The Byrne Brothers, an award-winning family band from Donegal, will bring their energetic style of folk and trad music to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 19, with doors at 8pm.
Known for their lively performances, the band - Luca, Finn, and Dempsey, along with their father Tommy Byrne - has built a strong reputation both in Ireland and internationally, performing across 49 states in the US, and at major Celtic festivals.
They are also one of the biggest Irish trad supergroups on social media, with over 140,000 followers and 50 million views, on their music videos.
Their accolades include the Young Artist Academy Award from Hollywood, and being named Rising Stars of the Year by American Celtic Radio.
Their album, The Boys of Doorin, has been well received, with Celtic Radio praising their "enthusiasm, personality, and natural gift for music."
With a background in both music and Irish dance, the Byrne Brothers showcase a mix of traditional and original tunes.
Each member brings their own flair to the group.
Luca, a Donegal champion accordionist and Ulster champion dancer, is also a photographer and music video director.
Finn, a multi-instrumentalist and composer, has worked on projects bringing together Irish, Brazilian and dance music, and has recorded on a Hollywood movie soundtrack. He is two-time Donegal champion on banjo and mandolin, a two-time Ulster champion Irish dancer and an award-winning author.
Dempsey, the youngest, is a bodhrán player and singer who has performed with acts like We Banjo 3 and Clannad. He made history by becoming the youngest entertainer ever at Walt Disney World at the age of 8.
Their father Tommy is a highly skilled musician with expertise in guitar, uilleann pipes, bagpipes, fiddle, whistles, and vocals. He has also performed with The Chieftains and Michael Flatley on Broadway.
Later on the Saturday night, Galway’s Amazing Apples will take the stage.
The five-piece folk-rock band has played alongside acts such as The Coronas and Mumford & Sons, gaining widespread acclaim for their stomping sound.
Backstage, DJ Corey will provide the late-night soundtrack to round off the evening.
Tickets for The Byrne Brothers’ show on Saturday, April 19, include free entry to the late show and cost €12.
Tickets to the Amazing Apples at 11pm cost €10 and all are available from www.monroes.ie
