Studio Session: Big Paddy

Wendy Mills welcomed members of Big Paddy into the KGNU studio for a conversation and live performance celebrating the band's 25th anniversary. The Colorado Celtic music mainstays shared stories about their beginnings busking on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall, the evolution of the band over the past quarter century, and their deep connection to Irish musical traditions. The duo performed spirited renditions of the traditional songs "Sam Hall" and "Black Waterside," and discussed the rich cultural journey of Celtic music, from Ireland and England to Appalachia and the American West. They also reflected on the enduring power of live music to bring people together and keep traditions alive. (Air Date 3/12/26).