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
Spring 2025
Saturday 12th April – 18:00 to 21:00 – Alarmist Brewing & Taproom, Chicago
Saturday 19th April – 18:00 – 21:00 – Fox’s on Wolf, Mokena, IL
Wednesday 23rd April – 15:00 – 18:00 – Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Chicago, IL
Friday 25th April – 21:00 to 00:00 – Quigley’s Irish Pub, Naperville, IL
Saturday 26th April – 18:00 – 21:00 – Fox’s Orland Park, Orland Park, IL
Sunday 4th May – 18:00 – 21:00 – Carraig Irish Pub, Chicago Gaelic Park, Oak Forest, IL
Saturday 10th May – 19:00 to 22:00 – Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Chicago
Friday 16th May – 21:00 to 00:00 – Quigley’s Irish Pub, Naperville, 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