Gaelic Storm

Setlists & Snapshots: Mixtape with Bonnie's Summer Tour 2025

Summer officially kicked into high gear on May 30th as Gaelic Storm stormed the stage at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, delivering a wild and heartfelt night of Celtic music for the venue’s second show of the season.

From the moment frontman Patrick Murphy stepped onstage, the energy was unstoppable. True to form, Murphy brought his quick wit and irreverent banter, weaving jokes between songs and working the stage like a seasoned showman. But Gaelic Storm has always balanced fun with real musical heart—and Friday night was no exception.

One of the most moving moments of the night came during the band’s fifth song, dedicated to the brave firefighters of Los Angeles. The song—both haunting and beautiful—opened with just drums, guitar, and fiddle, joined shortly after by a soft whistle line that carried the melody like a memory. Then Murphy took over, and the tempo picked up, transforming the ballad into a rousing, dance-worthy celebration of courage and resilience. Proceeds from the song go directly to firefighter support funds, underscoring Gaelic Storm’s deep respect for public service heroes.

Another standout moment came when they launched into “The BeggarMan,” a blistering-fast tune that Murphy proudly announced as “the fastest song we do!” The crowd was in for an extra treat when Zac Brown Band’s drummer joined the band onstage, cranking the rhythm into high gear and bringing the house down.

Newest of the bunch the guitar player, Parker, who joined the band within the past year, proved his mettle—and then some—not only mastering traditional Irish jigs but breaking into an unexpected Van Halen riff that morphed into a cover of “Wake Me Up.” T

From the pulse-pounding “1-2-3-4” to the closing number that had every fan leaping and dancing with abandon, Gaelic Storm made good on their unspoken promise: Jump up and have the best time ever.

Find out more about their tour at https://www.gaelicstorm.com/tour