Burning Bridget Cleary took form on St. Patty's day of 2006 when Genevieve Gillespie joined forces with the father-daughter duo, Lou and Rose Baldino. They have since been joined by Peter Trezzi on djembe. The group was named after Bridget Cleary, a vivacious young Irish woman burned as a witch in the late 19th century after catching the flu. She was the last witch burned in Ireland.
The combination sparks a blaze of Celtic sound that is perceived way beyond the sum of its parts! The girls front the band with their fiery fiddles, bringing a lively flair of youthful intensity and exuberance to traditional tunes. The group is known for its exhilarating shows and the driving beat that anchors most of its music.
