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We had such a great time last night at
Kieran's in Minneapolis! You guys were just absolutely fantastic, so much fun, truly a great show! Please come
back! (maybe you've heard of our Irish Fair in St Paul...) Mary March 2007
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Saw you guy Saturday night (9/30) in Bayonne at the Bayonne Police Emerald Society Party. What a show! First time I saw you guys, but I look foward to checking your website to see when you are in the area again. PS -- That was terrific when you let The Bantry Boys jam onstage with you. Lots of fun, Jack
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It was so good to hear you play at the Ri Ra pub in Evansville Friday night. Gael Force is still putting out the best Irish folk/rock fusion music out there. Despite some sound engineering problems, you guys made some fabulous music that night. It was also nice to just hang out with great guys who just happen to make great music. Keep
jamming' Pat McNulty
My husband works for 5 Alarm Fire and Safety based in Wisconsin. On our last trip for the Fire School I had the honor of meeting Patrick. We had a wonderful time and I got to hear him sing. It was a real treat. My husband is now serving in Iraq, but we are both looking forward to seeing him again and being able to come to one of your concerts. Kristen
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Hi all, I was just wondering if you are ever going to be up in West Orange at the Shillelagh club. My friend and I love your music and would like to bring our wives to see you perform. Let me know if you can. Thanks,Ed
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I saw you play in Long Beach, L.I. on Aug.22nd '06'. It was the BEST concert I've been to in years! It was a beautiful evening sitting right there on the sand & listening to a mixture new & old music (with a new twist) that I grew up listening to. You
definitely have a new follower. I will be purchasing both your CD's & look forward to seeing you again at local concerts. Thanks for an evening I will never forget! BEST OF LUCK to all of you!
Mary
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Enjoyed your gig at Eleanor
Rigby's ! Everyone thought you were great-- quite a step above their usual
fare. Will purchase the CDs.. Maureen
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Hello--Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your show, I was a vendor in the Marketplace at the Indianapolis Irish Fest(2004), right next to the Claddagh stage, so was lucky enough to see and hear you twice this past weekend--while the whole
weekend of music was amazing--you guys were the best--I have family in Belfast, and you reminded me of my fun dancing days there with my sister!! (Of course, that
Northern Irish accent is distinctive!) It really meant alot to me--you even played Fields of Athenray, one of my favorites!! We just got home again from Belfast, and am
homesick already--thanks for giving it back to me! We bought both cds--my kids(1 and 4) and I are rocking to it right now--can't wait 'til next year!--Emily
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I was at the Irish festival in Brooklyn yesterday and Wow- you were awesome!
I was there with my children and dad- It was very emotional for me as my dad is battling
cancer and he was having such a good time - we both were. It was so surreal for me as I felt for the 1st time I felt I connected with my Irish Heritage.
My dad is "VERY IRISH" and has always played Irish music but I wasn't a fan until now!
Thank you for opening up my eyes! I'm planning to have a 60th birthday for my dad - do you do parties and if so what's your fee???
Thanks, Angel
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I saw you guys on 4/29/04 and you were great I don't think you guys have to change anything you are great, and john on pipes wow his fingers just fly I may only be 17 but I know my music. I am looking forward to seeing you guys in november I love you guys. Lauren
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Had to write and let you know I've just heard your Set in Stone CD and it was fantastic.
I am a police officer in the Highlands of Scotland and my Sgt was working with me
tonight and he took the CD to work. We've been driving around listening to it!
With me being a piper favorite tracks were any that had pipe or accordion music in them.
I've been told I have to learn Rakes of Mallow and play it at your speed!!! Great music, just difficult to switch it off.
Liz MacKinnon
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The big Fenians/Brigid's Cross fan who was just in Indianapolis. Saw
GF Saturday and was very impressed even though it was a little louder than I expected. We were tired so left before it was ended. On
Sunday, during Off Kilter, happened to meet Dave, Patrick's cousin. Also met Patrick and Sean. Instantly was completely impressed with
their background and connection to 9/11. Later, saw John compete in the Kilt race and win! Then saw GF do their set and saw how much fun
they had. Loved Back Home in Derry and Amazing Grace. Did get a CD and listened to it twice on the way home! I will recommend you to
many and can't wait to see you again at Gaelic Park, South Side
Chicago next May! You definitely have a new fan! Thanks Patrick and hello to Dave!
