JIGJAM: Irish Bluegrass

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond running naked through the wide open fields of Bluegrass and Americana, JigJam is born. Bluegrass and American Folk music originated from the group’s home, and now JigJam is here to take it back! The group made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March of 2023 to critical acclaim, receiving a standing ovation from a sold-out crowd on Country Music’s biggest stage. The group was joined that night by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Earle, Lauren Alaina, and many more. The Offaly and Tipperary-born musical powerhouse is known for foot stomping high energy performances wherever they travel.   

Founding members Jamie McKeogh (lead singer and guitar) and Daithi Melia (5 string banjo and dobro) are joined by Gavin Strappe (mandolin and tenor banjo) and Kevin Buckley (fiddle) to make up this iGrass (Irish Bluegrass) quartet. Described as “the best Irish band in bluegrass”, these lads have been hailed as Ireland’s answer to New Grass Revival.