Celtic Rockers "The Elders"...AN Indie band with musical roots in Americana & Celtic rock meshing styles, textures & soaring vocals with vibrant narratives that explore history & life.
The Elders remain one of the top Celtic-rock bands in the U-S after more than two decades because of their timeless sound. Their fans feel connected to the band because of their passion, great melodies, unique harmonies, unparalleled musicianship and strong song-writing.
And that songwriting began in 1998 when two musicians moved back from L-A to Kansas City to play Irish music. Norm Dahlor and Brent Hoad, played in numerous bands but their American and Celtic-folk rock roots were calling and The Elders were born.
The band just released their 10th studio album "The Spirits and The Sea" on August 7, 2026. The five song EP is a travelogue of the heart.
“Well Alright Then”, their 9th studio album was released on April 29, 2022, was conceived after the band retired and the country experienced a lockdown. During that time the band continued to meet, write, and sing, but never intended to record. “Well Alright Then”, delivers the unique story-telling the band is known for----stories of love, loyalty and Irish feistiness.
From an Emmy-Award Winning DVD, to an induction into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame and a PBS concert televised across the U-S, The Elders are still going strong because of their powerful, personal and musical chemistry.
Reviewed in numerous publications such as PASTE Magazine, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange, Music Row Magazine, Goldmine Magazine, TRAD Magazine (France), Chicago Sun-Times, The Kansas City Star and more, the band still remains a recognizable music force.
The Elders are Ian Byrne, lead vocals and percussion, Kian Byrne, vocals, drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar and mandolin, Norm Dahlor, vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, Shannon O'Shea, vocals, fiddle, William "Liam" Latas, vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar and Daniel Loftus, vocals, keyboards, bass guitar.
CATALOG:
2000 CD – “The Elders”
2002 CD – “Pass it on Down”
2004 CD – “American Wake”
2005 DVD/CD - “Live at the Gem Theater" (Live)
2006 CD – “Racing the Tide”
2007 DVD/CD – “Alive & Live in Ireland” (Live)
2009 CD – “Gael Day”
2010 CD – “The Best of The Elders”
2011 CD - "Wandering Life & Times”
2012 DVD/CD - "The Elders Hoolie" (Live)
2014 DVD – “Live at The Uptown Theater”
2014 CD "Story Road"
2017 CD. "TRUE"
2018 DVD. TELLY AWARD-WINNING "THE ELDERS: PLAZA LIGHTING"
2019 DVD. EMMY-NOMINATED PBS SPECIAL. "THE ELDERS' LAST TOUR:GOING TO ARKLOW"
2019 DVD. EMMY AWARD-WINNING "EVERGY AND THE ELDERS LIGHT UP THE PLAZA"
2022 CD: Well Alright Then
2026 CD: The Spirits and The Sea
