Gaelic Storm

Typically the words ‘Gaelic rock band' conjure up blurry memories of St. Patrick's Day parties or images of Michael Flatley doing that funky Irish dance, but Gaelic Storm's goal is to move Irish rock out of the realm of seasonal tunes and into the mainstream musical scene. To those who think "Gaelic Storm? Who?" Perhaps you'll recognize the band from a little film Jimmy Cameron made a while back called Titanic. Its appearance as the Irish band in the third class cabin catapulted Gaelic Storm from a steady diet of bar gigs in Santa Monica to worldwide notoriety. Nor did the members of Gaelic Storm rest on their laurels, but they have completed eight studio albums while maintaining an ambitious touring schedule throughout North America and Europe, and not just around St. Patty's day. The band's albums have routinely performed well on the Billboard top 200 and world music charts, assisted by such strident songs as "The Night I Punched Russell Crowe" and "Crazy Eyes McGullicuddy." Rowdy and raucous times are in order for the attendees at the Intersection this February. Bring your best brogue and stomping boots, and be ready to let the whiskey flow.