2026 Acts
June 27th | Orem City Center Park
When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond running naked through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana JigJam is born. 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 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.
‘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 (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.
The Last Wild Buffalo
The Last Wild Buffalo is a soulful Americana band born in the backyards of Utah, forged in the wilds of Alaska, and tested on the road across 17 states. Blending the raw honesty of folk with the grit of rock, their sound feels as untamed as the landscapes that shaped them. After igniting the Utah music scene, the band hit the road on a self-funded national tour, earning a devoted grassroots following. Their self-titled debut album and surprise EP, ‘Sincerely’, cemented their reputation for heartfelt songwriting and high-energy performances that turn every crowd into a community.
Kate MacLeod
If you are in need of a sound that fills you up like food for the soul, then look no further. Kate MacLeod has you covered.
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Kate’s song, The Grand Staircase Escalante, won first prize for the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Partner’s search for a theme song. 2018
Kate has been repeatedly voted in her region by the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association as “Best Songwriter” and “Best Fiddler.”
Beck Brothers Band
Born with a guitar and fiddle in their hands, Skyler and Zach Beck grew up performing, competing, and practicing every single day of their adolescent years. As they matured, they both found themselves playing all over the United States to eventually rarely picking at all. After a few years of life changes and a worldwide pandemic, the Beck brothers found themselves in a spare bedroom with some song ideas.
Finding the missing pieces proved to almost be too easy, as they previously had experience playing with all other members of the band. Isaac Geslison brought a much-needed addition of Banjo and Mandolin to keep the more traditional sounds of Bluegrass. Jed Bradshaw brought a more progressive taste with electric bass not found in most traditional bands, but appropriate for the sound. Lastly, Jaxon Tubbs’ drums tastefully added rhythm, giving the Beck Brothers their perfect blend of tradition and progression.
After only a few years of performing, the Beck Brothers have performed for thousands playing alongside world-renowned acts like Tim O’Brien and Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand. On top of live shows, the Beck Brothers have released 3 recorded singles available on all streaming platforms.