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Hailing from the West Coast of Ireland, The Tribesmen bring the very best of Irish traditional folk music to the European stage for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. With David on guitar and vocals, Oisín on banjo, fiddle and vocals, Thomas on fiddle, and Emmet on mandolin and cajon, they create a unique, intensifying sound that captivates audiences. Having previously performed at Spirit of Milan, Bustofolk, and Balver Höhle, they are ready to deliver an unforgettable showcase of Irish culture at Spirit of Milan 2025.
Glasgow has long been a melting pot for traditional music, with its vibrant folk scene drawing from both the city’s rich cultural heritage and it’s dynamic, diverse musical community. These four musicians, all from different parts of Scotland and Ireland, have come together as a result of this. The line up features Ross Couper on fiddle, known around the world for his work the the famous ‘Peatbog Faeries‘, having toured with them extensively through Scotland, Europe and Australia over the last number of years. Ryan Murphy from Ireland on Uilleann Pipes & flute from the critically acclaimed bands ‘Manran’ & ‘Ímar’ who he has toured over 35 countries with over the past 15 years. Conor Markey on vocals and guitar, who is also a member of the Glasgow based band ‘The Wakes’ & ‘The Paul McKenna Band’ have been busy touring around the UK, Denmark, Belgium and Germany over the last decade. Adam Brown on Bodhran of ‘RURA’ and also ‘Ímar’ rounds of a star studded folk quartet, for you listening pleasure.
We are four guys with a folk soul.
Our instruments are the bodhran, the violin, the guitar, and the bouzouki. Accompanied by the vocals, they will let you discover the sounds and rhythms of the Irish and Breton folk music.
Voice, guitar, violin, bouzuki and bodhràn are skilfully blended in evocative harmonies to offer the most shining musical jewels of the great tradition of the Celtic area, which include passionate songs, heart-wrenching ballads and fiery instrumental sets; a journey through time and space from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, to the endless American plains.
Whether in a cosy pub during an intimate performance by the fireplace, or on the most important stages of international festivals, it is impossible not to be overwhelmed by the emotions given by a Keltaholics concert!
We make music with an ancient soul, which carries with it the smell of the Atlantic Ocean and the millenarian forests.
Simone, Beatrice and Simone, despite their young age, are already established musicians involved in heterogeneous musical projects, ranging from classical to folk music, with encroachments into contemporary genres. They decided to combine their experiences and artistic sensibilities to create a unique project: the Duilleoga, a trio that blends tradition and modernity in a fresh and engaging ensemble.
The trio, consisting of Irish flute, fiddle and guitar, is distinguished by its ability to reinterpret traditional Irish music with a personal touch, making both dance tunes and soul-searching melodies current and accessible to a general audience without losing the attention of the genre’s connoisseurs. The repertoire includes songs from the Irish and Scottish traditions, combined with contemporary compositions and forays into other related musical cultures, and it creates a show full of surprises for the audience.
Duilleoga’s performances are extremely versatile and suitable for a variety of contexts, from small clubs and intimate concert halls to large outdoor festivals. Thanks to the trio’s ability to create captivating atmospheres and overwhelming energy, their music is able to captivate all kinds of audiences, making every event unique and memorable.
The group, originally from Ivrea, presents a repertoire inspired by traditional Irish music and beyond, featuring typical songs, instrumental dances, and original tracks influenced by the Irish tradition, all revisited by the band in a modern rock style.
The band has undergone a long evolution both in terms of style and musical genre, moving from Celtic and delicate sounds to a more upbeat rhythm with jigs and reels, eventually reaching today’s Irish-rock/punk sound as their current formation.
Founded in 2006 as an acoustic trio with violin and vocals, guitar, and organetto, the band has now evolved into a quintet with a rock lineup:
ALICE VISCONTI: vocals and violin
SIMONE MENICACCI: vocals and guitars (acoustic and electric)
PAOLO CLEMENTE: flutes and bagpipes
SILVANO GANIO MEGO: bass
DIEGO ZANETTO: drums
The musical project Patricks was born in 2012, with the desire to make the Italian audience experience Ireland.
Inspired by any other band that has anything to do with the term “Irish”, from the more traditional High Kings to the rock of Flogging Molly, Patricks brings on stage what Irish music represents to them: stories of life, conviviality, light-heartedness and cheerfulness.
Fiddle, Irish whistles, banjo, guitar, drums, male and female vocals: an excellent mix of sounds and energy to fully immerse yourself in the traditional Irish music, but with a modern twist.
This versatile but not ordinary band, after establishing the current band line up in 2015, has performed all over Italy, bringing its energy on the stages of great festivals, as well as warmth and joy in small pubs.
Patricks played at Triskell Celtic Festival, Brintaal Celtic Folk Festival, Irlanda in Festa, Montelago Celtic Festival, and opened the concerts of international artists, such as the singer Cisco (former member of Modena City Ramblers), the irish band Goitse, awarded as “Trad Group of the Year 2015”, and The Sidh.
Native singer and other Italian musicians, we all share a deep connection with Ireland that goes beyond pure musical enjoyment. Travels, encounters, and stories have brought us closer to a country with an extraordinary history, filled with glory, poverty, struggles for freedom, profound religiosity, and an unparalleled pub spirit.
Active for more than 15 years (est. 2009), we have performed over 200 concerts including outdoor festivals, theaters, festivals, venues, and of course, pubs across Italy and abroad.
Among the events we’ve participated in, we particularly highlight a “mini tour” in Dublin in 2015 (performing at Gogarty’s Pub in Temple Bar), our presence at the Ireland Pavilion during Expo 2015, participation in various editions of the Interceltic Festival BustoFolk (opening for Frankie Gavin and Hevia), the Saint Patrick Evening at BerariaH in Bucharest in 2017, and numerous performances at important venues such as Millenium Pub in Busto Arsizio, Io Spirit de Milan, and Beda House in Milan. In December 2023, we supported the Gens d’Ys dance company in their Christmas theater tour, “An Irish Christmas Tale.”
Over the years, we have released two albums: ‘The Welcome Glass’ and ‘One for the Road’