Their name is Irish for 'joy and gladness.' This is definitely a band that holds true to their name.

Athas is a traditional band that is based out of Milwaukee, Wis. and is known for their traditional and original dance tunes. Their goal si to keep the tradition of Celtic music alive, and they are able to do so through their use of traditional insturments, such as the fiddle, guitar, bodhran, as well as the flute, viola, whistles, concertina, djembe and the spoons.

This band is a lot different from others because they are trying to spread not just word of their music, but also joy, and to do this, they welcome a lot of guests artists to the stage with them to play, sing or dance along with the band. They're known to play at Irish venues in and around the area and around the midwest.

Not only is this band comprised of three talented musicians, but they are also award winners.
Heather and Amy were the 2006 midwest fleadh champions on viola and bodhran, and also competed in the 2006 fleadh cheoil na heireann in Ireland. Athas was also featured in MKE and landed a radio spot in 2007. Heather was also presented with the 2007 Ed Ward Music Scholarship this year.

Their debut album is now available. Check them out. Joy and gladness aren't the only thing they spread...they also give the world their lively music.


Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Website: Athas
Download MP3: Cheesehead Polka Set
Buy CD: Athas

Similar Artists: Athas, Flook, Gan Bua, Liz Carroll, Lunasa, Solas, Tea Merchants

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Posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, October 12, 2007.
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