Cup O’Joe & The Qua Family

Name: Cup O’Joe & The Qua Family
Start: 2025-10-10T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Market Street, BT61 7BW Armagh, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Market Street, BT61 7BW Armagh, United Kingdom | Armagh, NI

Friday 10 October | 8pm | £15 / £5 (under 12s)
Cup O’Joe is a progressive bluegrass and folk band founded and based in Northern Ireland by three siblings Tabitha, Benjamin and Reuben Agnew, later joined by Tabitha’s husband David Benedict.
Their unique mix of original compositions and re-imagined traditional songs paired with their lively performances has given them a growing presence in the acoustic music scene surrounding Ireland, the UK, Europe, and beyond. Their quartet lineup features tight harmonies, tasteful arrangements, compelling originals and virtuosic solos. Cup O’Joe have made their name known among the folk and bluegrass circuit internationally, with appearances at Celtic Connections, IBMA in North Carolina, and the Omagh Bluegrass Festival.
Tabitha Benedict brings her unique style of banjo playing and delicate vocals to the group, which were both recognised by the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association). Reuben Agnew’s phrenetic guitar breaks, rhythmic drive, and unwavering vocals make him another pillar of this group’s sound. David Benedict, the newest addition to the group, is a mandolin player of the first order. His leading style of playing is described as “thoughtful, elegant and tastefully complex.” Benjamin Agnew beats out the all-important bass tones and lead vocals - oftentimes giving the impression he wandered on to stage by accident but flawlessly holding the backbone of the music.