Blue Jar

“Blue Jar combines the panache of Grappelli with Gypsy flamboyance, yet balances this passion with a dreamy, atmospheric classical sound“.

Since their first gig as a 2 piece in 2005-a Garden Party for H.R.H The Prince of Wales they have specialised in corporate work, weddings, and  restaurant/ hotel residencies. �
Comprising violin, vocals, guitar and backing tracks, this husband and wife team create the perfect ambience for dining, drinks receptions and any other convivial event. They play a mixture of songs and instrumentals, jazz, classical and covers, appealing to all musical tastes and mood.

TOMMY LOCKE has been one of the busiest and most sought after guitarists in Ireland for the last thirty years. After studying at the Ulster College of Music, he has been heavily involved in a wide range of music with country, rock and jazz bands. He has toured extensively throughout Ireland, Britain, France, America and Canada with Roly Daniels.

LESLEY LOCKE studied at Trinity College of Music, London, and has since free-lanced with many major orchestras throughout the UK and Ireland. With the Dennison String Quartet, she has performed and for film, TV and radio, and toured throughout the UK and Ireland with Music Network and Live Music Now! She has made many recordings including the theme music for “Fatal Extraction” and “Field of Bones” and is included in the “Wildlife Album.”

BLUE JAR have performed in many festivals including the Cork Jazz Festival, Greenbelt and Ealing International Jazz Festival. They played at the Marbella International Film Festival, Spain; attended WOMEX, Spain; and showcased at MEI, Italy. With ‘Ducks and Geese’ to their credit, their second album “Pelican Crossing” is currently on general release.

They have recently signed a 3 year management deal with W.O.A International for India, the Middle East and Asia, and have a licensing deal in the same territories.

They recently completed a very successful tour of Denmark in conjunction with Go Global’s World Music Festival.