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Everyone is Irish on March 17th
The Irish have landed for a month of great tunes and times. Gerry has been a part of the NYC & Dublin Irish music since drumming for Tara Mooney at Paddy Reilly's Music Bar, NYC in the 90's. For over 20 years, Gerry is the featured drummer for the St. Pats for All Parade on the main stage and float.
Back again this paddy's day, 2024 at Krogh's starting at 3pm
Maggie Faulkner & The Fabricators Feat. Gerry Arias, ST. PATRICK'S DAY 2023: KROGH'S, SPARTA, NJ
Welcome to Gerry Arias' Irish world. After over 20 years of drumming on the main stage of the all inclusive Saint Pats for All Parade in Sunnyside, Queens, Gerry now has the honor of singing at his own St. Patrick's Day celebration at Krogh's in Sparta. The band includes Maggie, Lisa, and Daphne Faulkner who are each award winning violinists. Together with their parents Jessica Valiente on flute and Rick Faulkner on bass they form Maggie Faulkner & The Fabricators, featuring Gerry Arias on percussion, guitar, and vocals.
irish seisiun
Traditionally, Irish music is presented in "sets" of Jiggs and or Reels, with an occasional song or Aire. Here is Maggie letting the band know what the next bit will be.
Family Band
Nothing like a dad that can hold down a double bass groove while keeping a close watch over his ladies.
More About Maggie & The Fabricators
Our Story
Gerry Arias started featuring Maggie & The Fabricators in 2023 as a group of friends who loved playing traditional Irish music together. Since then, we've grown into a full-fledged band and have had the opportunity to play shows all over Sussex County as featured guests of Gerry's including shows at The Double S. Smokehouse, Augusta, NJ; O'Reilly's in Newton, NJ: and for the first time at Krogh's in Sparta for Saint Patrick's Day, 2023.
Our Music
Our music is a blend of traditional Irish jigs & reels, classic songs, and Afro-Celtic beats. We strive to incorporate elements of world rhythms to create catchy hooks that will stick with our fans long after the show is over like a well prepared dish of "tres golpes."
Our Performances
We love performing live and putting on a great show for our fans. We bring energy and passion to every performance and strive to create an unforgettable experience for everyone in the audience.