“A standing ovation!” - Grand Ole Opry

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs through the wide open fields of bluegrass and Americana JigJam is born. Bluegrass and American folk music originated from Ireland, and Jigjam is touring the US, showing audiences what it’s like when the music returns to the fast pickin’ and nimble playing, along with some fine story-telling, of four lads from the old country. Jigjam performs at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.

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.

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. 

Advance discounted tickets are $30 and currently on sale through the Opera House box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, or by calling 207-633-5159. Regular tickets are $35 online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and on the day of the show. Doors for seating open at 7 p.m. and the music begins at 7:30.