Possibly Irish
Possibly Irish live demo
Rattlin' Bog
The Wellerman
Molly Malone
All 6 rockin' out
Rosebud Theatre 2nd floor view
Cadence getting emotional
Lovin' Boise!
Main Stage at World Beat
Tim in moody mode
Possibly Irish at Boise, Idaho
Favorite concert in California at the Tolowa Event Center
Enchanted Forest-our home
Dallas! What a crowd!
at McMenimans-Favorite backdrop!
Down at the pub
Overview
Possibly Irish is a semi-traditional Irish Pub band. Expect foot stomping good fun, and rich vocal harmonies. Possibly Irish celebrates the pub music of Ireland through their lively performances. We play your favorite Irish pub songs, along with a variety of Celtic music. Instruments can include fiddle, Irish whistle, Bodhran drum, mandolin, banjo, accordion, hammered dulcimer, small pipes, harmonica, guitar, acoustic bass, and more. Coupled with the band's harmonic vocals and humor, Possibly Irish brings the fun of the Irish pub to festivals, weddings, concerts, house parties and of course Irish pubs. With 6 bandmates, and many possible combinations, we work to make your event memorable.
Reviews
8 reviews
Will D.
October 7, 2024Greatest Music Every from a Truly Outstanding Band
My family hires a band once or twice a year. These were the best band we have ever hired over the past ten years. They are extremely talented and played until everyone was dancing and singing alone. A wonderful family event.
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Possibly Irish
Thank you Will! We had a wonderful time with your amazing family. Sharing our music with you was a true joy for us and what a great night with everyone dancing and singing along.
Brenda J. A.
June 28, 2024"An experience- most entertaining for all ages."
After listing to Possibly Irish for first time at 'Enchanted Forest' south of Salem Oregon, I am forever a fan! You are fervently invited to Western KY, specifically The Carson Center!!! You are the best!!!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Possibly Irish
Thank you so much for the glowing review! Of course we would love to play in Kentucky! I’ll send our info to the Carson Center and maybe we will see you there sometime.
We loved meeting you at Enchanted Forest! Warm regards, Susan
Kevin M.
August 1, 2023Highly Recommend!
I've seen them perform a number of times at Enchanted Forest. They're phenomenal!
Entertaining, energetic and musically talented. Put on a show that all-ages enjoyed!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Possibly Irish
Thanks for your great review. We absolutely love our steady gig at Enchanted Forest. The atmosphere and audiences are great!
Judy M.
July 7, 2023Loved them!
The musicians came early and were very good natured. They played awesome Irish jigs just like we wanted. I will definitely book them again. Wonderful!
Hired as: Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Possibly Irish
Thank you so much! We had a fantastic time.
Shelley R.
September 20, 2021Love them!
This is my 2nd festival hiring Possibly Irish and it won't be my last. They are super flexible & accommodated scheduling issues. Their communication is top notch.
We love them, and so does the crowd. We had a terrible storm come through and they played through the wind & rain like the professionals they are. We can't wait to work with them for both festivals next year!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up for 3-5 performers
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes
What to expect
3-6 performers per gig.
The group can be fun and humorous and very interactive or tone it down for more reserved events. There are also kid friendly lyric options for many of the drinking songs.
Options available for music:
Favorite Irish pub songs, audience can sing along in most choruses
Beautiful Celtic music
Lively Sea Chanties
Some original songs
instrumentals available for Ceili type dancing for the audience
About
Possibly Irish was founded in 2015 after Susan Vaslev returned from a stay in Ireland, inspired by the country’s vibrant music culture. Their first performances were at Enchanted Forest, where they have been the resident band for over 10 years. Since then, the band has brought their high-energy Celtic sound to festivals, pubs, and special events throughout the region.
With six members, Possibly Irish is known for foot-stomping fun, rich harmonies, and a spirit that gets audiences singing along. They’ve released five CDs and one vinyl collection—Roving Out, Still Roving Out, Keeping It Celtic, Definitely Originals, and Voyage Home—all available on streaming platforms. The band is also active on YouTube, sharing both fully produced music videos and live performances.
Additional booking notes
We are able to provide our own sound system if needed. Minimum 3' stage space for each performer. Normally 3-6 musicians per gig. 3 prong power outlet must be available. If outdoors, covering such as tent is needed to protect us and our instruments from the elements. Stage plot plan and our input/output map can be sent if you have your own sound people.
