Well the Jacksonville Irish Fest (JaxFest) took place in late April. They scored most of their points for having a top notch entertainment line up. Seven Nations kicked things off on Friday night with a concert featuring the Jacksonville Orchestra. On Saturday entertainment included Black 47, local lads Rathkeltair, The Tossers, LA's Young Dubliners and Florida's own Seven Nations. This intrepid reporter was impressed by a particular Screamin Orphan's song entitled "My Radio". The drummer from Screamin Orphans really is a talented girl who could go a long, long way. Were you there? What did you think? It seemed to me the attendence was down on last year, any thoughts? Was it not advertised enough?
3 comments:
Hi
I was at the Jax Irish Fest.
I thought that the music lineup was spectacular. I was a little confused why Black 47 went on so early (3 pm). I would also have liked to have seen a little more "traditional" Irish music. Overall, the Tossers did it for me. They were superb.
Attendance was a little dissapointing. There was no mention of this event in the local papers. I had heard about this event at Lynch's and on the radio. I would like to see the local media get behind this a little better.
I would also like to see if someday, they can find a vendor willing to serve corned beef and cabbage.
Overall it was a great time and I and sure the people that attended were very pleased.
Tim
I agree with most of your comments Tim. Word has it even Larry Kirwan thought having Black 47 on an afternoon slot was risky.
Cover from the sun would have been nice and while the band line up was excellent I wonder did the promoters allocate enough money for advertising.
The JaxIrishFest was really good. Top name groups. I was very disappointed the The Tossers were actually the worst of the lot. Black 47 should definitely have been the headliner. To have them on so early in the day to play to less than 50 people is ridiculous. Rathkeltair and The Screaming Orphans were surprises. I did not expect as good a show from the. I am now a new fan of both. The Young Dubliners were also great. I hear that the same organizers are working on an Orlando Fest for later this year.
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