Happy 1st Friday of April!!! Only 119 more days until this year's Iowa Irish Fest! Today we highlight the new bands of 2025. Can't wait for you to see and hear these great groups. Take some time and check them out before the fest. ☘ 💚Skerryvore - https://skerryvore.com/home-deluxe/ What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world. 💚Bernadette Morris - https://www.bernadettemorris.com/ Folk and traditional Irish singer-songwriter Bernadette Morris is an engaging performer who takes audiences on an emotional journey with a repertoire of songs that speak from and to the heart. 💚Michael Darcy and the Atlantic Tramps - https://michaeldarcymusic.com/ “Darcy's originals sit so comfortably within the genre that you'd swear they've been around for generations...powerful writing, powerful music. 💚On The Lash - https://www.onthelashband.com/ “This band is talented! Amazing vocal harmonies, pin-point musicianship and a diverse set list that had broad appeal to the music enthusiast and the walk-in crowd alike. ‘Mesmerizing’ is a fair characterization of their show.” 💚Marita May O'Connell - https://maritamay.com/home Marita May is a classically trained violinist and vocalist with professional experience in multiple genres of music and performance including Irish/Celtic, Folk, Country, Christian Worship Music and Musical Theatre. (fb)

We had a good time at The Annual Celebration hosted by Grow Cedar Valley. Many of our partners were recognized tonight for their impact in the Cedar Valley. Congratulations to all! (fb)