Past booked events
September 2024
28
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Warrenton, OR
June 2023
24
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Mossyrock, WA
September 2021
18
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Albany, OR
March 2020
03
Tuesday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Salem, OR
August 2019
10
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Redmond, OR
June 2018
30
Saturday
World Beat Festival (Main Stage)-Salem, OR
6:15pm - 7:15pm
16
Saturday
Running Dogs Brewery St. Helens
7:00pm - 9:00pm
May 2018
24
Thursday
Concert
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dorena, OR
04
Friday
Feckin Brew Pub
7:30pm - 10:30pm
September 2017
16
Saturday
McKenzie Highland Games and Celtic Gathering
10:00am - 4:00pm (Sun)
August 2017
13
Sunday
Livingston Farmer's Market-Portland
10:00am - 2:00pm
July 2017
15
Saturday
Reunion
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Portland, OR
June 2017
25
Sunday
World Beat Festival
4:30pm - 5:30pm
24
Saturday
World Beat Festival
1:30pm - 2:30pm
10
Saturday
Piper and Ceileidgh
5:00pm - 9:00pm
April 2017
27
Thursday
School Assembly
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Salem, OR
March 2017
24
Friday
Enchanted Forest
2:00pm - 4:00pm
18
Saturday
Bonaventure Irish Celebration
4:30pm - 6:30pm
17
Friday
Sister's Irish Bistro St Patrick's Celebration
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Set list
SET LIST MAY VARY DEPENDING ON PERFORMERS AT THE EVENT
AND TYPE OF EVENT
TRADITIONAL SONGS
As I Roved Out
Fields of Athenry
Auld Triangle
Auld Lang Syne
Barnyards of Delgaty
Beggarman
Black Velvet Band
Blooming Heather
Bold Riley
Bully In The Alley
Captain Kidd
Courtin in the Kitchen
Danny boy
Darcy’s Donkey
Derry
Derry/Foggy Dew Mash Up
Devil Down Below
Drunken sailor
Fathom the bowl
False Lady
Finnegan’s Wake
Flower of Scotland
Foggy Dew
Fox
Galway bay
Green Grow The Rashes Oh
Health to the Company/Maid of Culmor
Highland Harry
Honey for the Bee
I Drove my Father To Drink
Irish Rover
Irish pub
Johnny I Hardly Knew YeJohnny Minor
Lannigan's Ball
Leave Her Johnny Leave Her
Liverpool
Loch Lomond
Lochanside
Mary Mack
Mari's Wedding
Molly Malone
Ni na la
Nova Scotia
The Night Pat Murphy Died
Oh are ye Sleeping Maggie
Orange and the Green
P it stands for Paddy
Paddy’s Lamentation
Pound A Week Rise
Parting Glass
Rattlin' Bog
Red is the Rose
Rising of the Moon
Rising of the Moon/ Wearing of the green
Rocky road to Dublin
Sad Mash (Flowers of the forest, Boulavogue, Raglan Road)
Scotland the Brave
Skye Boat Song
South Australia
Spanish Lady
Star
Step it Out Mary
Tell me my ma
Ten thousand miles Away
Tenor-o
Uncle Rat
Wellerman
Waltzing Matilda
Wild Colonial Boy
Wild Rover
Whisky in the Jar
COVERS
Caledonia
Galway girl
Donnybrook Affair
Don’t Go For The One
Hoist up the thing
I’ll take you home again Kathleen
I’m gonna be (500 miles)
Johnny Jump Up -permission to perform and record no royalties
Jolene (Irish twist)
The Last Shanty
Oak n Ash
Oh Maggie
On we go -permission to perform and record no royalties
Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore
Queen of Argyll
Raglan Road
Rambling Rover
Zombie
BAND ORIGINALS
Blackfish Inn
Donegal Bay
Dublin girl
Fiddlin’ William
Get back
Head From The Heart
Heather in the breeze
Hey Hey
Hold Her Fast
Jimmy Boyo
Lassie Girl
Love to Hate
Meg and Sinead
Nessa O'Shae
Phoenix Rising
Raise A Glass To The Lass
Roger Moore
Roger’s Castle
Sail away
Seamus
The Voyage home
CHRISTMAS SONGS
Christmas in Killarney
Let it Snow
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Deck The Halls
Little Drummer Boy (Devin gone December)
Scarborough Fair/Greensleeves/What child
Sampling of Instrumentals
Kesh Jig
Butterfly jig
Dark Horse
Maggie’s Pancakes
Swinging On The Gate
Frost Is All Over
Off To California
Everyone Knows That One
The Highwayman Who Kissed His Grandmother
Influences and inspiration
High Kings, Celtic Storm
Setup requirements
Instrumental and vocal mics and sound system for all performers. We are often able to provide this if need be. Minimum 3' stage space for each performer. Normally 3-6 performers per gig. At least 2 stools and 1 small table.