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January 15, 2020

IRISH QUARTET, JIGJAM, ANNOUNCE U.S. WINTER/SPRING TOUR FOR END OF FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL 2020

TULLAMORE, IRELAND—JigJam, a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland, will launch their 7^th tour of the U.S. on February 21^st in Maine taking them through the Northeast, Midwest and South until the middle of April.  The band is touring in support of their third full-length studio album, Phoenix, which was released in summer of 2019.

Formed in 2013, JigJam is comprised of multi-instrumentalists Jamie McKeogh (lead vocals, guitar, tenor banjo), Cathal Guinan (vocals, double bass, fiddle), Daithi Melia (vocals, 5-sting banjo, guitar), and Gavin Strappe (vocals, mandolin, tenor banjo). All four members grew up immersed in Irish traditional music and culture which is reflected by the band collectively achieving over twenty “All-Ireland” titles at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann competitions.  JigJam’s music is an amalgamation of the best of traditional Irish music, including those beautiful harmonies, accented with bluegrass, folk, and Americana creating a genre which has been branded as “I-Grass” (Irish influenced Bluegrass).  The band’s undeniable energy on the stage along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world.  They have already performed in 15 countries, touring various parts of the UK and Europe, and headlining major U.S. festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Milwaukee Irish Fest. Read more…