US Based Artists

  • PBS Favorites

    Celtic music and dance are longtime favorites for viewers of Public Television. Family friendly shows with excellent entertainment values, cultural components and live concert tour dates make for great programming content. Our Celtic Artists are PBS veterans, having produced concerts and pledge programs for the network. VWA Agency offers comprehensive liaison between artists, presenters and local PBS stations to partner, engage and promote concert dates.

  • Traditional to Contemporary

    VWA represents a diverse roster of authentic Celtic Artists, from shows with a more traditional set list, Irish folk song, ballads and world-class Irish dancers to cutting edge and hilarious stand-up comedians, upbeat lively Celtic rock shows, Irish Tribute Artists and contemporary folk singer songwriters. The majority of the Irish artists on our roster are permanently based in the United States and available to tour year round. We offer scalable shows that can be adapted to fit most sized venues and budgets.

  • Festival Acts

    We represent a wide array of talented bands that perform at festivals across the United States, Canada, Ireland, the U.K and mainland Europe. Our seasoned festival musicians have played large Celtic Festivals (Milwaukee, Dublin, Muskegon, Iowa) and Town Festivals/ Fairs in the U.S and mainstream festivals in Europe (Ireland, Northern Ireland, England , Scotland, Spain, France and Germany). Our artists offer shows that are upbeat and fun, engaging and authentic. They run the gamut from folk, traditional, contemporary, blues and country music.

Ireland With Michael LIVE is a multimedia experience that interlaces the songs, stories, music and dance of Ireland to a backdrop of spectacular footage from Michael Londra’s hit PBS travel and music series.

The twice Emmy® nominated Irish Tenor began his U.S. career as the Voice of Riverdance on Broadway. Michael is joined on stage by his talented 5-piece traditional band and World Champion and Tony® Award winning Irish Dancer Trent Kowalik.

The live concert is a perfect addition to Celtic programming and celebrations in the month of March annually.

Ireland with Michael LIVE is completely scalable; a smaller footprint for more intimate venues and a full scale show for larger theaters and Performing Arts Centers. A Complete set of Orchestra Charts is also available, making the show a perfect option for an Orchestra’s Guest Series.

Michael, his 5-piece band and award winning dancers are all U.S. based and do not require visas to perform.

Full assets from the TV show as well as a PBS Pledge Version of Ireland with Michael are available for venues to use when partnering with a local PBS station.

Nathan Carter is taking the music world by storm! He fast catapulted into stardom in his native Ireland, charming audiences on guitar, piano, and accordion. Since his start at local venues, his career has become a national success story. With five No.1 albums, two No. 1 singles, and three No.1 live performance DVDs, Nathan is blazing a trail to worldwide success. 

Nathan Carter shows are big! An upbeat live show with superb sound, stage set and light show featuring Ireland’s top entertainer plus his amazing 6-piece Band. Nathan Carter is renowned for going that extra mile to make his concert an unforgettable experience.

The Nathan Carter show is a musical journey for all ages, bringing a unique blend of Celtic, Irish, Classic Country and Contemporary favorites and original songs. Featuring stellar musicianship, Irish warmth and infectious energy, concert attendees will enjoy a diverse and entertaining set list with hits such as “Caledonia”, “Wagon Wheel”, “The Rare Auld Times”, and “The Irish Rover”.

Nathan has 2 PBS specials that are available for pledge partnership with local stations. A great fit for Irish Centers, Performing Arts Center, Festivals, Summer Series, Concert Halls or Auditoriums.

Chloë Agnew is an original member of PBS phenomenon and Grammy® nominated Celtic Woman. She toured the world for almost a decade as the group’s youngest soloist and performed to over 3 million fans worldwide before setting out on a solo career. 

Her new show, Chloë: Reimagined is an engaging evening of songs and stories from the Emerald Isle which blends Irish and Celtic folk and contemporary songs, some light classics, Broadway hits and Old School Hollywood, all performed with a Celtic twist.

