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SUMMARY:DEAD CALM
DESCRIPTION:Dead Calm is a band fronted by Liam McCay (Sign Crushes Motorist\, Dead Calm\, Take Care) – a prolific Irish musician from Donegal\, who has multiple different widely successful aliases that explore and weave between a variety of different genres. Namely\, slowcore and indie-rock. \nThe lyrics are direct\, poignant\, introspective and are often coupled with melancholic themes that have earned him a cult following online across Spotify and Soundcloud. \nHis growth has been organic\, with a very DIY\, bedroom approach\, despite his rapidly skyrocketing ascent. \nHe began with the fiddle\, pivoted to guitar during the pandemic\, and has since released extensive work\, even turning down record deals to keep his creative process personal.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dead-calm/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T223000
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SUMMARY:Singular Artists presents Dar Williams
DESCRIPTION:Live from The Workman’s Club  \nDar Williams was always in the right place at the right time\, for the success she’s had over a 25-plus year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene\, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers\, Berklee jazz musicians\, slam poets\, and folk artists\, like Patty Griffith\, Melissa Ferrick\, the Throwing Muses\, Vance Gilbert\, and Jonathan Brooke
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/singular-artists-presents-dar-williams/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T095800Z
CREATED:20260701T095800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T095800Z
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SUMMARY:A.S. Fanning
DESCRIPTION:A.S. Fanning – Take Me Back To Nowhere \nA.S. Fanning is an Irish songwriter whose music fuses the introspection of indie folk with the expansive weight of alternative rock and psychedelic music. Marked by layered textures\, melancholic atmospheres\, and his resonant baritone\, his songs confront themes of dread\, mortality\, and uncertainty. Drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Scott Walker\, Fanning transforms unease into hauntingly beautiful soundscapes\, blending acoustic intimacy with subtle electronic flourishes to create a voice that is both timeless and distinctly his own. A.S. Fanning’s latest album Mushroom Cloud earned widespread acclaim in the UK\, praised for its sweeping atmospheres and unflinching lyricism. Hailed in the press as a career-defining work\, it secured him recognition as Songwriter of the Year 2023 in Far Out Magazine and cemented his reputation as one of Ireland’s most compelling voices. \nHis upcoming album Take Me Back to Nowhere was shaped by disorientation\, fracture\, and a fascination with the unstable nature of reality. Written while housebound with a broken wrist\, the album reflects both physical limitation and creative paralysis\, where endless words became overwhelming chaos. Inspired by sci-fi authors like Ursula K. Le Guin and J.G. Ballard\, the songs explore how imagination bends reality\, how anxiety reshapes the world into surreal\, isolating landscapes. \nAlongside this inner turbulence came the constant noise of global conflict\, viewed through the prism of social media\, and the sense of a collapsing moral center. The surreal spectacle of war reduced to “content” deepened a feeling of unreality\, of civilization as mere facade. His vision of confusion as a valid form of entertainment became a guiding force: instead of resisting disorder\, the album embraces it. \nThe result is a work that oscillates between intimacy and disorientation\, rooted in the belief that there is no singular reality\, only fractured personal perspectives. “Take me back to nowhere” becomes both a plea for escape and an embrace of disorientation – a return to the void that precedes and outlasts us. Conceptual\, atmospheric\, and unsettling\, the album invites listeners into the depths of confusion.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/a-s-fanning/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T094836Z
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SUMMARY:Curiosity Shop
DESCRIPTION:Curiosity Shop is a five piece alt-folk band\, each from a different corner of Scotland. In contrast with their rainy\, dark and rural upbringings\, their music is bright and full of life. Drawing from singer/songwriter influences\, they also tap into the worlds of folk\, jazz and trad. Their unique sound is defined by their use of warm vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation featuring acoustic guitar\, double bass and accordion. You will find them distinctive\, yet comfortingly familiar. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/curiosity-shop/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260108T094802Z
