They arent much more than a local band, but man are they good. If you're a SoCal local I'd definately suggest dropping by Gallaghers some Saturday night when they're playing, or finding one of the many events they do.

They are a mix of celtic and rock, mostly original songs or updates of Irish folk songs but either way they rock. "Half and Half" is simply the most romantic song about beer I've ever heard (not that its a love song, they just love beer) and their version of "The Fields of Athenry" is just haunting.

I cant do them justice to describe them, so just check out their site.
www.theamericanwake.com