Chicago Reel brings some of the city's finest musicians together for a new look at Irish traditional music. Fiddle, flute, banjo, and button accordion combine with piano to showcase a wide repertoire of reels and jigs old and new, energetic and full of spirit.
Éamonn de Cógáin is widely regarded as Ireland's most energetic MC. He has called céilí far and wide across the Emerald Isle and has developed a reputation as the Céilí King stateside. He is a staple at many of the summer Irish festivals from Minnesota to Mississippi. Eamonn has taught thousands the basic steps and movements of Irish Céilí Dancing. His smooth brogue and easy going nature allows people of all ages to believe that they can céilí dance the night away without difficulty.