Born in Dublin, Ireland, Barry Dodd is a local favorite. Barry will tug at your heart with a ballad and then lift your spirits with an old-fashioned sing-along. An Irish Fest crowd-pleaser, Dodd is a perennial performer at Irish Fest. Denise Laumann Vocalist | Traditional Irish Music | Irish Rock Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Denise Laumann’s voice is a powerful blend of the rich tradition of Irish ballads and the rebellious energy of Irish rock. Influenced by the emotional depth and raw power of Sinéad O'Connor and Dolores O'Riordan, Denise brings both passion and vulnerability to every performance. Now based in Milwaukee, WI, she has become a vital force in the Irish music scene, performing alongside Barry Dodd and keeping Ireland's musical heritage alive through ballads, standards, and rebel songs of freedom. Whether singing a haunting ballad or a defiant anthem, Denise's voice carries the spirit of Ireland’s freedom songs, reminding us that music is not just a reflection of the past, but a call to action for the future.