The Motor City's own, The Kreellers bring a blood pumping, high energy brand of Celtic Rock that fuses traditional sensibility with modern rock, funk, and punk stylings.
The Kreellers are a high energy Celtic Rock group hailing from Detroit, Michigan. This four-piece powerhouse has been unstoppable, performing over 100 shows in 2010, recording the music for Fuji’s Enviromax Battery ad campaign, and writing and recording new tunes for their latest CD. Still steeped in traditional Irish sound, the band’s mix of rock, funk, and even punk elements has created a sound that has won over fans, critics, and even skeptics throughout the United States , and has made them one of the most sought after Celtic acts in the nation.
"Prepare to be excited, to be seduced, to be Kreelled, with one of the hottest bands on the Celtic music circuit. While their sound is unique, their passion for the Irish heritage, the Irish ballad, is as familiar to us as old Ireland itself. "
-Irish American News, February 2009
 Derek Wade - Lead Vocals, Harmonica, Bodhran
The keystone of the Kreellers’ sound is the soaring voice of Derek Wade. One of the highlights of a show are acapella songs, where Derek’s voice makes an audience of hundreds feel like they’re getting their own one on one show. Derek’s high energy and stage presence completes the experience of a Kreellers’ show.
 Paul Bruno - Guitar, Accordion, Bodhran, Backing Vocals
Paul’s driving rhythm guitar forms the bridge between the Kreellers’ Irish traditional and pounding rock style. Completely self- taught, Paul also adds accordion and occasional bodhran stylings to the arrangements.
 Bob Gilbert - Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Playing and touring professionally in multiple styles for years, Bob Gilbert has been described by fans as a “a madman on drums”. Bob’s experience in diverse styles makes the driving force that propels the band and the audience.
 Steve Vilnius - Bass guitar, Backing Vocals
Embracing his Irish background and having played in various musical projects over the years with drummer Bob Gilbert, Steve joined The Kreellers as bassist and backing vocalist and immediately cemented the driving, powerful and unmovable groove of the band, which has not gone unnoticed by fans and supporters. With his onstage energy and enthusiasm for the music, the Brady family is most certainly proud.
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