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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260507T200000
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SUMMARY:Perspectives: Makaya McCraven
DESCRIPTION:After celebrating the 10th anniversary of his groundbreaking album In the Moment\, Makaya McCraven continues to push the boundaries of what we call jazz – inviting you on a journey through time\, space\, and culture. With his latest album\, In These Times – the result of over seven years of relentless work – he presents a fusion of improvisation\, innovative rhythms\, and deep cultural references. \nOften described as a “cultural synthesizer\,” McCraven believes that the term “jazz” is simply not enough to capture the musical phenomenon he creates. As The New York Times has noted\, “McCraven has quietly become one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality.” \nBetween August and October 2025\, Makaya McCraven has simultaneously released four new EPs titled Techno Logic\, PopUp Shop\, Hidden Out!\, and The People’s Mixtape. All four EPs were produced in McCraven’s signature ‘organic beat music’ style that first debuted on his 2015 album In The Moment\, and further developed across subsequent releases Highly Rare\, Where We Come From\, and Universal Beings\, where he exercises heavy post-production on live recordings of improvisations he leads from the drumkit.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/perspectives-makaya-mccraven/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260507T223000
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SUMMARY:FIXITY (With Strings)
DESCRIPTION:FIXITY is an avant garde music project formed by Irish multi instrumentalist and producer Dan Walsh in 2015 which moves in the worlds of psychedelic rock\, minimalism\, krautrock and free improvisation\, featuring an ever-growing pool of collaborators. \nIn 2024 Fixity released FIXITY8\, the most recent installment in a decade spanning series of solo-produced albums. Now Walsh and collaborators present a return to ensemble work for the first time since 2019’s ‘No Man Can Tell’ LP\, with a collection of new tunes and sounds expanding Fixity’s sonic territory ranging from expansive punk improv to ecstatic celebrations and minimalist explorations. \nThis project represents a new stage in the growth of Fixity’s music at a greater scale\, reaching across fresh musical worlds with the addition of strings arranged by NY/Cork based arranger Aine Delaney. Half recorded in Studio Sickan\, Malmo in 2022 and half in Cork’s Heavy Meitheal Studios HQ in 2023\, the album features an extended cast of long-time collaborators augmented with String ensemble. \nASSURANCE will be released on Vinyl and Digital in Spring 2026 on MOOTAPES label with Artwork by Stephen Morton.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/fixity-with-strings/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260323T093007Z
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SUMMARY:The Leon Stax Equation Album Launch Tour!
DESCRIPTION:The Leon Stax Equation launch their brand new album in style in the capital! With support from Foinse.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-leon-stax-equation-album-launch-tour/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Funk,Jazz,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260513T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260513T223000
DTSTAMP:20260312T102931Z
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SUMMARY:SPAFFORD CAMPBELL
DESCRIPTION:Spafford Campbell are twenty-something mould-breakers\, fiddle player Owen Spafford and guitarist Louis Campbell. The two first met as teenagers playing traditional music. The connection\, they say\, was immediate. The duo Spafford Campbell began playing live in 2018\, prompting double takes with their delicacy\, dynamism and seemingly telepathic exchanges\, with the startling intimacy of musical conversations nurtured in improv-led writing sessions. \nTheir latest album Tomorrow Held is a visionary body of eight largely instrumental tracks that hold space\, resolve into mystery\, that fold in elements of jazz\, post-rock and chamber classical music while raiding the folk music toolbox. Call it what you want: post-folk. Trad-noir. Folk nihilism. Then know that Spafford Campbell are blazing a trail that erases genre—and finds gold in the embers. While redolent of Talk Talk’s moody\, experimental 1988 opus Spirit of Eden\, and riven with a Bon Iver-ish sense of transcendence\, Tomorrow