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Wow!!!!! I saw you guys at the Indianapolis Irish Festival (2003) and
you were awesome!!! The whole time I was sitting there thinking, "This is so cool!!!" I'm definitely going to order your c.d. I actually
though about asking for an autograph but I chickened out. I thought I might turn as red as a tomato. Oh well, c'est la vie. Well, on a
parting note, *YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!*** Jess.
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Gael Force, thanks so much for being part of our festival. Leenya, your solo on Sunday was right on, made me proud. Y'all's confidence is astounding albeit well-deserved. I'm moved to hear the bagpipe blended in with bass and drums etc. Love.
Louise
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You guys were hands down the best thing at "The Great Irish Fair" at
Coney Island this past weekend! Great songs, great covers, and that was some damn fine bagpiping. Definitely would go see you the next
time you're playing in NYC. Hellkittens Inc.
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Hey the first time
I heard your music was when I was watching an Nsync special and one of your songs came on in the
background. After that I thought "how cool is this music?" Well anyway, I bought both your
albums and I really think you guys did a great job on the Amazing Grace/Scotland the Brave/ Danny boy track. I was at the Syracuse
Irish Feast the year you guys performed. Carolyn Quinn
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Hey guys, I saw you last year at Irish Fest in Indianapolis and I must
say that you are the greatest Celtic rock I've heard. I really enjoyed the traditional songs you played and your piper has inspired
me to take up piping. I'm a big, big fan of traditional Irish music
and so is my friend's dad, his name is Bob and he shares our love of Irish music. I've convinced him and the rest of our gang to come out
to Irish fest this year and it would mean a great deal to me, and the rest of us, if you could play either "The Fields of Athenry" and/or "
In the Streets of London". These are sort of favorites of ours :) Just thought I'd write and tell you guys that your patriotism for both
the U.S. and Erin have meant a great deal to me and my friends. Still lovin' your music! I understand that you probably have a lot of
request, I just thank you for taking the time to read this! Thank
you! Your fan, Dustin
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Hi guys and girls. I was given a copy of Set In Stone by a New York
Fireman who came over to Scotland following 9/11. Not only did I make a great friend, i found a great new band.
What's even better is the fact that my seven year old daughter loves your music as well. we
crank up the volume to Lanagans Ball and go crazy. Hope to see you live the next time I come over to
Merrick, Long Island, New York. Keep up the good work. David Campbell.
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I play the drums and instruct the Nassau County Fire Fighters Pipe
Band and you guys are by far one of the most talented bands around. Every single one of you is a gentleman except for the fiddler being a
girl and all she is amazing both in her looks and how she plays ... I would give you guys a 10 out of 10.
Joe Beyrer
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Saw you guys at the Jersey City Irish festival 2002. Loved it. Picked
up both CD and loved them to. Keep it up. P.S. Do you guys plan on playing the East Durham, NY Irish Festival
next year? The 2003 lineup is great but if you guys were on the bill it would be AWESOME. Go 'oirish' Tom Curran
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Hi I'm a dancer with the
DeNogla School & I bought "Set in Stone" when my school was
selling it. I love it so much!! It's the greatest music ever! I've played it
for all of my friends, my mom takes it to work with her; it's amazing. thank
you for making great music. ~Jenn
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I am currently deployed on
the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Persian Gulf for Operation Iraqi Freedom as
part of the F-14 Squadron, the Fighting Tomcatters. One of the guys in my
squadron received a copy of "Set In Stone" as a gift from a pen
pal whose son is in the same Boy Scout troop as one of the band members.
Knowing that I am a musician and some of the music I am "into", he
told me about it and loaned it to me yesterday. Awesome ... awesome ...
AWESOME!! The instrumentation and musicianship are phenomenol. I normally
listen to music as I go to sleep and I'm lucky to stay awake for more than a
song or two, even from my favorite CD's. As the music started, I found
myself turning it up more and more. I listened to the entire CD and then
played it a second time! The lost sleep was MORE than worth it! I cannot
remember the last time I listened to any CD and liked, let alone LOVED every
track. You definitely have a new devoted fan. I can't wait to get back home
to share your music with my wife and kids. I will definitely be buying both
of your CD's and anxiously awaiting new recordings. Thanks, Phil Sloan
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Please come back to the
Manhattan Ill. Irish fest in 2004!!!! I was very disappointed not to
see your name on the entertainment list your fan Jeremy
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What can I say you guys are
AWESOME. I had the best time at the West Orange parade then back to the
H.A.T. to rock with your band. I can't wait until next years parade. I hope
you're at the H.A.T. again. I will be bringing my family and friends to
Montage Mountain in June to see you again. ED
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I saw you guys in Lancaster
Pa for the fund raiser for a local catholic school. You guys are great, I
cant remember the last time my wife and I had such a good time. THANKS!!
