Celtic/Americana from the Twin Cities

The Northerly Gales is a Twin Cities-based Celtic/Americana group.  From the soaring highland pipes and fiddle to the driving rhythm, the Gales are always ready to rock.  Whether you're looking to tap your feet, forget your troubles, or just share a pint over some great tunes, look no further than The Northerly Gales.

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"Road Back Home" is out in the world! 

“Road Back Home,” our second release, is the culmination of over three years of hard work and good craic.  Featuring traditional and modern pieces alongside original compositions, the album will take you from the raucous to the serene and back again.  So suit up, strap in, or whatever you do to get ready, and let’s get going!

Stream it where you stream music, and find your own copy on our Bandcamp!

Released through Small Adventures Records.

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Previous events

Date Event Location
Bands on the Boulevard Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul, MN Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul, MN
 —  — Merlin's Rest - Second Saturdays! Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
Musician’s Corner House Concert Newport, MN 55055 Newport, MN 55055
 —  — OMNI Brewing's St. Patrick's Day Party OMNI Brewing Co., Maple Grove, MN OMNI Brewing Co., Maple Grove, MN
Paradise Center for the Arts - TNG Trio and Lehto & Wright Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault, MN Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault, MN
St. Patrick’s Association Ballpark Hooley (Trio) CHS Field, Saint Paul, MN CHS Field, Saint Paul, MN
 —  — Kieran's Pre-St. Patrick's Day Party Kieran's Irish Pub, Minneapolis, MN Kieran's Irish Pub, Minneapolis, MN
 —  — Merlin's Rest - Second Saturdays! Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
 —  — Dubliner Pub The Dubliner Pub, Saint Paul, MN The Dubliner Pub, Saint Paul, MN
TNG Live (virtually)! - Snowed-In Edition TNG Facebook TNG Facebook
 —  — Merlin's Rest - Second Saturdays! Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
 —  — Merlin's Rest - Second Saturdays! Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
 —  — Dubliner Pub The Dubliner Pub, Saint Paul, MN The Dubliner Pub, Saint Paul, MN
 —  — Merlin's Rest NYE Party - The Northerly Gales and The Inland Seas Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
 —  — Merlin's Rest - Second Saturdays! Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
Private Event  
 —  — Merlin's Rest - Second Saturdays! Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
 —  — Dubliner Pub Dubliner Pub & Cafe, Saint Paul, MN Dubliner Pub & Cafe, Saint Paul, MN
 —  — Merlin's Rest - Second Saturdays! Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN Merlin's Rest Pub, Minneapolis, MN
Road Back Home Album Launch! Celtic Junction Arts Center, Saint Paul, MN Celtic Junction Arts Center, Saint Paul, MN