Held is a work of bold singularity. A whole greater than the sum of its parts—parts that include effects pedals\, ambient cassette loops\, flashes of electric guitar\, electronic processing on fiddle and impressionistic accompaniment. \n“Mingling traditional tunes with influences from minimalism\, post-rock and jazz\, they shift moods exquisitely.” The Guardian – 10 best folk albums of 2025 \n“This is a fusing of the traditional and the futuristic that is quietly groundbreaking\, and beguiling with it.” ★★★★ The Times — albums of the year so far 2025 \n“An intense\, almost subliminal drama you want to turn up to 11.” ★★★★★ The Arts Desk — Album of the Year 2025 \n“England’s finest and most innovative instrumental duo.” ★★★★★ Songlines — Top of the World \n“Their ever-shifting time-lapse textures evoke a strangely unsettling beauty.” MOJO \nNPR Music — Best albums of the Week \nFolk Album of the Year Award 2025 Nominee
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/spafford-campbell/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T223000
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SUMMARY:QOW TRIO -The Rule of Three Album Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the return of the generation-spanning powerhouse QOW Trio as they launch their fearless third album\, The Rule of Three. \n\n\n\n\nThree is the magic number”. Join us for an evening with QOW Trio\, a unique ensemble that bridges the gap between jazz legends and the new vanguard. Their latest work\, The Rule of Three\, takes the deep tradition of the classic piano-less tenor trio—steeped in melody and swing—and pushes it into the adventurous “uncharted hinterlands” of free improvisation. \nFrom the influences of Sonny Rollins and Duke Ellington to the fierce energy of Albert Ayler and even themes from classic cowboy movies\, this performance promises “a surprise at every turn\,” delivered with total sincerity and a driving desire to bring the audience along for the ride. \nSpike Wells (Drums): A true legend of British jazz. Celebrating his 80th birthday and the 65th year of an extraordinary career\, Spike has provided the beat for icons like Tubby Hayes\, Stan Getz\, and Roland Kirk. He was even a student of the great Philly Joe Jones. \nRiley Stone-Lonergan (Tenor Saxophone): Hailing from Galway\, Ireland\, Riley is a Yamaha Jazz Scholar and a rising star on the London scene. His “boundless creative imagination” and stimulating original compositions are the heart of the trio’s modern sound. \nEddie Myer (Bass): Representing the diversity of “Gen X\,” Eddie provides the “heavy gut-string” foundation. A staple of the Brighton jazz scene and director of the New Generation Jazz project\, he brings a big-toned\, swinging presence inspired by the likes of Richard Davis and Henry Grimes. \nCelebrate the return of the generation-spanning powerhouse QOW Trio as they launch their fearless third album\, The Rule of Three. \n\n\n\n\nThe Music\nExpect a setlist that flows seamlessly through: \n\nOriginals: Such as the confident swagger of the title track “The Rule of Three”.\nReimagined Classics: A “woozy waltz” rendition of Strayhorn’s Lush Life.\nWild Cards: The unpredictable\, “tag-team” improvisation of Kurt Angle and the haunting energy of Ayler’s Ghosts.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/qow-trio-the-rule-of-three-album-tour-3/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T223000
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SUMMARY:Tania Turtureanu
DESCRIPTION:—English— \n„Iubește-mă!” is more than just a concert; it’s about the courage to feel\, about vulnerability\, and about love experienced without masks. Tania Turtureanu arrives in Dublin on May 16th at the Button Factory! \n\nCONCERT INFO:  \nDoors open at 19:00\, and the concert will start at 20:00.\nThe minimum age for this event is 18+ \n\nA photo ID is required for this event.\nPlease check your email for event information!\n \n—Romanian— \n„Iubește-mă!” este mai mult decât un concert\,e despre curajul de a simți\, despre vulnerabilitate\, despre iubire trăită fără măști.Tania Turtureanu ajunge în Dublin pe data de 16 Mai la Button Factory! \nINFO CONCERT: \nAccesul la eveniment se face de la ora 19:00\, iar concertul va începe la ora 20:00. \nVârsta permisă pentru acest eveniment este de: 18+ \nPentru acest eveniment este necesar un ID cu poză.\nVă rugăm să urmăriți mailul pentru informații despre eveniment!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/tania-turtureanu/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T023000
