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Dána (IRL/US/AUT)

With fiddle, whistle, flute, bodhrán, harp, DADGAD guitar and rich vocal harmonies, Dána take their audience to the gentle hills of Ireland and the rugged shores of the Scottish Highlands

Vibrant, moving and full of spirt

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We were incredibly lucky to have Dána provide the music for our wedding ceremony and reception. It wasn’t just wonderful and absolutely perfect – they even learned our favorite songs especially for us and performed and arranged them fantastically. Every time we talked to our guests, they asked at least once, “Who is that band? Where did you find them? They’re amazing!” – I can wholeheartedly recommend Dána and am so happy to have found such a perfect act for our special day!

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Ella G September 2023

Exquisite traditional Irish-Scottish music! The band’s magnificent performance on September 21, 2026, in the main concert hall of the ORF Radiokulturhaus, supported a benefit event for the Sterntalerhof Children’s Hospice!

J. Konvicka

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Johann Konvicka 3 Wochen her

Rarely has a concert moved me so deeply. The musicians not only played with technical excellence, but also created a truly special atmosphere. Each individual contributed to the unique sound, and together something magical was born. The warm, intimate atmosphere made the evening perfect. A huge thank you – I’m already looking forward to the next concert!

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Katka Benik July 2026

I booked Dana Folk for my wedding in Upper Austria. I’m from Ireland and really wanted some Irish music for the ceremony and reception.

Dana Folk not only played brilliantly, but they also fulfilled all our requests, even learning a song especially for our first dance. The band plays a wide variety of songs and pieces. Everything is very authentic and with a true Irish feel – which certainly can’t be said for most traditional “Irish/Celtic” groups.

Therefore, I would highly recommend Dana Folk if you’re looking for something like this for your event!

Anthony McBride August 2023

An absolutely fantastic band and music! I was truly impressed. With that music and atmosphere, you simply can’t sit still; you just have to dance – you get completely swept away by the sounds.

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Timothy Nagl August 2026

It’s been so long since I’ve been to a live concert – and it was by far the best decision I made for the evening.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Irish music of Maria and her band. Five incredibly friendly music lovers, whom I got to know a little better after listening to them.

Keep it up, you five!

If you’re ever in Vienna again, I’ll definitely come and see you again 🙂

All the best, David

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David August 2026

We booked Dana for our 2023 summer party, which had the theme “Hello Ireland.” The band’s wonderful Irish music created a great atmosphere and an authentic Irish feel. After a long break before their performance, the musicians entertained themselves with an acoustic session. This was, of course, an added bonus for our event attendees. We highly recommend Dana for any Irish-themed party.

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T-Systems Österreich October 2023

Great music, friendly musicians, top-notch entertainment – highly recommended!

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Markus Gruber (Lebenshilfe NÖ) 3 Wochen her

I had a fantastic evening at the Grafenegg Wine Lounge. The atmosphere was great and the whole audience was thrilled!

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Jürgen Haberfellner March 2025

Es war ein unbeschreiblich schöner Abend!!! Ein musikalischer Höchstgenuss! Pure irische Lebensfreude musikalisch brillant umgesetzt! Jeder Künstler für sich war ein Genuss. Es ist immer wieder ein Vergnügen Dana live zu erleben! Einen unterhaltsamen Abend mit der Gruppe kann ich bestens empfehlen!

Wolfgang Sammer December 2022

We invited Dana to an Irish evening in our ballroom. The guests were thrilled… Great musicians, great music, bravo!

Best regards,
Alexander Fritsch, Cultural Affairs Councillor

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Alexander Fritsch April 2024

For the past eight years, Kulturverein Gföhlerwald has hosted highly popular Christmas concerts with Dana – events that consistently sell out.

Our audience appreciates not only Dana’s flawless performance of Irish and Scottisch music but also the stories they share between the songs.

We are eagerly looking forward to the 2023 Christmas concert on December 16th at Waldviertler Forellenhof!

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Alfred Thenner May 2023

The charming group Dana Folk and her four musicians accompanied and enriched our private birthday celebration with their wonderful Irish music, making it a truly special and unforgettable day! Thank you so much for that, and also a huge thank you for your flexibility – you accommodated all our personal requests so wonderfully and without any fuss – it made this day even more precious for us.

For anyone who wants to enhance their celebration or party with wonderful Irish music performed by friendly and talented musicians, we wholeheartedly recommend Dana! Thank you!

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Dagmar Salzer-Priel July 2024

An incredibly beautiful afternoon with fantastic, very authentic music! Superbly instrumented and professionally performed! Great location! Excellent food! A complete success and highly recommended – both artistically and gastronomically! Very attentive service! A friendly, family atmosphere! A definite recommendation!

