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The 2008 Irish Festival had the following artists perform this past summer at the Newport Yachting Center.

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The Glengarry Bhoys

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Described as bold, unorthodox, vibrant, and evocative, the Glengarry Bhoys’ hybrid of Canadian Highland Scots and French Canadian musical idioms has evolved into a sound that is weighty, authoritative, and extremely entertaining. Contagious energy and good humor, as much a part of the show as their musicianship, crosses all cultures and ages... READ MORE

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Aoife Clancy

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Aoife Clancy brings a refreshing new voice to folk music, one that ranges from traditional Irish songs to ballads and contemporary folk. She has been a featured soloist with orchestras such as the Boston Pops and Cincinnati Pops, and, while performing with Cherish the Ladies, collaborated with the Boston Pops on their Grammy nominated Celtic album.

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The Makem and Spain Brothers

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Not in the past 30 years has a group taken the international stage with such vocal power and stage presence, capturing the essence of their genre while remaining truly unique, as the Makem and Spain Brothers. The Brothers are at their best onstage, where their talent and enthusiasm draw in fans who have never experienced the joy of folk music.

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Eileen Ivers

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Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. Ivers’ recording credits include over 100 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous movie scores, all revealing why Ivers is hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.

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The Screaming Orphans

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The Screaming Orphans have carved a considerable reputation as a captivating live band both in Ireland and abroad. The Orphans draw on a diverse set of influences, ranging from Simon & Garfunkel to REM, with a strong focus on melody-driven songs with both pop and rock strains.

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Black 47

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Black 47’s music, though sometimes based on traditional Irish melodies, is laced with rock, reggae, hip-hop, New Orleans and modern jazz. In their current theatrical show, Kirwan and his comrades offer a thrilling journey through history and political struggle that will open up audiences to a new cultural experience... READ MORE

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Seamus Kennedy

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Tarton Terrors

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The Town Pants

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Inchicore

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