A banjo, a fiddle and a tin whistle will accompany Caladh Nua (pronounced “cahl-ah noo-ah”), a traditional Irish band, tomorrow evening as Jones Theatre embraces a rich soundtrack rooted in Irish heritage.

Four years ago, five musicians in southwest Ireland who were passionate about the music of their homeland came together to form the band. Caladh Nua will share that passion Wednesday with the community through both contemporary and traditional songs.

Eoin O’Meachair, band manager and banjo player, said the importance of learning traditional Irish music is taught in elementary school. In Ireland, children are introduced to traditional Irish music at a young age and are taught to play different instruments.

Each band member had similar exposure to music before starting the band.

Guitarist Colm O’Caoimh said his family is from an area in southwest Ireland rich in Irish culture and music. This exposed him to the traditional tunes the band plays now.

“Essentially, it’s handed down with a little help from outside lessons as well,” O’Caoimh said.

Versatility in multiple instruments provides the traditional sound that makes Caladh Nua distinct. Some of these instruments include an accordion, fiddle, an Irish banjo and an Irish drum called a bodhran.

Alongside the instrumental element, the catalog of music is sung fully in Gaelic and lyrically dated back as early as the 19^th century.

According to O’Meachair, their song choices come from the Irish Traditional Music Archive and by ear. The latter are picked through conversations had with other musicians across Ireland.

The performance at Jones Theatre will include instrumentals and vocals, with some older and newer Irish songs that keep the folk song feel.

Pullman is just one stop in Caladh Nua’s tour around the United States and Canada.

 “After driving four to five hours, you’re tired, cranky and sleepy. It all goes out the window when onstage,” said Paddy Tutty, who plays the fiddle, viola and bodhran.

Tutty said the other band members are his good mates, which helps when on the road for a couple weeks at a time. O’Caoimh said it’s almost required to get along well, seeing as they live together in the same place 24 hours a day when touring.

O’Meachair said that his favorite part of their performance is interacting with audience members of different backgrounds. He described it a fulfilling experience to share the tradition with a worldwide audience.

“Getting the feeling from the audience makes me enjoy the experience more,” O’Caoimh said.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Visit http://performingarts.wsu.edu/ for ticket prices.