DTSTAMP:20260507T114646Z
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SUMMARY:REVOLVE ft. Avenue 68\, Calum Agnew & Mac Steady DJ Set
DESCRIPTION:REVOLVE Thursdays are back with an other fantastic lineup. Catch Avenue 68\, Calum Agnew & a Mac Steady DJ Set on May 21st!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/revolve-ft-avenue-68-calum-agnew-mac-steady-dj-set/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Pop,R&B,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082643Z
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SUMMARY:DUENDITA
DESCRIPTION:Foggy Notions presents the Irish debut of duendita \nWhat the press is saying about duendita: \n“fragility meets pugnacity” The New York Times \n“warm soul\, and great emotional depth.” Pitchfork \n“a voice that seems to defy the laws of this realm” Teen Vogue \n“inspiring the type of warm\, calming introspection that makes you appreciate everything around you” Alternative Press \n“duendita crafts music that heals” The FADER a strong desire to survive \nNew York City’s duendita released a strong desire to survive via 10k in April 2025. The 10-track project embeds the listener into duendita’s spellbinding realm and follows the lauded EP the mind is a miracle released in 2024. \na strong desire to survive was born from duendita’s transformative experience during their first extended trip to Berlin where they first met longtime collaborators Noah Becker and Anton Remy. “We would jam all the time at Baketown\, our recording studio and art space in Schoenberg. It was an era where I’d write on their beats or at the piano\, and I couldn’t stop writing about the pain\,” they share\, “all these bangers came out about how badly I wanted to live and overcome it all.” a strong desire to survive includes the previously shared track “baby teeth\,” which includes a sample of 9 vocalists\, singing in harmony as a choir – all recorded in duendita’s bedroom\, along with the track “cutie.” The upcoming project’s visual direction is equally as poignant as its musical heart. duendita enlisted friend and artist Kiyomi Taylor to create the cover art\, which features an image of a deep-sea creature who has adapted to survive in the most grotesque way. “She’s grown long nails\, gills\, scales\, and killer teeth\, just to survive. At first glance\, the man in the image looks like her next meal\, but in reality\, she wishes she could hold someone without scratching or hurting them\,” duendita explains. “This image mirrors the themes of the project – survival\, transformation\, and the struggle to love and be loved.” \nduendita is a band from Queens\, New York. They write and produce their own music\, imbuing it with a reverence for their ancestry\, community\, and faith. Anchored by achy\, bass-coated tones and mix of jazz\, piano\, soul and R&B\, duendita’s music is evocative of the complexities and sentimentality of the human experience. Flowing in various shapes and formations\, duendita is a living collaborative project made with family and friends across mediums and cities.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/duendita/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,R&B,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260526T223000
DTSTAMP:20260129T103248Z
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SUMMARY:Mari Froes
DESCRIPTION:Mari Froes returns to Ireland with a new show and full band\, for her fourth performance in Dublin\, this time at the Button Factory in Temple Bar. She’s one of the most outstanding and promising figures in contemporary Brazilian music with hits that have captivated audiences worldwide that move naturally between MPB\, bossa nova\, samba and jazz. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/mari-froes/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Pop,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260526T223000
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SUMMARY:Marcos Valle
