The Chancers
Chicago based Irish rebel folk music delivered with reckless enthusiasm and loads of craic.
About Us
Playing all your favourite Irish tunes, and a few you never knew you needed.
Risteárd Ó Mórdha, born and reared in Dublin, Ireland & Patrick Dillon of Chicago, IL.
The lads bring Irish folk and rebel tunes to life at any venue, singing in both English and Irish (As Gaeilge). You can expect wit, humour, and an Irish history lesson along the way – all brought to you in the form of a lively musical act. The Chancers play all the traditional Irish favourites, along with contemporary Irish tunes you never knew you needed. Guests of all ages will be singing and clapping along, and may even hop up to dance a jig or a reel!
- Pubs
- Festivals
- Breweries
- Private Events
- Block Parties
Listen Now – Recorded Live on Chicago Irish Radio – 24th September 2022
The lads appeared as special guests on the O’Connor Irish Radio Show (1490AM) where they played music for the entirety of the show. Four of the tunes are found below. The craic was mighty and even better in the flesh.
Upcoming Public Appearances
Fall / Winter 2024
Saturday 26th October – 19:00 to 22:00 – Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Chicago
Friday 1st November – 18:00 – 21:00 – Fox’s Orland Park, Orland Park, IL
Saturday 9th November – 18:00 – 21:00 – Fox’s on Wolf, Mokena, IL
Friday 15th November – 19:00 – 22:00 – Carraig Irish Pub, Chicago Gaelic Park, Oak Forest, IL
Saturday 16th November – 20:00 to 23:00 – Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago
Saturday 23rd November – 19:00 to 22:00 – Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Chicago
Friday 6th December – 18:00 – 21:00 – Fox’s on Wolf, Mokena, IL
Saturday 7th December- 18:00 to 21:00 – Alarmist Brewing & Taproom, Chicago
Saturday 14th December – 18:00 – 21:00 – Fox’s Orland Park, Orland Park, IL
Friday 20th December – 20:30 – 23:30 – Coach’s Bar, Chicago
Saturday 21st December – 20:00 to 23:00 – Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago
Friday 27th December – 19:00 – 22:00 – Carraig Irish Pub, Chicago Gaelic Park, Oak Forest, IL
Saturday 28th December – 19:00 to 22:00 – Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Chicago
Friday 3rd January – 19:00 – 22:00 – The Beacon Tap, Des Plaines, IL
Patrick Dillon
sean-nós, vocals, bodhrán, accordion, percussion, harmonica, dance
773-415-4292
thechancersrule@gmail.com
Risteárd Ó Mórdha
guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, feadóg stáin, bodhrán, vocals
847-942-1724
thechancersrule@gmail.com
Special Guests
fiddle, flute, guitars, vocals, and more – available by request – for info call
773-218-1794
thechancersrule@gmail.com