Jimmy Murphy - guitar, mandolin, vocals


Jimmy Murphy is one of the most sought-after Irish-style guitarists and mandolinists in Southern California. He grew up in a house full of music in Anaheim Hills, California, and learned to play rock and roll on his guitar. Jimmy came to traditional music after picking up an old fiddle, and since then he has shared the stage with a number of highly respected players of Irish music including Pat O'Connor, Dale Russ and Tom Creegan. In 2001, he traveled to Japan, where he spent close to two years working as a musician for the Walt Disney company and Universal Studios. Jimmy teaches guitar and mandolin to students in the Los Angeles area.