Entertainment
The Elders
Since forming in 1998, The Elders have set the American music scene on its ear, thanks to a skillful mix of amped-up roots rock, augmented with powerful vocals, blazing instrumentals and top-notch song writing
Fronted by Ian Byrne from County Wicklow, the line up consists of a group of wicked-fine Kansas City musicians with a passion for Celtic music and a love of all things American. This combination makes for cross-pollination that is high octane and progressive, yet rooted in tradition.
These six gentlemen collectively create original music that transcends & endures - music that is unaffected by fads, trends and the giant maw of mind-numbing commercialism. The songs are mystical, comical, political and cultural while covering a wide variety of topics such as poverty, civil war, family bonds, spirituality, love and friendship. They speak of generations of immigrants, and address their heritage through songs and stories of history, characters, places and events - some distant, some recent, some real and some imagined.
