Born from the echoes of an old Dublin pub and the electric hum of a rock ‘n’ roll stage, The Shamrockers are what happens when Irish tradition and classic rock rebellion collide. Armed with fiddles, electric guitars, and a few too many pints of inspiration, this high-energy folk rock outfit delivers foot-stomping jigs, anthemic choruses, and the kind of infectious spirit that turns any crowd into a pub full of old friends.
Formed in the heart of Normal Heights in San Diego, CA, The Shamrockers started as a humble group of session musicians who couldn’t quite decide whether they were a rock band playing Irish music or an Irish band playing rock. The answer? Both. With roots buried deep in Celtic tradition and branches reaching toward the legendary sounds of classic rock, they fuse roaring electric solos with the storytelling soul of folk ballads, creating a sound that’s as raucous as a Dublin street party and as heartfelt as an old Irish lament.
Whether they’re electrifying a festival stage, leading a packed pub in a whiskey-soaked singalong, or turning tradition on its head with a blistering rock-infused reel, The Shamrockers bring passion, grit, and a bit of mischief to every performance. With their motto—an Irish band with a classic rock problem—guiding them, they’re not here to play it safe. They’re here to raise a glass, break some strings, and keep the spirit of rock-infused Irish music alive and kicking.
Sláinte, and let the music roar!
CURRENT MEMBERS
Terry Daly (founder, mandolin, vocals), Bob Redelings (founder, lead guitar), Moises Ortiz (accordion, keyboards, trumpet, vocals), Brendan Daly (banjo, vocals), Kevin Daly (bass), Sean Daly (guitar, pedal steel, vocals), Oscar Carrion (guitar), Brian Disney (drums) and Mike Daly (harmonica, vocals) and any other family member or friend that can play a spoon, bang a drum or humm a few bars for us.
PREVIOUS MEMBERS
Yaz Tana (founder, guitar), Dave Jones (founder, guitar), Don Hickox (fiddle), Gil Koury (guitar, vocals), Jim Brown (drums), Kirk McKaye (drums), Jeff Graves (drums), Tony (bass), Steve Filippo (congas), Jim Daly (guitar), Tim Daly (webmaster), George Millus (guitar)
The Shamrockers 