In this special episode of East Coast DNA, we sit down with Con O'Brien, the legendary frontman of The Irish Descendants, to discuss the band’s 2024 Christmas tour and their highly anticipated 35th Anniversary Box Set. The box set, a limited edition collection celebrating 35 years of musical excellence, features 35 remastered tracks across 3 LPs and 3 CDs—a perfect addition for any fan. Con talks about the rich history behind the band’s success, including brushes with royalty, international tours, gold records, and their epic journey that’s now captured in a 100+ page commemorative book. We also chat about the upcoming The Irish Descendants Christmas 2024 tour, which will bring festive cheer to audiences across Atlantic Canada and Ontario, featuring their beloved Christmas albums—The Gift (2001) and An Irish Descendants Christmas (2023). Join us as Con shares the spirit and stories behind the tour and gives us a glimpse into the vibrant Newfoundland Christmas traditions the band brings to life in every show. 🎶 Catch The Irish Descendants live at the following dates: November 22: Liverpool, NS - Astor Theatre November 23: Halifax, NS - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium November 24: Amherst, NS - Wandlyn Convention Centre November 26: Wolfville, NS - Old Orchard Inn November 27: Pictou, NS - deCoste Entertainment Centre ...and many more! Pre-order the 35th Anniversary Box Set and get an exclusive online playlist of all 35 remastered tracks at The Irish Descendants Store. Tune in to hear about:

• The behind-the-scenes stories of The Irish Descendants’ 35 years in music
• Insights on the 35th Anniversary Box Set, including exclusive photos and memorabilia
• Details about the Christmas 2024 tour, live shows, and festive traditions
• Don't miss this festive and reflective episode celebrating the legacy of The Irish Descendants!

🎧 Listen to The Irish Descendants' Christmas albums and discover more: theirishdescendants.com