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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 05, 2024 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
JigJam Returns for Show at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (February 05, 2024) – Irish Bluegrass band JigJam makes a return performance at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, March 02 at 7:30 p.m. When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond, running naked through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana, JigJam is born. Bluegrass and American Folk music originated from the group’s home, and now JigJam is here to take it back!
JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim, receiving a standing ovation from a sold-out crowd on Country Music’s biggest stage. The group was joined on the night by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Earle, Lauren Alaina, and many more. This Offaly and Tipperary-born band has started the first wave of attack in the new Irish invasion of Americana.
‘Foot stomping,’ ‘high energy’ badassery is what you’re in for when you see this musical powerhouse live in concert. Founding members from Offaly, Jamie McKeogh (Lead singer and guitar) and Daithi Melia (5 String Banjo and Dobro), were joined by Tipperary-born Gavin Strappe (Mandolin and Tenor Banjo) in 2016. This year, they are joined by Kevin Buckley (Fiddle) to make up this iGrass (Irish Bluegrass) quartet.
Described as ‘The best Irish band in bluegrass’ and ‘sparkling, infectious,’ these lads have been hailed as ‘Ireland’s answer to New Grass Revival.’ Bluegrass has its roots in Irish music and Irish immigration. iGrass and JigJam is what happens when the Irish find their prodigal son.
Butzin Marchant Funeral Home and Crematory and Michael and Aileen Ellis sponsor JigJam’s performance. Tickets for the show are $24 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com