If you haven't yet heard of Kansas City's Celtic rock band The Elders, you will soon.

"We have a whale of a time, we really do," said Irishman Ian Byrne, their lead singer. "I think we're tapping into nostalgia, a passion for heritage." The Elders' music is very much Celtic, but with an overwhelming appeal to all who hear them. The band has captured a musical part of America that America didn't know it had. Celtic rock - The Elders version - is parts jazz, rock, folk, African, Cajun, bluegrass, and story-telling with no clear delineation between all the elements. These influences grab hold of American and Irish culture, coming together for The Elders' distinctive sound.

"Our songs tell stories about Irish history" said Byrne. "I believe that's why we have fans of all ages. Everyone likes a good story."