Dervish : Free Concert

From the Great Wall of China, to packed auditoriums in the Holy Land, Dervish was the first Irish band to perform at the greatest music festival in the world, "Rock in Rio" in front of an audience of two hundred and forty thousand people! They've performed with Ron Sexsmith, Duke Special, Vasen, Martin Hayes, Denis Cahill, Mike Marshall, Kate Rusby, Mick Mc Goldrick, Vasen, Kevin Burke, Moya Brennan, Brian Cunningham, and many more! Their most recent album, “The Thrush in The Storm” was released in April 2013.

Formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians - Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes, and later joined by Roscommon-born singer Cathy Jordan and all-Ireland champion fiddle player Shane McAleer in 1991, - the band produced the first Dervish album "Harmony Hill" in 1992. Its artistry, musicianship, and maturity won outstanding praise from the media placing Dervish to the forefront of the bands working on traditional Irish music. Dervish soon became one of the most sought after acts on the live music circuit worldwide and have continued to remain so over the years.

Note: Lawn & Concession open to the public one hour before show-time. Facility is closed to public during load-in and sound-check. Picnics are welcome. The Levitt Pavilion and its perimeter is a non-smoking area. Pets are not allowed.

In case of inclement weather, check our website or call our concert hotline (203-221-2153) at or after 4.30PM on the day of the show for a location status update. While we have a nearby rain location for free shows, we always do our best to stay outside shower or shine!