AcousticCeol

AcoustiCeol (pronounced acousti-kyohl) is not your typical Irish band. “If they all had a rich heritage of Irish music flowing through their veins like guitarist/lead singer Shane Dunn, then maybe you could call them that. But AcoustiCeol didn't all cut their teeth listening to every known, and a few unknown relatives singing in pubs, living rooms and street corners scattered throughout Ireland.

Additionally, AcoustiCeol has deep roots in Chicago blues thanks to bassist Josh Oliver. And while some will always remember his days as the man behind the tasty lead guitar riffs, it is easy to see now why the gods decided there were enough amazing guitarists on the planet, and what we really need is someone to redefine our whole notion of Funk.

And just for fun, why not add a classically trained and acclaimed violinist. If it weren't for Jenna Ordway's mesmerizing melodies that demand you stop whatever you are doing and take notice, it would be a lot easier to appreciate what the other members were doing.

What ties this whole musical kaleidoscope together is drummer, Steve Blechner. Armed with a pair of hand-crafted congas and a bit of mad scientry, Dr. Steve provides enough sound to make you stand there dumfounded, looking for a second drummer.

Together they give life to songs that will have you looking back at history with a point of view not always discussed in history books, and forward to a future of hope and wonder. That voice. That fiddle. That drummer guy. That dude on bass. Take your pick. They are all a part of the same beautiful, gritty, angry, loving, funny, thought-provoking, fun and insightful sounds that run through their songs. Not just their originals, but also in the way they interpret the songs of their heroes (classic and contemporary) and their histories.

Come to a show prepared to sing along, raise a glass, make new friends and join in a musical experience that reminds us all why we loved music in the first place.”

- Sean Kilgore
Owner, ViperBar