Q. What do you get when a world champion kick-boxer from the streets of Dublin meets a child & family therapist from the plains of Nebraska? A. Ellis Island, an Irish music duo that is hard-hitting but sensitive, versatile yet focused, talented but down to earth, can “soothe the savage breast” and still “kick a**!” Ellis Island has been performing in Omaha, Kansas City and around the midwest for over 15 years. Ellis Island consists of: Mick Doyle on Vocals, Guitar, Bouzouki and Bodhran (Irish drum) & Dave Marsh on Accordion, Banjo, Whistles, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion and more. We are an unlikely duo with over a dozen instruments, a love of Irish music and a desire to entertain. Check us out at www.ellisislandmusic.com. Give us a listen! What others have said about Ellis Island: “A Weston Irish Fest staple, Ellis Island never fails to entertain. With a multitude of instruments and Dublin-born lead singer, Ellis Island engages their audiences with interactive, high-energy versions of traditional so songs and tunes, with an occasional heartfelt ballad. Always a great show!” - Sean O’Malley, Weston Irish Festival “This lively two-piece has been an Omaha pub darling for more than a decade. The band performs traditional Irish folk tunes with such a zest that the crowd can’t help but join in.” - Omaha Reader, 11/06 “The bond the band forms with the audience…keeps fans coming back for more.” - The Creightonian, 2/05 “…they have earned the admiration and respect of everyone who has ever seen them perform.” - Irish Midwest Focus, 2/07 “Best Ethnic/Indigenous Band” award, 2006 Omaha Entertainment Awards "Top Duo in a Pub, Festival or Concert" award 2009, Irish Music Awards. 15 years together as a band, over 40 years combined as professional musicians We have appeared on stage with the likes of Liz Carroll, Daithi Sproule, Davey Spillane, Kevin Glackin, Finbar Furey (Mick) and The Chieftains (Dave).