The Olllam is a band that fuses Irish traditional music with the modern

jazz/post-rock energy of Detroit. Led by uilleann piper John McSherry, the

band features Joe Dart (Vulfpeck), Michael Shimmin, Ross Ainslie, Seán

O’Meara, and Joe Hettinga.

Following their acclaimed album elllegy (RTÉ Radio 1 Best Group), The

Olllam has collaborated with GRAMMY-nominated producer Zedd, shared

the stage in Belfast with actor Anthony Boyle (Netflix’s House of

Guinness), and recently completed a landmark U.S. tour in November

2025.

From ancient airs to future soundscapes, The Olllam is not just carrying

the tradition forward—they’re reinventing it.