Musicians from Ireland and Nashville
The Southwest Ramblers
The Southwest Ramblers are a high-energy trio who bring fresh life to Irish traditional music. With roots in Ireland and the U.S., they fuse deep tradition with a modern spark, making their performances both timeless and electrifying.
Hughie Kennedy is a button accordionist from Cork City who has been steeped in traditional music all his life. He’s toured the U.S. with “The Young Irelanders” and played at festivals and céilís across Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland. In Ireland, you might have heard him on *Céilí House* or *Fleadh TV*. Hughie is a respected teacher in the Irish traditional community.
Grace Broadhead is a Nashville-based fiddler from Sandia Park, New Mexico, who’s racked up an impressive list of awards, including the “Fiddler of London Diaspora Award.” She’s performed with Sharon Shannon, Gaelic Storm, and others, blending raw tradition with her own unique sound. You can watch her winning performance at the Fiddler of London competition at Fiddler Of London
Jason Turk is a Cork-born musician who pushes the boundaries of Irish traditional music. His work with the Seaboard—an instrument rarely seen in traditional Irish music—has been so groundbreaking that it’s now part of the school music syllabus in Ireland. He blends Irish melodies with electronic textures, creating a sound that’s as innovative as it is rooted. You can watch his performance of Pressed for Time which was used as a global ad using Irish Traditional Music to sell music tech.
SHOWTIME
Tues, May 13, 7pm
PRESENTED BY
WildFlower Playhouse