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Kilrush is an Irish band based out of Elmira in the Southern Tier of New York. We are a high energy group that guarantees you will be moving to the rhythm. Fusing heavy tribal percussion with traditional favorites, you will hear an entirely new approach to Irish music. Kilrush also plays the traditional jigs and reels that have been passed down generation after generation in the smoky old pubs and kitchens of days past. If you are looking for a good time you owe it to yourself to give a listen.Kilrush has played many of the major Irish festivals in the northeast, including great venues such as The Great American Irish Festival (Utica NY ) and The Hooley on the Hudson ( Kingston NY ). In doing so, we have shared billing and the stage with many well known performers including Tommy Makem, Town Pants, Enter the Haggis, Cathie Ryan and many many more.Kilrush is available for any occasion. They will not only play the pub scene and festivals, but weddings, family events and any other occasion you can think of. For more information check out www.kilrushband.com ! Hope to share a pint with you soon !

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 16/06/2006
Band Website: www.Kilrushband.com
Band Members: Tim Sanphy Jr. - Guitar,mandolin, octave mandolin, fiddle, bodhran, vocalsDirk Sears - Flute, whistles, bodhran, vocalsChris Sherwood - Guitar, bodhran, percussion, bodhran, banjo, vocalsColin Carpenter-Guitars, vocals, mando, semi-automaticsDaniel Folker -Bass and survival 101Padraic O'Hare -Impeccable timing, style, and drums
Influences: Traonach, Pat Kane, Christy Moore, The Chieftans, Gaelic Storm, The Pogues, Natalie McMaster, Altan, The Clancy Brothers, The Kingston Trio.. anyone who plays great music really.
Sounds Like:

Record Label: shack in the gap
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Our episode of "Expressions" for WSKG TV has been taped.

Our episode of "Expression" was taped last night at WSKG studios in Vestal NY. What a great experience !We played an approx. 40 minute set to a record setting audience out of all the episodes they hav...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:06:00 GMT

Kilrush to appear on WSKG

We have been invited to appear on the television show "Expressions" for WSKG TV and Radio. "Expressions" is a show which features regional musical acts. We will be taping our episode in early August w...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:13:00 GMT

Tim Sanphy the next Simon Cowell ?!?

Our own Tim Sanphy Jr has been asked to be one of three judges in the next "Twin Tier Idol", a local talent contest inspired and based on the popular television show "American Idol". Tim will be one o...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Kilrush Announces New Line Up

Over the years, Kilrush has had a couple lineup changes and changes to the overall sound of the music. None has been more dramatic than now, and nor has it been better. While we will still bring you a...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 08:16:00 GMT

Kilrush to play benefit in Big Flats NY April 4th

Kilrush will be playing a benefit on Sat. April 4th at the Big Flats American Legion in Big Flats NY to help some friends of Chris', the O'Toole family. Their oldest son, Patrick is currently in Minne...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:12:00 GMT

What a weekend !

What a weekend we just had. With two shows booked for Sat., one in Scranton Pa. 12-4 and the other in Syracuse NY from 8-10, we knew we were in for an adventure, and boy did we have one.  We played th...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:49:00 GMT

March 14th Parade Day Scranton & Syracuse

March 14th is Saint Patrick's Parade Day for many Cities around the country...Kilrush is very fortunate to be invited to play for 2 of the parties!!The first is for one of the oldest and largest in th...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:13:00 GMT

And then there was five... again.

You may notice a certain sound that has been missing from our music these last few months has returned. To say that we are ecstatic would be an understatement. And that's all there is to say about tha...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:54:00 GMT

They should rename the city "Rockchester"

Cuz they do...We hit the road a little early Friday afternoon headed out for our Rochester debut at Johnny's Irish Pub. The travelling was nice and easy, counting speed traps all along the way but nev...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:23:00 GMT

The Banshee needs a new roof because...

... we blew the old one off ! What a great night at The Banshee in Scranton PA. As usual, we arrived early for some relaxation time, and some great food, even greater pints. Up until last night we ha...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:04:00 GMT