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The Oak and the Ash
Overview
The Oak and the Ash are a folk duo based in Brooklyn, NY. We play classic Irish pub songs like The Wild Rover, Celtic folk tunes like Wild Mountain Thyme, and many more. Our music, performed with guitar, cello, and other fun additions like our foot-controlled drum machine, makes a wonderful addition to small-medium sized gatherings and is especially well-paired with a pint of Guinness!
Reviews
1 review
Janice L.
January 17, 2024Highest Recommendation
We are an Irish band (the Galway Girls) that has been able to work with this band in live performances and recordings. They are excellent musicians, excellent people, and fully reliable. I don’t hesitate to recommend a them for any event - you won’t be sorry! - Janice Landry from the Galway Girls
Hired as: Celtic Music, Folk Band
Booking information
Price range: $150 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
What to expect
We perform a variety of classic Irish pub songs, Celtic folk, ballads, and modern tunes sung and played with acoustic guitar, cello and rhythm/percussion. We can work with you to create a setlist that compliments the vibe of your particular event. We take specific song requests if made at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
About
After several years of living on opposite sides of the country, Josh Cooper (cello, vocals, etc.) and Danny Mays (guitar, vocals, etc.) are thrilled to be reuniting in the New York City area in March 2024. Josh and Danny are longtime friends and musical collaborators. Their most recent work is featured on records by Janice Landry and The Galway Girls (<a href="https://www.gigsalad.com/external/redirect/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lnc2FsYWQuY29tL2dhbHdheV9naXJsc19uZXdfeW9ya19jaXR5">https://www.gigsalad.com/galway_girls_new_york_city</a>).
Josh is an experienced cellist who studied cello performance at Peabody Preparatory. His work ranges from folk to classical to jazz and more. Josh works in the menswear industry, keeping New York's gentlemen looking sharp!
Danny is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and composer with two decades of experience recording and performing music. Danny works in the healthcare industry.
Additional booking notes
We will bring all of our own instruments, microphones and microphone stands. We require about 5-10 square feet of space to perform. We need to be within 5 feet of at least two electrical outlets. We can also provide a PA/speaker system for an additional fee of $50 and this will require about 5 square feet of additional space.
Services offered
Past booked events
March 2025
15
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Farmingdale, NY
Set list
Galway Girl
Danny Boy
The Wild Rover
Carrickfergus
Wild Mountain Thyme
I'll Tell Me Ma
The Irish Washerwoman
Moonshiner
Whiskey in the Jar
Influences and inspiration
The Dubliners
Glen Hansard
The Chieftains
The Pogues
Mundy
Setup requirements
Two electrical outlets
Report The Oak and the Ash
Celtic Music
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