Jimmy Murphy, guitarist, mandolinist and vocalist, is a collaborating member of various music ensembles based in the San Francisco Bay Area. These groups include New Wild Hog, Wombat and Bella Musica. Collaborations include projects with Marla Fibish & Rebecca Richman as well as singer Amelia Hogan. With over two decades of experience as a member of the traditional Irish music scene in California, he developed a knack for bringing both high energy rhythms and a calming meditative feel to each performance.