Moonshine Music Series concert with Celtgrass sensations: JigJam

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond running naked through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana, JigJam is born. Bluegrass and American Folk music originated from the group’s home - Ireland - and now JigJam is here to take it back!

JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim receiving a standing ovation from a sold-out crowd on Country Music’s biggest stage. The group was joined on the night by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Earle, Lauren Alaina, and many more. This Offaly and Tipperary-born band has started the first wave of attack in the new Irish invasion of Americana.

Founding members from Offaly Jamie McKeogh (Lead singer and guitar) and Daithi Melia (5 String Banjo and Dobro) were joined by Tipperary-born Gavin Strappe (Mandolin and Tenor Banjo) in 2016. This year they are joined by Kevin Buckley (Fiddle) to make up this iGrass (Irish Bluegrass) quartet.

Described as ‘The best Irish band in bluegrass’ and ‘sparkling, infectious’ these lads have been hailed as ‘Ireland’s answer to New Grass Revival’. Bluegrass has its roots in Irish music and Irish immigration. iGrass and JigJam is what happens when the Irish find their prodigal sons. www.jigjam.ie

You may also like the following events from Florida West Coast Irish-American Club:

• This Sunday, 30th November, 04:00 pm, A Celtic Christmas with RUNA! in Dunedin
• Next month, 28th December, 05:00 pm, 4th Sunday Irish Traditional Music Session in Dunedin
• Happening on, 21st January, 07:00 pm, A Night of Irish Film: In Celebration of the Dunedin International Film Festival in Dunedin

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