Sweet Jayne & Tarzaan

Jayne Pomplas, known on stage as Sweet Jayne, is a genre-defying fiddle player and vocalist originally from Upstate New York. Deeply immersed in the New York Sligo tradition of Irish fiddle playing, she began her musical journey at the age of three, inspired by The Chieftains’ album Water from the Well. Her early training included classical violin through the Suzuki method and traditional Irish fiddle under masters like Brian Conway and Tony DeMarco.

Jayne’s musical influences are as eclectic as her sound. She draws from:

• Traditional Irish music (The Chieftains, Frankie Gavin)
• American folk and bluegrass (Ron Block, Union Station)
• Jazz and blues
• Pop and soul (Mik Pyro of Republic of Loose)
• World music (Afro Celt Sound System)

Now based in Dublin, Jayne has become a fixture in Ireland’s vibrant music scene, performing with artists such as The Young Irelanders, Fin Furey, Bricknasty, and Patrick Stefan. She has released five studio albums of traditional Irish music and an EP of original compositions.

Together with her musical partner Tarzaan, they form the duo Sweet Jayne & Tarzaan, known for their high-energy performances that blend tradition with innovation. Whether performing as a duo or with a full band, they bring a unique, genre-crossing sound to festivals, weddings, and bespoke events across Ireland and beyond.