“...encapsulates the modern Irish American experience...their mix of elegant ballads and rowdy pub songs is certainly among the best I have heard in recent years.”

— LondonCelticPunks Web-zine (Dec 27, 2017)

UPCOMING SHOWS

Seneca Street One Mile run After-Party, featuring Liam & Peter of Crikwater

Saturday, August 25 @ 6:00PMSat, Aug 25 @ 6:00PM

St. John the Evangelist (parking lot), 2319 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210

The Seneca Street Mile is newest addition to the South Buffalo Run Series! Hosted by The Coalition For A Vibrant Seneca Street, it is a certified one-mile sprint along the bustling Seneca Street Corridor!

Spend an evening welcoming new businesses to Seneca Street, catching up with old friends, and enjoying some refreshments and live music from Liam & Peter of Crikwater!

All proceeds from The Seneca Street Mile will benefit The Coalition For A Vibrant Seneca Street. The Coalition For A Vibrant Seneca Street is a group promoting an initiative to update the streetscape and improve the quality of life on and around Seneca Street.

Admission $10

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Crikwater at Charlie's Boat Yard

Sunday, August 26 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PMSun, Aug 26 @ 3:00PM — 6:00PM

Charlie's Boat Yard, 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14203

Lots happening that day on Buffalo's Outer Harbor...Join us at Charlie's Boat Yard for an afternoon of your favorite Irish music from your's truly!
No Cover Charge

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South Buffalo Irish Festival 2018

Saturday, September 1 @ 12:00PMSat, Sep 1 @ 12:00PM

Cazenovia Park Casino, Warren Spahn Way, Buffalo, NY 14210

18th Annual South Buffalo Irish Festival. A celebration of Irish music and culture. A full day of Irish music, dancing, food, drink and children's activities!... Our favorite festival!.. literally right in our own backyard!!!
THIS IS A FREE EVENT

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Knights of Columbus 1/2-Way to St Patrick's Day Party

Saturday, September 15 @ 5:00PMSat, Sep 15 @ 5:00PM

Msgr Nash Knights of Columbus, 261 South Legion Dr, Buffalo, NY 14220

It's that time of year again!
Celebrate 1/2-Way to St Paddy's Day with Crikwater and the KofC! the Craic will be mighty! $10 cover

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18th Annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

Sunday, September 16 @ 10:00AMSun, Sep 16 @ 10:00AM

Krull Park, 6108 Lake Rd, Olcott, NY 14216

Crikwater is excited to be a part of the 18th Annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games! You can find everything you need to know at www.NiagaraCeltic.com.

Niagara Celtic 2018 takes place September 15th & 16th. Located less than one-hour from both Buffalo and Rochester, guests find themselves immersed in the wonders and pageantry of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The weekend of family-friendly fun includes Celtic music, dancers, athletics, clans, living historians, vendors, food, children’s activities and much more!

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Download "Crikwater"

CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, & GooglePlay.

Self-titled second release from Crikwater serves up a tasty blend of rowdy pub songs, screaming hot fiddle tunes, and elegant traditional ballads. Featuring original cover art by Michael Schroeder.

Twice-monthly Celtic and Irish music by the best independent Celtic music groups. Irish drinking songs, Scottish folk songs, bagpipes, music from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Wales, Nova Scotia, Galacia, Australia and the United States. Hosted by Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards.

NEWS

Crikwater at Kitty Hoynes!

Come let our sweet earthy fiddle music fill your soul at Kitty Hoynes! It's our first time in Syracuse, NY and we're looking forward to seeing some old friends and making new ones too! The craic is sure to be Mighty!

Don't miss Crikwater at the Shannon Pub on April 15th!

St Patrick's Day Schedule 2017

Here it is!...Your guide to where and when you'll find the best in Irish folk music this St Paddy's Day and throughout the month of March! Where Crikwater is found, the craic is sure to be mighty! Come raise a pint with us!

Happy New Year!

Excited to announce that early 2017 will find Crikwater heading back into the recording studio for a long overdue second album! The new project will feature a vibrant mix of original and traditional tunes and songs that highlight the group's growth since the addition of Charlie Coughlin on fiddle in 2013, and more recently, long time friend Brian Seibel on bodhran/percussion. The group has been working diligently on some last minute arrangements before entering the studio on the 13th of January...shooting for a release for March'17. As always, hope to see you out and about at gigs over the coming weeks, and keep up to date on all things Crikwater, right here!

September 2016

It's Halfway to St Patrick's Day time!

Sept 9th at River Fest Park Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Party

September 10th Timon Turns 70 Party

September 15th Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day Party at the Buffalo Irish Center

Crikwater Returns to the Shannon Pub!

Don't miss us at one of our favorite venues The Shannon Pub...Friday July 22, 2016.

Crikwater in Rochester,NY this weekend!

The High Holy Season is here!

Don't miss all the St. Patrick's Day excitement throughout the month of March! See Crikwater out and about starting March 3rd at Talty's Tavern! And don't forget to tune in to the Shredd & Ragan Show on 103.3 the Edge on St. Patrick's Day when the guys will once again perform live on-air for your listening pleasure!

Enjoy the new site!

Things may look a bit different around here...In case you didn't notice, Crikwater has a new website. Same great content, same great band, better layout! AND most of all smart phone friendly! Take your time and look around to familiarize yourself with the new on-line home of Buffalo's best Irish folk band. Check back often for updates and fun stuff!

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