The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, The Dubliners, Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Guinness, Jameson, Bailey's
Sounds Like
A Blend of Happiness, Sadness, Pissed Off Irishmen, 2 Kegs of Guinness, Nitroglycerin, and Buffalo Wings. Shake 'em All Together in a Titanium Bar Shaker, and Serve with a Glass of Ice Water and 3 Tylenol for the Hangover!
The Kreellers, as you know them, were formed in March of 2008. Previously a duo, Paul Bruno and Derek Wade took a look around, made the sign of the cross, and stepped off the cliff into the unknown. Paul and Derek already were wowing crowds with their unique style of traditional Celtic music, but they felt something was missing that would bring the band to the next level. Paul’s energetic guitar playing, the cornerstone of the band, was supported by Derek’s mind-blowing vocals and harmonica jams, and occasionally backed with either of the boys playing the bodhran. They decided to bring a couple of more musicians into the mix. With the addition of drums, and a bass guitar, the band hit the ground running and never looked back.
April of 2008 saw the boys in the studio putting together their first smash album “Sixth and Porter”, and the work received rave reviews from newspapers, radio stations, etc. all over the Midwest and east coast. The theme of the CD and the band’s outlook on life centers around the plight of the Working Man, with a bit of a rebellious undertone. “It’s an all-for-one, one-for-all outlook on life that we want to foster with our fans”, says Derek. “Nobody gives you anything in this life. You work for what you get and our fans are the embodiment of that. I think that’s why we relate to each other so closely.”
With a glimmer in their eyes that says, “Watch out! Here it comes again!” and a cocky swagger, they took the festival circuit by storm. Playing in Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, and other venues over the summer, the Boys announced their arrival to the world loudly, cheerfully, and aggressively. Sort of a, “Okay folks, we’re here…follow us or get out of our way. We’re gonna tear it up!” mannerism. One thing every crowd can expect is aggression, adrenaline, and FUN from the first note to the last.
What once started with two guys and a guitar has fleshed out into full-fledged jams; with Paul hammering on guitar or bodhran, Derek singing and jamming on the harmonica – or hitting his drumsticks on anything within arm’s reach at a show – Chris on bass laying out the low end, and Bob’s chest-pounding rhythm providing the backbone. The crowd provides the foot stomping and screaming, and everyone comes away from the experience hungry for more!
2009 is truly the Year of The Kreeller. First time listeners can expect to feel like they’re in the passenger’s seat of James Dean’s fateful Porsche Spyder going 160 miles per hour with the scenery a blur. Longtime fans are the crazy people standing in the back screaming for more. This is the year for The Boys. It’s their time, it’s their ride, and they’re taking everybody with them. The only question now is “How far can they go?” The only answer to that is, “Who cares? Let’s just go!”
I just watched the Fuji commercial on you tube! Oh my god! You boys are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! While I was watching it, nobody could smack the smile off my face, I am SO incredibly proud of you boys!!! From the very first time I heard you play a year and a half ago, I knew you were going further than you could realize with your brilliant talents! I really couldn't be more excited for you, or more proud of you! Congrats boys!!! Cheers to you!!!
I really fuckin wish O'Callahan's wasn't closed. I miss seein you guys play! Now there isn't anything left for us out this way. Everything good is no less than 20 min away, which prolly doesn't seem that bad except that it's more money out of the itty bitty pockets we've aquired from this amazing economy. Haha. Anyway, I was just droping a line from all of us out in Oakland County! We miss you. I miss you.
Hey guys. I miss seeing you play. Its been a long time. Theres a couple irish pubs in Mt pleasant. One of them is called O'Kellys. If youre interested, look into playing here. theres tons of people(mostly college students) whom Im sure would love your music.
I see you guys are playing The Rockford Celtic festival! That's awesome! I live five minutes outside of down town Rockford! Every year for the Celtic Festival, I park in this little side neighborhood and walk into town and drink and check out music all day! Plus you'll be sharing the stage with my friends The Lash and The Waxies! This is going to be killer!
Hey thanks allot for add and the friendship, I really appreciate it very much. I am working on my first solo release titled “O’Kelley’s Pub” It is set to drop on the streets in August. I am going to fuse hip hop and celtic music together. I really want to celebrate my irish heritage. The songs will be great and hopefully you will come out to a show. Stay in touch and thanks for the support.
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