Look out Lafayette!  Rising Gael debuts at Nine Irish Brothers East on St Rd 38.  Rising Gael is a group of young, talented Irish musicians. Since forming in 2004, Rising Gael has entertained audiences of all ages and musical interests in cities across the country. Rising Gael’s transforms traditional tunes into modern arrangements and creates a rich musical experience that lives on in the memory of their audiences.  You will be floored by the depth and breadth of talent and showmanship in this band.

Rising Gael has completed three albums: the self-titled debut, Rising Gael (Dec. 2004); These City Walls (Jan. 2006); and One More Day (Nov. 2008). In 2007 the band was nominated for “Best World Artist” by The Madison Area Music Awards and won “Best World Album” for These City Walls. In addition to studio work, Rising Gael has performed at many Celtic music festivals including: Texas’s Austin Celtic Music Festival; Illinois’s Celtic Fest Chicago; Iowa’s Irish Fest; the Wisconsin Scottish Highland Games; and the largest Celtic music festival in North America, Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Irish Fest. Rising Gael has also toured in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Colorado, and Texas. In addition to playing multiple instruments, three band members have studied Irish step dancing for as long as 11 years. Crowds come to their feet when encouraged by the heart-racing steps dramatically executed by the Band. Rising Gael is a young, vibrant, and energetic band that you will not want to miss!