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2010 Festival Lineup
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Update: LMFAO just added to the ShamrockFest lineup!
ShamrockFest '10 (SRF '10) is
heralded as one of the greatest St. Patty's festivals in
America. We are proud to announce that SRF '10 has
assembled one of the most impressive and exciting
entertainment showcases of any festival this side of
Ireland. Get a load of this:
- Irish Main
Stages: SRF '10 has successfully cornered the
Celtic market, bringing you a lineup of the greatest
Irish acts on earth. You will experience an exciting
array of Irish music like never before including Irish
punk, Celtic rock, folk and straight up Irish party
bands..
- Taste of Ireland:
Join the leaders in the Irish community including the
most prominent Irish pubs and establishments at the DC
Gaels Irish Village. This massive, tented atrium area
features live, authentic Irish entertainers (Irish
dancers, fiddlers, bagpipers, etc.), shenanigans and
the "Shamrock Pub Games." (our own moronic twist on
the Celtic games...you too can join in. Details coming
soon)
- National Music
Stages: Experience electrifying performances
by some of the hottest party bands going. When we say
party bands we mean PARTY BANDS.
- Local Rockers:
DC has some of the best bands in the country.
No need to go hopping around town; SRF '10 features
the local elite, all in one venue...And, of course,
that includes Dewey Beach's hottest party bands.
- Club DJ Zones:
This is no joke. For you serious clubbers you
will experience a merging of 15 of the world's premier
spin-masters.
10 STAGES! 40+ ACTS!
With the premiere of "Late Night with Jimmy
Fallon" on March 2, 2009, The Roots instantly
became one of the coolest house bands in late
night television history.
The Roots are the influential and critically
acclaimed Philadelphia-based band described by
Rolling Stone as "one of the greatest live acts in
the world" and by the Boston Globe as the
"greatest hip-hop band in the land." The band has
paved the way for live instrumental rap and have
won numerous awards for their eclectic
jazz-influenced approach to hip-hop, including two
Grammys and a 2007 NAACP Image Award.
Over the course of 15 years, Train has made its mark on music history with their Grammy-Award-
winning song “Drops of Jupiter (Tell
Me)” and chart-topping singles “Meet Virginia” and
“Calling All Angels.” Since forming in San
Francisco in 1994, the multi-platinum selling band
has traveled a long, successful and sometimes
arduous journey. Following their 2006 release,
For Me, It’s You, the band took a
three-year hiatus, and in that time, Train has,
for all intents and purposes, experienced an
epiphany as a whole. Now, with their fifth album,
Save Me San Francisco, Train has
channeled their early days, revisiting the roots
rock sound that has made the band such a tour de
force – and, in turn, the band is united stronger
than ever before. http://www.trainline.com/
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Dubbed by The
Washington Post as "one of DC's most
energetic and eclectic bands" Scythian
(sith-ee-yin) falls nothing short of a "party
band". Their high-energy, adrenaline-peddling,
interactive brand of music has one goal in mind -
to get people on their feet and dancing.
Led by a pair of young raging fiddlers,
Scythian has a great respect and admiration for
the traditional - the foundation of their music;
nevertheless, Scythian is not afraid to wink at
convention in search of a little fun, lending them
an appeal to young and old alike.
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Carbon Leaf blasted into the national spotlight
three years ago with their major label debut,
Indian Summer and landed themselves at the
ShamrockFest as well as Big Night DC. Carbon
Leaf's brand of rootsy, Celtic-influenced rock
originated in the same Richmond, VA, scene that
nurtured Dave Matthews Band, Agents of Good Roots,
and Pat McGee Band.
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Seven Nations
- Performed at the Torch Lighting ceremony at
the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City
- Subject of PBS Special “An Evening with
Seven Nations”
- Chosen by Extreme Sports to create the music
theme for their theme, which airs
internationally
- Featured on CNN in a Worldbeat special
airing internationally
- Selected by Dewar's Scotch for a
multi-million dollar profile campaign and
sponsorship.
- Featured in national print campaign with
exposure in over 20 major magazines
- Seven Nations CD flown on the Space Shuttle
Endeavor by Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield
- First American band to be asked by the
National Trust of Scotland to do a return
engagement
- Rolling Stone Presents Showcase and VIP
party in San Francisco in 2001
- Performed for the televised opening ceremony
of the New York Marathon in late 2001
- National Major-market Hard Rock Café tour in
2001
- Performing at this year's
ShamrockFest!
http://sevennations.com/
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Hotspur
Winner of “The Freshman” on MTV U –
MTV calls Hotspur “Buzzworthy”! This DC area band
and Warped Tour Alum was recently chosen for Taco
Bell's “Feed the Beat” program along with popular
nationals All Amercican Rejects and Owl
City, as one of the top 100 bands in the
country. Alternative Press featured Hotspur
as 'top unsigned' saying “Hotspur combine
intricate piano and heartfelt melodies with enough
electronics to keep pop-punk and club kids
content”. Recently nominated for eight
awards, including ”Best New Artist”, “Best Modern
Rock Band, and “Best Songwriter”, by the
Washington Area Music Assoc., Hotspur will rock
you with non-stop energy. Constant touring,
stadium caliber live performances, and tireless
attention paid to their growing legion of fans
will all contribute to one day making Hotspur a
household name.
