Fáilte, which means “welcome” in Irish, is a dynamic ensemble of accomplished musicians who perform traditional and contemporary Irish music. They bring the heritage of Ireland to their performances with songs and tunes played on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, whistles, bodhran and percussion. Failte has performed in front of audiences at many venues including Linden Place, the Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island and Blithewold Manor, and is available to hire for concerts, festivals, weddings and special events.
Band Members
Erin Dube brings a love of music that is evident to audiences and students alike. Along with singing, she plays fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. She blends a background in Bluegrass, Folk and Irish music to bring versatility to her music. In addition to performing, she gives lessons and works alongside her dad Paul Dube teaching bluegrass jamming classes.
Paul Dube has been active in the Rhode Island music scene for more than 30 years, playing Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Irish, Cajun and Old Timey music. He was a founding member of Rhode Island based bands Hot Water, Swampgrass and Loose Roots, and is a current member of Fáilte and Kevin Fallon’s Gobshites. Paul also leads classes teaching bluegrass jamming skills using the Wernick Method.
Dean Robinson is a percussion performer from Bristol, Rhode Island. He attended the Craiceann Bodhran School on Inis Oírr, Ireland in 2018, is a member of the Rhythm Bones Society and has competed in the All-Ireland bones competition in Abbeyfeale, Ireland. In addition to performing with Fáilte, he plays regularly at Irish music sessions in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.