So there comes a time in every band's life when they get really busy. We've been together 10 years. Now it's our time. Now, more brew pubs, bars restaurants and festivals are coming to us. Several venues have actually booked us the whole year. It's taken a long time to build that reputation as Wisconsin's favorite Irish, Bluegrass & Gospel party band. We've built our own genre of Kickass Celtic Bluegrass into a way of life. Our music brings people together and helps us forget everything that separates us.
With this in mind you may have wondered why there have been so many recent changes in our line up. It's simple really, there are so many gigs that not all the same players can come to every show. Nobody has left, but it's hard to get the same Paddygrass line up for every gig. Peter Carlson, T.J. Hull and Amanda Caretta Hull, have been with us the longest and will still play whenever they can. Our band wouldn't be what it is without them, but Paddygrass is an evolving collective.
We promise that this will make each show more interesting, You will still hear all your favorite songs. New players will breathe fresh air into the songs you love.
Over the last 2 years the Reilly Family, Randy Gosa and Randy Foat have also become core players. They bring new life to every show.
James Reilly - Flute
Karen Reilly - Fiddle and Vocals
Ethan King - Accordion
Randy Gosa - Guitar
Randy Foat - Cajon Djembe and Bodhran
We would also like to acknowledge these new guest stars
Heather Lewin - Fiddle and vocals
Chris Chan - Bouzouki
Rory Modlinski - Guitar Banjo and Vocals
Molly Noyes - Flute
Sara Fritchen - Flute
Chris Weiber - Flute
You will also find my kids, Cael and Keira Byrne stepping in on drums and guitar from time to time. Paddygrass will continue to evolve and we invite you to grow with us. Here's our next few dates. The sun is out and the future is bright.
Saturday April 28th 8pm
Gingerz Sportz Bar and Grill
3915 S. Howell Ave.
Milwaukee
Sunday April 29th 3pm – 7pm
St. Rita’s Church
Arnold Hall
60th and Lincoln Ave
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Troop 595
Saturday May 5th 9:00 PM
House of Guinness
354 West Main St. Waukesha
Friday May 11th 7:30pm
Lyon’s Irish Pub
201 East Main St, Watertown
Saturday May 12th 3pm
Clearwater Harbor Restaurant and Bar
N2757 County Hwy QQ
Waupaca
Friday May 18th 7pm
Westallion Brewing
1825 south 72nd St. West Allis
Sunday May 27th 7pm
City Lights Brewing
2210 W. Mt. Vernon Ave, Milwaukee
Saturday June 2nd
Milwaukee Highland Games
Hart Park Across from Leff’s Lucky Town
3 shows, stay all day!
Saturday June 16th 12pm
Oshkosh Irish Fest
Leach Amphitheater
303 Ceape Ave
Oshkosh
Saturday June 16th 7pm
City Lights Brewing
2210 W. Mt. Vernon Ave, Milwaukee
Friday July 6th 9pm
Clearwater Harbor Restaurant and Bar
N2757 County Hwy QQ
Waupaca
Saturday July 14th 7pm
City Lights Brewing
2210 W. Mt. Vernon Ave, Milwaukee
July 20th – 21st
Northwoods Irish Fest
Ye Olde Shillelagh
35 Tower Road
Manitowish Waters
Wednesday July 25th 6pm
St Francis Library
4230 S Nicholson Ave
St. Francis
Join us for pint and song soon
Derek Byrne