Trinity River Whalers

The Trinity River Whalers, a D/FW-based Celtic/Folk/Rock 5-piece group is seeking to expand their horizons and explore new venues. The band is heavily influenced by Celtic music and sea songs that lend themselves to the Whalers' talent for big harmonies, while borrowing freely from other genres, blending in a bit of blues, swing, or Americana/country to suit their style and the event. As singer-songwriters, the Whalers offer original songs, plus tasty selections from the likes of Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Garth Brooks and Van Morrison, with a "Fleetwood Mac meets the Clancy Brothers" feel. Pub favorites, the Whalers, are also regulars at the North Texas Irish Festival and the Austin Celtic Festival, plus the guys, who are former members of the Blarney Brothers (Randy Christian accordion; percussion; Mike Price rhythm guitar; Rodger Harrison bass; Steve Harrison bouzouki, guitar, didgeridoo), are veterans of some of the biggest Celtic festivals in the country, including the Milwaukee Irish Festival and the Boston Sail 2000, as well as Ft. Worth's Main Street Arts Festival, Denton Jazz & Art Festival and other similar civic and cultural events. Mandolin maven and lead guitarist, Marj Troyer, is a roadhouse rock refugee and adds a perfect 5th to the Whaler's harmony. Proving the Whalers' sound isn't just for pubs and Irish festivals, they are featured at special events of varying types, including the Lightcatcher Winery in west Ft. Worth where they can be heard throughout the year at their Christmas Toys for Tots show, the July 4th Bash, St. Patrick's Day Bacchanalia and the annual Crush Day/Lucy Dance, that grows every year and showcases the band's versatility.