DESCRIPTION:“Bossa nova pioneer” Resident Advisor “Rio beach boogie legend” The Vinyl Factory \n“One of the most important and popular performers in the history of Brazilian pop” All Music \nFrom samba & bossa to psychedelic MPB & beach boogie\, Marcos Valle is one the most important composers\, arrangers\, writers and performers in Brazil’s history. There are not many artists in any era in recorded music history that can boast a career as stylistically varied as Marcos’ – let alone the fact he has maintained quality consistent throughout a storied six decade career. The renaissance man of Brazilian pop has worked with Leon Ware\, Sarah Vaughan\, and Chicago; seen his music sampled by Jay Z\, Kanye West\, Childish Gambino\, Madlib\, and Kaytranada; had his songs recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra\, Bebel Gilberto – even Emma Bunton of The Spice Girls once took on his classic ‘Os Grilos (The Crickets Sing For Anamaria)’. \nOne of the second-wave of early bossa nova composers\, following in the footsteps of João Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Valle rose to prominence in the early 60s following the release of his now world famous bossa nova standard ‘Samba de Verao (Summer Samba)’. Written with his brother and long-standing songwriting partner Paulo-Sergio as a tribute to the joys of life as a Rio surfer\, it’s up there with ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ as one of the most universally recognisable Brazilian songs. \nSeeking reinvention in the 1970s after the bossa nova sensation had died down\, Marcos developed a more refined\, jazzier\, and more psychedelic MPB sound which characterized a string of his finest and most sought after albums: Marcos Valle (1970)\, Garra (1971)\, Vento Sul (1972)\, and Previsao Do Tempo (1974). In the midst of these masterpieces he was writing and recording music for film and television (including Brazilian Sesame Street!): it was through this line of work he met the trio who would go on to be known as Azymuth\, naming themselves after one of Valle’s songs from the soundtrack to O Fabuloso Fittipaldi (1973) \nAs the 70s drew to a close Marcos started a hugely successful partnership with the renowned US producer and singer-songwriter Leon Ware\, together they wrote a string of US soul cult classics like ‘Rocking You Eternally’ and ‘Baby Don’t Stop Me’. Marcos would go on to record his own Brazilianised versions on Vontade De Rever Você (1981). Ware would then join forces once again with Marcos a couple of years later for what is one of his most enduring hits (partly thanks to today’s Youtube & Spotify algorithms!)\, the workout-boogie monster ‘Estrelar’. \nMoving into the 90s\, Valle became somewhat disenfranchised with the Brazilian music market and stepped away to focus again on composing for film & TV. But over in the UK and Europe a newfound cult status was brewing thanks to flourishing music subcultures like acid-jazz\, jazz-dance\, and rare groove\, along with crate- digger culture that unified these inter-connected scenes. After meeting Far Out Recordings’ Joe Davis at London’s Jazz Cafe while on tour in 1995\, the pair hit it off and started what became a near 25 year (and counting) partnership\, beginning with the release of Nova Bossa Nova in 1998. Celebrating his 80th Birthday year\, Marcos Valle returns to Europe in 2023 coincide with a celebratory 20th anniversary reissue of his long out-of -print 2003 modern classic Contrasts\, home to the aptly titled ‘Parabens’\, which translating directly as “Congratulations” is what Brazilins say to wish someone a happy birthday.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/marcos-valle/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Funk,Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260529T143000
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SUMMARY:Stella Sings Ella: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
DESCRIPTION:Ella Fitzgerald is probably the most beloved jazz singer of all time\, with hits like Manhattan\, Summertime\, Bewitched and Lady is a Tramp. \nAmassing 13 Grammy Awards and 40 million albums sales over an astounding 60-plus year career\, Ella could effortlessly cross over between sultry ballads\, intricate jazz arrangements and light pop tunes\, and could imitate any instrument of the orchestra. Born in 1917\, Ella worked with all the greats including Ellington\, Basie\, Sinatra\, Gillespie\, Armstrong (or perhaps we should say they worked with her!) and she packed out venues worldwide during her career\, including Dublin’s Adelphi Theatre in 1964 and the Cork Jazz Festival in 1982. Her greatest legacy is probably the Songbook Series\, recorded between 1956 and 1981\, considered a cornerstone of 20th century recorded popular music\, representing some of the finest interpretations of the greater part of the musical canon known as the Great American Songbook.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/stella-sings-ella-a-tribute-to-ella-fitzgerald/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Pop
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