The Safehouse

Sky Kelsey and Marty Smith

Sky Kelsey, a native of Anchorage, Alaska, and Marty Smith, from Evanston, Wyoming, are accomplished traditional Irish musicians. Sky, a five-time Midwest Fleadh Champion on fiddle and banjo, and a four-time champion on flute and whistle, was mentored by master fiddler James Kelly for seven years. His journey has led him to annual pilgrimages to Ireland, where he refined his distinctive style in Doolin and Ennis, County Clare. In 2019, Sky collaborated with Eoin O’Neill on "In Session 2" and earned the Fiddler of London Diaspora Award in 2023.

Marty, with over 28 years of experience, transitioned from the hammered dulcimer to mastering the Irish bouzouki and vocals. He has performed extensively across the Rocky Mountain region, sharing his craft at pubs, festivals, and music camps. Known for his collaborative spirit, Marty has played alongside some of the best musicians in the Western U.S.

Now both based in Colorado, Sky and Marty blend their talents to bring the vibrant sounds of Irish music to audiences across the United States and Ireland.