Performers

We’re excited to bring you TWO FULL DAYS of local and regional Celtic music talent. Our list of performers is still in the works! Stay tuned for times and updates.

River Driver

River Driver’s diverse and unique repertoire of Americana folk rock, combined with their electrifying live performances, captivates audiences from the first note. Whether charging into the crowd mid-song or leaping from table to table in lively pub gigs, fiddler Shelly New and guitarist Michael Logan exude energy that’s impossible to resist—sparking dancing, clapping, singing, and celebratory cheers from every corner of the room. Their diverse repertoire spans from Hank Williams to Guns N’ Roses, weaving bluegrass, Cajun, Texas country, Celtic, and Americana folk into a unique, high-energy tapestry. With creative arrangements, powerhouse vocals, and screaming fiddle solos, River Driver guarantees an unforgettable experience!

Plunk Murray

Founded in 2014, and named after founder and lead singer Johnny Zercher’s Great Great Grandfather, Plunk Murray is proud of the reputation they’ve established as one of the most fun, slightly rowdy and exciting Celtic bands in Texas. While primarily a Celtic band, playing everything from traditional tunes from The Dubliners and The Irish Rovers to more modern songs by The Pogues and Flogging Molly, you’re also likely to hear a wide range of “not-so” Irish songs as well. On any given night you may here songs by George Strait, The Cure, Men at Work or the Beatles.

KinFolk

One the newest and freshest pure drop Irish trad bands in the North Texas area. Peggy and Ken are 40-year veterans of Irish music. They are now joined by their children, Kevin and Katie. Kevin on flute, tin whistle, and low whistle, and Katie on tenor banjo and mandolin. Peggy, whose mainstay remains the fiddle, recently added the concertina to her wheelhouse, and Ken, having handed his banjo duties to his daughter, now holds forth on button accordion, bouzouki, and guitar. They recently added a guitar player, Sam Hatch. KinFolk’s repertoire is a lively blend of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and marches with waltzes, airs, and songs added for good measure.

Waxie Dargles

Blending Celtic tradition with the fiery spirit of Oklahoma’s Red Dirt music scene, the Waxie Dargles deliver high-energy performances that are sure to ignite the stage and your hearts. With driving rhythms, soaring fiddle lines, and rowdy singalongs, they bring the spirit of the Irish pub straight to the American heartland. Their sound fuses ancient ballads with modern grit, offering a fresh take on Celtic-Americana folk-rock that’s as authentic as it is electrifying. From festival stages to rowdy pubs and honky-tonks, the Waxie Dargles are a force of musical mayhem built for big crowds and an unforgettable experience!

Misty Posey

Misty Posey is a high soprano, singer-songwriter with astonishingly pure vocals. Her songs are inspired by nature, fantasy movies, and times long ago. She released her debut album in 2018, creating her own Celtic Classical Crossover sound with her signature songs “When the Wind Blows” and “Come Along to the Enchanted Forest,” and toured festivals nationwide. Celtic festivals filled her schedule as she added more sean-nós and trad songs to her sets, and she began to be known as “Texas’ Celtic Woman.” In 2021, Misty was named the Gaelic Youth Chorus Director at The North Texas School of Irish Music. She has since, served as vocal instructor for O’Flaherty Irish Music Youth Camp.

Sombati

From Texas, the World! Based in Fort Worth, our passion is bringing music from all over the world to life. We play traditional tunes and original compositions in a variety of genres from Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Americas. From traditional Irish and Scottish music, waltzes and ballads from Northern Spain and greater Appalachia, polkas, tangos and rhumbas, toe-tappers from the Balkans, Greece, Turkey, and Transylvania, and a few unique concoctions of our own, we bring you the world in music.

Celtic or Not

Eric and Laura Rothe have been playing Celtic music for almost 20 years. Their duo, Celtic or Not, performs Irish, Scottish, and many other styles of music. They sing energetic melodies and beautiful harmonies while accompanying themselves primarily on guitar and mandolin. Since traveling to Scotland and Ireland, they both have had a love of Celtic music, traditions, and spirituality. Eric and Laura have performed in pubs, restaurants, theaters, schools, and outdoor festivals. They have even played at funerals and weddings. Specializing in sing-alongs, they bring song sheets and encourage audience participation. So come prepared to sing-along, dance, clap, and stomp!

Heartstrings Dulcimer

HeartStrings is a group of friends who love learning, playing and sharing music. The group began in 2008 and has grown to include a variety of delightful personalities and musical instruments. HeartStrings enjoys “exploring” a wide variety of music and can play selections from religious, seasonal, folk, classical, historic, patriotic, Celtic, country and contemporary genre. The group has performed for many functions: Bridgeport’s community events, Veterans Day, Celtic Music Event, Little Branson Gospel Show, produced two CD’s, performed in a movie, and other events.

Thistle Ridge

Thistle Ridge is a group of musicians passionate about sharing traditional Celtic and American music. Since the group was formed in 2023, they’ve led audiences in song multiple Celtic festivals, performing at the Decatur Texas Celtic Festival and the Bridgeport Texas St. Paddy’s Day Parade. The group’s interest was formed over a decade of singing and playing Celtic and American folk songs. This turned into playing together every Friday. With a powerful combination of both singing and multi-instrumentation, the band’s music leads audiences to sing along, even if they don’t know the lyrics.

Denton Celtic Dancers

The Denton Celtic Dancers is a Scottish Country Dance group in Denton, Texas. They dance at the Green Space Arts Collective, located at 529 Malone St, Denton, TX 76201, from 5-7 PM on Sundays.

Rampant Porch Lizards

Rampant Porch Lizards is a trio of musicians exploring the space between the past and the present. This trio uses their unusual instruments and their voices to tell unique stories to those who are open to listening. They have an immense repertoire of music and the talent to go along with it.

Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums

In the year 2000, with generous startup funding from the Scottish Rite of Fort Worth, The Fort Worth Scottish Pipes & Drums (FWSPD) was formed and has continued a 20+ year journey of playing Scottish music for the benefit, enjoyment, and education of North Texans. FWSPD is made up of over 20 volunteer members who meet weekly for band practice and spend countless hours practicing on their own. Band members also take rigorous private instruction from world-champion musicians and engage in solo and ensemble competitions.

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