The title of this years festival is 'Go Wild In The West!' which involves a series of gigs and sessions in a variety of venues in the most happening part of Galway town; the West End!

The festival will feature a genuine Americana legend in the form of Jim Rooney, who apart from being a leading industry figure in Nashville is also somewhat of a local hero, having spent much of his time over the last decade or so here and hereabouts, primarily in Ballindereen, Co Galway.  In general Ireland's appetite for Americana has grown in recent years, and has given rise to an increasing number of bands who are interested in exploring the musical relationship and mutual heritage of Ireland and America.
For more see - www.galwayamericanafestival.com