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! 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
Caleb Fredricks - Bodhran
Sara Kilpatrick - Flute and Saxophone
Amy Butler - Clarinet
Julia Bustle - Baritone Sax
Bruce Bush - French Horn
Brandon Hawke - Drums
Rory Modlinski - Banjo, Guitar, Bass and Mandolin
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.

Previous events

Date Event Location
Paddygrass at Rhythm City Casino Private Party Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, Iowa Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, Iowa
Saint Patrick's Eve at Sabbatical Brewing Sabbatical Brewing, Manitowoc Sabbatical Brewing, Manitowoc
Paddygrass at Winealot Vineyeards Winealot Vineyards LLC, , Greenleaf WI 54126 Winealot Vineyards LLC, , Greenleaf WI 54126
Paddygrass at Elm Grove Women's Club Elm Grove Women's Club, Elm Grove Elm Grove Women's Club, Elm Grove
Paddygrass at Clearview North Clearview Health Campus, Juneau Clearview Health Campus, Juneau
Mystic Knot Release, Third Space Brewery Third Space Brewing , Milwaukee Third Space Brewing , Milwaukee
Saint Practice Day at Danny Lynch's Danny Lynch's, West Allis Danny Lynch's, West Allis
Private Party O'Donoghues, Elm Grove O'Donoghues, Elm Grove
Paddygrass at the House of Guinness House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass at the Fifth Province, IAHC Chicago The Fifth Province Pub - IAHC Chicago, Chicago The Fifth Province Pub - IAHC Chicago, Chicago
Irish New Year at Explorium Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee Explorium Brew Pub Third Ward, Milwaukee
Celtic Christmas at Pinecrest Historical Village Pinecrest Historical Village, Manitowoc WI 54220 Pinecrest Historical Village, Manitowoc WI 54220
Holiday Folk Fair International State Fair Park Expo Center, West Allis State Fair Park Expo Center, West Allis
Paddygrass at Wauwatosa UMC Wauwatosa United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Wauwatosa Wauwatosa United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Wauwatosa
Paddygrass at Madden's in Elroy Madden's Irish Pub, Elroy Madden's Irish Pub, Elroy
Paddygrass at Cup O Joy Cup O Joy, Green Bay Cup O Joy, Green Bay
Paddygrass at Spring Lake Church Spring Lake Church, Green Bay Spring Lake Church, Green Bay
Paddygrass at The House of Guinness House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI House of Guinness, Waukesha, WI
Paddygrass at Station No. 06 Station No 06, West Allis Station No 06, West Allis
Private Event  

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