Paddygrass

For years I have had this instrument in my head. I've always loved Sitars and Hardanger fiddles because of their sympathetic strings. This is is the best way I could relate these concepts to my love of the banjo…

Dear Paddygrassers! 

We have great news for you. WISN Channel 12 is featuring Paddygrass and Milwaukee Irish Dance Company on their Season to Celebrate Christmas Special! 
The broadcast date is Wednesday December 18th at 9pm WISN Channel 12. …

I recently had John Peterson make me a fretless mountain banjo. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. It has wormy chestnut hoops and a walnut neck. To say that this is a new journey that will…

Many Irish bands book the majority of their gigs around this time of year. Even though Paddygrass plays all year round we still have more shows in March spread all over the midwest. If we're playing in your area, come…

I'm delighted to show you the best moments from our 2018 Milwaukee Irish Fest Performance. See our "Media" page for the new footage.

We had more musicians than ever on stage and dancers from Milwaukee Irish…

It's been hot and muggy lately and the only mug I really like is a cold one. Great news, all the venues we play, serve great beer. Now that the evenings are getting cooler we have the low…

Welcome to Summer Paddygrassers! 

I'm about to go camping with my Boy Scout Troop. When I get back it's wall to wall gigs - Weddings, Pig Roasts, Festivals, Breweries and backyard shenanigans! Now that's an interesting combination. I'm…

I am a lucky man to share Paddygrass with so many talented musicians. It's also exciting to discover new talent and wonder, "What would they bring to Paddygrass?" So it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to our new…

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…