The Olllam

The Olllam

Saturday, 11 June 2022, 11.30pm

For the first time in 4 years, the American-Irish group the olllam are making their highly anticipated return to the stage in Ireland, hot on the heels of their new album, “elllegy”. 

Formed in 2012, the olllam is a collaboration between Belfast piper John McSherry (Lunasa, Ulaid) and three Detroit based musicians; piper / whistler / grammy-nominated producer Tyler Duncan (Theo Katzman, Scary Pockets), drummer Michael Shimmin (May Erlewine, Millish), and bassist Joe Dart (Vulfpeck, Fearless Flyers). The resulting eponymous album, now considered a cult classic is lush with trance-like melodies, stunning instrumental virtuosity and a magical marriage of tradition and modernity. 

the olllam’s inventive musical compositions and arrangements have earned them rave reviews and sold-out shows across Ireland and beyond. 

the olllam
John McSherry - Pipes and Low Whistles
Tyler Duncan - Pipes and Low Whistles
Michael Shimmin - Drums
Joe Dart - Bass
Sean O’Meara - Guitar
Joe Hettinga - Fender Rhodes

June 11 (Sat) Doolin Folk Festival [TICKETS]
June 16 (Thurs) Cyprus Avenue, Cork [TICKETS]
June 17 (Fri) Galway Town Theatre [TICKETS]
June 18 (Sat) Dublin National Concert Hall [TICKETS]
June 19 (Sun) Limelight, Belfast [TICKETS]

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Published by Journal of Music on 18 May 2022

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