54th NJ Irish Festival - Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 11 am to 5 pm

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 III on drums. They have played throughout the Northeast and Florida.

Bogside Rogues

The veteran Irish rock group, Bogside Rogues, is based in the Philadelphia area in the Mid Atlantic United States and is known for an upbeat sound while maintaining their traditional roots. Drawing from the varied experience of its members, the band performs a variety of Irish and Celtic styles including ballads, rebel songs, traditional dance music (Ceili) and contemporary Irish songs. Featuring Accordion/Tin Whistle, Guitar, Bass and Drums, each of the band’s members have come together from different Celtic music backgrounds to form a striking live sound that has won over audiences wherever they go, and inspired many other musicians to take up instruments in order to continue the tradition.

The Fighting Jameson’s

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 Pat Roddy Band

Belmar native Pat Roddy has been a fixture on the Jersey Shore music scene for more than two decades. Forming The Pat Roddy Band in the late nineties, he has since released four albums of original music and built a loyal following drawn to his unmistakable Jersey Shore soul vibe.
Backed by a talented lineup of seasoned musicians, Roddy delivers a dynamic blend of rhythm, heart, and versatility that resonates with audiences of all kinds.

Ryan’s Express

Unforgettable Fire

Unforgettable Fire, or ‘UF’, was born on New Year’s Day in 1995 as one of the very first U2 Tribute Bands to ever perform in America. After twenty five years of performing at the most prestigious venues throughout the East Coast and beyond, UF have formed the reputation of being the preeminent U2 Tribute Show in North America. The band strives to present a truly authentic U2 experience, both sonically, and visually.  In addition to performing a very impressive array of U2 material from pre-”Boy” to the most recent “Songs of Experience”, the band does everything in their power (from wardrobe to lighting) to create the live U2 concert setting for their audience. The members of UF are also very dedicated fans of U2, and will not settle for anything less than complete authenticity.