JIG JAM
Sunday, March 28
7 doors, 8 show
Ages 16+
(Under 16 are allowed w/ a paid ticket and accompanied by a legal guardian.)
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, 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. They have since played The Opry multiple more times as they continue their
rise in the Bluegrass scene. This Offaly and Tipperary-born band has started the first wave of attack in the new Irish
invasion of Americana.
‘Foot stomping’, ‘high energy’ badassery is what you’re in for when you see this musical powerhouse live in concert.
JigJam have collaborated with many artists over the years including Grammy award winning artists Sierra Ferrell, Del
McCoury Band, Glen Hansard and even actor John C. Reilly.
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. They were recently 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 son.