Alehouse Fire

The members of Alehouse Fire have several decades of combined professional musical experience. In addition to a top notch performance, complete professionalism can be expected before, during and after your event.

We can provide our own sound equipment, work with you on event logistics as needed, work to accommodate special requests, and of course dress appropriately for your event (From Kilts to Tuxedos).

Because every member plays several different instruments, we are capable of performing in a variety of configurations which lets us fit almost any situations and it lets us work within almost any budget. They include:

A Duo - which consists of a guitarist/vocalist and a lead instrumentalist/vocalist, who would be playing (switching between) fiddle, mandolin, banjo, accordion and maybe whistle. This option is a great fit for smaller or more intimate occasions and gives a great traditional Irish pub feel with lots of energy and fun.

A Trio - we start to really show off our flexibility here and can put a 3-piece ensemble together with guitar and two lead instruments OR guitar, upright bass and one lead instrument; and of course 3-part vocals. We can also switch between these configurations through the course of a performance as needed. Maybe a mellower set during cocktails and then a more lively set after dinner fits your evening. We can fit the bill perfectly.

A 4-piece (No Drums): Similar to the trio configuration, but this offers even more flexibility. Guitar/Upright Bass and two lead players? No problem. Guitar, 2 lead players and Bodhran (traditional Irish percussion)? No problem. If you want the full Alehouse Fire experience, but find yourself not needing a full drum set, we can put on a great show for any occasion with this line up.

A 4-piece (With Drums): This is what you'd see most commonly if you saw us at one of our many pub or festival performances. Drum set, upright bass, guitar and a lead instrument PLUS 4-part vocals. This allows us to play any song in our catalog from old traditional tunes to current material.

Whatever your tastes may be, Alehouse Fire will work hard to accommodate them and make your event a success.

Drawn together by a love of Irish and Celtic music, the members of Alehouse Fire have decades of combined professional musical experience. Based in Los Angeles CA, the group boasts a mix of traditional Irish (instrumental) jigs, reels & hornpipes and Irish & Scottish folk tunes along the lines of the Irish Rovers, the Dubliners and the Cheiftons. For some events, the group also offers a fantastic offering of more modern Irish songs by Flogging Molly, The Pogues and Dropkick Muprhy to name a few.

Four talented multi-instrumentalists blend guitar, mandolin, fiddle, 5-string banjo, octave mandolin, tenor banjo, accordion, upright bass, Irish whistle and percussion and fantastic vocal harmonies to create a fun and enjoyable Irish music experience.

Alehouse Fire is well suited for a wide variety of engagements and can offer lineups ranging from small duos or trios to a full band that includes upright bass and drums. This incredible musical versatility makes Alehouse Fire perfect for intimate venues, private parties, corporate events and festivals alike.

Whether playing completely acoustic traditional tunes for small gatherings or taking center stage in front of festival crowds, Alehouse Fire is sure to be a crowd favorite.

We are capable of playing completely unplugged for small intimate events for a very traditional feel, or we can provide our own sound reinforcement for events up to several hundred people. For events that require sound reinforcement, we require a 120V/15A circuit and at least a ~15'x10' space. We can be very flexible with our instrumentation to fit your needs in terms of space, volume and song catalog.