Sometimes the best thing you can do is just go back to basics. Turn up at a farm, pull up a lawn chair and play a tune. So much the better if a roasted hog is on the menu. Great…
Jul 9 2017
Jun 25 2017
Summer is time for Paddygrass garden parties!
This Summer we had the chance to do a few different gigs. One of the most enjoyable of which were our garden party shows. It's simple really, we just show up with our instruments in your back yard and…
Jun 2 2017
Thanks to Jack Baker at Rampant Lion, Paddygrass is in the "Irish American News"!
Jack Baker was one of the first friends I made when I entered the Irish Music scene in Midwest America. I couldn't have been more lucky with my choice of friends. Recently, I gave him a few copies of our…
Jun 1 2017
A Summer of Festivals, Weddings and Parties!
Ahh Yes, it's coming - I love summer in Wisconsin
This Summer is packed full of festivals, parties, and gigs in our favorite Irish Bars. We hope to see your smiling face at a few of them. Tell your…
Aug 16 2015
State Fair, Irish Fest and the perfect storm
So it's been a marathon week of performances with the amazing musicians of Paddygrass and of course our show stopping dancer James Reese. It's time to thank all the staff at Slim McGinns West for taking such great care of…
Aug 5 2015
6 Shows at State Fair then Saturday at Milwaukee Irish Fest - Get your Paddygrass on
The next 2 weeks are a high point of the year for us. Almost as big as St. Paddygrass day. (not to be confused, St. Paddygrass chased all the sober folk out of Ireland)
Wisconsin State Fair at Slim McGinn's…
Wisconsin State Fair at Slim McGinn's…
Aug 1 2015
The Byrne Family Band
So this weekend I performed at Friday night live in Waukesha. It was an earlier show so I took the chance to bring the kids. After my last post about playing with a family to tell the truth I couldn't…
Jul 24 2015
Take a look at our new site design! Lots of shows this month too...
Peter Carlson, one of my closest friends and band mates suggested we needed some more professional pictures and a press kit. So I listened! Take a look at our site. It's gone through a complete redesign from top to…
Jul 17 2015
Playing with new friends - the joy of Paddygrass
I love my band. We have a lot of fun on stage and I hope it comes across. But every now and then I book a gig and discover most of the band has other engagements. Then rather than turn…
Feb 8 2015
Listen to the Apostle's Mead and watch it live on You tube
The time has come to listen to our new CD The Apostle"s Mead and I want to hear what you think. Every time we record a CD I think we learn a little more, get a little better but now…
Jan 14 2015
The new CD is going to press!
I've been so busy the last couple of months with artwork and recording that right now I'm not sure what to do but crash!
But no, I have to share the news. So here is the link so you can…
But no, I have to share the news. So here is the link so you can…
Jan 8 2015
The Apostle's Mead is almost brewed!
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We are almost done recording extra parts and backing vocals. They really add a nice finish to the live set. Our bonus studio track "Oh Happy Day" is a real folked up version of a Gospel classic and…