The Stubby Shillelaghs formed in 2010 when long-time friend Andrew Mithun, Ryan Knaub, and Shaughnessy McDaniel played their first show at the local pub in their hometown of Greeley, Colorado. This led to a 5-year stretch of shows at the pub referred to by locals as "Stubby Tuesdays". During this time they met up with violin player Jackie McConnell and recorded their first two albums, "Stubbies Assemble," and "Whiskey Business." Jackie left the band in 2012 to pursue other projects. The band continued shortly as a trio before bringing new violinist Eric Fischer to the band in early 2013.
