Frequently Asked Questions

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What's your band like and style of music do you play?

The Irish Buskers is a five-person Celtic music band that plays some songs that are traditional, some that are melodic and sweet, some well-known sing-along pub songs, some raucous noisy bits, and a few original songs.

What is an average Irish Buskers' Set like?

The Buskers’ set list includes everything from the traditional instrumentals Planxty Irwin and Irish Washerwoman to the well-known Raglan Road and Wild Mountain Thyme to the raucous Some Say the Devil is Dead and the Pogues’ The Boys from the County Hell.

Do you do anything other than sing?

The Buskers have been known to throw in a few limericks (mostly PG-rated) at performances.

Can you tell me about the band's history?

The Irish Buskers formed in Tampa in 2007 as a six-person band. Founding Busker John Hooper moved to Texas in 2008. Since forming to play a St. Patrick’s Day event, the Buskers have performed around the Tampa Bay area, tending to be busiest in March. We launched our first band website on March, 12th 2010.

Who makes up The Irish Buskers?

The Irish Buskers are …
* Anthony Urgovitch (upright bass)
* Bobbie Poff (flute)
* Steve Poff (vocals, fiddle, guitar, banjo, and harmonica)
* Jaye Williams (vocals and percussion)
* Steve Hegarty (vocals, guitar, banjo, piano).

"Who should I contact to book The Irish Buskers to play at my next up coming event?"

For booking information please contact Steve Hegarty.

"Do you have a CD and how can I buy it?"

In February 2010 The Buskers recorded a demo CD of 10 songs, including eight covers and two Busker originals. The album is called (wait for it…) The Irish Buskers.

For information on purchasing our CD please visit

  • CD Baby to Purchase Busker Songs.

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    "Any plans on new updates to IrishBuskers.com?"

    We have a Fan Forums Coming Soon! So make sure you check back in for that in a few weeks.

    "What is a Busker?"

    It's an old English term for a street musician. They're common in the UK, Ireland, and around Europe, and the term is broad enough to include musicians, jugglers, magicians, contortionists, dancers, joke-tellers, etc. In Ireland, many of them are quite talented, and some, well, some are not. If you want to know more, go to YouTube and type in "busker and Grafton Street" for the Dublin version or "busker and Covent Garden" for the London version, and see for yourself.