Cant wait to see you again. John Bohan
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Dear fellows, I was at the
St. Paul Irish Fair last year to see the Tim Malloys, a local band. While
your presence and performance took me by surprise, having never seen you, I
was very impressed. There are pieces of your music in a special playlist
that I call "Bluecollar Ballads and Drunk-tank Ditties", which I
put together in honor of we working people. I listen to it very often, along
with both your discs by themselves, and take much inspiration from them. In
closing, you have my appreciation, and my thanks. Robert B. Thomas
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Hello Jose, thank you, so
much for the opportunity of listening your great band. Me and my friends
Gosia and Beata really love your music. We had wonderful time. You ar egreat!
Angelika
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In June 2001, I heard this
band when I was in an Irish store in NY. I fell in love with the music and
bought the CD "Set in Stone". It is my favorite music to listen
to. I have shared it with a few of my friends and they get up and start
dancing. The music is an awesome combination of traditional pieces mixed
with a lot of fun to make it sound completely awesome. I really want to see
you guys in concert sometime. Hopefully, I can go to one of your up coming
concerts. Teresa McGayhey
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I attended the Union County
Pub Night II in Kenilworth. The night was the best considering the heat. The
celebration of John's Birthday was unique just like him. You guys were great
that night! several friends in attendance thought the same. Looking forward
to hearing you guys on the CD's we purchased and at the clubs. Thanks for a
great night. Mark Evan
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Your performance at the Union
County Pipes & Drums benefit in Kenilworth, NJ was outstanding. My wife
and I had a very enjoyable evening listening to your music. I am looking
forward to seeing you again at another event. Mike Boyle
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Hi, I've not seen you perform
live, and I haven't heard any of your music...YET. BUT your name precedes
you. From Syracuse originally, I moved to Albany a year and a half ago and I
saw two Irish2000Fests. For a band as well reknowned as you are, why
not bring your talent and your music out to us??? I saw a Gael Force T-shirt
even ... just last night in Altamont. Point is...anyone who is anyone in the
Celtic Rock realm, is at the Irish2000Fest in Altamont (Albany). Some names
you may recognize: Off Kilter, Seven Nations (7N), Prodigals, Fenians, Danu,
Hair of the Dog, Maura O'Connell. This year the rain brought people under
the tents and EVERYONE got to enjoy the music with no other distractions
(Except beer, of course). So, I would really like to see your band on the
roster for next year. I think that if you're as good as everyone says you
are, then you should not deny the Greater Capital Region of New York State
that talent. The name of it is the Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts
Festival. And it grows larger each year. I really hope to see you next year.
I am sure you draw a huge crowd whereever you go, and Albany is not far from
Syracuse, but Albany's festivals ROCK! So bring your bagpipe, your whistle,
guitar and drums....and get out here next year to play us some! Thanks, Pat
Trudell
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Just saw you at Irish Fair in
St Paul MN. YOU guys Rock!!!!! come back soon! Paul
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I recently saw you guys on
Saturday July 5th at The Fin Bar in Long Beach, Long Island. I am a member
of The County Tyrone Pipes and Drums. I went with friends as well as band
members and this is the third time we have seen you guys and gal. You are
not only so much fun to jam to, but your personal demeanor during your
breaks and after you played is so genuine. You guys deserve nothing but the
best and much success. Don't change a thing. I can't wait till October when
you guys are back in Long Beach.
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You guys were fabulous at the
PNC Center today at the Irish Festival. Please send me a schedule of
upcoming dates for your band. Mary
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Without sounding too stupid I
have had the fortune of seeing your band this last year a few times.
Recently an old friend of mine passed away and we were regulars at our local
The Hat. We took the song Pat Sweeney as a testimony to the Man. It is
actually in the juke box there. To have you play there yesterday and what
you did for the family was feckin brilliant. I want to congratulate you on a
great day and thank you on behalf of my friends the Fogartys'. We look
forward to seeing you again quite soon. Slainte, Rob Wills
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I am one of many proud
Irish-Americans from Manhattan Illinois that had the great privilege to see
Gael Force play "live" in our home town. Your band, along with
firefighters, police officers, and port authority officers were in town for
our annual Irish fest and we were honored and blessed to have you here. I
can only hope you had as good of a time as Manhattan did that weekend. I was
able to buy a copy of your CD "set in stone" and I love it. I
can't wait to get my t-shirt in the mail. After talking to my brother
firefighters about what happened that awful day on 9-11 and hearing your
inspirational music, i now know for sure that everything is going to be
alright. I can not describe how i felt seeing Gael Force play, along with
having heroes from New York here in my little home town of Manhattan. Thanks again.
