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neighbors and friends.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration returns to Los Gatos, CA. We are looking forward
to raising a glass and reminiscing over stories, while toasting to the making of new
songs. Live music will be provided by Big Mable & the Portholes, a group of fine
young acapella singers, who belt out sea shanti’s and traditional irish songs. Also,
entertaining us will be The Graystones, and the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, and the
Minertones all the way from Irishland. Headlining the event on the main stage will be
the Black Irish Band.
The producers of Los Gatos Music in the Park will be
hosting the celebration at Town Plaza Park Sunday March 17th, in conjunction with the
Sunday Farmer’s Market. The event will take place from 12pm-6pm.
Chris Benson and
Johnny Hannigan hosted an incredible St Paddy’s Day party for years at CB Hannigan’s, we
owe it to them to continue the tradition in their honor. “When I moved to Los Gatos 13
years ago, Chris Benson put me to work when I needed it most. It’s time to revive the
event with a tip of the hat and a Great Big Thanks to, Chris and Johnny for everything
they have done for our town.” Neal Turley producer of Los Gatos Music in the Park.
the bands
the graystones
12:00 - 12:30 pm - Marshall Autstin Stage
The Graystones formed in 2023 are a band of 3 talented young musicians from the Bay Area performing a variety of hit music with Grayson on drums, Max on bass and Hope on vocals. The band will be joined by Kyle on guitar, Ishaan on guitar, Phillip on sax, and Harin on piano.
prince charles pipe band
1:00 - 1:15 pm - Cat Power Bar stage
& 1:15 - 1:30 - Cat Power Bar Stage
& 4:00 - 4:15 - Cat Power Bar Stage
Hannigan's Piper's, some old some new, but all draped in kiltz and blowing bagpipes. Ken Sutherland has assembled a group of pipers and drummers to carry on the unique tradition.
big mable & the portholes
1:00 - 1:15 pm - Cat Power Bar Stage
& 1:15 - 1:30 - Cat Power Bar Stage
Long though to be the band that went down with the Titanic, Big Mable and the Portholes have emerged from Davy Jones' Locker withe the sole mission of blowing sicks off the ankles of landlubbers.
the miner tones
1:30 - 2:30 pm - MArshall Austin Stage
John ‘The Miner’ Byrne is a well-respected traditional musician, in the
early 00’s he joined fellow members Michael Daniel & Fez on a tour of Norway
with popular band ‘Keltic Kaos’ kick starting his big band music career. John
adds a flavour all his own to any band with a unique fiddle playing style and a wide
vocal range.
Founding member Stephen has played on the Donegal music circuit
for over 10 years with Original Band ‘The Dead Waits’ and Rock Band ‘Watershed’ who
supported the Revs many moons ago on the famous Whelan’s stage in Dublin. He has
also recently released several singles written, recorded and produced by his good
self. Stephens Vocals and Guitar playing has made him one of the top musicians in
the Donegal music scene.
wildcat mountain ramblers
3:00 - 4:00 pm - MArshall Austin Stage
Fun and spontaneous permormances of high energy bluegrass and traditional irish music. These artists take requests and welcome audience participation.
the black irish band
4:30 - 6:00 pm - Marshall Austin Stage
Hard-hitting Irish Folk, Gold Rush, and
Sea music that celebrates the rich stories of the immigrants and working
class that built America.
For over 34 years, the Black Irish Band has created an original sound that no other band has, singing stories of surly miners, salty mariners, and the men and women of California’s early immigration. With over 600 concert performances to date and airplay around the world, the band has kept very busy spreading their brand of progressive folk music to a large audience.
Food and Drinks
Grocer and Goddess
We’ll offer beer and wine from our partners at Highway 1 brewing and Hoppas. We will not be providing food at the event. If you are interested in a traditional Irish Meal….The Grocery Goddess on Montebello Ave at Town Park Plaza is offering meals. Make your reservations with her directly in advance. See you on Sunday