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St. James's Gate - Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis

St. James's Gate - Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis

Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 1:00PM — Tuesday, October 25, 2022 @ 7:00PMSat, Oct 22, 2022 @ 1:00PM — Tue, Oct 25, 2022 @ 7:00PM

Galway Bay Irish Pub, 880 Point Brown Ave. NE, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

We are excite to be a part of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis once again and look forward to having a lot of fun and playing our butts off. Join us for a great festival that celebrates music, culture and friends. See you in Ocean Shores!

Pricing from $20 to $225 (VIP).

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St. James's Gate - Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis

St. James's Gate - Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis

Friday, October 21, 2022 @ 1:00PM — Monday, October 24, 2022 @ 7:00PMFri, Oct 21, 2022 @ 1:00PM — Mon, Oct 24, 2022 @ 7:00PM

Galway Bay Irish Pub, 880 Point Brown Ave. NE, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

We are excite to be a part of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis once again and look forward to having a lot of fun and playing our butts off. Join us for a great festival that celebrates music, culture and friends. See you in Ocean Shores!

Pricing from $20 to $225 (VIP).

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St. James's Gate - Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis

St. James's Gate - Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis

Thursday, October 20, 2022 @ 1:00PM — Sunday, October 23, 2022 @ 7:00PMThu, Oct 20, 2022 @ 1:00PM — Sun, Oct 23, 2022 @ 7:00PM

Galway Bay Irish Pub, 880 Point Brown Ave. NE, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

We are excite to be a part of the Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis once again and look forward to having a lot of fun and playing our butts off. Join us for a great festival that celebrates music, culture and friends. See you in Ocean Shores!

Pricing from $20 to $225 (VIP).

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St. James's Gate at the McMinnville Scottish Festival

St. James's Gate at the McMinnville Scottish Festival

Saturday, October 1, 2022Sat, Oct 1, 2022

Yamhill County Fairgrounds, McMinnville, OR

St. James's Gate is pround to be performing at the McMinnville Scottish Festival. So much to see and do. Check it out!

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St. James's Gate - Nana's Irish Pub at Nye Beach!

St. James's Gate - Nana's Irish Pub at Nye Beach!

Friday, September 23, 2022 @ 7:00PM — Saturday, September 24, 2022 @ 10:00PMFri, Sep 23, 2022 @ 7:00PM — Sat, Sep 24, 2022 @ 10:00PM

Nana's Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, OR 97365

The band is thrilled to be back at Nana's Irish pub for 2 nights of shows for our friends in Newport. We had a grat time last St. Pat's and we know this will be a great way to close the summer. We love you and we will see you at the beach!

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St. James's Gate at the Old St. Francis in Bend, OR - HALFWAY TO ST. PAT'S!!!

St. James's Gate at the Old St. Francis in Bend, OR - HALFWAY TO ST. PAT'S!!!

Saturday, September 17, 2022 @ 7:00PM — 9:30PMSat, Sep 17, 2022 @ 7:00PM — 9:30PM

Old St. Francis Hotel, 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR 97703

It's Halfway to St. Patrick's and its time to celebrate with us at the Old Francis School as part of the McMenamin's kingdom. Every time we have played here its been an absolute blast, so we are looking very much forward to playing here again. Come out and see us! CHeers!

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St. James's Gate at the Piedmont Food Carts

St. James's Gate at the Piedmont Food Carts

Saturday, August 27, 2022 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMSat, Aug 27, 2022 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Piedmont Food Carts, 625 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR 97211

Join StJG as we get our Summer on at the Piedmont Food Carts. Yummy food and great music! What's not to like. Precursor to a lot of gigs coming up. See you there!

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St. Patrick's Saturday Night with St. James's Gate

St. Patrick's Saturday Night with St. James's Gate

Saturday, March 19, 2022 @ 7:00PMSat, Mar 19, 2022 @ 7:00PM

Nana's Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, OR 97365

Hey there friends in Nye Beach and points West... StJG is bringing the party to Newport. We always have a fantastic time at Nana's and they can use your support in these strange times. One night only, but what a night it will be! Join us for a fantastic evening of new works, good times and dancing in the aisles. We will see you there and be sure to tip those bartenders! See you at the beach friends!

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Day After St. Pat's Party at T.C. O'Leary's

Day After St. Pat's Party at T.C. O'Leary's

Friday, March 18, 2022 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PMFri, Mar 18, 2022 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM

T.C. O'Leary's, 2926 NE Alberta, Portland

Don't want the party to end? Not a problem! The weekend of music continues at T.C. O'Learys... One of our favorite local pubs; St. James's Gate will be presenting a great show of varied original, traditional, rock n' roll and pub standards. T.C. O'Leary's has continued to support our community of musicians and has worked very hard to keep things going during COVID. Come support this great local pub and we know you will enjoy the music we have been working so hard to prepare for you. See you there!

