Overview

In 2009 the regional Celtic punk rock band CRAIC, was formed in Cleveland, Ohio. CRAIC’s first EP released in 2011, “It’s Still New Enough That It’s Forgivable” won multiple “Best of 2011” awards. CRAIC’s latest album entitled “Amongst The Mischief and Malarkey” was released in March 2014 and stays true to the Celtic Punk band’s core sound and also showed up on many best of 2014 lists from around the world. CRAIC had the honor to work with ex-Dropkick Murphy, Ryan Foltz at Cleveland Audio to engineer and produce both their releases. The 8 member group blends punk tunes, crystal clear guitar riffs, and traditional Banjo, fiddle, tin whistle and Irish vocals for a unique and exhilarating Celtic Punk musical ride. Some of their influences include The Mahones, Flogging Molly and The Pogues. CRAIC really stands out with their superior lyrics and heavy bluegrass influence as well. CRAIC consists of Brett M. Burlison (lead vocals & Bodrhan), Timmy Clausing (acoustic guitar), Theresa Kalka (tin-whistle, vocals), Mitch Kozub (banjo, vocals), Jason “Gojko” Kollar (bass guitar), Jordan Hemann (electric guitar, vocals), and Jennifer O'Neal (fiddle). CRAIC has had the opportunity to share the stage with some great acts such as: U.S.Bombs, Real Mackenzies, The Mahones, The Tossers, Bouncing Souls, The Mezingers, Young Dubliners, 1916, Ramshackle Army, The Business, Tartan Terrors, Red Hot Chili Pipers, Nelly, 10 Years, The Wailers, and many more. You can you hear CRAIC’s tunes on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartradio and many other online streaming sites. If you’re in the mood for a fist-pumping, in-your-face great show, surely you’ll have to check out Cleveland, OH’s, World’s Greatest Traditional/Contemporary Irish, Folk, Bluegrass, Punk-Rock band in the Universe… Your Hooligans With Rhythm…CRAIC!! Slàinte!