The Indianapolis Céilí Band was formed in 2009, in conjunction with the Irish Arts Academy of Indianapolis, in effort to promote traditional Irish music in the state of Indiana. It is an ensemble dedicated to the preservation of the traditional Irish ceili band style music. A Ceili (pronounced Kay-lee) is a social gathering with traditional music, dancing, singing and storytelling.

 

This talented ensemble seeks to involve audiences in the Irish culture by inviting them to learn ceili dancing and strives to develop camaraderie, a sense of family and create an enjoyable atmosphere at every performance. They perform for ceili’s, dances, and parties throughout the midwest, USA.

 

The band was the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil Senior Ceili Band Champions in 2015. And traveled to Ennis, Ireland in August, 2016 to compete in the All-Ireland Ceili Band competition, Fleadh Cheoil NaÉhrieann. They have qualified to represent the Indiana and compete in Ireland in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2025. The band’s director is Dmitri Alano.

 

Band Members:

Fiddles: Tricia Bonner, Holly Garrett, Madeleine Luther, Laura Northrup Poland

Flutes: Dmitri Alano, Alberta Lathan

Concertina: Ed Delaney

Tenor Banjo: Jim Fallis

Piano: Owen Hartnett

Drums: Ron Fife