the olllam
Folk & acoustic band from MI · formed 2012
The Olllam is a transatlantic collective that blends Irish traditional music with Detroit post-rock and psych sensibilities. Formed in 2012, the group is known for its genre-defying instrumental compositions and virtuosic performances. They have released two albums, with their 2022 record earning them a Folk Award for Best Group.
Automated summary by BandSlate from the band's website and Bandcamp.
- Shows on record
- 34
- Rooms played
- 32
- Cities
- 24
- Releases
- 9
- Last show
- Feb 4, 2024Vicar Street
About
the olllam is a band from MI, formed in 2012, tagged celtic, folk, folktronica by its sources. Shows on record run from 2022 to 2026, across 32 rooms in 24 cities.
- the olllam formed in 2012 — MusicBrainz
- Joe Dart: member — MusicBrainz
- Tyler Duncan: member — MusicBrainz
- John McSherry: member — MusicBrainz
- Michael Shimmin: member — MusicBrainz
- the olllam has 4 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2012–2025 — MusicBrainz
- The Olllam has 26655 listeners on Last.fm — The Olllam on Last.fm
- The Olllam has released 8 recordings between 2012 and 2024 — The Olllam on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
34 on record · bandslate-pipeline, SongkickUpcoming shows
Basement East · Nashville, TN
With Rachael Davis
Show 8:00 PM CST · $35.55 to $74.43 · Multi-band bill
The Alluvion · Traverse City, MI
Show 8:30 PM EST · Full band
Antone's · Austin, TX
With Niamh Regan, 18 and Up
Show 8:00 PM CST · Multi-band bill
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | The Basement East · NashvilleHeadlinerwith Rachael Davis | Headliner | Rachael Davis |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Songbyrd Music House · WashingtonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 13, 2026 | El Club Detroit · DetroitHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 11, 2026 | 104 N. Ave 56, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90042 · Los AngelesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Lodge Room Highland Park · Los AngelesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Shows per year
- 20222 shows
- 20233 shows
- 20247 shows
- 202622 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | Vicar Street · DublinHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Feb 3, 2024 | The Guildhall · DerryHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jan 30, 2024 | The Jazz Cafe · LondonHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Bristol Beacon, Lantern Hall · BristolHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jan 28, 2024 | Arts Club · LiverpoolHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Band on the Wall · ManchesterHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Brudenell Social Club · LeedsHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Band on the Wall · ManchesterHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Irish Cultural Centre · LondonHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Irish Cultural Centre · LondonHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jun 19, 2022 | The Limelight · BelfastHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Cyprus Avenue · CorkHeadlinerwith Síomha | Headliner | Síomha |
Where they play
32 rooms in 24 citiesRooms played most
- Band on the Wall · Manchester2 shows
- Irish Cultural Centre · London2 shows
- 104 N. Ave 56, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90042 · Los Angeles1 show
- Antone's · Austin1 show
- Antone's Nightclub · Austin1 show
Cities played
- London3 shows
- Los Angeles3 shows
- Austin2 shows
- Chicago2 shows
- Detroit2 shows
and 19 other cities
Live history
12 shows on record- Shows counted
- 12
- First on record
- Jun 2022
- Latest on record
- Feb 2024
Shows per year
- 20222
- 20233
- 20247
Top rooms
- Band on the Wall, Manchester · 2
- Irish Cultural Centre, London · 2
- Vicar Street, Dublin · 1
- The Guildhall, Derry · 1
- The Jazz Cafe, London · 1
Top cities
- London · 3
- Manchester · 2
- Belfast · 1
- Cork · 1
- Liverpool · 1
Often on the bill with: Síomha
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
9 releases, 2012–2025the burialll stone (live in Belfast)
2025 · Single
Sona
2024 · Single
Telos
2024
elllegy
2022 · Album
Infinite Space
2022
Simply Celtic Spirit (3CDs Of Traditional & Contemporary Celtic Music)
2015
44ème Festival Interceltique De Lorient - Année De L'Irlande
2014
Etoiles Celtiques / Kindred Spirit 3
2013
the olllam
2012 · Album
Lineup
- Joe Dart
- Tyler Duncan
- John McSherry
- Michael Shimmin
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
4 members on record- Joe Darttenure unknown
- John McSherrytenure unknown
- Michael Shimmintenure unknown
- Tyler Duncantenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: At First Light (via John McSherry), Ella Riot (via Tyler Duncan), Lúnasa (via John McSherry), Tamalin (via John McSherry), The Fearless Flyers (via Joe Dart), Ulaid (via John McSherry), Vulfpeck (via Joe Dart)
Shares members with: Coolfin (via John McSherry), My Dear Disco (via Tyler Duncan), s/he (via Tyler Duncan), The Motivations (via Michael Shimmin)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| The Olllam on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| The Olllam on Discogs | Artist facts |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.