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Hi guys, I am one of your
biggest fans, and I would like to know when is your next album coming out? I
got the other two, and love them both. Wisconsin isn't much for celtic rock,
but I'm slowly making converts. Well, this Irishman sure loves to rock and
reel just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how "kick ass"
your music is. Yours Aye, Robert Anderson
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Hey Irish, Just wanted to let
ya guys know that I love your music, especially its "Fenian"
quality. I am an ardent Irish Nationalist myself, and your music goes good
with a pint of stout. I just want to say, "Keep em rockin and Reelin!"
I sure would love to meet ya and get all liquored up!!
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Hey guys, and woman, hope our
lame city doesn't forget about inviting you to our Irish fest we had a great
time last year. I cant wait to see you again...the CD never seems to leave
the player. Happy New Year to you all! Hope to catch you in February in long
island NY. cheers!!!!!!! love Yvonne xxxxx
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Hi, my name is Gunnar
Carlberg and I live in Sweden. I've listen to your samples and I'm very
impressed and my question is if it's possible to buy your CD's although I
don't have any credit card? Please give me information if I can send money
to you via bank. Best regards.
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Hi there, I'd love to be
added to the Gael Force fan club. My mom and I have been addicted to Gael
Force since we first saw them at Celtic Classic a few years back and we've
seen them at Sterling Hotel for their past three concerts there! Thanks,
Jolene Haws.
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Your performance at the
Indianapolis Irish Fest was incredible. You provided energy and joy in the
midst of a dark and troubling time. I must say that I was, and remain
inspired. I enjoyed speaking with you guys after the concert. I regret not
making it to the Claddagh that night. Hope to see you guys play again soon.
Thanks.
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Gael Force, I just got your
1st CD in the mail and it's to put it mildly FANTASTIC. I first heard of the
band through old friend of mine (he saw u inn Bethlehem Penn I THINK).
Anyway, the reason I'M writing is because my Mom ,is on a Irish Radio
Station at Hoffstra University, and She said she try to get them to play a
cut or 2. I want other people to hear how great u guys really are. So GOOD
LUCK, GOD BLESS, AND KEEP CRANKING OUT THE GREAT MUSIC. JOHN CRONIN (A NEW
CONVERT).
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Hey, I saw you guys perform
at McGovern's in Newark, NJ for the first time and let me say it won't be my
last. You guys rock, and the man on the pipes is awesome! Kevin Shackleton
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Dear Gael Force, I have spent
many hours enjoying listening to your music. Your first album, Celtic Storm
was fantastic. I am looking forward to listening to your second CD, Set in
Stone. And that brings me to the second part of my missive. I try and
collect signed CD covers of all my favorite groups/musicians/artists. Is
there any way that I could obtain your second album, signed from you.
Barring that could I send a CD cover to you for autographs. If you worry
about my reselling the CD you could inscribe it to me, Tim. Whatever your
response, Thank You for sharing your talents with me, and the rest of the
world. Your fan, Tim Wilkenson
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Hi man you are the greatest
keep on rocking from the police officer you met in Indianapolis thanks for
ever thing you are the man good luck and if I can ever help just let me
know. Ray Daugherty
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When I first saw you setting
up at the Irish Festival at Jack Frost this past May I had no idea the
affect you would have on my life. Listening to your music and watching you
perform is absolutely beyond description. You are able to express so many
feelings in your music that I am exhausted after listening whether I am
listening in person or to one of your beautiful CD's. I can't wait to be at
your next performance. I honestly did not think that there was a group out
there that could truly take me back to how I felt in my youth. Your music is
so full of life and sincerity that I listen to it just about every day to
remind me just how great the world can be. Knowing that you call New York
City home, I hope that this finds you, your friends and family all alive and
in good health. Dave Stanley.
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We first saw your show in NYC
while we were on vacation in April. It was fantastic! We were very much
looking forward to seeing you again at the Dublin Irish Festival in Ohio in
August. We were really bummed that that didn't work out. The festival would
have been much better had you been there! We are now very much looking
forward to seeing you at Byrne's Pub on Sunday, Sept. 23. We hope to get a
large contingent to come out with us. I'm sure everyone will enjoy the show
as much as we did! Julia, Tara, Brian and John
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Saw you @ Syracuse Irish
Festival. You guys rocked! Please come back to Syracuse! Hope all are well
and coping w/ the tragedy. Steven & Erika Robinson
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Just saw you at the Syracuse,
N.Y. Irish fest ,really enjoyed the energy and passion you all put in the
performance. I also enjoyed raising a glass with you at Kitty Hoynes.
