JigJam is born when virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs naked through the wide-open fields of bluegrass/Americana. 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 March 2023 to critical acclaim, receiving a standing ovation from a sold-out crowd on Country Music’s biggest stage. The group was joined 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.

Foot stomping, high-energy badassery is what you’re in for when you see this musical powerhouse live in concert.

Founding members from Offaly Jamie McKeogh (lead singer and guitar) and Daithi Melia (five-string banjo and dobro) were joined by Tipperary-born Gavin Strappe (mandolin and tenor banjo) in 2016. They are joined by Kevin Buckley (fiddle) to make up this iGrass (Irish bluegrass) quartet.

Bluegrass has its roots in Irish music and Irish immigration. iGrass and JigJam is what happens when the Irish find their prodigal son.