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The Brooklyn Bards
Overview
The Brooklyn Bards are an acoustic traditional Irish band featuring tin whistle, fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo, guitar and percussion as well as a trained Irish tenor and tight harmonies. We perform a wide variety of styles from the old Carolan tunes up to recent trad repertoire including reels, jigs, ballads, drinking songs, marches and rebel songs as well as some classic rock and oldies if desired. We perform regularly at pubs, restaurants, festivals, parties and weddings. Let us bring the magic and joy of traditional Irish music to your event!
Reviews
5 reviews
Kate S.
March 17, 2026Awesome band!
My members loved them! Great song selections!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Diane E. Z. A. D.
March 17, 2026Absolutely Fantastic!
Joe was incredible - he performed on multiple instruments entertaining our crowd of 150 during our St. Patrick Day lunch and everyone loved him! Highly recommend. Thank you, Joe!
Hired as: Celtic Music
William R.
May 14, 2025A fantastic performance in every way!
The Brooklyn Bards, Joe and John, were exactly what I was hoping to have for our event. They were friendly, professional, fun, and maybe most importantly, they are superb musicians. They came early to set up, chatted with our guests throughout, were very open to requests, and again, their truly marvelous musicianship helped make our party one that will be long remembered. This is our 28th annual doing this and many long time attendees were adamant that this was the best one ever--I have heard that before--but this time I must agree with them. Between the beautiful weather, the wonderful people and the joyous, talented performance of the Brooklyn Bards, no one could have asked for anything more. I give the Bards my absolute highest recommendation, as I think the other 60 or so people in attendance would as well. We're hoping to have them back next year and make it a tradition! You won't go. wrong if you choose the Bards for your event.
Hired as: Celtic Music
Lisa W.
March 11, 2025Great Irish Tunes
I hired The Brooklyn Bards to perform at our senior living residence and give residents a taste of Irish songs and tunes. They were easy to work with, arrived on time, sang well, and were a pleasure to have. Nice mix of tunes from Fields of Athenry to Black Velvet Band etc.
Hired as: Celtic Music
Frank W.
March 24, 2023The Bards Delivered!
Doesn't get much better than having an Irish band play at your Club on St. Patricks Day, especially when it's on a Friday night. The band trucked out from Brooklyn and delivered a great traditional, family-friendly set for their first, and then after the kids left, the band kicked into their second set with more of the traditional Irish bar sing-along classics. It was a really fun night and the band delivered as promised! Will assuredly book them again!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Booking information
Past booked events
April 2026
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Berkeley Heights, NJ
25
Saturday
Bridal Shower
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Hoboken, NJ
March 2026
13
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Monroe Township, NJ
12
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Lansdale, PA
11
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Far Rockaway, NY
05
Thursday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
May 2025
10
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Wharton, NJ
February 2025
27
Thursday
Cultural Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
New York City, NY
March 2023
17
Friday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Matawan, NJ
December 2021
18
Saturday
Rogers Pub in Rockaway
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
17
Friday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
04
Saturday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
November 2021
24
Wednesday
Rogers Pub in Rockaway
8:00pm - 12:00am (Thu)
13
Saturday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
05
Friday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
October 2021
23
Saturday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
17
Sunday
Sound at Palmers
6:00pm - 9:00pm
16
Saturday
Rogers Pub In Rockaway
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
09
Saturday
Private Party in Connecticut
All-day event
08
Friday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
02
Saturday
Cooper Bluff in Oyster Bay
2:00pm - 6:30pm
September 2021
25
Saturday
Great Irish Fair in Coney Island
12:00pm - 7:00pm
18
Saturday
Rockaway Irish Festival 1 pm, Pearl River 9 pm
All-day event
17
Friday
Kelly’s Tavern in Bay Ridge
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
12
Sunday
Hunters Steak & Ale House In Bay Ridge
6:00pm - 10:00pm
11
Saturday
Wedding
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
10
Friday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pear River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
05
Sunday
BayHouse in Breezy Point
6:00pm - 10:00pm
04
Saturday
Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
03
Friday
Rogers Rockaway 9-1am
All-day event
August 2021
29
Sunday
Kitty Kiernan’s Bay Ridge
6:00pm - 10:00pm
27
Friday
Brooklyn Bards live at Uncle Tommy’s Tavern in Pearl River
9:00pm - 11:30pm
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