Theresa O’Grady

Banjo

Theresa O’Grady was born and raised in a musical family in Luton, with Mayo and Cork parents. She and her brothers, James (fiddle, uilleann pipes) and Ciaran (concertina) became part of an exciting musical era in England in the 1980s and 90s. They had great grounding in the tradition from people like Anne Caulfield, Tommy Keane, Paddy Hayes and Bryan Rooney. Theresa was taught by an exceptional banjo
player and teacher, Annette Hannigan (Caulfield).

Theresa moved to Ireland in 1997, living near Aclare, Co. Sligo with her husband, piano accordion player, Declan Payne. She is considered to be one of the finest banjo players of her time and in 2018 she released her debut album “BANJO’ista”. This album was widely anticipated and warmly received by all. Theresa is a full time music teacher, she teaches and performs internationally.

She will teach the Saturday banjo workshop, play the Saturday session at 10pm in The Crown Hotel (Living Room), and do the Sunday Tutor Led Session at 3pm in the Sala room.