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Katie Grennan

IRISH FIDDLE/DANCE

"Virtuosic....dynamic, expressive playing..." - The Irish Echo

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Katie Grennan
Katie Grennan Playing Fiddle

Katie Grennan's traditional fiddle playing carries the articulation of a gifted classical musician tempered by the soul of a champion Irish dancer. Her wide ranging experience as an international touring performer in both live stage productions and television have given her a unique platform as an ambassador for the music of her heart. 

Born and raised in Wexford, PA though residing in the Chicagoland area for over a decade, Katie was the fiddler in the popular celtic-fusion band Gaelic Storm for over five years, has recorded a number of solo albums, and is involved in a number of cutting edge musical projects, including Reverie Road, The Bow Tides & Chicago-based STEAM Quartet

As a highly sought-after and dedicated instructor of both traditional music and dance, she works with fiddlers of all ages and levels both in-person and virtually. Numerous students of hers have qualified for and received top three medals at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil on fiddle dance tunes and airs. Having passed the TCRG Certification with honors in 2010 from An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (the largest worldwide governing body of Irish dance), she has held a position as a lead instructor at the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance based in Chicago. Her deep knowledge of Irish dance & musical prowess makes her one of the forefront musicians on the Feis scene (Irish step dance competitions), and she plays regularly for championships around the country. Her recordings tailored especially for Irish dancers can be found on the Feis App.

Katie is committed to sharing the gift of music with others. She is the current Executive Director of Sharing Notes, a Chicago-based non-profit that brings joy and comfort to hospital patients through the power of live music. She also serves on the board of Murphy Roche Irish Music Club, a registered branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Katie holds a Masters in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.A. in Accountancy and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame.

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Current Projects

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REVERIE ROAD

Features Winifred Horan, Katie Grennan, John Williams and Utsav Lal in an unforgettable concert experience, embracing humor with musical insight and natural abilities

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THE BOW TIDES

Female-Fronted 5-piece festival band featuring Jessie Burns, Ellery Klein and Katie Grennan

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STEAM QUARTET

Chicago-based traditional Irish Band featuring John Williams, Katie Grennan, Steve Morrow and Jeff Lindblade.

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ECHO BRIDGE SOUNDS

In-person and virtual fiddle instruction for all ages at the intermediate level and above

Upcoming Events (visit each event's individual site for tickets)

  • Galway Arms Sunday Session
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jun 11
    Chicago
    Jun 11, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Chicago, 2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    Katie co-hosts traditional Irish tunes and songs at Chicago's Premier destination for live Irish music!
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  • The Galway Arms Wednesday Traditional Irish Music Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 14
    2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    Jun 14, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    Open to all musicians
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  • Cleveland Irish Fest (with the Bow Tides)
    Fri, Jul 14
    Berea Fairgrounds
    Jul 14, 7:00 PM – Jul 16, 7:00 PM
    Berea Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road
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  • Levitt AMP Galva Music Series (with Aoife Scott)
    Jul 30, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Galva, Galva, IL 61434, USA
    Appearing with Irish folk singer/song writer Aoife Scott. “FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER AOIFE SCOTT HAS AN INDEFINABLE QUALITY TO HER LUSCIOUS VOICE THAT SIMPLY COMPELS YOU TO LISTEN ... AND ONCE YOU LISTEN TO ONE SONG THE RAPTURE IS COMPLETE, YOU’RE HOOKED. ” — FOLK WORDS
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  • Iowa Irish Fest (with Aoife Scott)
    Aug 04, 7:00 PM – Aug 06, 7:00 PM
    Waterloo, Waterloo, IA, USA
    Appearing with Irish folk singer/song writer Aoife Scott. “FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER AOIFE SCOTT HAS AN INDEFINABLE QUALITY TO HER LUSCIOUS VOICE THAT SIMPLY COMPELS YOU TO LISTEN ... AND ONCE YOU LISTEN TO ONE SONG THE RAPTURE IS COMPLETE, YOU’RE HOOKED. ” — FOLK WORDS
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  • Chicago SummerDance
    Thu, Aug 17
    Chicago
    Aug 17, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chicago, 601 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks throughout the city, featuring STEAM Irish Quartet on August 17th!
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  • Milwaukee Irish Festival (Guest instructor & with STEAM)
    Aug 18, 10:00 AM – Aug 20, 10:00 AM
    Milwaukee, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
    Katie joins the Milwaukee Irish Festival Summer School instructor line up, and appears on Saturday and Sunday with STEAM Irish Quartet)
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  • Pittsburgh Irish Festival (with the Bow Tides)
    Sep 08, 7:00 PM – Sep 10, 7:00 PM
    Pittsburgh, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, USA
    Katie returns to her hometown festival with The Bow Tides!
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  • Irish Fest of the Fox Cities (with the Bow Tides and STEAM)
    Sep 15, 7:00 PM – Sep 16, 7:00 PM
    Appleton, Appleton, WI, USA
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  • Spanish Peaks International Celtic Festival (with the Bow Tides and Reverie Road)
    Sep 21, 7:00 PM – Sep 24, 7:00 PM
    La Veta, La Veta, CO 81055, USA
    Katie appears with both the Bow Tides and Reverie Road in concert as well as a guest instructor at this unique festival.
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  • IMMERSIVE CHAMBER MUSIC: PILGRIM CHAMBER PLAYERS
    Nov 03, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chicago, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    Join us November 3rd for a unique and thrilling night from a supergroup of musicians from all over corners of the country, including Eric Rigler, film soundtrack veteran bagpipe and whistle player, playing selections from “Titanic” and “Braveheart”, two films he recorded on the original soundtrack.
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"Grennan is a tremendous fiddle player" - The Irish Echo

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