A quintet comprised of some of America’s most talented, young musicians, Bua have been described by Irish Music Magazine as “the essence of a superb band,” their sound “a throwback to the playing of the 1960s and 1970s, keeping the music down the path of tradition” and their 2006 release, Live at Martyrs’, “a work without gimmicks, where the musicianship is of the highest quality.” It is no surprise then that Bua, lending to its Irish Gaelic meaning of ‘victory,’ have quickly risen to the status of America’s premier traditional Irish music ensemble.
As a band, Bua have performed at numerous festivals including Boston’s prestigious Irish Connections Festival, The Milwaukee Irish Festival, Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival, Celtic Fest Chicago and The Saline Celtic Festival. As individuals they’ve shared the stage with a host of top Irish musicians including Martin Hayes, David Munnelly, Liz Carroll, Larry Nugent, Paddy Keenan, Aoife Clancy, Pat Broaders, Dennis Cahill, John Williams and more!
Bill Margeson of the Irish American News captures their essence concisely: “Clearly, this group is no locally-based collection of musicians trying to break out of Chicago. This is a group that has established itself [both] individually and as a group in the eyes and ears of the traditional community…As other bands change, disband or simply fade away, the tradition is blessed by what seems to be an inexhaustible pool of talent that comes to the front of the stage. It is Bua’s time. Here they come.”
Hey guys-Very nice to make your acquaintance at Old Songs, and again at New Bedford Summerfest. Hope your travel is safe and stress-free, and look forward to seeing you again in these here parts. I have photos from Old Songs and Summerfest on Facebook, so feel free to swipe any you may want: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=18537&id=1633454130
I was very glad to get a chance to hear you play OldSongs... actually, it worked out well that the power went out, as the PA system in that barn was a bit over the top!
Guys, It was great to see you in Oxford, Ny last Saturday. My wife & I really enjoyed your concert. I tuned my guitar to DADGAD for the first time, and really like the sound! Hope to see you again when you travel back to Central NY. Dennis McCarthy
Lots of trad tunes take a while to grow on me, but The Shepherd grabbed me from the first listen -- instant classic! It was playing in my head all day. Thank you for posting it.
Go raibh maith agaibh ... thanks for the link up. Enjoyed listening to the tracks ... is deas an Ghaeilge a chloisint. Keep in touch, looking forward to hearing from you.
Hope you'll have a listen to our music and that you'll enjoy it.
Sláinte, best wishes from Ireland. www.neffbros.eu
Hoi lads! Thanks for the ADD! Beautiful page and great music. One of the best Bobby Casey's to be heard you have. Back home we know it also as "Tuttle's Reel". See you at the Chicago Celticfest in a few weeks! We will be there too! Should be some great craic.
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