I play in a street band (or in the article, a "show band") here in Madison. My band knows it's place. We don't claim to be great. In fact, I'm pretty in our charter it literally says that we're here to have fun. The Shannon Rovers are the same, but I think they've forgotten their place. They're a fun band that is perfectly suited for a bar on St. Patrick's Day, NOT the competition field.

On the other hand, I think they ARE a good example of typical Irish-American music. (With honorable exception) lots of show and not a whole lot of substance.