Celtic Force Enterprises, Inc., founded by Donovan Murray, brings audiences the finest in a variety of musical talent. Celtic Force’s origins are strongly rooted in Celtic music but also represent a collection of musicians that span several musical styles that we find to be exceptional and dynamic. Celtic Force has now expanded to offer exciting travel packages to Scotland and Ireland, with plans to offer tours to other Celtic Nations as well.

Recognized most significantly for his work with the Celtic Groves and Concerts at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Donovan and Celtic Force now provide management services and musical direction for events and festivals in several states and serves as consultant for others.

From providing talent, to running the stage ,to planning a unique travel package, Celtic Force offers options that will improve your end results. Whether as a consultant or as an on-site production presence, we can add THE FORCE needed to improve your experience.

With the recent addition of Eric Johnson to the Celtic Force team, the expansion of our international presence and improvements in our operations, you can count on receiving professional service from experienced individuals that strive to offer only their best.

Along with the other artists highlighted on this site, the cumulative list of entertainers and events that accompanies the Celtic Force Team‘s experiences includes, but is not limited to:

Celtic music artists: Albannach, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Bad Haggis, Brother, Seven Nations, Scythian, Full Moon Ensemble, Slainte Mhath, Bragh Adair, Off Kilter, Jamie Laval, Air Force Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble, Poisoned Dwarf, Kilt, Celtic Soul, Leahy, Cherish the Ladies, Ted Christopher, Glenngarry Bhoys, The Red Wellies, MacTalla Mo’r, The Rogues, Clandestine, Ed Miller, Alex Beaton

Other artists: pop/rock/soul/reggae/bluegrass/country/jazz/blues/beach/american roots
Styx, Toto, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Eddie Money, Orleans, Starship w/ Micky Thomas, Survivor, Foghat, Mothers Finest, Groovelily, Collapsis, The Neville Brothers, The Wailers, George Hamilton IV, Jim Lauderdale, Tift Meritt & The Carbines, Bering Strait,  Charlie Daniels, Jason Michael Carroll, Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Kruger Brothers, Wayne Henderson, Donald Bird & the Blackbird, Chairman of the Board, Surf City Allstars, Clifford Curry, Ann Rabson, Chicago Bob Nelson, Bob Margolin, Drink Small, Sammy Blue, Mojo Collins, NC Symphony, Levay Smith & The Red Hot Skillet Lickers, 1964 The Tribute

Events/festivals: Blue Ridge Celtic Festival, Carolina Celtic Jam, WV Celtic Festival, Loch Norman Highland Games, Christmas in July, Edenfest, Earthfest @ Grandfather Mountain, Rockin’ Rib Fest, Todd Summer Concert Series, Appalachian Summer Festival, NASCAR Coca Cola 600 Opening Ceremony 2006-2010, Bull City Blues Festival, Lighthouse Concert Series