CELTIC BLUEGRASS GOSPEL
The Band:
Over the last 15 years we have assembled a collective of Wisconsin's best folk Musicians. We love to get together in various combinations of trios or quartets. Some shows feature dancers from Milwaukee Irish Dance Company.  Paddygrass shows are spontaneous, special guests arrive and become part of the magic. No matter how many times you see us there is always something new to discover! Our music will move you to sing, dance, drink and forget all else.

Current Roster
Derek Byrne - Lead Vocals, Banjo, Percussion
Leah Redding - Fiddle
Dan Johnston - Guitar, Vocals
Rick Crouse - Bass, Vocals
Tom Anderson, Drums
Peter Carlson - Guitar, Vocals
Melissa Hartke - Viola, Vocals
Tony O' Kircher - Mandolin, Vocals
Steve Tweed - Tuba
Erico Ortiz - Drums, Guitar, vocals, art
Bernardo Cano - Harmonica, Drums
Tyler Furrer - Guitar
Caleb Fredricks - Bodhran
Sara Kilpatrick - Flute and Saxophone
Amy Butler - Clarinet
Julia Bustle - Baritone Sax
Bruce Bush - French Horn
Brandon Hawke - Drums
Rory Modlinski - Banjo, Guitar, Bass and Mandolin
Steve Kendziora - Bass
My Story:
I left Ireland at the age of 21 and toured the world with Riverdance as a singer and musician for 6 years. I met my wife Carrie backstage in Milwaukee. After a 3 year  long distance love, we settled here and I've been a feature of the Irish Scene since 2001. I write songs inspired by the love of my wife and children and my love for Ireland.

Previous events

Date Event Location
Paddygrass Duo Mc Guinness' Irish Pub , Appleton, WI Mc Guinness' Irish Pub , Appleton, WI
Paddygrass Duo Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI
Paddygrass trio including dancer House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass duo - early show, bring the family! Wells St. Tavern, Delafield, WI Wells St. Tavern, Delafield, WI
Paddygrass at Irish Fest! Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI
State Fair Slim McGinns West @ State Fair, Milwaukee, WI Slim McGinns West @ State Fair, Milwaukee, WI
State Fair Slim McGinns West @ State Fair, Milwaukee, WI Slim McGinns West @ State Fair, Milwaukee, WI
Private Party - Book us for yours! Contact derek@derekbyrnemusic.com Private Party Private Party
State Fair Slim McGinns West @ State Fair, Milwaukee, WI Slim McGinns West @ State Fair, Milwaukee, WI
Paddygrass first time in Sheboygan - come support us in a new venue Mannings Irish Pub, Sheboygan, WI Mannings Irish Pub, Sheboygan, WI
Paddygrass Duo Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI
Private Wedding  
Sounds of Summer Arlington Heights Park, Milwaukee, WI Arlington Heights Park, Milwaukee, WI
Paddygrass Duo Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI
Solo Show - come hear some new material Wells St. Tavern, Delafield, WI Wells St. Tavern, Delafield, WI
Oshkosh Irishfest Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Paddygrass Trio Callanan's Irish Pub, West Allis, WI 53227 Callanan's Irish Pub, West Allis, WI 53227
Paddygrass Duo Mc Guinness' Irish Pub , Appleton, WI Mc Guinness' Irish Pub , Appleton, WI
Art Crawl at House of Guinness - Paddygrass band with dancer! House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass Duo Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI Paddy's Pub, Milwaukee, WI

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