53rd NJ Irish Festival: June 8, 2025


We are excited to share our musical line-up for 2025!
Click here for the 2025 schedule!

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 Narrowbacks influences are pretty wide but the performances are not. Energy!  They bring the party to the audience and the audience brings it right back”.   
David Shaughnessy, Kansas City Irish Fest
 
The Narrowbacks are a 7 piece Irish American Folk Rock Band that has opened for the Dropkick Murphys at the House of Blues in Boston, and had played after Flogging Molly, Frank Turner, Rancid and Gogol Bordello at the Stone Pony and headlined at the Gramercy Theatre in NYC on St. Patrick’s Day. They We have broken into the festival scene in our native North East and at multiple Irish festivals around the USA. 

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!