Artist description The Buddy O'Reilly Band, formed in 1984, consists of seven members from the Atlanta/Athens, Georgia area. Though their main repertoire is focused on traditional Irish music, "the Buddies", as they are known to their fans, have developed a sound reflecting their diverse backgrounds and influences. Their combination of styles, ranging from blues to bluegrass, rock 'n' roll to world music, culminates in a rollicking, soulful interpretation of the music. During their sixteen years of extensive performance at pubs, dances, festivals and weddings, the band has become recognized as a leading factor of Irish music in the southeast. According to spokesperson John Maschinot: "Though we were brought together by Irish music, we grew up with the music of the South, so it's no wonder that our music has a little bit of a Southern accent! And our audience enjoys the novelty of an Irish reel played on blues harp and of bluegrass with bagpipes - the variety seems to make the music that much more entertaining and accessible."

Music Style Celtic

Musical Influences The Bothy Band, De Dannan, The Incredible String Band, Planxty,

Similar Artists The Cheiftains, The Bothy Band, Altan (well, sort of...)

Group Members John MaschinotLisa EdwardsGeorge NormanMichael RobbinsSarah VegotskyRay CampagnoliKurt PtacekMoira Nelligan

Instruments uillean bagpipes, fiddles, mandolin, mando-blaster, bodhran, flute, harmonica, guitar, tin whistles, (and, yes, a banjo)

Albums Under The Table, Round The House, A Celtic Christmas

Location Atlanta, GA - USA

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