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Entertainers
Devri
Hailing from Boston with deep Irish roots, Devri is a dynamic band delivering an unforgettable mix of traditional Irish ballads, modern rock, country, and folk. With a repertoire spanning The Pogues, Johnny Cash, The Dubliners, U2, Snow Patrol, Garth Brooks, The Wolfe Tones, and The Beatles, their vibrant performances feature mandolin, guitar, bass, whistles, keyboard, and drums. Drawing from global touring experience across the U.S., Europe, China, and Australia, Devri brings unmatched energy and passion to every stage, ensuring every show is one to remember.
The Pourmen
Established in 2013, The Pourmen is a New Bedford, MA based band that blends diverse Celtic, Folk, Country and Punk Rock influences to craft heartfelt songs from the “Cobblestone Streets and Salty Pubs of the Whaling City” and always delivers a rousing live performance. The band has performed more than 300 shows at festivals, breweries, Irish pubs and other venues across the New England states encouraging folks to sing along to their tall tales and Irish classics.
The Pourmen have also supported national touring acts including The Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Gaelic Storm, The Young Dubliners, Flatfoot 56, The Tossers, The Mahones, The Kilmaine Saints, Mallett Brothers, The Rumjacks and The Real McKenzies. Songs performed by The Pourmen can also be heard in beer commercials (DOT Ale, Moby Dick Brewery) and in a movie (“Whaling City”).
Slainte
Slainte is a 6-piece Irish-American folk rock band, formed in a Boston College dorm room in 2013. Staples of festivals throughout the Northeast, they play upbeat arrangements of classic Irish pub songs and American rock & roll, featuring rockin' electric guitar and sax solos married with traditional fiddle and whistle parts.
Founding members Jon and James Harrington hail from Winchendon, and maintain deep ties to the community.
Rogue & Raven Pipes & Drums
Flying Irish Dance Troupe
Harper Jen O'Shea
The Venue
The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation
Performing Arts Amphitheater
at Winchendon Community Park
Completed in 2023, The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Performing Arts Amphitheater at Winchendon Community Park offers visitors an immersive experience that seamlessly blends with the natural landscape. Nestled into a sloped hillside with stone wall seating and strategic lighting, the amphitheater provides a captivating space for performances. Its innovative stage design features steel and concrete construction, with overlapping roofs framing scenic views of trees and Whitney Pond. The architecture, complemented by hiking trails, shaded picnic areas, and convenient parking, creates a harmonious setting for enjoying both nature and the arts.
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring The Central Mass. Irish Festival? Drop us a line at info@centralmassirishfestival.com.
Contact
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For inquiries or more information about the Central Mass Irish Festival, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you in any way we can.