Gobs O’Phun has been Denver’s quintessential pub band since 1994. Hailing from "County Denver", Gobs O'Phun is a traditional Irish and Scottish, acoustic folk band that originated in the family living room. Brothers-in-law Denis Sullivan and Martin Lambuth form the duet and offer the very best and most beloved of Celtic folksongs, utilizing their excellent harmonies backed by guitar, bodhran and harmonica, as well as the unique and crowd-pleasing, one-of-a-kind, “Bagmonica”. The Gobs offer historical background, humor and abiding love for what they do in an infectious, energetic style. They bring the living room ambiance of the romanticized Irish pub experience to each of their performances, whether in concert, at festivals, in the pub, at private gatherings or media appearances.    

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They are not an instrumental or dance band. They sing songs that tell stories. And because of the universal themes in the songs – whether it’s love, relationships, overcoming adversity, honor, pride, freedom or humorous in nature – their music will charm all cultural backgrounds and send everyone off with a feeling of good cheer. As family, they make their audience members feel like part of the clan with warm and intimate performances. The term "gob" is slang in the Celtic isles for your mouth, befitting a band that is more of a vocal group than instrumentalists. And when they frame their music with historical notes as well as spontaneous, humorous banter, you never know what fun will come out of their gobs!

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The "Gobs" are family-friendly (or can pretend to be), tailoring their show to suit the audience. They started their public career performing in pubs, but extended that base to play festivals across the region (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Montana, as well as the cities of Chicago and St. Louis); public events such as the alcohol-free First Night Colorado New Years Eve and the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City; private parties and corporate events; schools (elementary-college); senior centers, nursing homes, churches and even a convent. As you can see, they have a wide demographic appeal.

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Although many associate their music with March, the Gobs play year-round — they're not just for St. Patrick's Day!