ABOUT US

The lads wanted to honor a fallen brother, so they came together to create “St. Bishop’s Rowdy Bards of the Seven Nations Irish Pub Sing and Showband” or simply: The Rowdy Bards. They come together to imbibe in spirits & smoke and enjoy laughter and good times as they work on ways to share themselves with others. Their live show—offering a one-of-a-kind extravaganza with music, singing, comedy, storytelling and skits from talented musicians, entertainers, and performers who are passionate about sharing their culture and unique brand of traditional and modern Irish, Americana, Folk, and Bluegrass roots—is the product of that time spent together. (They also way love run-on sentences.)

It’s unpolished, unapologetic, and unashamed… and it’s just the right amount of rowdy you know you’re missin’ in your life.

THE ROWDY BARDS ARE: 
Ian Barksdale – Fiddle, Whistle, Banjo, Vocals
Jeff Lyons – Guitar, Vocals
Kubby Whitlock – Percussion, Vocals
JJ Greer – Mandolin, Vocals
Slimtronic5k – Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Vocals

LIVE EVENTS - LET'S GET ROWDY!

SUNDAY – MAY 7, 2023 | 4-7p
Point Ybel Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SUNDAY – MAY 21, 2023 | 4-7p
The Celtic Ray Public House | Punta Gorda, FL

SUNDAY – JUNE 4, 2023 | 4-7p
Point Ybel Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SUNDAY – JUNE 18, 2023 | 4-7p
Fort Myers Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SATURDAY – JULY 1, 2023 | 7-10p
Fort Myers Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SUNDAY – JULY 2, 2023 | 4-7p
Point Ybel Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SUNDAY – AUGUST 6, 2023 | 4-7p
Point Ybel Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SATURDAY – AUGUST 19, 2023 | 7-10p
Forty Myers Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 | 4-7p
Point Ybel Brewing Company | Ft. Myers, FL

SUNDAY – SEMPTEMBER 17, 2023 | TIME TBD
McGregor’s Public House | Ft. Myers, FL
HALF-WAY TO ST. PAT’S DAY PARTY