JigJam receive a standing ovation at the Opry (update)

On 18 Mar. JigJam (above), originators of I-Grass, made their debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, performing their original song 'Tullamore to Boston' and the traditional fiddle tune 'June apple', which received a standing ovation. Videos of both performances can be seen on the band's Facebook or via the links shown here. In their latest e-newsletter the band add:

It's hard to put into words the feeling of stepping into that famous circle on country music's biggest stage and performing to a sold out crowd of 4,000 music lovers. It was an honour to share the stage that night with acts such as Steve Earle, Lauren Alaina, Morgan Evans, Jameson Rodgers and of course Trisha Yearwood & Garth Brooks. In addition to an already amazing night, to receive a standing ovation on our Opry debut was truly a dream come true for us as a band and will most certainly live long in our memories.

A video of the standing ovation can be seen here. JigJam in their present configuration consist of founder members Jamie McKeogh (lead singer, guitar) and Daithi Melia (5-string banjo, dobro) from Tullamore, with Gavin Strappe (mandolin, tenor banjo) from Tipperary and Danny Hunter (fiddle) from Glasgow. All four JigJam albums can now be bought as a bundle for €60.00.

© Richard Hawkins