About
The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that comprises four musicians who have come together with the common goal of writing, composing and performing folk songs and music. They have travelled extensively, bringing their music far and wide and are heralded as a live band not to be missed. With a wonderful mixture of newly composed songs and tunes in the folk genre and a well selected catalogue of older folk songs, they are sure to rouse all the emotions.
Hailing from County Dublin is singer Joe Gibney on vocals. On fiddle and vocals is New York born Matt Mancuso . On flute from County Clare is Conor Crimmins and on Guitar is Dublin born James Ryan.
“Great songs, poignant, emotional vocals, masterful guitar and fiddle/flute conversations that work like fine embroidery – no wonder critics love them. You will too!”
Joe Gibney
Male Vocalist of the Year Chicago Irish American News 2015
Joe, with his instantly recognisable timbre, offers a diverse repertoire of songs, from rousing sea shanties to emotional traditional songs of hardship, love and loss. A talented Dublin born singer and songwriter with a melting pot of influences.
Matt Mancuso
New York born, Matt Mancuso is an extraordinary musician. His playing is spirited and exuberant, yet underpinned by deep technical mastery. As a young child, Matt was introduced to Irish Music by his father Pete, a respected guitarist . Matt studied with the renowned musician and teacher Maureen Glynn and with Tony De Marco Matt went on to compete in the prestigious All Ireland competitions. Matthew was placed highly 7 years in a row in solo and group competitions.
As Matt grew his musical horizons broadened. He went on to add the love of Jazz to his firm grounding in traditional Irish music. It was not long before he brought the same mastery to the trumpet as he had to the fiddle. And he continues to add instruments to his list, most recently the tenor guitar and guitar and vocals. Matthew has toured the world with Lord of the dance on fiddle (2002-2005), Europe and U.S. with Grada (2005-2008) The Cathie Ryan band (2006- 2015) and with Eileen Ivers band on guitar & lead vocals (2016-2022)
James Ryan
Winner of The Christy Moore Songwriter Showcase 2015
Dublinese accompanist James has amassed a wealth of experience having already performed in over 14 different countries to date.
James’ draws on a wide a range of influences from different genres and traditions which is evident is his unique percussive backing style. As well as an established teacher James is also an experienced sound engineer having worked with a long list of talented and well respected musicians and singers in the studio.
Conor Crimmins
Conor Crimmins is from Co.Clare and creates music as a Flute Player, DJ, Producer, Event Manager and teacher. He is as at home in a heaving trad session as he is creating and performing progressive music.
He has gigged extensively and recorded on several esteemed albums, most notably with bands Avalla and Arum. Conor’s soundtracks regularly feature on professional Surfing documentaries for brands such as Yeti and Monster.
Conor studied music at UCC and UL and spent many years as a flute tutor at the Irish World Academy. He is currently working on music full time from his native Co.Clare, performing with rapper Strangeboy and here with The Jeremiahs. Conor’s performances are exploratory by nature and contain musical artefacts from his very diverse Musical experience so far.