http://www.hotspurmusic.com/
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We are a 5 piece, High Energy
Irish Rock band out of the Suburbs of
Philadelphia. Brought together in 2004, our unique
sound combines Traditional and modern Irish music,
with rock songs and our originals thrown into the
mix. Our Pub and Festival appearances prove
to be a success as our fan base grows. After
releasing our long-awaited debut CD 'Pictures on
the Wall', our popularity continues to expand as
our shows spread up the East
coast.
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The greatest party band in the history of the
world is back to make an historic performance at
the ShamrockFest 2010.
This band started literally on Jan 1, 1994 and
now, 16+ years later, here we are...still. You
can't get rid of us, we will not go away, so suck
it! =) Life is good, we love what we do and
totally give props to anyone who has ever paid a
cover charge to come rock out with us over the
last 16+ years and beyond. We do this because
people need sum juice. It's pretty lame out there
so MRGG is here for your service. :-) So come say
hello and party with us....IT'S A CELEBRATION!!
http://www.mrgreengenes.com/
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Stephen Kellog
& the Sixers
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“SK6ERS,” as they’re also affectionately known,
have carved a determined, inspiring path since
forming in Western Massachusetts in 2003. An
exceptional live act given to high-energy
showmanship, The Sixers are closing in on their
1000th show with a newfound grit and gratitude.
Stephen and core Sixers – Kit “Goose” Karlson
(keys, bass, tuba, accordion) and Brian “Boots”
Factor (drums, mandolin, banjo) -- are friends who
act like brothers and switch off on their
instruments to keep it fresh; much in the
tradition of their collective heroes, The Band.
“We’ve all opted to approach our life in the same
way – trying to put integrity ahead of ambitions
of fame and fortune, though we’d like that too...
at least the fortune part,” Stephen says with a
laugh.
http://www.stephenkellogg.com/
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Okay, you asked for them and we got 'em so they
are comin' back. If you haven't seen the Street
Dogs at the ShamrockFest you haven't really seen
ShamrockFest...or the Street Dogs.
The Street Dogs, it is somewhat of an
understatement to say, are from Boston.
Mike McColgan’s name was already indelibly linked
with the city, as he had already made his name as
the front man for the Dropkick Murphys, the
standard-bearers of Boston punk during the late
1990s.
http://www.street-dogs.com/
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DONEGAL
X-PRESS
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The Donegal (pronounced 'dä-ne-gäl)
X-Press has emerged as one of the premiere
Irish-American roots rock groups in the country.
This high-energy, six-piece outfit has gained
praise and fans from New York to Ireland,
Baltimore to Nashville and beyond. DXP blends a
unique combination of traditional Irish music with
American country and blues, folk and rock, rhythm
and funk, which John O'Regan of Roots Magazine
calls, "…creative ferocity not seen since The
Clash's London Calling period."
http://www.www..dxplive.com/
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Over the past three albums and five
years, Toronto’s Celtic rock band Enter
The Haggis has found itself at the center
of a grassroots success story. Enter The Haggis is
now one of the hottest Celtic acts in North
America.
The band has made waves in the
genre, landing high Billboard and iTunes World
Music chart positions as well as major television
appearances on shows like Live With Regis
And Kelly, A&E Breakfast With
the Arts and PBS’ popular program
Out of Ireland, with its
multi-influence style of Celtic rock. It’s the
kind of overall sound and devotion package that
has created not only die-hard fans, but “Haggis
Heads” that follow the band from gig to
gig.
http://www.enterthehaggis.com/
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"...An unashamedly topical wallop of
the early-Seventies Jersey-bar E Street Band and
the Combat Rock-era Clash, laced with the mourning
siren of uilleann pipes." - Rolling
Stone
http://www.black47.com/
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“These guys might be New Jersey's
answer to the Barenaked Ladies... Far less lame
than John Mayer... I’m sure suburban college kids
eat this sh*t up.”
(ReadJunk.com)
They’ve been called
The Rolling Stones meets XTC meets The Hothouse
Flowers meets They Might Be Giants meets The
Pogues, but you shouldn’t believe any of that. The
FLU are exactly what they say they are… The
Greatest Band of All Times.
“If you’ve ever
been blown away by fresh instrumentation, and
unique songwriting, that makes most of the crap on
the radio seem as generic and flavorless as it
really is, you will definitely be able to
appreciate… Icewagon Flu.” (XM Satellite
Radio)
http://www.icewagonflu.com/
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Charm City Saints
In 2009, Charm City Saints unleashed one of the
most original albums in it's genre.
