Highly acclaimed new Sacramento band Nine-8ths Irish combines the talents of four accomplished musicians to present music that is "Irish and a wee bit more." Comprised of award-winning fiddler Linda Relph, Bo Bowen (whistles), Kathy Barwick (guitar), and Chris Dunlap (bodhrán), Nine-8ths Irish presents Irish and American tunes in a tasty blend of styles. Drawing on their experiences in a wide variety of musical genres, from bluegrass and country to jazz and big band music, the members of Nine-8ths Irish enjoy sharing their love of traditional Irish music with audiences throughout northern California.

N8i Performing at 2008 KVMR Celtic Festival!

Nine-8ths Irish had one of their premier performances at KVMR's 2007 Celtic Festival, and were recently informed they were chosen to perform at the 2008 Celtic Festival! Mark your calendars for September 27-28 in Grass Valley. Find out more by checking KVMR's website, or as it gets closer, check our Calendar page for performance times. Find out more >