Swagger is a Premier Irish Rock band based out of Park City, Utah. The band has been honing their original brand of Celtic music at festivals and concert halls across the United States since 2007. Well known for their high-energy stage performances and catchy original lyrics, the band has amassed loyal fans eager to hear more. Swagger’s music is the expected Irish celebration of drink, mischief, and music, which also dares to explore oppression and take an emigrant’s perspective on the virtues and vices of the Irish-American culture. Swagger has released 4 studio albums, Trouble on the Green (2008), The Grave (2010), America Land (2013) and Gypsy Road in (2017). The band has shared stages with The Young Dubliners, Brother, Carlos Jones, The English Beat, Andy Frasco, Eric Dodge and Howard Jones, just to name a few. Swagger’s line up is as varied in their influences as they are in their origins. Calling on their musical backgrounds in rock, ska, funk, jazz, classical, blues, and country, the band is constantly writing new material and changing up their offerings from festival to festival. Their songs depict the struggles of the Irish, Welsh, Scotts & Italian Gypsies who came to America to start a new life. Their musicianship and live performances give their audiences a truly complete entertaining experience to remember. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this amazing band Live!!!

Avourneen is an ensemble out of Denver, Colorado specialising in traditional Irish, Scottish and Celtic folk music. After playing across the American West for a decade, the band has distinguished itself as one of the most innovative and popular Celtic acts in the region, having played high-profile festivals in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, New Mexico and Nevada. The band released their first full album, Sparrow, in 2020; the release features a mix of traditional ballads, instrumentals and original compositions like Banks of the Liffey, Sparrow and Cork March. Avourneen has started recording tracks for its next full-length album due for release in early 2025, with original songs like Banks of Killarney and Doolin Waltz inspired by trips to Ireland, as well as other original compositions like Cunner Point, The South Shore and Sea Glass Beach. The band has become a favourite featured group of the Colorado contra dance circuit – in addition to its considerable repertoire of songs and instrumentals, the band specialises in folk dance music that ranges from American roots to Irish, Scottish and other European idioms. Avourneen plans on travelling to the American East Coast this year to expand its folk dance profile. Avourneen is: Adam Goldstein on guitar, bouzouki and vocals; CL Morden on fiddle and mandolin; and Alice Alister on bass. Collaborators and guest players include Marty Smith on bouzouki, Katie Burns on Cello, Rodney Sauer on piano and a host of other Colorado-based musicians.

Skean Dubh is one of the most highly sought after acoustic Celtic bands in the Rocky Mountain region. Unforgettable vocals, hauntingly beautiful piping, sophisticated fiddle, and engaging rhythms give the group its distinct voice in modern and traditional Celtic music.

Piscín & Luch, a husband and wife duo extracted from the Irish rock band the commoners, bring a unique blend of trad Irish tunes, contemporary songs, and original music. Their performances capture the heart of Irish heritage while adding a modern twist. They even perform a Scottish song or two on special occasions!

Queen City Pipe band is a Grade III competition band based in Denver, CO!

At Heritage Irish Stepdancers, our goal is to provide a positive learning environment for dancers of all ages and ability levels, from first-time Irish stepdancers to champions. We emphasize small class size, individual attention, and a friendly atmosphere where all students are encouraged to do their best.