““The Kreellers is one band definitely not to be overlooked especially if you have the opportunity to be a part of their audience!” ” - Fanrealm.com

Short Bio

The Kreellers are a Celtic roots rock band out of the Motor City, blending Irish tradition with a gritty Detroit edge. Fueled by driving rhythms, rich melodies, and a modern folk-rock sound, they deliver a powerful live experience built for festival stages and concert crowds. From reimagined classics to original tunes, The Kreellers bring a bold, authentic sound that stands out wherever they play

Press Kit

We're The Kreellers; a 5-piece Celtic Roots Rock powerhouse ready to tear up the stage!

 

Jack Hoover– Lead vocals, harmonica, bodhran, mandolin,guitar

Paul Wikarski – Guitar, banjo, fiddle, bodhran, accordion,vocals

Stephen Vilnius – Bass guitar, bouzouki, backing vocals

Bob Gilbert – Drums, backing vocals

Steve Lesko - Fiddle

 

There’s an element of spontaneity at festivals—we really engage the crowd. It’s really fun that we don’t ever play the same stuff twice when we do the gigs. People love it and we love it.” ~ Paul Wikarski

 

The Kreellers Music

A gritty, Celtic Roots Rock Band out of Detroit, Brother Crowe focuses on original music while staying true to their Celtic Roots with modern interpretations of traditional Celtic tunes.   Our music (by  The Kreellers aka Brother Crowe) is available on Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and more.

 

We’ve Performed With

Gaelic Storm, The International Symphony Orchestra, Tommy Makem, Scythian, Derek Warfield, Seven Nations, The High Kings, The Prodigals, and many more.

Festival Fun

Audiences have loved us at: Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival; Iowa Irish Festival;  Michigan Irish Music Festival; Milwaukee Irish Festival; Dayton Celtic Festival; Syracuse Irish Festival & Trad Fest; Motor City Irish Fest; Saline Celtic Festival; Cincinnati Celtic Festival; Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest; Indy Irish Fest; Detroit Highland Games; Chicago Scottish Festival & Highland Games; Alma Highland Festival; and many more!

Albums

• 2004: “Rebel Sons”

• 2008: “Sixth and Porter”—over 3 million plays on Spotify; and The Kreellers have over 40k followers on Spotify

• 2010: “Saints and Sinners”

• 2013: This Changes Everything”

• 2018: “Last Call”

• 2019: “A Murder of Crow(e)s”

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