The lineup

The Driscoll School located in Shawnee, KS, we pride ourselves on being a renowned program that gives children self-confidence, poise, and a fit body and mind both on and off the dance floor. Driscoll is a family friendly school where your child will learn the skill of Irish Dance while building character, having fun and developing lifelong friendships. Each dancer is different and we respect those differences and work with the individual to reach the dancer’s goals. Driscoll Irish Dance classes are taught to children and adults of all ages with an emphasis on individual attention. The Driscoll School of Irish Dance is a member of An Coimisiun le Rinci Galeacha (CLRG), the governing body of Irish Dance, and our main instructors are all certified teachers within the organization. The school believes in building self-esteem and self-fulfillment of students through positive reinforcement and encouragement. Dancers have the opportunity to take part in public performances such as festivals, cultural celebrations, private events, the St. Patrick’s Day Parades, and television appearances. The Driscoll Dancers also take part in local, regional, national, and world competitions.

From Lawrence, KS by way of Ireland, Carswell & Hope bring vintage rock sounds and sensibilities together with big harmonies, carefully crafted textures and inventive songwriting.

Carswell & Hope were formed in 2012 when Irishman Nick Carswell arrived in Lawrence, Kansas with guitar in hand. He found Jason Slote (drums), Austin Quick (bass/keys) and Jordan Tucker (guitar) and they released their debut LP A Hunger in 2014, accompanied by an Irish tour. Since then, Ryan McCall has completed the line-up on keys, and C&H have built a following in the US Midwest, sharing bills with Mayer Hawthorne, The Mowglis, Glenn Tilbrook (of Squeeze) and Mundy (IRL).