Enjoyed the music after the Wild Geese with Pat and Eamonn in the back room.
Great stuff keep it up! Richard T, McClurkin Jr.
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THANK YOU!! I saw your show
in Syracuse last night, flippin brilliant! We danced and the energy was
amazing, I came home and ordered both cd's. I cannot wait to see you play
again! But until then stay well and be good! cheers, your newest fan Yvonne
and Theoge (my son).
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Saw you at the Finn on Sunday
9/2 you Rocked the House, look forward to seeing you again Rock ON! Craig
and Phyllis
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Bought both of your CDs at
Jack Frost Irish Festival in the Poconos at the end of May, before the
storm! I listen to them almost every day. Love the music. Thank you. Hoping
to see you perform again sometime. Barbara Herrity
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I just want to say I love
your new CD. I bought it out in Greenport and can't stop playing it. My
friends stole it from me so I went back and bought two more new ones and
your first one. See you in Long beach. Your fan, SusanHatch
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I happened to be visiting
Greenport NY one day and ventured into an Irish import store. I heard the
most incredible music!!! I asked the saleswoman if it was 4 sale & she
handed me your CD. I immediately popped it into my CD player and fell in
love . So then I started checking out the insert on the band.....I haven't
heard John Martin " the champ" play like that since my brother's
funeral in 12/97. Love the band, love the CD, can't wait to maybe see a show
some time. hope to hear more music. Thanx 4 reading; hope you reply. Liz
Mcchesney.
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I saw you perform at the
Indianapolis Irish Fest in 2000. We bought your CD Celtic Storm at that time
and it is still one of our favorites. You autographed it for my son. I
am pleased to see that you will be returning for the 2001 Fest. Pam
Skrzynecki
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I am involved with the
ministry and your music has not only inspired me, but has assisted me in
helping others as well. Not to mention, that I work the night shift at a
local department store for additional income and your music has helped me to
keep going many a night. I was first introduced to Gael Force at Irish
Fest 2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was thoroughly impressed. Your music
has made a wonderful and different addition to my CD collection among a mass
of gothic/industrial and classical music. May Ra watch over you, Rev. Andrew
J.S. Coppess
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Pat,This is Jamie Kane from
the AOH in Scranton. I contacted you about an Irish Festival in
Scranton a little bit ago.. I was at Jack Frost and you actually got my
fiancee and I out from under the tent. I have to say the whole group
of us, forty or so all together have the utmost respect for you guys.
I am sure you suffered losses of equipment but yet you guys were only
worried about getting everyone to safety. I hope your losses were not
that great. We hope to see you guys again. Hopefully, we can get
you guys to the Banshee Pub in Scranton. It will be a great time! BTW...The
new CD is Awesome!!! Talk to you Soon. Slan, Jamie VP AOH Div 1
Scranton, PA
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Hi, folks, just wanted to let
you know how much my wife and I enjoyed your performance on Saturday, May
26, at Jack Frost Mountain. Unfortunately, we had to leave and missed
the second half, but I purchased your CD and have been playing it to death!
Can't wait until we have the opportunity to hear your group again.
(I'm about to order your first CD. If it's half as good as the
one I purchased at the festival, I will be elated. ) Thanks for your
wonderful service to us Irish music lovers. (Ironically, both my wife
and I are German, through and through, but we wish we were Irish!)
Chuck and Pat Holtzapple
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WOW Those tracks you played
were really great I especially liked Lannagans Ball-boy that tune rocks! Any
word on where that bands plays in the tri state area??? Thanks and keep
playing the great tunes! Lynda D. Wagner
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Heard you today on FDU. Got
me hooked. Great sounds, Great Web page. Good luck, we'll be attending first
time you are in my area. Thanks Again, Bill N
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I had the best trip to New
York ever, thanks to you and the great people at Connolly's. I'll be back,
Kevin Dowd
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I didn't know what to expect
when I stopped in at Connolly's to hear you guys. All I can say is you guys
are absolutely brilliant. Cheers. Steven Glass
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I saw your show in PA. at the Sterling Hotel, I was on
tour with Lord Of The Dance we all had an excellent time. And still party
with GAEL FORCE music. I look forward to hearing your next album. Thanks for
the good time. Jason De leu