CREATED:20260108T094802Z
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SUMMARY:The Tumbling Paddies
DESCRIPTION:After playing 2 sold-out Dublin shows in 2025\, The Tumbling Paddies have announced their return to 3Olympia Theatre on 30th September 2026. \nTickets priced from €31.40 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy are on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland \nHailing from Co. Fermanagh\, The Tumbling Paddies have taken the music scene by storm over the past four years. With their catchy original songs and distinctive take on well-known cover songs\, they have created their own unique Trad/Pop sound that any music lover would aspire to listen to. \nThe Tumbling Paddies are making tremendous waves across the Irish music scene and their dynamic live shows are certainly not to missed!  Each of their shows are now selling out in all venues up and down the country. They have won many awards over the last year in France Germany\, UK and Ireland.  They have released a 12-song album of original songs\, The Way We Are\, which they co-wrote with their manager Andy Cox. Their previous single\, a cover of ‘Dirty Old Town’\, was recorded live at their sold out show in the INEC Arena . Their second album\, The Journey So Far – Live is a live album of 12 well known cover songs. \nThe band consists of: \n\nLead vocals/ Tin whistle: Gareth Maguire\nBanjo: Ciaran Owens\nGuitarist: Lee Jones\nAccordion: Martin Treacy\nKeyboard: Oisín Mc Manus\nDrummer: John Mc Cann
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-tumbling-paddies/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Country,Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083556Z
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SUMMARY:Aterciopelados
DESCRIPTION:Aterciopelados\, Colombia’s flagship band and one of the most influential projects in Ibero-American music. Led by Andrea Echeverri and Héctor Buitrago\, for over 30 years they have built a unique musical language blending rock\, Latin American rhythms and ancestral roots\, shaping a powerful\, critical and enduring artistic identity. With 10 studio albums\, 4 Latin Grammy Awards\, and two Grammy nominations (1998 and 2026)\, their work has redefined rock in Spanish while championing female empowerment\, environmental awareness\, and social transformation. \nIn 2025\, they released Genes Rebeldes\, a creative manifesto that connects the ancestral with the contemporary. Now in 2026\, Aterciopelados returns with La Pipa de la Paz – 30th Anniversary\, celebrating one of Latin American rock’s most iconic albums\, originally Grammy-nominated in 1998 and produced by the legendary Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music). The call to light the peace pipe feels more urgent than ever: a summons to dialogue\, mutual respect\, and a renewed bond with the Earth. \nThe show brings fresh interpretations of defining tracks like No Necesito\, Quemarropa\, La Culpable\, Cosita Seria\, and Expreso Amazonia\, alongside beloved hits from their extensive catalogue including El Estuche\, Florecita Rockera\, Bolero Falaz\, Baracutana\, etc. Don’t miss their return to Dublin\, tickets on sale now.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/aterciopelados/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T230000
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SUMMARY:Alela Diane
DESCRIPTION:Portland-based songwriter Alela Diane returns to Dublin after 15 years with her phenomenal new record\, Who’s Keeping Time? (due out May 2026 via Loose Music)\, emerging from a decade spent quietly releasing music while raising her family. Backed by some of Portland’s finest musicians\, she is hitting the road to perform in clubs and theatres with a full band. \nTickets €22.50 + bk fee on sale this Friday at 10am \n“Her thoughtful dreamy vocals drift across a grand piano providing both pretty and wistful songs with emotional wallop“ – The Guardian \n“Rooted in the past from the start the music of Alela Diane has always had a touch of age-old mettle and awe“ – The Line of Best Fit \n“Immaculately beautiful indie-folk songs” – Paste Magazine \n“Sophisticated\, understated songs delivered in a cool\, authoritative voice\, rich with clarity\, narrative detail\, and timeless melancholy.” – The Independent \nHer career began in 2004 with the DIY release of her debut album\, The Pirate’s Gospel\, which