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St. Patrick's Day Festival at Paddy's!

St. Patrick's Day Festival at Paddy's!

Thursday, March 17, 2022 @ 6:15PM — 8:15PMThu, Mar 17, 2022 @ 6:15PM — 8:15PM

Paddy's Bar and Grill, 65 SW Yamhill St., Portland, OR 97204

This is going to be a blast! Join St. James's Gate as we kick off the party for Paddy's Irish Bar and Grill! Celebrating St. Patrick's Day has been a great tradition for this pub for many years and we are very pleased to be able to get this tent rocking! This will be an all-day affair with bagpipers, dancers and many other musicians taking part. Paddy's staff are following COVID safe protocols and are ready to welcome you downtown for a day and niight of fun, food and drinks! Come on down and enjoy our set in a fun and exciting festival environment. Spaces like Paddy's need your support. We will see you there!!! Details here: http://paddys.com/st-patricks-day/

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!! - St. James's Gate at the Alberta Street Pub!!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!! - St. James's Gate at the Alberta Street Pub!!

Thursday, March 17, 2022 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PMThu, Mar 17, 2022 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PM

Alberta Street Pub, 1036 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97211

St. James's Gate is thrilled to start our St. Patrick's Day Celebration with the good people at Alberta Street Pub. Join us!!!! See the link below for the $11 online ticket available here, or take your chances at the door for $10. Minors welcome, so please bring the family for some fun and surprises. Support this pub and all it does to support our Portland Music Community. All of us with St. James's Gate have been working up new original music, retooling old favorites and adding to our vast repertoire. ASP maintains vaccination and mask standards for entry. To expand our ability to have more people join us, we will be performing in the expansive covered outdoor patio. Please join StJG with Griff Bear on fiddle, Dennis Elmer on drums, Dylan Thomas-Vance on guitar and Matt Rotchford on basses as we begin our St. Patrick's celebration with you in this fine space. Come one, come all! Slainte'!

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On-line Virtual Concert - All Ireland Cultural Society

On-line Virtual Concert - All Ireland Cultural Society

Thursday, March 17, 2022 @ 12:00PMThu, Mar 17, 2022 @ 12:00PM

All Ireland Cultural Society

St. James's Gate was asked to participate in a fun on-line virtual concert through the All Ireland Cultural Society. While we don't have a ton of information as to the details of how this all will work, we know we submitted our portion and I am sure it will be a fun on line event for those still remaining or unable to leave home. We were honored to be asked and happy to take part. To donate to AICS - go here: https://oregonirishsociety.org/donate/

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Shamrock Run After Party w/ StJG @ Kells Irish Pub!

Shamrock Run After Party w/ StJG @ Kells Irish Pub!

Sunday, March 13, 2022 @ 12:30PM — 2:30PMSun, Mar 13, 2022 @ 12:30PM — 2:30PM

Kells Irish Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97204

St. James's Gate is proud to be coming back to Kells Irish Pub to see old friends and meet new ones as part of the Shamrock Run After Party! Join staff, volunteers and participants as they raise a glass to a job well done at the Shamrock Run 2022! While you are there, pick up a CD from StJG where we recorded our Live from the Shamrock Run album. On your mark, Get set... GO!

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PRIVATE EVENT - House Concert w/ St. James's Gate

PRIVATE EVENT - House Concert w/ St. James's Gate

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 @ 7:00PMTue, Mar 8, 2022 @ 7:00PM

Undisclosed Home/Distillery... :)

A fine gentleman with an impressive whiskey and scotch collection hires this irish band... Nope it's no joke! This is really happening...

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St. James's Gate Returns to Nana's Irish Pub in Nye Beach, OR!!!!!

St. James's Gate Returns to Nana's Irish Pub in Nye Beach, OR!!!!!

Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 7:00PM — Saturday, September 18, 2021 @ 10:00PMFri, Sep 17, 2021 @ 7:00PM — Sat, Sep 18, 2021 @ 10:00PM

Nana's Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, OR 97365

Are you all ready to blow the roof off of Summer? Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Nana's Irish in Nye Beach is sure to be a total blast. Travelers make your plans now! We love this pub and the good people there and all about Nye Beach that have welcomed us for so many years now. We love you guys and we will be bringing you a great show with lots of new to you music. Cheers all! Let's have some fun! Everything is still a go.

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St. James's Gate Plays a Birthday BASH for Tim and Janice!

St. James's Gate Plays a Birthday BASH for Tim and Janice!

