| Robert Emmet "Bo" Fitzgerald - Vocals, Bodhran Bo Fitzgerald, well known singer/Irish historian and people’s champion, will be fronting The YankCelt Band with his powerfully animated vocal styling and Irish drumming. Bo was a member of the well- known band “The Dustmen” who were very popular in the 70’s and 80’s. His strong vocals easily distinguish this group from all others. |
| Michael "Mixie" Clarke - Vocals, Button Box, Pennywhistle Mixie Clarke, Singer and Accordionist form Galway, Ireland, performed in the Boston and Cape Cod clubs with “Harvest Home” and he also appeared with "The Dustmen" in the '80's. |
Billy Klock, Drums
Billy Klock, rounds out the band on drums. Billy
has established himself as one of the region’s
premier drummers and has played with the
Bobby Darling Show as well as studio work and
work with several well known singers.
Billy Klock, rounds out the band on drums. Billy
has established himself as one of the region’s
premier drummers and has played with the
Bobby Darling Show as well as studio work and
work with several well known singers.
| Guy DeVito - Bass Guitar Guy DeVito was educated in the Irish tradition during the production of Bo's recording "The Minstrelsy". He is a veteran of Rock and Roll musical background that contributes to his solid driving bass and vocal work. |
Craig Eastman - Fiddle, Mandolin
Craig made his mark in Western Mass as a premier fiddle/mandolin player. His
band "The Sun Dogs" was a favorite in the area for many years. He currently
resides in Los Angeles, and has many movie sound tracks to his credit, including:
Pirates of the Caribbean, Brokeback Mountain, Black Hawk Down.
This year Craig worked with Steve Martin on the Grammy winning album "The Crow
new songs for the five-string banjo." (Craig also appeared with Steve on Sat. Night
Live, Letterman, American Idol, and Ellen.)
“Craig Eastman is a true genius on the fiddle and its cousins. It was
a joy for me to have him play on my album. He’s an innovator and
melodist on one of the great instruments.” -Steve Martin
For more about Craig Eastman, please click here.
Craig made his mark in Western Mass as a premier fiddle/mandolin player. His
band "The Sun Dogs" was a favorite in the area for many years. He currently
resides in Los Angeles, and has many movie sound tracks to his credit, including:
Pirates of the Caribbean, Brokeback Mountain, Black Hawk Down.
This year Craig worked with Steve Martin on the Grammy winning album "The Crow
new songs for the five-string banjo." (Craig also appeared with Steve on Sat. Night
Live, Letterman, American Idol, and Ellen.)
“Craig Eastman is a true genius on the fiddle and its cousins. It was
a joy for me to have him play on my album. He’s an innovator and
melodist on one of the great instruments.” -Steve Martin
For more about Craig Eastman, please click here.
Jeff Sullivan - Guitar, Banjo, Button Box
Jeff Sullivan, another “Dustmen” alumnus, will be
playing guitar, banjo and his Dad's antique button box
accordion. Jeff has played with many other Irish bands
over the years.
Jeff Sullivan, another “Dustmen” alumnus, will be
playing guitar, banjo and his Dad's antique button box
accordion. Jeff has played with many other Irish bands
over the years.
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Bo Fitzgerald and
The YankCelt Band
Celebrating 20 Years
The YankCelt Band
Celebrating 20 Years
