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The Mighty Murphys Irish Band from Sacramento, CA

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 12 Reviews
  • 20 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2012
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $400 per event

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We are an acoustic band playing instruments from the Irish tradition, hailing from the Sacramento area and getting toes all around tapping. Traditional Irish is our "roots" music that reminds us of our ancestors. We have enjoyed sharing this music with folks at weddings, festivals, restaurants, farmers markets, parties, and Contra Dances. The band sparkles with upbeat Irish reels, jigs, plus heart-felt ballads of the old country sung by Christine. Many of our songs are written by Day in the traditional Irish style. Day and Christine have both travelled to Ireland and played with the local musicians. Day Griffin (Uilleann Pipes, Irish Flute, High Whistle, Bouzouki, Vocals) Day was drawn to Irish music while he was in college, listening to the Chieftains in misty Humboldt County. He claims the family name Murphy from his paternal grandmother whose parents came to America from Ireland. The band's focus is on traditional Irish tunes, and Day's composing talent stands out in catchy Irish melodies. Christine Sproul (High Whistle, Bodhran, Vocals) With both Irish and Scottish history in her blood and ancestors who came first to Canada and then to the U.S., Christine particularly loves playing the traditional Irish melodies on the penny whistle and enjoys exploring the music of all six Celtic nations. Her bodhran adds additional energy to the driving beat of Irish tunes. Seiko Ito Cummings (Fiddle, Whistle) Seiko is a classically trained violinist hailing from another island nation where she was the concert mistress for her community orchestra. Her long-standing love of strong melody lines drew her to traditional Irish music. Her impeccable fiddling sings through Irish reels and jigs – you'll find her playing energetic and irresistible! Robert Cummings (Guitar, Concertina) Robert's guitar style is both percussive and lyrical, providing a strong rhythm underpinning the tunes. In his formative years he accompanied his father on stand-up bass and guitar. His sense of timing and rhythm is envied, and he is also a student of the concertina. Mike Kahn (Percussion, Guitar) Providing the glue and the pulse of the band Mike is formally trained in all types of percussion. His strong sense of rhythm keeps the music moving and holds it together. Whether it's jigs and reels, or hornpipes and slip jigs, Mike is always happy to drive the beat at the heart of the music.

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Review by Tasha B.

Club EventReviewed on December 6, 2016From Forestville, CA

The Mighty Murphy's were terrific. Such fun music and nice people. We will definitely invite them back!

The Mighty Murphys:

Thanks a lot Tasha! We enjoyed the gig and look forward to future events at your wonderful winery!!

Review by Colleen Y.

BanquetReviewed on August 25, 2015From Stockton, CA

The Mighty Murphys were professional in every way. We had so many compliments from the audience about how much they enjoyed the band. They played during a banquet dinner the and volume was perfect for conversation and yet it was easy to hear them everywhere in the room. I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for an Irish band and I hope to have the chance to hear them again real soon. Our compliment and thanks to Mike and the rest of the band. It was a joy working with you. Colleen Young of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Legal Professionals Association, LSI Quarterly Conference held at the Stockton Hilton.

Review by Victoria H.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on November 15, 2013From Elk Grove, CA

We were so pleased with the Mighty Murphys. They helped make the wedding reception truly joyous. Many people commented on the quality of the music and the fact that they could actually talk at their tables. I heard one couple say I wish we had had a band instead of a DJ!

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Song List 

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  • Muddy Paws | Original
  • Grace | Original
  • Darlin' Amby | Original
  • Father O'Callahan | Original
  • The Irish Sea | Original
  • Foggy Dew | Traditional
  • Melvin's Fiddle | Original
  • The Gig at the Goose | Original
  • A Gift of a Thistle | James Horner (From the movie 'Braveheart')
  • Tana | Traditional
  • Return from Fingal | Pierre Bensusan
  • Whiskey in the Jar | Traditional
  • Yesterday's Jig | Lennon-McCartney (Original Arr.)
  • Norweigian Wood | Lennon-McCartney
  • McCartney's Jig | Lennon-McCartney (Original Arr.)
  • Pigeon Point | Original
  • The Trip to Turkey | Original
  • Day's Waltz | Original
  • The Black Flute | Original
  • My Father's Pipe | Original
  • Eaglebone Whistle | Original
  • The Kitchen Jig | Original
  • The Pubs of Dublin | Original
  • The Golden Chair | Original
  • The Stranger | Traditional
  • Hymn to the Sea | James Horner (From the movie 'Titanic')
  • Jimmy Ward's | Traditional
  • Green Grow the Rushes | Robert Burns
  • Ripped It From Rob | Original
  • A Blue Bouquet | Original
  • The Kiss | Trevor Jones-Randy Edelman (From the movie 'The Last of the Mohicans')
  • Jig Set | Traditional
  • Cup of Tea | Traditional
  • Drowsy Maggie | Traditional
  • The Storyteller | Original
  • Black Lichen | Original
  • Clancy's | Traditional
  • We Ourselves | Original
  • Christine's Kitchen | Original
  • Feather River Reel | Original
  • Little Irish Roads | Original
  • Long - Brown - and Curly | Original
  • Tenaya | Original
  • Reel Beatrice | Traditional
  • Neel Shay Na Law | Traditional

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Past Events

October 24, 2020 • Wedding
Sat4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Napa, CA
March 14, 2020 • Club Event
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Petaluma, CA
October 19, 2019 • Wedding
Sat4:00 PM - 9:00 PM El Dorado, CA
June 28, 2019 • Wedding Reception
Fri7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Clarksburg, CA
November 3, 2018 • Wine Tasting Party
Sat2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lodi, CA
May 20, 2018 • Wine Tasting Party
Sun2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lodi, CA
March 10, 2018 • Community Event
Sat4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sacramento, CA
December 3, 2016 • Club Event
Sat1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Forestville, CA
May 21, 2016 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sacramento, CA
March 17, 2016 • Blue Note Brewing Co.
Thu6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Woodland, CA
March 12, 2016 • Community Event
Sat7:00 PM - 9:00 PM El Dorado Hills, CA
August 22, 2015 • Banquet
Sat8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Stockton, CA

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