"Hooligans and Saints" is filled
with melodic catchy hooks while still maintaining
that raw gritty energy that is associated with
Punk Rock. Melding Traditional instruments like
the fiddle, mandolin, tin whistle, bouzouki and
accordion with blazing guitars, shattering bass
and thunderous drums, Charm City Saints forging a
new path for the next generation of Celtic punk
rockers!
http://charmcitysaints.com/
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Dr FU
Dr. FU is a dynamic rock cover band known for
its energetic stage shows and high-octane-rock
versions of hits from the 80's through today. Dr.
FU has entertained thousands, at events such as
ShamrockFest, Big Night DC, BlocktoberFest, the
U.S. Marine Corps Marathon, Broadlands Live,
Clarendon Day, and FreedomFest.
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Rome In A Day
From a musical
standpoint, Rome In A Day has
something you may not have seen before. Equal
parts modern rock edge and soulful vocal styling.
This Washington, DC-based band offers electrifying
original music featuring strong male and female
vocals combined with pure rock
adrenaline.
http://www.myspace.com/romeinadaymusic
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The Rovers
Celtic Rock is an apt description for The
Rovers' sound. The music is a blend of traditional
Irish music with Fiddle, pipes and bodhran honor
the traditional elements while bass, drums,
congas, percussion and acoustic and electric
guitar comprise one of the tightest rhythm
sections in the Irish/rock scene.
/www.wild-rovers.com
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White Ford Bronco
DC's beloved all-90s party
band, White Ford Bronco,
metes out sizzling slabs of rock, decadently
dulcet pop ditties, and hot heaping bowlfuls of
"OMG-I-Effing-Love-This-Song!!" all lovingly
crammed down the throats of the teeming, carousing
masses who gather to have their ravenous appetites
for the songs of two decades ago (yeah, it's been
that long) oh-so-thoroughly satisfied.
http://whitefordbronco.com/
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Along Those LInes
With a quaint hometown attitude and an
explosive stage show, Along Those Lines has been
hailed as one of the best new acts. Mixing hard
rock and alternative has never felt so good for
this Fairfax based band. A year after the release
of the fast selling Along Those Lines EP, the band
has set it’s sights on dominating the music scene
in every area they play. You’re guaranteed to like
what you hear, so come get addicted!
http://www.alongthoselinesmusic.com/
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Pat Premier
Known nationally in both hip hop and house
circles, Pat Premier's versatility and talent make
him an exciting performer to see and enjoy. His
past performances include Big Night San Diego, Big
Night DC, Shamrockfest and Blocktoberfest. Pat
Premier has regular events in DC, Austin, NYC and
Philadelphia."
http://patpremier.com/
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DJ Kwest
DJ Kwest is one of DC's hottest artists.
His mission is simple, to rock the party like no
other. Kwest's more than 15 years of experience as
a professional DJ is just what the doctor ordered.
Kwest is on a mission to rock the party -
ShamrockFest 2010.
http://djkwest.com/
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Dave Russell
Dave Russell has been DJing and producing
events for two decades. He
started out in Hartford CT, and has performed
at House Music events in Boston MA, New
York NY, Washington DC, Durham NC, Arlington VA,
Houston TX, Chicago IL, Aspen CO, Miami FL, San
Francisco and Los Angeles CA.
www.clubflipside.com
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Lil' Fos
Taking Virginia and the Nation’s Capital by
storm and turning heads at clubs and bars. DJ LIL
FOS has earned himself a permanent spot on the
books in the Northern Virginia area. A welcomed
addition to the music scene, Fos has unleashed the
energy of his music onto dance floors across the
state for several years now.
http://www.djlilfos.info/
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Chris Styles
On air DJ personality by day at Hot 99.5 and
Sirius/XM and "uber talent DJ" by night. He a
resident DJ at one of DC's premier nightclubs:
Club Fur and we are excited to have him spinning
at this year's ShamrockFest.
http://www.myspace.com/everythingchrisstyles
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Flounder's Mash Ups
Flounder's been on DC101 for over 10 years and
today DJ Flounder is one of the most in-demand
dj's in the DC/Metro area. DJ Flounder has
appeared on MTV and has worked with rising stars
and big-name bands like Third Eye Blind, Paramore,
Silversun Pickups, Kid Cudi, and Talib
Kweli. You've heard him on the air and now
see him live...This is a set you won't want to
miss!
http://floundersmashups.com/
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Maskell
As a Professional DJ, Maskell's unique
style on the turntables and his top-notch
showmanship have drawn attention from all over the
country. From playing with Legendary DJ Paul
Oakenfold at Shamrockfest 2008 for a crowd of
40,000 people to headlining at Big Night DC and
Spaghettifest Maskell's career continues to grow
at an exponential rate.
www.djmaskell.com/
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DJ Rene
Dj Rene ( Re-Knee ) is best known for his
eclectic style of quick mixes that transcend from
the ol school original style of mixing to the new
ever changing art of mixing and scratching. He has
gone on to spin at some of the biggest social
events in the U.S. and opened for some of the best
international Dj's.
http://www.djrene.org/
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