Press and Reviews
Celtic Rock at its best!
"These are skilled players that offer a good look at the Celtic rock genre when it is at its best."
-Celtic MP3's Music Magazine
"Here’s great recipe from a band out of Detroit: Take equal parts Celtic rock, funk, punk, add a ballad or two, mix in a few traditionals and whatever else is left over, toss it in a bowl, stir vigorously and what you get is a really tasty upbeat rollickin’ mix of good ‘ol powerhouse Irish stew one can really sink their teeth into. No seasoning needed."
These blokes are fantastic!!
- September 2010, SkOt Cranmore ,Sixty Seven Music
"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 2009
" I find it amazing that there are only three of you and yet you sound like 30! In my opinion, your one of the best bands at the festival".
- July 2008 NPR Radio interview, Cleveland Irish Festival
NPR Radio 90.3 FM WCPN
"Absolutely Brilliant!!"
-Maureen O'Looney A.I.R.N. WSBC 1240 AM
Bring energy and fun to traditional Irish music
Is you pint of Guinness missing something? Perhaps a little Irish music would help, courtesy of The Kreellers, whose specialty is " Songs of Irish tradition kicked square in the arse!"
The Kreellers bring energy, fun to traditional Irish music.
- C&G Newspapers, Detroit.
Robin Ruehlen, staff writer
The biggest revelation of the Festival was the music. If I had had any inkling there were so many fantastic bands, I would have been attending this event for years. Two different stages hosted a whole spectrum of interpretations of Celtic music.
I was especially partial to the aforementioned Rant Maggie Rant and the Kreellers.The Kreellers fall a bit into the “Celtic Punk” category inspired by my favorites, The Pogues, and recently more popularized by bands like the Dropkick Murphy's and the Tossers.
-The Brouhaha Ann Arbor, MI - Review from 2008 Saline Celtic Festival
There are "have a pint of plain" nights and there are "get frisky with some whiskey" nights. For the latter you need to go to Detroit (and pretend it's Dublin) and ask these guys to provide the appropriate theme music. The boys perform traditional Irish songs in such a boisterous fashion that even nonbelievers will wind up slurring "Millie up!"
-Editor's Review: CNET's Download.com
Promoters
Biggest Crowds of the year!
There's a reason we keep inviting The Kreellers back to Downtown Farmington for our free summer concerts. Not only does the group put on an energetic, good-time show, they pack the park with our biggest crowd of the year. A fan favorite from day one.
-August 2011 Scott Freeman - Rythmz in Riley Park Producer
The Dayton Celtic Festival received numerous positive comments about The kreellers in our festival surveys. The Kreellers are a wonderful addition to our festival . Their performances are true to the spirit and quality of traditional Irish ballads and were a favorite of all our festival attendees. We look forward to their return to our festival in the future.
- Bill Russell, Artistic Director, Dayton Celtic Festival
The Kreellers played to great reviews and are certain to be a crowd favorite throughout the festival circuit. Respect for the Irish folk tradition joined with their own signature sound and presentation made them a big hit in Cleveland.
- John O'Brien, Jr., Assistant Director, Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival.
Supporters
We saw these guys at a festival in Milford,MI & fell in love with them! Had to buy their CD while there. This is the best Irish band I've ever heard! AWESOME! The CD is FABULOUS! Just can't keep from dancing when you're listening to it! Makes me want to be sitting in a pub in Ireland, with these guys on stage there! FANTASTIC!
- Annonymous review from CD Baby Website
Was in O'Callaghans in Milford, Mi. These guys have a great live show, backed by even better drinking music. CD sounds great and has am awesome live feel. Highly recommended buy!!!!
- Anonymous: Purchased from CD Baby
The Kreellers are a trio out of Detroit that consist of Derek Wade on Lead Vocals and harmonica, Paul Bruno on guitar and bodhran, and TK on percussion. "Sixth and Porter" is a combination of original and traditional Celtic music with great harmony, acoustic guitar, a bit of the harp and strong percussion.
The title track "Sixth and Porter" is about the Irish immigration to Detroit "...working drinking drinking working till I die". Derek's vocals and Paul's guitar drive this song with TK's drum keeping the beat. "Just A Hero" is a song dedicated to Derek and Paul's father. Traditional songs such as "Boys of the Old Brigade" and "Tell Me Ma" are powered by Derek's harmonica playing and an infectious drum beat. "Excursion around the Bay" has Paul on Bodhran, TK on drums and a 3-part harmony that makes their version one of my favorites and caused River Barge captains to complain in Cincinnati!
Where's the bag pipes, Irish whistle or fiddle you say? You won't miss them for a second! The percussion will get your head moving and your foot tapping while Paul's folk guitar playing and Derek's great vocals get you coming back for more. You see these guys at the bar in a Pub and you think, "Yeah, they're from Detroit" but you hear these guys on stage and you say "Wait, these guys are from Detroit???" I had no idea what to expect when I first saw them in Dayton but it re-ignited my passion for Celtic music. I love the album and give it Two Thumbs Up! They put on a great show and constantly interact with the crowd. If you catch them in a pub, go have a pint and enjoy the music!
- Review by Billy Crafton of Crafton Photography. November 2008
