Wylde
Nept – St. Paddy’s Day Party
Ideal Theater
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
March 16, 2024
By Phillip Smith; Mar. 17, 2024
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
I always have a great time
when Iowa’s favorite Celtic band Wylde Nept is onstage. If one can catch
them on or near St Patrick’s Day, that makes for even more of a special
occasion. With four albums under their belt, and over thirty years of playing live
shows, Wylde Nept has cultivated a faithful following of fans. Comprised
by Westan James (lead vocals/didgeridoo), Steven James (vocals/accordion),
Jon Southwood (guitars), Wayne Twombley (guitars) and Lincoln Ginsberg
(cajon), the band played to an absolutely packed house of folks eager to get their
Irish on.
After a traditional community shot of Jameson’s Irish Whiskey and their trademark shout of “Sligo!”, the music commenced their three high-energy sets of music with “Haul Away Joe” from their Live in 3D album. Like the whiskey behind the bar, all the favorites generously began pouring out, such as “Whiskey in the Jar”, “Mountain Dew”, “The Unicorn Song”, “Beer Beer Beer”, and “Johnny Jump Up”.
The band was on fire and the fans were enthusiastic. It truly was a special evening of music and celebration.
* all photos by Phillip Smith
For more information about Wylde
Nept, visit their website https://www.wyldenept.com/
