The Music...
The House of Guinness is dedicated to promoting live Irish music as well as up and coming local musicians.  We feature talented local artists on Thursdays and typically have 1 to 2 performances scheduled each month.  Every weekend of the year, we present the region's top Irish artists.  Most every one of these shows is presented with no cover charge.

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ANGEL BREATH
"Sigmund Snopek has been a dominant figure on the international music scene since the late 1960's.  Whether exercising his skills as a composer, solo performer, multi-instrument sideman or orchestrator, Snopek continues to share his creative spark with audiences across the country.  A typical performance features flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, various horns, as well as signature vocals and keyboard solos."
www.sigmundsnopek.com

ATLANTIC WAVE
"Atlantic Wave is a band formed of established musicians who wished to play not only traditional Irish tunes, but  medleys and songs from a variety of Celtic nations, all of which touch the Atlantic Ocean. Two fiddlers, a guitarist/singer, and a bouzouki/bodhran player put their own feel and interpretation to fast-paced reels and jigs, slow airs, strathspeys, and marches, throwing in some classical, other world influences, originals, and the works of contemporary Celtic artists. They round out their performances with a mix of Irish and Scottish folk songs and ballads."
www.atlanticwave.us

DANNO BROWN
"Danno was born and still resides in Derry, Northern Ireland.  He is a talented singer/songwriter dedicated to teaching and sharing his gift with future generations."
http://members.lycos.co.uk/brownproductions/

BUFFALO AL & THE DRUGSTORE COWBOY
Local Waukesha musicians with their musical roots based in country, western, folk and classic rock.  Catch them across Waukesha as they perform regularly at the Waukesha Farmers Market, Coffee & Beans and Sprizzo Gallery Caffe. 

THE DIRTY BOOGIE
"From Dance, Pop, Swing/Jump and Rock, this band plays it all with style.  A fun, energetic and entertaining show is what you'll get every time with this band.  Make room on the dance floor when these guys are in the House!"
www.dirtyboogie.net

BARRY DODD

DONNYBROOK
"Donnybrook is an accomplished Celtic band that performs traditional songs and tunes in an energetic, unique style.  They cleverly arrange tunes for flute, fiddle, bouzouki, and bodhran, while drawing upon a diverse repertoire of ballads, airs and pub favorites."
http://go.to/donnybrook

IAN GOULD
"A recent immigrant from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Ian began his career as a kid playing in bands throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe.  He is a singer/songwriter and has been professionally performing internationally for nearly 15 years.  His music includes traditional Irish/Celtic music, Celtic-connected music, original songs, and modern hits.  Ian performs weekly, continues to study music, gives lessons and offers educational workshops in music and Irish culture.
www.iangouldtara.com

GREEN TEA
"Green Tea performs high-energy Irish music with a strong infusion of Celtic world-beat and contemporary improvisation. The distinctiveness of Green Tea’s sound (the traditional blended with the new) sometimes defies categorization, fusing sounds of Celtic with Folk, Pop, African, Rock, Jazz and more!" 
www.greenteaworldmusic.com

HANDFUL OF EARTH
"Andreas Transo is a storyteller and musician, performing mostly traditional and contemporary Irish folk music.  He travels the world learning, sharing knowledge, and spreading the message of peace and community.  THE HANDFUL OF EARTH is a project that strives to support and encourage the traditional and folk music scenes in the areas he travels, by being involved in the local jams and sessions and by hiring local musicians to back him during his gigs.  He has toured and performed with a number of fantastic musicians...and always looking to do more!"
www.myspace.com/andreastranso

BEN JANZOW
Born and raised in Waukesha, Ben has performed solo as well as fronted popular local bands.  Even though he stays quite busy with The Dirty Boogie, Ben still finds time to make solo appearances.  Ben's acoustic show blends his edgy guitar work with rock, blues and folk.
www.dirtyboogie.net

JAKE JENDUSA
A local Waukesha acoustic musician playing blues, folk and rock & roll. 
visit his myspace page here

LEAHY'S LUCK
"A family of talented musicians, Leahy's Luck has been performing Irish music in front of large crowds for over a decade.  The full band, consisting of Brian Leahy and his 3 daughters and Tom Leahy and his son and daughter, comes together on St. Patrick's Day and Irish Fest each year.  The rest of year you can catch the brothers throughout the area, along with Evan Leahy, Caitlin Leahy, Randal Harrison, and/or Stas Venglevski.  No matter what the line-up is any given night, Leahy's Luck manages to convey the spirit of the Irish in the music!"
www.leahysluck.com

FINBAR MACCARTHY
"From the fireside of the family home in Dublin, to pubs, firesides, and folk clubs around the world.  With his son Eoin and friend Bob Norman along side, a Finbar MacCarthy performance is full of good Irish humor, song and fun!
www.finbarmaccarthy.com

FIONA MOLLOY
Fiona Malloy was born and raised in Derry, Northern Ireland.  From the age of three when she started playing piano and singing, to today where she performs regularly across the U.S., Fiona has been sharing her gift of song.  Fiona's journey has taken her across Europe and the United States, had her perform for people such as President Ronald Reagan and Nelson Mandela, and has even had her on stage with Joan Baez in front of a crowd 200,000 strong.  Fiona's incredible vocal talent and ability to entertain keep her shows full of energy and fun for the entire audience. 
www.fionamolloy.com

THE PRODIGALS
"The Prodigals are one of the most successful bands to emerge from the East-Coast Irish scene.  The band members grew up largely in Ireland; their original songs blend a funky and anarchic energy that is pure New York with a genuine passion for the traditional music of Ireland."  (The Prodigals headlined our 2005 Gaelic Fest Irish music celebration)
www.prodigals.com

REILLY
"Reilly strives to entertain crowds with original tunes, contemporary Irish songs, and 'de-ranged' traditional Celtic tunes.  Every performance packs in as much energy, hand clapping and foot stomping as possible.  Reilly seeks to meld the tradition and history of Ireland with the energy and instrumentation of rock.  REILLY ROCKS IRISH!"
www.reillyrocks.com

THE SANDCARVERS
"The Sandcarvers combine strong solo voices and vocal harmonies with equally strong instrumental skill, turning traditional tunes from o'er the pond inside out and upside down.  Delivering some of the best Celtic rock on the planet, the Sandcarvers will leave you wanting a whole lot more!  It's Celtic.  It's Rock.  'Nuff Said."
www.thesandscarversmusic.com

JEFF WARD
"Jeff's music represents traditional and contemporary songs from Ireland, Scotland and America.  His love for the traditional music of his heritage is celebrated in his performances of beautiful ballads to hand clapping, sing along, foot stomping chorus songs."
www.jeff-ward.net

HAYWARD WILLIAMS
"Hayward grew up with a guitar in his hands; performing from an early age in cafes, bars, and eventually rock clubs throughout his home state of Wisconsin, around the Midwest, and most recently across Europe.  His music is built on a foundation of folk, blues, and soul and display raw intensity tempered by his own easy self-possession and wry charm."
www.haywardwilliams.com