53rd NJ Irish Festival June 8, 2025
We are excited to share our musical line-up for 2025!
Bangers and Mash
The Fighting Jameson’s
The Narrowbacks
The Pat Roddy Band
Ryan’s Express
The Snakes
Bangers and Mash
Fun, fast, loud.. It’s Bangers and Mash. Cranking out original songs or completely skewering a classic, “BAM” gives it all they’ve got, all the time. They’ll keep you dancing in the aisles, raising a pint, and having a ball. Bangers and Mash is “Music for the Celticly Insane”. Based in South Florida the full-time line-up includes Liam Hudock on lead vocals, Carole Lesselbaum on lead vocals and Bodhran, Danny Gootner on electric lead guitar, Seth Lesselbaum on bass, Trevor Dean Klutz on Fiddle and Larry Dinan on drums. They have played throughout the Northeast and Florida.
The Fighting Jamesons
The Fighting Jamesons deliver a traditional style of music with an aggressive and energetic modern-day approach.
Forming in 2010, The Fighting Jamesons quickly gained a strong presence on the East Coast. They’ve shared the stage with legendary Irish rock acts such as Dropkick Murphys, The Saw Doctors, and Young Dubliners.
In 2011 the band released their self-titled debut album, followed by their 2014 sophomore album Every Day Above Ground both produced and engineered by Capital Records recording artist Mark Padgett.
The Narrowbacks
The Pat Roddy Band
The Pat Roddy Band is a Belmar-based band that has been playing music along the Jersey Shore and the greater tri-state area for over two decades. The band’s talented cast of musicians exudes a Jersey Shore soul vibe and has the musical versatility that appeals to a wide fan base. Whether playing in bars along, performing at weddings, or playing for charity, Roddy and his band have always rocked the house.
Ryan's Express
Recognized as one of the best Irish-themed bands throughout the Northeast, the Ryan Express has been entertaining fans for over 30 years. Formerly known as the Eamonn Ryan Showband, the Ryan Express has evolved into a premier ensemble of musicians that covers all genres of music.
Eamonn is a first-generation Irish American with roots in Tipperary and Laois. His parents instilled the pride of Ireland into his soul and he remains determined to keep the traditions alive through his music.
The Ryan Express – Get on board.
The Snakes
“ALL THE SUDSY GLORY YOU’D EXPECT FROM A GREAT BAR BAND!”
– IRISH VOICE
The Snakes are a traveling band of musicians who happily play their tunes wherever lovers of good music can be found. Based on the Jersey Shore, their high-energy performances combine traditional instruments such as banjo, accordion and mandolin, with a rocking foundation of guitar, bass and drums. From the Dubliners to the Pogues…from the Clancy Brothers to the Clash, good times and good tunes are had by all!