CELTIC BLUEGRASS GOSPEL & SHANTIES
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! Whatever happens, 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
Randy Foat - Drums
Randy Gosa - Guitar, Mandola
Brandon Hawke - Drums
Rory Modlinski - Banjo, Guitar, Bass and Mandolin
Jon Baade - Uke, Percussion, Vocals
Sara Fritchen - Flute and Saxophone
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.

Date Event Location
Paddygrass Duo at Black Husky Brewing Black Husky Brewing, Milwaukee, WI Black Husky Brewing, Milwaukee, WI
Derek Byrne and Paddygrass Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay
Paddygrass at the Milwaukee Highland Games Croatian Park, Franklin WI Croatian Park, Franklin WI
Private Party  
Paddygrass at The House of Guinness House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Community Event Mount Morris IL  
Paddygrass at Wisconsin Highland Games Wisconsin Highland Games, Waukesha, WI Wisconsin Highland Games, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass at Sawmill Brewing Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill
Paddygrass at Wisconsin Highland Games Wisconsin Highland Games, Waukesha, WI Wisconsin Highland Games, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass at The House of Guinness House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass at Rhythm City Casino Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, Iowa Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, Iowa

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