Timothy O'Connor Jr. is the thump and the flight of Pádraig Music. Whether laying the harmonic and rhythmic foundation on the upright or electric bass or singing with descanting cello lines in the softer tunes, Pádraig exhibits his varied musical history to masterful story-telling and instrumental music. 

As a child, Timothy had his start playing the orchestral cello. This foundation of classical training led to an interest in jazz music, where he learned his way around the upright bass and traditional rhythm section along with much of the American songbook in that idiom. Through education and collaboration, he grew passionate in music not only of American origin, but also the songs and tunes of Irish tradition. In growing, he learned to apply his cello training to jazz music and his experience with bass to classical and world music settings, along with peripheral training on piano, tuba, hand bells, fife and in classical choral ensembles. 

With projects ranging from War of Independence era Drum and Fife Corps to A Capella American soul to various orchestral ensembles and jazz combos, Timothy considers himself first and foremost the modern, eclectic chamber musician. While keeping emphasis on listening to the stories of others, he retains a unique talent of sharing his voice through music-making. In numerous coinciding projects, Timothy finds a special opportunity to contribute this voice to a like-minded message, the universal value of human connection.