Making Music, as a life choice is a difficult profession, however with support anything is possible.”

— sam mcc

theBlueShamrocks

theBlueShamrocks: A World of Music to Move You

Brisbane's theBlueShamrocks offer an infectious blend of world music with energetic dance rhythm's, their sound, influenced by jive, waltz and other dance styles, creates a captivating experience. 

Their latest release, “NTSH Nothing To See Here” is a collection of original tunes that highlight their vibrant energy and dedication to creating excellent entertainment, produced by Brisbane's James North Productions, their music offers a  broad universal appeal.

theBlueShamrocks's upbeat , charming, and powerful music stands out in the contemporary music scene, promising an unforgettable listening experience.

Discover theBlueShamrocks today and let the music move you!

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Sam McCaughey

Vocals

Sam moved from Ireland to Australia in the 80’s, employment initially was within regional Australia, relocating to Brisbane in 2011, musical opportunities became available with the creation of theBlueShamrocks. 

theBlueShamrocks are Brisbane City based, have evolved to a band of talented musicians. Sam is the lead vocals with theBlueShamrocks

theBlueShamrocks created their debut album “TTT-Tap Those Toes”, delivers a musical presentation of jive, waltz, dance style music with a little blues and rock beat thrown in here and there.  

theBlueShamrocks have recorded an album of original tracks, music videos, rehearsing and preparing our songs for upcoming musical releases and performances. 

theBlueShamrocks latest album is titled, “NTSH-Nothin’ to See Here”, songs shall be released as a series of singles. Each and every original tune creates its own story from various walks of life. 

John Sargent

Bass Guitar

John brings over 50 years’ experience playing in many genres.

Most recently he has completed a Diploma of Jazz Performance at JMI (Jazz Music Institute).

John has toured and played guitar with some memorable names during previous Australian tours with Del Shannon and The Platters, shared the same stage as Splitz Ends as the crowd warm up band. 

John has featured with bands recently inclusive off blues the band Duck for Cover and Jazz quartet Ain’t Behavin’, and Mango Big Band before joining theBlueShamrocks.

Steve Henderson

Guitar

Steve’s influences range from 1930’s French Swing to contemporary classics.

Serving his apprenticeship as a guitarist in Ireland, Steve enjoyed playing in Showbands, Country, Pop and Rock bands.

Steve has been a member of a Celtic Cultural Orchestra in Brisbane since the early ‘90’s and appreciates the therapeutic aspect of playing with other musicians.

Steve enjoys a Maton 808 Cutaway guitar, AERAmplification and Elixir strings.

Jeremy Dwyer

Lead / Rhythm Guitar

Jeremy's musical influences range from 1950's to 2000's and include Blues, Rock and Roll, Rock, Country, and all styles of music containing guitars.

Jeremy has performed for several years in Queensland with a number of quality duo's/groups and later on original songs from ballads to hard rockers.

Jeremy play's rhythm and lead guitar, acoustic and slide.

Jeremy has travelled and performed around SEQ and regional Qld in hotels, clubs, private and corporate events.

Tara Versace

Fiddle

Tara Versace is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she completed a Bachelor of Violin performance and pedagogy. 

She has performed as both a violinist and violist with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and Angel Strings, and has worked with renowned artists such as Bliss n Eso, The Smith Street Band, and Genesis Owusu. 

Tara holds a position as a strings teacher and ensemble director at All Hallows' school, and is an active member of the Australian String Teachers Committee where she is the administrator for their annual Strings Festival Concerto Championship. 

Tara also enjoys playing gigs with her two bands The Border Rangers, and The Blue Shamrocks. 

Giselle Van Grinsven

Vocals

Bringing passion and inspiration to every performance, Giselle has performed in venues and shows throughout the world with the ability to evoke emotion within an audience is matched by her breathtaking vocal style. 

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