The Cedar Presents
JigJam
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Doors 7PM | Show 7:30PM
Seated | All Ages
This show is part of The Cedar's Global Roots Series, made possible in part by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Marbrook Foundation, the Rosemary and David Good Foundation, and the hundreds of donors whose generosity helps sustain our programs each year.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
JigJam returns to Minnesota for a special night at The Cedar Cultural Center. Hailing from Offaly and Tipperary, this quartet has been called “Ireland’s answer to the New Grass Revival,” and their sound lives up to it: sparkling, infectious, and full of energy. They’ve shared stages and studios with the Del McCoury Band, Sierra Ferrell, Glen Hansard, and actor John C. Reilly, among others. We’re thrilled to welcome them back.
JigJam
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. They have since played The Opry multiple more times as they continue their rise in the Bluegrass scene. 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.
JigJam have collaborated with many artists over the years including Grammy award winning artists Sierra Ferrell, Del McCoury Band, Glen Hansard and even actor John C. Reilly.
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. They were recently 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.