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THE REAL MCKENZIES & EMMET CAHILL
ON STAGE AT ST. AUGUSTINE
CELTIC MUSIC & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
St. Augustine, FL -
Celtic music will take center stage by The Real McKenzies, the headlining band at the 7th Annual St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage. Also on the main stage, Emmet Cahill returns to entertain the crowds.
Voted the Best Festival in St. Augustine and the 2016 winner of Jacksonville's Bold City Best Concert/Event, the annual festival is set for March 10-12, 2017 at Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine.
THE REAL MCKENZIES
Founded in 1992, The Real McKenzies bring together the sounds of "soaring bagpipes and ferocious electric guitars." The group is known for performing cover songs with a twist - altered slightly, to fit a Scottish theme - with a punk rock style. This is the group's first appearance in St. Augustine.
And, of course, band members wear kilts while rocking on stage. Members include Paul McKenzie on vocals; Jono Ja on guitar and vocals; Dan Garrison, also on guitar and vocals; Troy Zak on bass and vocals; Dan Stenning on drums; Aspy Luison on bagpipes and vocals; Matt McNasty on bagpipes and vocals; and Gord Taylor on bagpipes and vocals.
EMMET CAHILL
As
former Celtic Thunder lead singer, Emmet Cahill just released a new solo album on Feb. 24. This Irish Tenor will perform songs from his album, along with Irish favorites, at the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival.
MORE ENTERTAINMENT
The festival also features seven more premier Celtic bands, including
Albannach,
Dublin City Ramblers,
Emish,
Jig to a Milestone,
Seven Nations, and
Whiskey of the Damned.
Find the CELT in YOU in America's Oldest Celtic City
Find the CELT in YOU in America's Oldest Celtic City
The three-day St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is arguably the finest Celtic event in the United States, according to the international bands who perform here. The festival is set for March 10-12 in downtown St. Augustine, featuring internationally acclaimed Celtic bands, a pre-festival Whiskey Tasting, Highland games, Celtic shopping and food, live music, two stages, and a variety of entertainment -
and the ONLY St. Patrick's Day parade in Northeast Florida begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11.
Tickets are available at
CelticStAugustine.com
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Festival tickets may also be purchased at Ann O'Malley's Irish Pub located at 23 Orange Street, Prince of Wales Restaurant at 54 Cuna Street, and Aunt Matilda's Steampunk Trunk at 106 St. George Street, downtown St. Augustine
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The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is produced by Romanza - St. Augustine and is funded in part by St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and by Visit Florida.
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