Irish Fest Kick Off Party Featuring The Town Pants

This Syracuse kick-off sets the tone for Irish Fest with an evening of Celtic roots-rock from The Town Pants. The Canadian band blends traditional Irish music, folk, rock and roots Americana, and has carried that hybrid sound to more than 500 cities across 15 countries over nearly three decades.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the group is anchored by brothers Duane and Dave Keogh on dual lead vocals, with Jeff Tripoli and Blake Propst in the rhythm section and Johanna So on violin. Their live shows are driven by strong vocal interplay, a robust rhythm section and vivid fiddle work. The Town Pants headline Celtic, roots and world music festivals around the globe, making this early show at Middle Ages Music Hall a chance to catch them in an intimate setting.