OXFORD – Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., award-winning traditional Irish music ensemble, Bua, will be performing at 6 On The Square (6OTS) as a fundraiser for PEO!  It’s no surprise that Bua, a quartet comprised of some of America’s most talented young musicians, has quickly risen to fame. This benefit concert, for the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), is sponsored by the Hansen Family.

Bua (boo-ah), from the Irish Gaelic word for victory, have evolved and matured since they were at 6OTS in 2009. Back then, their highly acclaimed CD, “An Spealadóir.” their first studio album, was just out. Now, with a new CD under their belt, Bua is Seán Gavin (from Detroit, MI) flute and uilleann pipes; Brian Miller (northern Minnesota) on guitar, bouzouki, and vocals; Brian Hart (from St. Louis, MO) singer/concertina player; and Devin Shepherd (from Chicago, IL) who plays fiddle. Although Gavin has family near County Clare in Ireland and Brian Hart, is fluent in Irish, they are totally American. Despite their US roots, as they tour North America and Europe they are receiving accolades for their spirited, traditional music of Ireland. They have been described by Irish Music Magazine as, “The essence of a superb band!” If you love traditional Irish music, played with energy and passion, this is an evening for you!

In a review of An Spealadóir, CD Baby wrote, “Whether burning through a fiery folk dance or tugging on your soul with a tearful ballad, this band of highly skilled instrumentalists brings new life to these very old songs."

Their new self-released CD, “Down the Green Fields” is something they’re very proud of. They play with precision and intensity that is rarely heard on this side of the Atlantic. Foras na Gaeilge, the intergovernmental agency for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, helped Bua fund this new CD. The agency, which promotes the Irish language, gave Bua a grant to print the CD information in both Irish Gaelic and English.