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About Us
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"The Byrne Brothers – Taking Traditional Irish Music to a whole new level! "
Irish Music Magazine
"When a band comes along and there's that something extra special, it really stands out and speaks to the people. You were the hit of the festival"
NY Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival Director
The Byrne Brothers are a multi award-winning Donegal band, now electrifying audiences across the USA with their
'Next Generation Irish Trad, Folk and Dance Music"
With over 250,000 followers and well over 50 million music video views, The Byrne Brothers are among the most followed and sought after Irish music bands in the US, Ireland and are ready to take on the world!
This "must see" festival headlining powerhouse band create unforgettable feel-good high energy Traditional Irish Music shows with a modern twist that has audiences dancing on their feet and mesmerized by their talent.
Meet the Band
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Luca (21) – Button Accordion
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Finn (19) – Banjo, Guitar, Irish Dance
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Dempsey (16) – Bodhrán, Whistle, Vocals
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Tommy – Uilleann Pipes, Fiddle, Guitar, Whistles, Bagpipes
Major Achievements
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Young Artist Academy® Award from Hollywood for – Outstanding Music Ensemble
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Rising Stars of the Year – American Celtic Radio
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Youngest Ever Entertainers in the history of Walt Disney World
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Performed in 49 U.S. States
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One of the Headlining acts at Milwaukee Irish Fest - The biggest Irish Festival in the world
The Band
Bodhran extraordinare , Whistle, Singer, Irish Dancer
Dempsey has been entertaining audiences since the tender age of 2, and is a real character on stage. He made history by becoming the youngest entertainer ever at Walt Disney World at the age of 8. His distinctive powerful bodhran playing style and singing have earned him admiration from musicians all around the world. Dempsey has collaborated with top Irish bands such as We Banjo 3, Clannad, and JigJam, as well as Irish tenor legend Ronan Tynan.
Dempsey
16 years old
Finn
19 years old
Finn is a multi-talented artist with a passion for music, dance, and creative pursuits. As a twice Donegal champion on banjo and mandolin, and a twice Ulster champion Irish dancer, Finn has established himself as a skilled musician and dancer. He is also a world qualifier and an award-winning author. In addition to his performance skills, Finn is also a composer and has written six of the tunes for their album "The Boys of Doorin and 5 for The Boys of Doorin. He is currently working as recording engineering and has produced "Baiana Celtic Dance Mix" fusing Irish, Brazilian and dance music together. More recently he has also been recording on a Hollywood movie soundtrack and he enjoys making TikTok guitar videos where he has had 7 videos with over 1 million views.
Finn also takes on the role of dance choreographer, creating all the dances for their performances.
Luca
21 years old
Luca is a multi-talented artist with an impressive set of skills. As the Donegal Champion on Accordion and Ulster Champion Irish Dancer, he has established himself as a highly accomplished musician and dancer.
In addition to his musical and dance abilities, Luca is also a talented photographer and filmmaker, having won awards for his work in these fields. He has directed, filmed, and edited all of the recent music videos for the Byrne Brothers and shot the front cover of their latest album, which won the "American Celtic Radio Listeners 2021 Album Cover of the Year" award.
Currently, Luca is a highly sought after Music Video Director and Photographer for Latin Artists signed to major lables in Miami.
Tommy Byrne
Age-old
Tommy, hailing from Dublin, is a highly skilled musician with expertise in Guitar, Uilleann Pipes, Bagpipes, Fiddle, Whistles, and Vocals. He has a rich background in music, having been an ex-Grade 1 Bagpiper with World Champions St. Joseph's Pipe Band Clondalkin. Tommy is also recognized as one of the founding father of the Temple Bar music scene in Dublin and has gone on to become an International Irish show director with over 25 years of experience in places like Bangladesh, Abu Dhabi, Scandinavia, and all over Europe. He has directed various shows, including his biggest production, Celtic Dance Force in New Zealand, featuring 30 dancers and an 8-piece band. Apart from his impressive musical, directing and composing career, Tommy has also performed with renowned groups like The Chieftains and Michael Flatley on Broadway.
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Quotes
"When a band comes along and there's that something extra special, it really stands out and speaks to the people. You were the hit of the festival"
Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival
“Each performance and festival they graced with their music, dancing and fun presence increased their reputation as a talented act you didn’t want to miss.”
IRISH AMERICAN NEWS
“The quality of their individual playing and arrangements, as well as their smooth and
interesting transitions are impressive. The combination and pairing of
self-composed and Trad pieces are well thought out and brilliantly done”
IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE
“You’ll be on your feet cheering as they get up to dance and send those high kicks into the air setting sparks on stage with their stepping”
IRISH AMERICAN
NEWS
"The Byrne Brothers are taking Traditional Irish Music and Dancing to a whole new level"
IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE
