Upcoming Shows

The biggest St. Patrick's Day street festival in Michigan has a new home this year, and we're going to help them break it in! Come join us for what has always been an incredible party, no matter the weather! We'll be joining an impressive, sham-rocking lineup of bands including Ironwood, Belfast Gin, Leprecons, and Stone Clover - this will be a green-themed party for the ages, all in the heart of Grand Rapids.

We'll take the stage for two sets at 2:45pm and 7:15pm!

Buy tickets or find out more here!

Wakefire will perform at the Festival of Legends on Saturday at 1oam, 1pm, and 4pm, and Sunday at 11am and 2pm on the Grand Stage!

Adult admission $15-$25, children 12 and under admitted free! 

Come frolic at this outdoor Fairy Festival with vendors, street entertainers, food and drink (and some of the best mead around!), multiple stages, a children's glen, storytellers, sword fighters, puppeteers, acrobatics, and fae folk of all kinds, as we celebrate mythology, folklore, and fairy tales (with a dose of current, popular fiction) and bring joy by presenting an eclectic blend of artistry and play.

Wakefire will be performing at the Saline Celtic Festival on Friday and Saturday!

It all starts with the Parade to the Opening Ceremony – massed Pipes & Drums Bands lead a parade of the Mighty Clans, athletes, fairies & unicorns and corgis to the Opening Ceremony on the Red Dragon Stage. Following the ceremony – the real fun begins when the Saline Fiddlers take the stage! A wide range of bands (That's us!) and dance troupes will keep your toes tapping, your hands clapping, and your Celtic spirits high! Children 5 & under and active military are admitted free.

Wakefire will be performing at the Great Camelot Renaissance Faire Saturday and Sunday!

It's 1,000 years after the death of King Arthur, and the Pirate King and Queen rule in Camelot. Join us on an unexpected journey where you might meet the world's largest unicorn, dragons, acrobats, and the rare hurdy gurdy player. Plus us, of course! :D

Past Shows

Weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen, and splice the main brace! Come and join us for a bit of fun with a wintery garbed pirate party! There will be a Raffle with proceeds for RESCU as well as recognition of the new ships/captains of the fleet. The main item for the raffle will be the Guinness Pub sign from the Hollygrove Festival. Both ROANE and WAKEFIRE will be performing for an uplifting celebration!

Entrance fee is $20.00 per person. Military always free!

Sweetwater is a very large establishment with multiple bars, great food and staff and free pool. It’s all one level so easy wheelchair access with plenty of parking. The only caveat is no weapons whatsoever.

The Nordic Fire Festival, a festive ode to all things Viking, has something to entertain everyone- the furs, the wares, the battles, the mead, the fire! Come dressed to defy the winter weather and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the long-ago revelry of Odin's fiercest warriors. And if you get chilly, duck into the Mead Hall for some tasty drinks to drive away the frost! We'll be in the Mead Hall Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and keep an eye out for friends you may have seen us perform with before, like Pictus and Plethora! 

The Redford AOH has their weekly Fish Fry throughout the winter, and often hosts fantastic Celtic music acts, but we'll be at this one! Come have all-you-can eat dinner ($15) and a show! 

We can't wait to invade the largest immersion steampunk con in North America, and we hope you all are similarly enchanted! We'll be on stage Friday night at the Buccaneer Ball, but you'll be able to find us all weekend wandering around trying to solve the Mystery of Kraken Island! And YES, we WILL have our new LIVE ALBUM available!!

In our travels we have made many friends, but few have we connected with as readily and respect so well as Ship Shape and Bess and Marley! We're bringing them out to celebrate two of our favorite pastimes - being pirates and being gay. Also music, there will be lots of music, we promise! All are welcomed here, so join us for some roaring comedy, ARRRRmazing music, tales of lengthy, treacherous voyages and deep, abiding friendships. Feel free to sit badly on chairs, dye your hair any color of the rainbow, and wear your finest piratical gear, as we drink, sing and swagger and enjoy our sailing songs in the company of those who accept us unconditionally.

Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the United States, taking place in 5 host hotels as well as the . We'll be back on the Main Stage Friday at midnight and at the Concourse Stage Sunday at 10pm. And of course, come say hi at our band table on the Marquis level of the Marriott, and check out our only-available-until-it-sells-out DragonCon 2024 tee-shirt design and all our other merch!

Witwen Concerts are free to the public, and Wakefire will be joining this fantastic Wisconsin community tradition on July 20th! Grounds open at 4:30 pm and concerts begin at 6:00 pm. Middleton BBQ will be on site with concessions. Bring your lawn chairs and don't forget your corkscrew! We'll groove and jam into the summer night!

Witwen Campground is an old church meeting grounds with white wooden buildings in a quiet setting next to Honey Creek. There, on soft summer nights, they provide concerts in a community setting for all to come and enjoy!

Showtime: Saturday at 9:45pm

Motor City Irish Fest returns to the tranquil hills of Greenmead Historical park June 7-9th.  Wakefire is pleased as punch to be participating again, we'll be on stage Saturday the 8th from 9:45-11pm - and we'll be recording our first ever live album! Come cheer us on and be a part of our next recording!

The Motor City Irish Fest is a family friendly Irish festival that offers guests of all ages activities and events that promote the culture and heritage of Ireland. With multiple stages, a children's area, whiskey tasting, food and drink options, open-air mass, Irish dancers, cultural tent, and much more, you won't want to miss any of it! 

This will be our first time at this magical experience - Come join us if you're nearby or enjoy visiting new festivals, we'd love to see you at our shows on the Dark Horizon stage at 11am, 1pm, and 4pm Saturday AND Sunday - Plus on Saturday night, we'll be closing out The Cannon Ball, the adults only after-party, alongside Ship Shape, Norsefyre and Bess & Marley, with hosts the Royal Rogues and Renegades! We CAN'T WAIT!

Buy your tickets online and receive FREE parking!

www.SleepyHollowRenFaire.com  

Since 2006 The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow has been entertaining people of all ages! From the English castle in the north to the Scottish castle in the south and all the taverns, shops, and shows between the Ren Faire has been a permanent fixture for 17 years. With 9+ stages across 15 acres, multiple living history encampments, more than 50 vendors and activities, 11 different places to acquire food and drink, and plenty of shady places to rest while adventuring, there's something to entertain everyone!

Learn more on their website Here, and get tickets Here!

Wakefire will be performing at the Festival of Legends on Saturday at 10:45am and 6:00pm, and Sunday at 1:30 and 3:30pm on the Grand Stage!

Adult admission $15-$25, children 12 and under admitted free! Get tickets Here

Come frolic at this outdoor Fairy Festival with vendors, street entertainers, food and drink (and some of the best mead around!), two stages, a children's glen, storytellers, dancers and fae folk of all kinds, while we celebrate mythology, folklore, and fairy tales (with a dose of current, popular fiction) and bring joy by presenting an eclectic blend of artistry and play.

Learn more about Festival of Legends Here!

Wakefire will perform from 6:45-7:45pm in the auditorium (the Charlie Taylor stage), but be sure to come early and enjoy this community-oriented festival!

There will be music and dance on three stages, Irish cuisine, drinks, auctions, family activities, and a chance to win prizes, including a raffle with a Grand Prize of $10,000, a $1,000 Grand Prize Raffle, a Chair of Cheer, and an Irish Quilt. 

Admission is FREE this year – but we encourage people to purchase raffle tickets! All proceeds support the many programs at St. Patrick Senior Center, serving over 3000 people a year.

Learn more about the Irish Festival Here!

Wakefire will be performing at the Saline Celtic Festival on Saturday, July 8

(July 8) Gates open at 10:00 a.m., Last call 11:30 p.m.

Adult admission $18.00 ($15.00 in advance until June 30); Youth 6-17 $5.00; 65+ $10.00, children 5 & under and active military are admitted free.

It all starts with the Parade to the Opening Ceremony – massed Pipes & Drums Bands lead a parade of the Mighty Clans, athletes, fairies & unicorns and corgis to the Opening Ceremony on the Red Dragon Stage. Following the ceremony – the real fun begins when the Saline Fiddlers take the stage! Find the full schedule here.

Celtic Bands & Dance performances will alternate between the Red Dragon and Brecon stages all day and all evening. A wide range of bands and dance troupes will keep your toes tapping, your hands clapping, and your Celtic spirits high!

Wednesday, August 2nd we’ll be opening for The Young Dubliners at The Magic Bag in Ferndale.  Tickets are $25 in advance.

After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album while still maintaining their busy tour schedule.

Having survived the crushing impact of the lockdown on their industry they have returned stronger than ever and determined to bring their fusion of Celtic and rock music to as many people as they can.

The band is Keith Roberts (vocals / guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin, keys, vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums) and Ethan Jones (bass guitar).

With a solid line up and a new batch of songs to play, The YD are excited to bring live music back into people’s lives. Following their recent signing to the Skyline music agency, new dates are being added daily as the world reopens.

“We want to be the band who reminds the world how important a good gig can be to our sanity after what we’ve all been through” says Roberts.

For only the second time the band is looking to its fans to finance the album instead of a traditional record company. “The business has changed so much over our lifetime that it no longer makes sense for us to take money from a label and then owe it all back” says Roberts. “Making all our supporters co producers is a far more rewarding way to make a record and allows us to maintain control all the way”. The band have teamed up with long time producer, Irish born Tim Boland, and will begin recording in the coming months.

The Young Dubliners have released nine albums to date. The set on the upcoming dates will draw from all their albums and include unreleased new material.

In recent years the Young Dubs have appeared twice on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, had songs featured in TV shows (Sons Of Anarchy, Human Target) and toured extensively as a headliner and as the opener for such a diverse list of artists as Collective Soul, Jethro Tull, Johnny Lang, Los Lobos, Chris Isaak and many more.

Although the Young Dubliners sound is most commonly called ‘Celtic Rock’, that label can often be misleading. The Irish influence is certainly there, but it’s not the only influence that bursts through on their albums or live shows. After all, several of the band members have no Irish roots of any kind. “That was always the idea”, explains Roberts “The sound was intended to be a hybrid because we all come from different backgrounds. Even though I am from Ireland, a lot of the music I listened to growing up wasn’t Irish at all, but when I got here, I got homesick and developed a new appreciation for Irish Music. In truth the Celtic riffs can just as easily come from the American band members. Everyone writes now so you never know what you’ll end up with”