Street East, Maple Plain, MN
(763) 479-4031 - www.mcgarryspub.com
Morrissey’s Irish Pub
913 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 465-8555 – [email protected],
www.morrisseysuptown.com
O’Brien’s Public House
338 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN
(952) 217-5490 – [email protected],
obrienspublichousemn.com
O’Donovan’s Irish Pub
700 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 317-8896 – [email protected], www.odonovans.com
O’Malley's Irish Pub
1775 Radio Drive Suite A (City Centre East)
Woodbury, MN
(651) 578-7007 - www.omalleys-pub.com
The Olde Triangle Pub219 Main Street West, Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-0256 – [email protected],
www.theoldetrianglepub.com
Paddy Ryan's Irish Pub
709 Rodeo Circle, Hudson, WI
(715) 381-8205 – [email protected],
www.paddyryans.com
Pog Mahone’s Pub & Grill
903 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 236-4724 – www.pogmahone.com
IRISH PUBS (continued)
The Prodigal Public House
25 E 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 354-3689 – www.prodigalpub.com
Shamrock’s The Irish Nook
995 W 7th at Randolph, St. Paul, MN
(651) 228-9925 - www.crnook.com
IRISH COFFEE SHOPS
Claddagh Coffee Cafe
Specialty coffee, local fresh bakery, soups, salads and paninis
– served with Irish hospitality.
459 W 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN – (651) 600-3400
Wee Claddagh Coffee612 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN – (651)
[email protected], www.claddaghcoffeecafe.com
IRISH SHOPS and MERCHANTS
Irish on Grand *
Irish on Grand is very much a community hub – a place to buy the
best of Irish goods from CDs to Irish Crystal, purchase the makings
of an Irish breakfast, but also a place to drop by for a chat, find
out what’s happening in the Irish community or just to see who you
might bump in to on a Saturday morning!1124 Grand Avenue, St. Paul,
MN 55105
(651) 222-5151
www.irishongrand.comhttp://www.facebook.com/IrishOnGrand
Bodhrán Tippers by David J. DraegerA wide range of tipper
designs, including custom made tippers from "the Master of the
Singing Bodhrán" of the Hounds of Finn. "Tippers are like
lovers, you need to go through a few of them to pick the best … and
a real player has more than
one."[email protected]
The Celtic CroftPurveyors of kilts, accessories, Scottish, Irish
and Welsh clothing, bagpipes and other musical instruments and
gifts. Visit us on the web or at a festival near you.
www.kilts-n-stuff.com
Celtique Creations
Celtique Creations is a small family run business specializing
in Celtic embroidery and gifts.
Cathy Gadzo and Rosemary Paulson, (651) 249-8847
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
[email protected] www.celtiquecreations.com
Earnest Threads (formerly Gúna Rince)
Custom & ready-to-wear Irish dancing costumes and quality
solo dress sewing patterns. Instrument cases and natural dying and
eco-printing.
Mattie Ernst
www.earnestthreads.com
Chad McAnally - Celtic Instruments
The ancient and rare wire-strung harp, designed and hand-crafted
by a professional harper. Chad builds historically inspired harps,
student harps, and other traditional stringed instruments.
[email protected]
T. R. Hawkinson, LTDHistoric Handcrafted JewelryCeltic designs
in jewelry and other ornamentsTodd Hawkinson,
(651)227-3921www.trhltd.com
IRISH SHOPS and MERCHANTS (continued)
The Irish Rose Gifts Your on-line source for Irish gifts, Irish
coats of arms, Irish family history products and personalized Irish
gifts.
Dan Sexton, (888)[email protected],
www.theirishrose.com
Patty's Pottery
Handmade Celtic Pottery
[email protected] - www.prrpots.com
St. Patrick’s Guild
Saints, Shamrocks and More
The best in Irish and inspirational merchandise.
1554 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-1506 - (800) 652-9767 www.stpatricksguild.com -
www.IrishIndeed.com
IRISH SPORTS
Twin Cities Gaelic Football Club
A community Gaelic Sports club for men and women of all skill
levels to participate in Gaelic Football.
[email protected]
Find us on Facebook: Twin Cities Lakelanders Gaelic Football
Club- www.twincitiesgfc.com/
Twin Cities Robert Emmets Hurling Club
Organized to promote and develop the amateur sport of hurling in
the Twin Cities and Minnesota, as well as a sense of community
among members.
[email protected] - twincitieshurling.com
IRISH TRAVEL
These local travel professionals can help you plan the perfect
visit to Ireland.
Celtic Journeys
Personalized group & individual travel to Ireland arranged
by an Irish native. Exceptional journeys with outstanding
service.
[email protected] - (651) 291-8003
www.celtic-journeys.com
The Irish In AmericaLet our family show your family the best of
Ireland...The Irish In America brings Americans to their roots
withreal genealogy tours of Ireland. We go the extra mile to help
your family experience Ireland, not just as a tourist, but as a
member of the family, coming home for a visit. We want you to
experience Ireland just as we have for the past forty years.
[email protected] - (651)
222-4402www.TheIrishInAmerica.com
IMDA Membership
Support live Irish music, dance and cultural activities by
becoming a member of the Irish Music and Dance Association.
Individual memberships are $20 a year. Band, organizational and
business memberships are $25 a year. Newsletter only memberships
are also available without charge. Member bands, organizations and
businesses receive priority listing on the IMDA Community Resources
List. All members receive the IMDA newsletter monthly
electronically by e-mail. Supporting members who contribute $35 or
more annually may receive their newsletter by U S Mail.
Sign up or renew your membership on the IMDA website -
http://www.imda-mn.org/membership
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