The Alan Kelly Gang (Ireland)
With powerful instrumentals and beautifully arranged songs, skillfully executed and soulfully delivered, The Alan Kelly Gang sits firmly at the cutting edge of both the Traditional and World music scenes. Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro, described by New York’s Irish Voice as “in league with the best piano accordionists in the world,” and with three of Ireland’s finest musicians in tow, all critically acclaimed masters of their own craft, the gang have been taking global audiences by storm impressing both music lover and critic alike. Hailed by international pundits for their consummate musicianship and powerful, emotive performance, they deliver a unique and diverse perspective to the Celtic repertoire, amalgamating a musical dialogue that spans the Celtic countries and regions, all the while with Ireland firmly at its helm. Their live performances are a living, breathing thing, mixing strong dynamics, driving rhythms and buoyant harmonies, they unite old with new and breathe new life into what has been handed down from generations before.
