photo by Carmen Salazar

 

"Thanks again for your performance on Paddy's Day. It was great. At the end of the day we're most proud that we're able to feature trad music (thanks to you guys) and see the crowd enjoy it so much...Thanks again."
— Tom and Stacie Cannon, Ceol Irish Pub, Reno, NV


"Nine-8ths Irish style of spinning traditional Celtic tunes added great energy and fun to our festival. Not only is the band a blend of incredible musicians, but they are kind and cooperative backstage – a real plus for any festival or concert promoter!"
— Amy Terhorst, KVMR Celtic Festival, Empire Events

"I just got the new issue of FGM with this tune in it. Kathy´s flatpicking is great, but man, does her rhythm drive the melody. Very cool."
— Peter Fryefield, Flatpicking Guitar Magazine subscriber


"Thank you for the awesome CD. I love it on so my levels. Your playing is exquisite. The opening on Calliope house is great. Your playing style is very musical.....Another aspect is the arrangements. The tunes breathe. Ebb and flow, dynamics.....Very tastee.....When I first got the CD and listened to it.....I thought, so this is what it is supposed to sound like."
— Michael Maggard, Flatpicking Guitar Magazine subscriber

 


THE BAND MEMBERS

Highly acclaimed Sacramento band Nine-8ths Irish combines the talents of five accomplished musicians to present music that is “Irish and a wee bit more.” Incorporating their experiences in a wide variety of musical genres —from bluegrass and jazz to country and and contest fiddling—into traditional Irish music, Nine-8ths Irish enjoys sharing their love of this dynamic music with audiences throughout northern California and beyond.


Click on each name to read a complete bio and see more photos:

Brady McKay (Vocals)

Chris Dunlap (Bodhran, Vocals)

Kathy Barwick (Guitar, 5-String Banjo, Dobro, Vocals)

Linda Relph (Fiddle, Vocals)

Bo Bowen (Whistles)


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