THE HISTORY OF EVER GREEN
Dan Sweeney was traditionally a rock musician and played with bands such as Supercollision and the 77's. Colin McGowan was a guy raised on Irish music who liked to sing in his car. Longtime friends, in 2019 on St. Patrick's Day, in the very photo here, we sang and did what one does on the beautiful feast at a local pub. That day, we vowed to get together to have some fun and sing some Irish classics. From that ensuing session, a plan was forged to make a band and play for our friends and family at a future St. Patrick's Day. That all seems like a long time ago, but what a ride it has been! Now, after several years of playing the old traditional pub songs around town, we are proud to release an album of our own original music! We hope you like it and hope to see you at a show soon!
Take care and Don't Forget To Be Awesome,
Colin and Dan (Ever Green)
CONCERT DATES
2025
Eastman Public Library, Cleveland, OH March 8 2:00-3:00pm
2024
West Side Irish American Club, Columbia Station, OH Friday, Oct. 25 8:00-9:00pm
Sully's Irish Pub, Medina, OH Friday, Oct. 11 8:00-11:00 pm
Webb-Stock Music Fest, Lakewood, OH Saturday, August. 17 1:00-2:00pm
We love plaing this place! As requested, we got in some good rebel tunes, and the breakfast crowd got a bit more rowdy around lunch : ) And the luck of the Irish held as my voice felt strong with 4 shows in a week. However, I totally lost it the next day, so I now know my limits!!!!
After 2 shows back to back the day before, we were all set for a quiet show on St. Patrick's Day, LOL. RED WAGON WAS LIT!!! What a crowd and we witnessed some fine dancing from the stage! An amazing St. Patrick's Day for all and Slainte : ) PS - I was tired but happy at 4 PM!
A very special thanks to our fans who came down and took over the venue!!! They were not prepared for that showing, so a sincere shout out to Colleen Ashkettle at GLBC for rolling with it!!! A beautiful night and the weather held to make this a great day!!!
We are always so proud and honored to play this event, and this year there was so much fan energy with 30% more runners!!! Holy Cow, what a post race hooley, indeed!!! We had to debut the use of in-ear monitors to actually hear each other!!! The craic was at 11!!!
2023
Ok, we had no idea what this show would be like only two days before Christmas, but we had so much fun, the crowd had so much energy, and the ladies pouring the coffee even got in a few requests! One of our favorites!!! A Merry Christmas, indeed!
McGinty's knows how to throw a Christmas Party and we were thrilled to be the soundtrack to what was a great night!
We brought out a second big speaker because the crowd here is always great! Just a night of good craic!
While patios are fun, sometimes Irish music begs for a pub environment and close quarters. We got the bigger speakers out and it was awesome seeing the dining room area singing along and tapping feet, too!
What an amazing experience playing all original material and in front of other musicians. Cheers to Brent Kirby for the invite and the opportunity! So much fun!!!
What a fantastic morning to play for the Halfway to St. Patrick's Day crowd! Switching out the pints for lattes and the pizza for scones was totally worth it! Beautiful day!!!
Summer is coming to a close, but you wouldn't know it by the patio crowd who made it a great evening! Slainte to all!
What a perfect day to kick off the Cleveland summer! A lively crowd and a blast to play for everyone! Hope to see you at the end of summer as we kick off the fall season!
Stone Mad Pub, Cleveland, OH (Map) Sunday, April 30 6:00-9:00 PM
What an awesome spot for a beautiful spring night! This felt like a small pub show in Ireland (or so I imagine). Pints and singing along : )
McGinty's Pub, Lakewood, OH (Map) Friday, March 17, 4:00-7:00 PM
St. Patrick's Day!!!
-Love this bar for St. Paddy's Day! This place was hopping, and we got asked for the first time to play one of our originals, so that was amazing for us! Cheers to all who sang along at the bar!!!
- The room was packed and the crowd was electric... which convinced us we need a bigger amps! Awesome day and better cause. Cheers!
McGinty's Pub, Lakewood, OH (Map) Friday, February 3, 6:00-9:00 PM
-McGinty's 10th Anniversary celebration did not disappoint! What a great pub! Thanks to those who danced and a special shout out to our friend from Belfast!
2022
West Park Station, Cleveland, OH Friday, November 18 6:00-9:00 PM
-It's like coming home pulling up to this place! A great 3 hours of fun for Dan and I, but seeing the happy singing people in the audience is the best! Slainte!
West Park Station, Cleveland, OH Friday, September 16 6:00-9:00 PM
-Couldn't have been better weather on the patio! Thanks to Jason for having us play so often in 2022 and to everyone for coming out and singing along : )
West Park Station, Cleveland, OH Sunday June 12 4:00 - 7:00 PM
-I love this place! Our first patio show and the weather and crowd support couldn't have been better : ) Thank God for wicking material!!!
Greenisland, Bay Village, OH Saturday, May 14 7:00-9:00 PM
-A special night for us as this was the one year anniversary of first playing out! It was also the first time playing in Colin's hometown, so that was a great homecoming!!! And people singing the chorus of The Wild Rover was fantastic, so cheers to all of you!!!
McGinty's Pub, Lakewood, OH Thursday, March 17 1:30-4:00
-Ok, this was the fulfillment of a lifelong / history-of-the-band-long goal of Ever Green! To play on St. Patrick's Day in the place that gave us our first opportunity was a joy and an honor, indeed!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to make this day so special!!!
McCarthy's Downtown, Cleveland, OH Sat., March 12 9 AM - 2 PM
- We are honored to be the official band of the St. Malachi Church Run Post Race Hooley! Check out the great work St. Malachi's does or consider running the race by clicking on this LINK. What a joy and a privilege to have worked with Sharon Lowe-Chapman on this! SO MUCH FUN!!!
Kicking It With Kenny March 10 7:20 AM
-A very special thanks to Kenny Crumpton. It's no act - he really is that great of a guy! And yes, we were both crazy nervous to be on TV : )
West Park Station, Cleveland, OH February 25 6:00 - 9:00 PM
- What a joy to play here! They couldn't be any nicer and the food and atmosphere were fantastic!
2021
McGinty's Pub, Lakewood, OH Friday, December 3 6:00 - 9:00 PM
-A Very special thanks to our diehard fans who have come out to see all two of our official shows : )
The Rush Inn, Lakewood, OH Thursday, Nov. 18
-A Very special thanks to Austin Walkin' Cane for "letting" us open for him and to the Rush Inn for letting us fill some time : )
McGinty's Pub Friday, Lakewood, OH Friday, May 14 6:00 - 9:00 PM
A Very special thanks to all who braved going back to the pubs for live music! It was amazing to see everyone singing along for our first "real" gig : )
Colin's Winter Garage Series
- Special thanks to the propane tank heaters that made this possible.
2020
The Socially Distanced Backyard Deck Jamboree
- Sometime during those 2020 months that all blended together... Thanks for maintaining 6 feet : )
The Bay Village Summer Gazebo Series
- Special thanks to Bay Soccer Club and to all of the dog walkers for listening to us!
Dan's Front Porch March 17
- Special thanks to Dan's neighborhood for not calling to the police and a shout out to the Corned Beef!