Kier Byrnes has performed in the Middle East for the troops, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and a Johnny Cash-style gig at a Belgian prison.
Byrnes is joined by The Kettle Burners. Known for their dazzling guitar and virtuoso accordion that effortlessly merge traditional country, enchanting Celtic melodies and driving rhythms of Bavarian folk music, Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners create an immersive musical experience of whiskey-soaked ballads and foot-stomping jigs coming together in perfect harmony.
Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners have shared bills with Hank Williams Jr. Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Old Crow Medicine Show, Fastball, John Mellencamp & George Thorogood.
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Price Range: $1000-$2000
We can play:
1) St Patricks Day or other Celtic Music Festivals (Irish music is our specialty)
2) Country/Americana music - have performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame (Nashville, TN) and for Jim Beam Corporate events (Cleremont, KY); and have been booked on bills with such country acts as Hank Williams Jr. Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, Old Crow Medicine Show, Montgomery Gentry and more!
3) Octoberfest parties and festivals (we do traditional Bavarian folk as well as a long list of polkas and waltzs). We have our own traditional leiderhosen as well.
Kier Byrnes has been all over the globe thanks to music; touring in over 17 countries. He has performed in the Middle East for the troops, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and a Johnny Cash-style gig at a Belgian prison. At a private show for Jim Beam Whiskeys in Clermont, Kentucky, Byrnes and his band were rewarded with a personal tour of the distillery by none other than the great grandson (and Master Distiller) of Jim Beam. He has been recognized in the music industry, winning several awards including a "Best of Boston" for Best Local Band by Boston Magazine, multiple Boston Music Awards, WBZ TV A&E Award for "Best Stage Presence".
Kier Byrnes is joined by The Kettle Burners (Jason McGorty, Joe Miller, Dan DiBacco & Brian Lilienthal); a spirited country band that effortlessly merges the rootsy sounds of traditional country music with the enchanting melodies of Irish folk. Led by the captivating vocals of Kier Byrnes, their heartfelt performances weave stories of love, loss, and life’s trials with an irresistible blend of twangy guitars, lively bass, driving drums and the soulful warmth of accordion. With their infectious energy and undeniable chemistry on stage, Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners create an immersive musical experience that transports listeners to the heart of country living, where whiskey-soaked ballads and foot-stomping jigs come together in perfect harmony.
We will work with you to make your event a success.
We can play traditional and modern country music, bluegrass, up to 12 hours of traditional Irish music. Plenty of rock and pop (classic and modern). Plus we have our own originals.
| Jason McGorty | Accordion |
| Dan DiBacco | Guitar and voice |
| Joe Miller | Bass |
| Brian Lilienthal | Drums |
Kier Byrnes has been fortunate to perform on bills over the years with many of our musical heroes and influences including:
Bob Dylan
Willie Nelson
Hank Williams Jr.
George Thorogood
Zac Brown Band
Montgomery Gentry
Dick Dale
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Avett Brothers
The Mavericks
Fastball
Trace Adkins
Social Distortion
Drive By Truckers
Tommy Stintson
John Mellencamp
The Beach Boys
Bare Naked Ladies
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