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The Byrne Brothers

  • Franklin Junior High Event Center 4801 Franklin Avenue Des Moines, IA, 50310 United States (map)

“The Byrne Brothers are taking Traditional Irish Music and Dance to a whole new level" – Irish Music Magazine

The Byrne Brothers, from Donegal, Ireland, are a multi award winning family band currently taking the Irish American scene by storm!

Their achievements include a massive social media presence, winning the Young Artist Academy© Award for Outstanding Music Ensemble and being named Rising Stars of the Year by American Celtic Radio Listeners for their album "Living the Dream." 

They are also one of the biggest Irish bands on Facebook, Youtube and Instagram and TikTok with over 70,000 followers and 32 million views on their music videos. 

They are all County champion musicians and Ulster champion Irish dancers.  The band consists of Luca on accordion, Finn on banjo, mandolin, and guitar, Dempsey on bodhran and whistle, and their father Tommy on uilleann pipes, fiddle, guitar, and grade 1 bagpiper. 

They moved to America in 2018 to perform at Walt Disney World  where they became Youngest ever cast members in the history of Disney, and have since toured extensively across 47 US States. 

The Byrne Brothers have established themselves as a significant presence in the traditional Irish music scene, attracting interest from Hollywood and receiving a reputation as a "Must See Band" at festivals.

 They are well known for their electrifying and high-energy performances that showcase modern traditional Irish music and world-class Irish dancing. Their music features both traditional and original tunes and songs. Audiences around the globe are captivated by their infectious humor, energy and talent.

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