ABOUT US
Paddy on the Binge was born from weekly Irish music sessions among friends in Davis, California. Taking their name from a tune played in those early gatherings, Paddy on the Binge brings lively tunes and authentic songs to communities across Northern California, infusing shows with infectious, energetic dance music, while keeping the warmth and intimacy of a session at your cozy local pub.
Skyler Blakeslee
Playing flute, whistle, harmonica and Bodhran, Skyler's rich repertoire adds dimension to the rhythmic, nuanced style of Paddy on the Binge. Skyler also sings in a lovely lilting style.
Emma Ware
Emma plays fiddle and banjo, adding atmospheric textures and harmonies to the band's sound.
Vince Wolfe
Vince plays guitar, Irish flute, tin whistles, bodhran (Irish drum), and sings.
Margaret Graham
Margaret plays fiddle, accordion, and the occasional tenor banjo.
Obin Sturm
Obin's history of Old Time fiddle playing lends a lyrical, rich undertone to his Irish fiddle playing. He also sings a mean harmony.
Irish band lit up park for St. Pat’s
By Jonathan Greenberg
Special to The Enterprise
"More than 500 people turned out in Central Park on March 17 for “St. Pat’s in the Park,” an event that many Davis residents hope will become an
annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition. More than half the attendees crowded the front area to dance to the authentic Irish music by Paddy on the Binge, a sizzling local band composed of current [and] former students from UC Davis...
Event organizers [Paddy on the Binge] hope to make St. Pat’s in the Park an annual happening. “With the success of the inaugural event, we’d like to expand on the festival side of our vision, placing more focus on the dancing, Irish heritage, and culture — as well as more vendors/food,” [bandmember Emma] Ware said..."
Reach out if you're interesting in supporting 2026 St. Pat's in the Park!
