The Irish Tenors bring meaningful music and hearty laughs to Kansas City

Frances Marshall Ronan Tynan, Declan Kelly and Anthony Kearns of the Irish Tenors. Celebrating 25 years as one of Ireland’s most acclaimed musical ambassadors, the Irish Tenors are set to perform in Kansas City on March 6. Christy L’Esperance speaks with all three about their early inspirations, Irish culture in America and what makes their performances unique.

PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT

Christy L’Esperance: Well, I have to start with this because I saw that when Conan O’Brien visited Dublin, he got to sing Danny Boy in a pub with you. And so my question is, of the four of you, including Conan O’Brien, who claims to be the most Irish?

Anthony Kearns: Conan all day long, all day long. He’s done the tests. He’s had the test done and he’s as Irish as Patty’s pig.

Declan Kelly: He looks the most Irish, too.

Ronan Tynan: He’s very fair-skinned and his hair might be a little touched up, but it’s very kind of gingery.

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