Darren Kiely, Vincent Lima

Have you ever sat around thinking about how you like the folk pop sounds of acts like Noah Kahan, Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers, but found them severely lacking any Irish lilt in their voices? Probably not! But regardless, maybe check out Darren Kiely? The 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Millstreet, Ireland, moved to the States to pursue his musical dreams and dropped his debut EP Lost last November. Notes of the traditional Irish music Kiely grew up around seep into his brand of uplifting melodic folk tunes, giving his sound a flavor he can call his own. At the very least, supporting an Irishman during the month of March feels like preemptive penance if you plan on making an arse of yourself on St. Patrick’s Day.

Darren Kiely, Vincent Lima • Wed, March 6 at 8 pm • $20 • 21+ • The District Bar • 916 W. First Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com