Ellis Island started on St. Patricks Day in 1996, after a couple Casino executives from Harrahs heard Mick Doyle singing with another Irish act at the Dubliner Pub In Omaha. They offered a spot at their Grand Opening on St Patricks Day to Mick and his band. The only problem was Mick did not have a band, but he did have a lot of willing and able friends who were willing to give it a go and so a band was born.
Lead by an Irishman with another one on bass, a Scot, an Italian and a German in the line up, Ellis Island was a natural name for the band. After a couple line up shuffles over the years, Mick and Dave Marsh decided that it would be just the two of them that carried on with an occasional guest musician now and then.
Ellis Island performs 2 3 times a month at bars and pubs in the Omaha and Kansas City area. They have developed a strong following of loyal and enthusiastic fans, some of which bring their own props and instruments to sing along and be a part of the show.
Mick and Dave have played at several festivals including the Omaha Irish Festival, Weston Irish Festival, Sioux Falls Irish Festival and the prestigious Kansas City Irish Festival.
Ellis Island has released three (3) cds Crossing the Pond Live from McGuires and The Whole Shebang.
you guys need a blog to keep us updated on things happening..
once tax season is over we'll be able to make it to see you guys play..
Great show last night...even though I missed Fairytale of NY Will it be okayu to put the pics I took on my site?
Great show Saturday at OMalleys ...even though I missed Fairytale in NY..anyway thanks for spending St Pats weekend a bit far from home!
See you next time!
Had a great time Saturday night at The Brazen Head!!
Hey ELLIS Island
Thank you for the add
Love your songs mates
Talk to you guys later
Cheers--C.K.M.
Great to catch you tonight.
Thanks for giving us such a great seminar Mick! You're awesome, Houston's awesome, and it was a pleasure to host the event. I look forward to having you come down again. You've been a great friend and mentor - and I appreciate everything you've done for me over the years!
Much Honor & Respect,
Charlie
Great time this weekend, Lads. Loved the new songs and of course loved the old ones too :) Good to see you both again, it had been too long.
Are you guys coming down for St. Patrick's Day in Weston? No one has a schedule up for that day!! Hope all is well and can't wait to see you both very soon:)
Thanks for the add!
Tracette
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Comments & Glitter Graphics for Myspace, Hi5, Orkut, FriendsterHappy Holidays, Mick & Dave!
And wishes for a wonderful 2008!
See ya soon.
Thanks for the add guys and have a great Christmas.
Best Wishes
Brian
for anyone who missed the show in Weston...
Thanks for the add! You guys really add to the Brazen Head experience!
I love that I have found you guys on here! My wife and I want you to set up a tour of South Florida's finest Irish pubs....Believe me, there are tons! And the added benefit of warm weather in the winter!!!
Saw you at Irish Fest in Weston on Saturday...the show was great! You were definitely my fave of the day! I wish we could make it next Saturday. Good luck with the wedding. My husband of four months and I looked at each other and said "Why didnt we think of that?!" Much love!
Hello,
Tanks you so much for the add.
Very nice song...
I like particulary "Tippin it up to nancy"
Love from france
Amandine
Great gig on friday!
Dad and Lu really enjoyed your music
and were amazed by your talent.
As always, thanks for playing my requests!
thanks for adding me!
i love your music!
cheers!
doLLL
Thank you for adding us Ellis Island! We look forward to featuring your music on the show and announcing gig dates for the area.
Cheers!
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It was wonderful to see you in action in Mcpherson. Cant wait to see you again! Thanks!!
Great to see you guys the other night!!! Thanks for making Ma's birthday special!!!
Cheers
Stopping by to listen to your music~
Enjoyed the time spent here.
Lanelle
It's always a joy to watch and
listen to your "rehearsals"! :-D
Thanks for sharing your talents!
17 days and counting! Looking forward to seeing you guys at the Kansas City Irish Fest!!
Was that youse who sent all that rain down to Kansas City? It doesn't usually come that direction - I opened the window for the first time in over a week and the carpet was soaked after 30 seconds. The poor dog's awful confused.
- Eolai
Well done, Ellis Island, thanks for the request. Rock on!! John.
How do we get u up here in Minneapolis!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Mick,
Great advice you gave to Missy! Thanks Man!!
Respect,
Charlie
My kids LOVE coming to your shows at Brazenhead! I can't get them to stop clogging at home so I gave up trying. (sigh) and yeah - I love your shows too! See ya next time, Monica
You guys were awesome last night, as usual!
You guys absolutely rocked in Waterloo!! I'm from Omaha and my aunt and Uncle came up to see you guys.
You should come back to Waterloo again! I know the crowd here wasn't as lively as the Omaha crowd, but we could be if you keep coming back =)
thnaks a lot guys! we'e an italian folk band! if you like listen our sounds! cheers!
Greetings from Ireland, Mick and Dave
Always glad to get an add request from folks in the States
All the best to you both
Hey pal...just wanted to say hello. Hope you are well!
Great show on Friday! Loved the 7 drunken nights..one of my favorite songs. See you in two weeks probably.
THANK YOU MICK DAVE & KEVIN!! That was a blast last night! We (judy mitch & i) needed a good hooley after the week from hell. Cheers for the tunes and the evening! (Kevin's Fancy is my favorite btw, shortly followed by Butterfly - did i miss the butterfly last night?)
caz