"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Artists and genres on the docket range from Hozier (indie-rock) to The Pogues (Celtic-punk) to Ed Sheeran ...

Did you know that there is a theory that an Irish composer wrote the tune to "A Star-Spangled Banner"? Before we dive into the details of the Irish connection let's take a look at the man behind the ...

On first listen, Doolin’ seems the model of a traditional Irish band. The sextet features the instruments one would expect for Celtic music: accordion, guitar, whistles, and the Irish percussion ...

Celebrate the patron saint of Ireland this weekend at St. Patrick’s Day festivities all over town. Most taverns/drinking establishments/pubs/bars will be pouring special libations (green beer, anyone?

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Shamrock Tenors will bring Irish tunes and original songs to Paramount Theatre on Thursday, March 13.

Though he was a police officer by profession, Francis O`Neill would rather play Irish tunes on his flute than have his finger poised on the trigger of his service revolver. A 32-year veteran who rose ...

It started as a “one-off,” an occasion for a group of Irishmen to tour Australia playing traditional instrumental pieces from their homeland. Except it was a huge hit, as was the live album that ...

McHenry County College is welcoming two acts this month as part of its Second Sunday Concert Series. At 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, Sessions Jazz will perform works from Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, ...

A picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a melody? In the latest chapter of a storied career, Seamus Egan’s new instrumental solo album tells us where he is now that Solas is on hiatus.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are some fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, such as wearing green and decorating with Irish ...