haracterized by high energy and strong vocal harmonies, The 19th Street Band brings together a constellation of Americana, country, and rock, with a breath of fresh air. They ignite an audience with their passion for music. Caolaidhe (pronounced “Cally”) Davis (guitar/harmonica/vocalist) along with fiddle/mandolin/vocalist/partner-in-crime, Meghan Davis, create a joy-filled chemistry that no crowd can resist. Add to the mix the very talented Greg Hardin (bass/vocals) & Patty Dougherty (drums), their eclectic gypsy-rock spirit literally leaps from the stage and engages every crowd.
Caolaidhe emigrated from Holywood, Northern Ireland to America in 2005 to pursue a career in music. Finding himself in need of a fiddle player, he met classical violinist/music teacher, Meghan, at an Irish pub in Washington, DC. After auditioning her for the band, they moved into a home on ’19th Street’ in Arlington, VA. They quickly tied the knot as partners-in-crime and began writing songs and creating The 19th Street Band.
The 19th Street Band has entertained crowds at festivals such as DelFest, Charm City Bluegrass Festival, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival, The Washington Folk Festival, Iowa Irish Festival, Annapolis Irish Festival and Maryland Irish Festival. They have been featured as a regular artist at the Open House Festival in Bangor, Northern Ireland and the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival in Co. Waterford.