Saturday, July 31, 2021 @ 7:00PM — 11:30PMSat, Jul 31, 2021 @ 7:00PM — 11:30PM

The Railside, 5301 NORTHEAST PORTLAND HIGHWAY, Portland 97218

Well it was a big Secwet.... But now more! This crew knows how to do it right. Come party with Tim and Janice as they are so fucking cool - they pay for the band and invite everybody to come support The Railside pub with their reopening efforts. Now that is awesome. This will be a blast!

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Day and Jake's Wedding Bonanza

Day and Jake's Wedding Bonanza

Sunday, July 4, 2021Sun, Jul 4, 2021

Secret Mystery Private Party Locale

So happy to be taking part in this great day of celebration! Thank you Jake and Day! Let's have some fun!

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First Annual Trail's End Music Festival

First Annual Trail's End Music Festival

Saturday, July 3, 2021Sat, Jul 3, 2021

Secret Mystery Private Party Locale

We will be there - You might be there. When we see each other there we will both know that we are there!

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St. James's Gate - Karey and Neal's 20th Anniversary!

St. James's Gate - Karey and Neal's 20th Anniversary!

Saturday, June 19, 2021 @ 5:00PMSat, Jun 19, 2021 @ 5:00PM

SpokenMOTO, 310 SW Industrial Way,, Bend, OR 97702

PRIVATE PARTY - Sorry folks this is a private Anniversary Celebration but it is in a public space so... Listen for fiddle and you've found us. We thank Karey and Neal for letting us join their awesome shindig 20 years later! Whoop!

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St. Patrick's Day Party Moves to SE at John's Marketplace on Powell!

St. Patrick's Day Party Moves to SE at John's Marketplace on Powell!

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PMWed, Mar 17, 2021 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM

John's Marketplace, 3560 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR

Let the party continue! Another last minute but appreciated opportunity to play some music for you... John's Marketplace Taps and Garden Bar on Powell is a great hang in SE where you can get your favorite pints and other beverages. COVID safe precautions, with an outdoor patio environment in a relaxed setting. Hope to see you!

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Happy Life by St. James's Gate

Happy Life

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Modern Irish Music in the Celtic Tradition

A staple in the northwest Celtic music scene; St. James’s Gate brings their fifth release for this Portland, OR quartet; Happy Life. Following a series of ten successful performances at the Galway Bay Irish Festival, performing both with international artists and groups from around the Northwest, the band

Modern Irish Music in the Celtic Tradition

A staple in the northwest Celtic music scene; St. James’s Gate brings their fifth release for this Portland, OR quartet; Happy Life. Following a series of ten successful performances at the Galway Bay Irish Festival, performing both with international artists and groups from around the Northwest, the band felt the time was right to return to the studio. Warmed up and ready, it wasn’t the path anyone had expected just two years prior.

Following the successful reception of StJG’s last effort: Sessions: Live from the Shamrock Run and the Rock n’ Roll Bn’B; the band traveled in support of that effort. Along the way, the then quintet, reduced to a quartet and all involved were questioning the band’s next steps. Revamped and ready, the band rediscovered itself. Approached old songs in new ways - expanded its range of original music and performed often. Keeping within Celtic traditions of jigs and reels, the band expanded styles as diverse as cajun, bluegrass and the blues. From pub rockers to gentle ballads, St. James’s Gate was happily weaving great music and developing a strong set of original material.

Recorded and mixed at the Map Room in Portland OR., the quartet spent over a year fine tuning songs, layering ideas and bringing fun to songs like the title track, “Happy Life,” a joyful reminder needed so badly today. The band revs up for the trad rocker, “DeTune,” bringing a new voice to modern Irish music. Songs such as “For the Very First Time” and “Hot Toddy” showcase the band’s harmonies and musicianship which speaks for itself with the passing of each track. The songs are all handled with care, but you are invited to join the ride.

Happy Life is a sonic joy to listen to and showcases the many personalities and talents of everyone in the band. Both joyful and introspective, these experienced musicians have left us with a musical gift to share with everyone.

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Sessions: Live from the Shamrock Run and the Rock 'n' Roll B&B by St. James's Gate

Sessions: Live from the Shamrock Run and the Rock 'n' Roll B&B

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High-energy Celtic Rock-n-Roll from Portland, OR that mixes traditional Irish, originals and pub singers in both studio recordings and a live performance in front of the 35,000 strong Shamrock Run. Slainte'!

For over 15 years, St. James's Gate has been entertaining crowds with their high-energy Irish music across the Pacific NW performing at

High-energy Celtic Rock-n-Roll from Portland, OR that mixes traditional Irish, originals and pub singers in both studio recordings and a live performance in front of the 35,000 strong Shamrock Run. Slainte'!

