Biography
The Kreellers are a high energy Celtic Rock group hailing from Detroit, Michigan. This four-piece powerhouse has been unstoppable, performing over 100 shows in 2009, recording the music for Fuji’s Enviromax Battery ad campaign, and writing and recording new tunes for their upcoming CD. Still steeped in traditional Irish sound, the band’s mix of rock, funk, and even punk elements has created a sound that has won over fans, critics, and even skeptics throughout the North and Midwest and has made them one of the most sought after Celtic acts in the region.
Also, did you know that THE KREELLERS:
•are the ONLY Celtic Rock act receiving international television airplay at this time
•are in constant airplay rotation on:
•Cleveland Celtic Podcast
•Marc Gunn's Celtic Music Podcast
•Paddy Rock Radio
•67 Music Radio show from Portland, OR
•AIRN WSBC 1240 AM in Chicago
•Irish Power Hour Radio Program in Syracuse, NY
•Beyond the Pale in Cleveland
•cd "Sixth and Porter" was voted #1 Listener's Choice, July '09, on Celtic Music MP3s
•cd "Sixth and Porter" is the 6th best selling cd on CD BABY, the world's largest seller of independent music, as of September '09
•were chosen to be one of two featured performers (Black 47 was the other) at the 1st Annual IBAM (Irish Books, Art and Music) Festival in Chicago the last weekend of October '09
LIST OF VENUES
2009 Festival Appearances:
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Festival
Syracuse Irish Festival
Lacrosse Irish Fest
Detroit Highland Games
Huron Irish Festival
Rockford Celtic Festival
Geneva OH Celtic Festival
Ibam! Chicago 2009
Venue Highlights:
Saline Celtic Festival - Saline, MI
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival - Cleveland , OH
Dayton Celtic Festival - Dayton, OH
Milford Memories Festival - Milford, MI
Cincinnati Celtic Festival - Cincinnati, OH
O'Callaghans Irish Pub - Milford, MI
Conor O'neills Irish Pub - Ann Arbor, MI
Dick O'Dows Public House - Birmingham, MI
Four Green Fields - Royal Oak, MI
Quinn and Tuites - Grand Rapids, MI
PJ McIntyres Irish Pub - Cleveland , OH
Sully's Pub - Medina , OH
Byrnes Pub - Columbus, OH
The Shannon Pub - Buffalo, NY
O'Bryans Nine Irish Brothers - Lafayette, IN
Fionn MacCooles - Fishers, IN
McGinleys Golden Ace - Indianapolis , IN
The Dublin Pub - Dayton , OH
Canal Street Tavern - Dayton , OH
The Harp & Fiddle - Pittsburgh, PA
Micks Pub - Willoughby, OH
Kitty Hoynes - Syracuse, NY
The Claddagh - Detroit, MI
The Blarney - Toledo, OH
Gus O'Connors - Novi, MI
Instrumentation
Derek Wade - Lead Vocals, Harmonica, Mandolin, Bodhran
The keystone of the Kreellers’ sound is the soaring voice of Derek Wade. One of the highlights of a show are acapella songs, where Derek’s voice makes an audience of hundreds feel like they’re getting their own one on one show. Adding mandolin, harmonica, and the occasional dive into a microphone stand, Derek’s energy and stage presence completes the experience of a Kreellers’ show
Paul Bruno - Guitar, Accordion, Bodhran, Vocals,
Playing keyboards and guitar in bands since dirt was new, Paul’s driving rhythm guitar forms the bridge between the Kreellers’ Irish traditional and pounding rock style. Completely self- taught, Paul also adds bodhran and occasional accordion stylings to the arrangements.
Chris Wall. - Bass Guitar, Upright bass, vocals
Chris has been playing music since the age of three and has been playing bass for nearly 25 years. He brings a combination of classical and jazz training and with decades of experience in performing rock groups to the band. Chris enjoys making every show a unique experience, changing sounds and lines to suit the mood of the audience while adding to Derek’s vocals with high harmony.
Bob Gilbert - Drums , percussion, vocals
Playing and touring professionally in multiple styles for years, the Kreellers newest member, Bob Gilbert has been described by fans as a “a madman on drums”. Bob’s experience in diverse styles makes the driving force that propels the band and the audience.
Discography
" Last Call" - 2006
" Rebel Sons" - 2004
" Sixth and Porter" - 2008
For booking info, please contact:
Frank Notturno of Blues Bookings
1-734-812-0094
blues_bookings@yahoo.com
Links
| http://www.kreellers.com |
| Booking |
| MySpace |