Juice of Barley is a local traditional Irish band playing high energy, fun tunes that will make you want to grab a pint and dance a jig. Put together by several different friends who all played music together in different forms over the years for the sole purpose of playing some great music and having a lot of fun. It's a goal that the band continues to accomplish at every performance.

This fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day will be catered by Paul Pellegrino of All Occasions Catering. This lively, special soirée will be hosted by the Fort Collins Symphony Soirée Season Sponsor, First Western Trust Bank.

Catering by All Occasions Catering
At the First Western Trust Bank Pub

Tickets are $45 per person
Reserve your tickets today by e-mailing
Patti Newman at pnewman@fcsymphony.org
or calling 970-482-4823.

www.all-occasions-catering.com

Band Member Bios:

Dave Wisbon has been playing the piano for over 20 years in various different bands playing various different styles of music. Currently a member of local groups The Key of Joy, Michael Waido Band, and The Poudre River Band as well as playing Irish music in Juice of the Barley, music is definitely more than just a hobby for Dave. He first started playing Irish music in high school and has recently returned from a trip to Ireland where he was able to play with other Irish musicians in various pubs in Belfast and Dublin. Slainte!

Eddy Miller has been playing the violin since Junior High School and has played classical, bluegrass, rock and Irish music. He has been a key feature in various Fort Collins bands including The Innocent Bystanders, Michael Waido Band, and The Commoners. Currently living in Salt Lake City, UT, he has recently graduated as a luthier from the Violin Making School of America. He still keeps his ties in Fort Collins and takes the time to come back and play music whenever the opportunity arises.

Savannah Bennett is the only Doctor in the band, having recently graduated from the University of Colorado’s College of Pharmacy. She has played various musical instruments in the past including accordion, but her main focus has been the flute and the penny whistle. She was a critical member of the local Irish band Innocent Bystanders and continues to play music whenever she gets the chance.

Cameron McLaughlin has been playing guitar for as long as he can remember and has recently picked up the mandolin for a bit of fun. A bluegrass and blues musician at heart he started playing Irish music in high school with the band Innocent Bystanders and has been hooked ever since. A well known guitarist in the local jam scene, it’s never a surprise and always a pleasure when Cameron pulls out his guitar or mandolin.

Henry McLaughlin grew up surrounded by musicians and artists so it was no surprise when he started picking up his own instruments. From guitar to mandolin to piano to percussion, Henry can play it all. Playing all different types of music throughout his life, Henry is the newest addition to Juice of the Barley and always has a good time on the hand drums with the group.