The Elders

Held the final weekend each and every year, the Great American Irish Festival (GAIF) is one of Central New York's favorite July events. Mixing it up this year by reducing the numbers of days of the festival to two may have welcomed a few…

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…

There is nothing like experiencing music in its original form and in its original setting first hand. Whether it's Johnny Cash or Patsy Cline at the Ryman Theater, Peter Gabriele at The Roxy, the Beatles at Shea Stadium or Simon and…

Attention anyone who wants to have a good time, put aside the fact that you have never been to a Celtic music festival and not sure if it's your cup of tea.  Do you like music, dancing, good food, beer?  Yeah, I had you at beer.  It's time…

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…