For over 15 years, St. James's Gate has been entertaining crowds with their high-energy Irish music across the Pacific NW performing at festivals, resorts and venues of all kinds. St. James’s Gate is a Celtic based quartet that combines broad influences and experience to create a dynamic, exciting, and magical modern style. Hailing from Portland, OR, the group showcases consummate and impassioned vocals, 3-part harmonies, scorching hot fiddle, funky upright acoustic/electric bass, rhythm and lap steel guitar and ever propelling drums to get you up and moving. St. James's Gate specializes in a wide range of Irish Music, including beautiful Irish ballads and waltzes, faster than lightning jigs and reels, traditional pub songs and contemporary Irish music. But the band also incorporates bluegrass, old-time, polka, Cajun, and classic English/American rock and folk songs in their shows, and no two shows are ever the same. St. James’s Gate takes its name from a Guinness bottle and the 1759 Guinness brewery where it is produced. In 1999, bassist Matthew Rotchford and fiddler Griff Bear joined with singer-songwriter, Cronin Tierney, and St. James’s Gate was born as a neo-traditional power-trio. The group quickly began steady work playing weddings and clubs like Biddy McGraw's, as well as at the renowned Kells Irish Pub. In 2005, drummer Dennis Elmer expanded the group into the quartet with Dylan-Thomas Vance joining the band in 2010 adding his guitar artistry that continues into the band's second decade together. The group is a perfect blend of musicianship, disparate influences, musical passion, and sheer talent. Similarities to: The Waterboys, The Pogues...

The Sessions album is the fouth release by St. James's Gate, based in Portland, OR. The band is known by many from the numerous live performances held all over the Northwest. This particular concert held over the St. Patrick's season in 2014 represents a great overview of the wide diversity of musical offerings this group of musicians can provide. As a quintet in this combination, the sound is both full and dynamically diverse - adding lap-steel guitar to the blazing fiddle work, soaring vocals, guitar and a dead-solid rhythm section. St. James's Gate flexes through a broad array of styles, songs and emotions with this release, and shows why the band, now in its 15th year, still continue to headline concerts and festivals that demand quality musicianship, and high-energy and fun. The 2014 Shamrock Run registered over 35,000 participants for a day of fitness and of course beer at the finish line held at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in downtown Portland, OR.

St. James’s Gate has many strengths, but none more so than the teamwork of all of its musicians – each bringing their own unique talents to the fore – especially in performance. Singer and guitarist Cronin Tierney provides not only some stunning vocal performances both live and in studio, but solid guitar work and some exciting originals as well. The lead track, You and Me, showcases Cronin's outstanding songwriting skill, and a real knack for a hook. Fiddler, mandolinist, vocalist and tambourine madman, Griff Bear shows his diversity as an overall accomplished musician but also as an outstanding soloist and arranger as on Five Miles from Town. Griff is consistently a focal point for the audience with his passionate performances and joy in the sharing of his gifts. Joining the group most recently is Dylan-Thomas Vance, providing thoughtful and engaging lap-steel and guitar skills, as well as his vocal prowess on songs like the Irish mouthful; the Rocky Road to Dublin. Dylan's ability to merge from a variety of styles and complimentary solo work against the fiddle provide a uniquely "American Irish" sound to the band that whips crowds into a frenzy. Holding the fort is Dennis Elmer on the drums. Dennis provides a steady clock to a wide variety of styles, often ranging in different meters, jigs, reels such as The Cullbacky Hop or a power ballad like the Carrickfergus. Loved by vocalists and musicians alike, Dennis is a steady constant whose experience shows in his percussive choices that both support and compliment the songs. The driving force and producer of the album is Matthew Rotchford, performing on both electric and acoustic basses, vocals and serving as the band's resident cat-herder. Matthew's comfort between numerous styles like the soulful Into the Mystic or his original composition Liam's Jig, show throughout the recordings whether within the studio or in live performance. Matthew joyfully holds the reigns with Dennis as the StJG rhythm section supports these artists in making the songs the absolute very best they can be. St. James's Gate is a fun band to play in and it shows.

How fitting that this latest St. James's Gate album is called Sessions as a session in the Irish tradition is a most joyful occasion. It is one usually spent amongst friends both old and new, one where dancing and drinking are encouraged, and one where at times the music can touch your heart or even make you cry. St. James's Gate provides that here - a session to which all are invited - an insight to their craft and to the joy and the heartache that these musicians share through their musicianship. By the end of these Sessions, you have made some new friends and we hope, we have made a meaningful connection with our listeners. By capturing the joy of live performance at the Shamrock Run and the focused work of the studio efforts at the Rock n' Roll B&B, St. James's Gate has provided you with over 17 tracks of pure joy. So please, join us dear friends, join us for these Sessions and Ride On.

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    Liam's Jig / Pipe on the Hob / Child of the Times (Live) 4:43
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