CELTIC BLUEGRASS GOSPEL
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
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
Private Party  
Paddygrass at The House of Guinness House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass duo at Black Husky Brewing Black Husky Brewing, Milwaukee, WI Black Husky Brewing, Milwaukee, WI
Paddygrass at Mt. Morris Jamboree Mt. Morris Band shell , Mt. Morris Mt. Morris Band shell , Mt. Morris
Friends of the Kettle Moraine Dinner and a Show Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, Cambellsport Mauthe Lake Recreation Area, Cambellsport
Paddygrass at Irishfest! Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI
Paddygrass at Explorium Brew Pub Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee
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 Irish Fest Fox Cities Fox Cities Irish Fest, Appleton, WI Fox Cities Irish Fest, Appleton, WI
Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day at Explorium Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee
Paddygrass at The House of Guinness House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Irish New Year at Explorium Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee
Paddygrass at Elm Grove Women's Club Elm Grove Women's Club, Elm Grove Elm Grove Women's Club, Elm Grove
Paddygrass at Rhythm City Casino Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, Iowa Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, Iowa

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