JigJam headed to The Belfry stage

SFF Presents brings Irish newgrass band JigJam to The Belfry on Wednesday, October 23.

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JigJam will get feet tapping on the hardwood floor at The Belfry on October 23.

A special concert with JigJam will be at The Belfry on Wednesday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. JigJam, described as "the best Irish band in bluegrass" and "sparklingly infectious," has been hailed as "Ireland's answer to Newgrass Revival."

The founding members from Offaly, Jamie McKeogh (lead singer and guitar) and Daithi Melia (banjo and dobro), were joined by Tipperary-born Gavin Strappe (mandolin and banjo) in 2016. This year they are joined by Kevin Buckley (fiddle) to make up this iGrass (Irish Bluegrass) quartet.

Bluegrass and American folk music have deep roots in Irish music. The band made their Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March of 2023 and received a standing ovation from a sold-out crowd on Country Music's biggest stage. The group was accompanied by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Earle, Lauren Alaina, and more.

Patrons of the Sisters Folk Festival will remember their standout performances at the 2022 festival. Be ready for a foot stomping, high-energy performance.

The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 for adults and $15 for youth/students. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 2, at 10 a.m., at https://aftontickets.com/JigJam.