About the Band

Fast Facts

Present: Thousands of performances and addition of band members Gina (violin) and Keith (bass, vocals). The Malarkey Brothers (and Sister) continue to grow their fan base in the Philly area and around the world. We are regular performers at the West Goshen Park Summer Concert Series, Bellevue State Park Summer Concerts, and headliner every St. Patrick’s Day at Kildare’s in West Chester.
2017 : Won first place for music in the Asbury Park St. Patrick's Parade

2009: Released third CD, the Green Album, featuring new songs like The Erin Express (original) and Galway Girl.

2008: Helped Kildare's Irish Pub win the Best Music Award performing on the Kildrare's float at the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Parade. This became a yearly tradition.
2006: The “best pub crawl ever” on St. Patrick’s Day, when the band performed at all five Kildare’s locations starting at 7:00 a.m. in Philadelphia. The event was featured on FOX 29 Morning News.
2003: Played Grand Opening of the very first Kildare’s location in West Chester, PA.

2002: Opening act for the legendary Wolfe Tones at Finnigans Wake in Philadelphia, PA.

2001: Released second CD, “The Malarkey Brothers Live!” featuring title track Whiskey on a Sunday.

1999: Released first CD “Get Your Irish Up“, giving the band a new level of popularity in Irish community.

1986-1999: Honed their craft at many fine establishments in the Delaware Valley including Gillane’s Tavern, Cavanaugh’s, Westy’s, Molly Mallones, Maggie O'Neills, Flukes, Tir Na Nog, Brittingham’s and many others.

1986: The Malarkey Brothers band is founded.