These are certainly not the only major Irish bands worldwide. These are the ones we have picked out of all of the groups we have listened to. They range from traditional to rock. We have picked these bands because they offer a wide cross-section of the Irish type music available and they are top musicians as well, offering a unique sound.
Some of this Celtic music is really good. You have a good cross-section of the type of Irish music available here. A lot fo Irish music I hear at festivals is actually a little boring because it sounds too repetitive, so I find myself looking for the next unique thing.
What about Philadelphia based BARLEYJUICE???
They will be playing the Penn-Mar Irish Fest on June 20th
You forgot GAELIC STORM