Great American Irish Festival

The Great American Irish Festival has announced that it will be relocating and has changed the dates for next year's festival. The festival has traditionally been held on the last weekend in July at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in…

This past week, We Banjo 3 released their most recent live album titled Roots to Rise. Recorded in Ann Arbor, Michigan at The Ark, lead singer David Howley took a moment to discuss with NYS Music the making of the album, how it came to…

The 16th annual Great American Irish Festival will be held on Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28 in Frankfort, New York. The Great American Irish Festival was established to raise funds for the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk…

Welcome to NYS Music's comprehensive guide to all the music festivals found in the Empire State throughout the Summer of 2019! Read on to learn about what festivals are coming up, ticketing and lineup info, and what past years can tell us…

What does Celtic and Bluegrass music (aka CeltGrass) have in common with Thomas Cole, Salvadore Dali, and Picasso? They all were a part of last night's Concerts In the Court series with We Banjo 3 at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute…

This weekend marks the 15th annual Great American Irish Festival, in Frankfort, NY.  This festival is a favorite for all that attend and perform.  It is completely volunteer run, and offers two days packed with the best of the best in…

On July 27, 2018, as We Banjo 3 make their first appearance at the Great American Irish Festival, in Frankfort, NY, they will also be releasing their fifth album titled Haven.  As lovers of both bluegrass and Celtic music, these four…

The last weekend in July is one constant that New York's Irish and Celtic music fans have had circled on their calendars each of the past 13 years. The Great American Irish Festival lineup for the festival's 2016 edition will have every bit…

Nine years ago I serendipitously stumbled upon the Herkimer Fairgrounds where the residents were in the midst of dance, food, and music. Perhaps this German girl mistook this gathering as an Oktoberfest, as they do seem quite similar minus…

The final weekend of July in the Mohawk Valley Region is synonymous with one epic event; The Great American Irish Festival.  One of the largest Celtic festivals in the nation, The Great American Irish Festival welcomes attendees from all…