In her Reimagined show Chloë's glittering personality and exquisite voice captivates. Genuine & inspiring, each song is specifically chosen to bring the listener on a journey of emotions through music. A powerful and uplifting evening that brings the audience a feeling of reverie and joy.

Songs included in the show are “Ireland I’m Coming Home” & “Still Haven’t Found (What I’m Looking For”). Classics like ‘At Last” & “Can’t Helping Falling in Love’, Celtic Woman fan favorites “You Raise Me Up & Isle Of Hope” and some of Chloë’s original songs “Written on my Heart”, “Love Song to Ireland” and “The Thing About You”.

The show is scaleable a smaller footprint for more intimate venues and a full scale show for larger theaters and Performing Arts Centers.

Chloë is resident in the US and tours year round.

REAL IRISH. REAL FUNNY. Showcasing the best blend of Irish comedic talent in the United States. 5 established Irish comics, with US Comedy Club, Late Night TV and Comedy Central chops bring Ireland's unique wit and storytelling talents to US audiences with hilarious results. Accents included!

The Real Irish Comedy Tour & Fest showcases the best blend of Irish comedic talent in the United States. Accents included. Not a Leprechaun in sight!  Our mission is to promote and advance Irish comedians in the United States by fostering partnerships, growing audiences, and entertaining attendees with Ireland’s unique wit and storytelling talent. And by doing so building a new vision of modern Ireland in the U.S. 

Curiously for an island famous for humour, storytelling, having the craic (not that kind of crack) and producing really great comedians, Ireland would appear to have a shortage of Irish comedy acts in America. However, that is starting to change. Longford native Sean Finnerty this year became the first ever-Irish comedian to land a prestigious spot on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The list of Irish comedians on US late-night TV is surprisingly short. For an island that punches above its weight in most art forms, we seem to be punching well below potential in the US comedy market. 

 Hoping to change that, Finnerty will be one of several Irish comedians that come together for the  Real Irish Comedy Tour, hoping to tell American audiences, in the funniest way possible, that modern Ireland is a far cry from the stereotypes of old, and among other things it's Paddy’s not Patty’s Day!

Contemporary Folk-Pop duo Irish Singer Songwriters Chloë Agnew & Brian McGrane, both solo artists in their own right first joined forces in 2017. After releasing a well-received cover of Coldplays’ “Everglow”, their strong friendship lending well to their professional relationship. One cover turned into many, then in 2021 Agnew and McGrane released their first original track ‘Somebody Just Like You’ which set an official partnership in motion. The Duo have now released their third original single “The First Time” and have begin touring the US and Ireland. Chloë and Brian aspire to reintroduce a simple musical concept to a generation who may have forgotten the power of a performing duo. Drawing inspiration from similar sounds, they throw themselves into a fun and free-flowing creative process to write music that connects with the soul of their listeners.

CHLOË AGNEW made her first TV appearance at the age of 4, and enjoyed early success from the age of 14 as an integral part of world-class performing collective Celtic Women. Since then she has performed all around the globe, both as a solo artist and alongside some incredible collaborators (Chicago, John Driscoll Hopkins, Ryan Silverman) and organizations (Guinness Book of Records, Military Tattoo Festival, Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish). Chloë has also had the honor of performing for three consecutive US Presidents (Clinton, Bush, Obama).

BRIAN MCGRANE is an Irish singer, songwriter, and producer. A music enthusiast and performer for most of his life, at 22 McGrane toured as piano player and backing vocalist for the internationally-renowned Celtic Woman. His countless original shows made him SPIN 103.8’s ‘One To Watch’ with Sarina Belissimo. He has produced songs for Connie Talbot (Britain’s Got Talent) and Chloë Agnew (Celtic Woman) and his own music is widely streamed in Ireland, the States, and beyond. In this challenging new climate McGrane continues to write, produce, and perform quality music.