A program of Traditional Irish Music
Co-sponsored by International Cultural Center
Where can you attend a concert that includes the following instrumentation: Uileann pipes, bodhran, bouzouki, whistle, concertina, button accordion, guitar, tenor banjo and some vocals? Come and hear a concert of traditional Irish music by the Drowsy Lads!
The Drowsy Lads roared onto the Irish music scene in Ohio in 2006 and have become favorites at pubs, clubs, and festivals. Brothers Daniel McKewen (Uilleann pipes, guitar, bodhran) and John McKewen (bouzouki, tenor banjo, vocals) started the band with high school friend Bryan Brookes (flute, whistle, concertina). They added Josh Franck (button accordion, vocals, bodhran). Later, Josh's dad Phil Franck (fiddle, bouzouki, 5-string banjo) was asked to join. The Drowsy Lads enjoy performing at a variety of venues, but they would also want you to know that their greatest thrill was to win "Honorable Mention" at the prestigious Ottawa County Knockwurst Show!
For more information about the Drowsy Lads including sound clips, please visit the Drowsy Boys MySpace website: www.myspace.com/drowsylads