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Reinhard Zeug December 2025

Exquisite music that transforms an exhibition into a truly sonorous experience. Dána: Irish-Scottish music with flutes and fiddle, caressing, joyful, and the room begins to dance. Many thanks, and we’d love to have you again.

Sylvia Steinhauer-Maresch

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Sylvia Steinhauer-Maresch December 2022

The four musicians of Dana Folk played at our wedding. We were thrilled with their music and the atmosphere they created! For anyone who appreciates high-quality Irish music and has a deep connection to nature, we wholeheartedly recommend them.

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Andreas Lettner August 2023

Beautiful music, great musicians, very likeable, very friendly, great group

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Marius Skudnigg December 2022

Flute, fiddle & guitar – wonderful voice and sounds – like from an outer, fairy tale world… ✨🧚 Highly recommendable 💚

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Sandra Kdolsky August 2023

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Songs & Tunes

The Speckledy Hen

album-art

2019
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If you like to purchase our CDs (price ‘The Speckledy Hen’: EUR 15,-) please drop us an e-mail with your postal address to contact@danafolk.com; we will snail mail you the desired amount.

Discography

The Speckledy Hen

2019

1. Turra Market

2. The Ships Set

3. Jug of Punch

4. Trip to Skye

5. Plooman

6. Mystery Steps

7. Old Man

8. Goldring

9. Mae Colven

10. Spancil Hill

11. Parting Glass

The Speckledy Hen: Lively Irish jigs and Scottish reels and a dreamy Scottish waltz. Our hen will tell you the stories of a rambunctious man at a cattle market, of fond memories of deceased friends, of a sly and courageous princess, of a foolish farmer who is kicked by his cow, of an old man praising his wife, of an emigrant dreaming of his home back in Ireland and of a final drink before saying farewell.

Follow On

2010

Eirish Pholc Thonxs

2008

If you like to purchase our CDs (price ‘The Speckledy Hen’: EUR 15,-) please drop us an e-mail with your postal address to contact@danafolk.com; we will snail mail you the desired amount.

Who's Who

Band Members

Anthony

(IRL)

Guitar, Vocals

Mary

(AUT)

Tin Whistle, Low Whistle, Bodhrán, Vocals

Kati

(AUT)

Flute, Bodhrán, Tin Whistle, Low Whistle, Vocals

Daniel

(US)

Fiddle, Vocals

Jeremy

(US)

Harp

Special Guests

Stoney

(AUT)

Fiddle, Nyckelharpa, Accordion

Marion

(AUT)

Irish Dance, Céilí Dance Caller

Felix

(AUT)

Irish Dance

Sophie

(AUT)

Irish Dance

Antonia

(AUT)

Uilleann Pipes, Whistles, Fiddle, Vocals

Former Band Member

Andreas

(AUT)

Guitar, Vocals

Upcoming gigs

18. Oktober 2026

Dána Live @ Theater Drachengasse

Sonntag, den 18.10.2026, 20:00 Uhr

Fleischmarkt 22, A-1010 Wien

https://www.drachengasse.at/
11. Dezember 2026

Hochzeit

Friday, den 11.12.2026,

A-Wien

12. Dezember 2026

Irish Xmas Concert

Saturday, den 12.12.2026, tbd

Waldviertler Forellenhof, Eisenbergeramt 57, A-3542 Jaidhof

13. März 2027

Dána & Irish Dance Company

Saturday, den 13.03.2027, tbd

Festsaal Bisamberg, Schlossgasse 1, A-2102 Bisamberg

24. April 2027

Walpurgisfest Wöllersdorf

Saturday, den 24.04.2027, tbd

Schmidsfeldengasse 1, A-2752 Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl (Festwiese Wöllersdorf) - findet nur bei Schönwetter statt

10. Juli 2027

Hochzeit

Saturday, den 10.07.2027,

Bezirk Scheibbs

18. September 2027

Fest der Lebenshilfe NÖ

Saturday, den 18.09.2027, 14:00 - 17:00 Uhr

A-Sollenau

30. Dezember 2027

Dána Live @ Weritas Wagram (Bauernsilvester)

Thursday, den 30.12.2027, oder 29.12.2027 (tbd)

Marktplatz 44, A-3470 Kirchberg am Wagram

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Booking

To book us for your events, including private parties, please contact Maria Elsigan at contact@danafolk.com

Header: Anthony (c) Werner Redl; Mary (c) Alexander Wurditsch. Who’s Who: Mary, Kati, Daniel, Andreas (c) Tony Gigov; Stephan Steiner (Stoney) (c) @jewgeniabilliani; Marion, Felix, Sophie (c) Cathrin Andel – Irish Dance Photography.

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Bandphoto (Daniel, Kati, Mary, Jeremy & Anthony)
Bandphoto (Daniel, Kati, Mary & Anthony)
Bandphoto (Daniel, Kati, Mary & Jeremy)


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