quickly earned critical acclaim and helped establish her as a key voice in the indie folk revival. Over the years she has toured alongside fellow artists such as Iron & Wine\, Fleet Foxes\, Joanna Newsom\, and The Decemberists. \nAcross a two-decade career\, Diane has cultivated a devoted international following throughout Europe\, Canada\, and the United States. She has continually connected with audiences through new releases\, extensive touring\, and festival appearances at renowned events including Noise Pop\, End of the Road\, Green Man\, Bergenfest\, Pickathon\, and Newport Folk Festival. \nWith a fresh new band and an eager fan base awaiting her return\, Alela Diane is stepping back onto the road with new music and an exciting renewed sound.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/alela-diane/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20251112T110630Z
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SUMMARY:Whole Lotta Zepp
DESCRIPTION:Following the total euphoria of their recent sold out show at 3Olympia Theatre\, Whole Lotta Zepp (in association with MCD) are delighted to announce next year’s show in 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Saturday 3rd October 2026. \n\n\nEstablished in 2010\, Whole Lotta Zepp are a music collective dedicated to recreating the majesty of Led Zeppelin’s music as it sounds on their recorded albums. Since then\, the band has put on annual concerts and every single one has sold out. Past shows have included Dublin’s Academy\, National Stadium and most recently 3Olympia Theatre\, Belfast’s iconic Limelight\, the beautiful Cork Opera House\, and headline slots at Electric Picnic. \nWhole Lotta Zepp are\, minimum 10 musicians strong\, but often even more\, comprising the cream of Irish musical talent\, who have performed with many of the world’s biggest superstars including Elton John\, Cher & George Michael. And always a fixture is their trademark: three drummers on three drum sets.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/whole-lotta-zepp/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T115938Z
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SUMMARY:the olllam
DESCRIPTION:THE OLLLAM is a transatlantic collective that blends Irish traditional music with Detroit’s psychedelic post-rock energy. Their sound is deep\, rhythmic\, and melodic. Rooted in tradition but reaching into bold\, cinematic territory.\nThe band are playing a series of Irish shows in October\, beginning in 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on 5th October 2026.\nTickets priced from €37 including booking fee & €2 restoration levy go on sale at 10am on Friday 22nd May with Ticketmaster Ireland\nThree Ireland presale happening now with #Three+ \nLed by John McSherry (uilleann pipes\, whistles) and Joe Dart of Vulpeck (bass)\, the lineup includes Michael Shimmin (drums)\, Ross Ainslie (whistles)\, Seán O’Meara (guitar)\, and Joe Hettinga (keys). \nIn 2025\, THE OLLLAM embarked on their first full North American tour from coast to coast selling out venues across the country in major cities like Boston\, New York\, Chicago and Oakland. Bringing a unique flavor to the road the band invited audiences to join them at local Irish pubs for a “Trad Session” where the fans could jump in and play with the band. This created a one of a kind connection with their audience across the United States. The chaos was documented and shared online via @theolllam ! \nFollowing their acclaimed 2022 album elllegy\, which earned RTÉ Radio 1’s Best Group. With an international fanbase\, THE OLLLAM are on a mission to redefine the boundaries of Celtic and post-rock music. \nFollowing their tour\, THE OLLLAM appeared as special guests during Zedd’s headlining set on the Outdoor Theatre stage at Coachella 2025\, performing their collaboration track Sona from his album Telos. The performance\, watched by millions\, was part of a star-studded lineup that included John Mayer\, Maren Morris\, Elley Duhé\, Julia Michaels\, and Bea Miller. \nTHE OLLLAM also recently shared the spotlight with rising Belfast actor Anthony Boyle (Say Nothing\, The Altruists)\, who delivered a powerful spoken-word performance during one of their 2025 headline shows in his hometown of Belfast. \nFrom ancient airs to future soundscapes\, THE OLLLAM are not just carrying the tradition forward\, they’re reinventing it.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-olllam/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261006T213000
DTSTAMP:20260326T094604Z
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SUMMARY:The HU
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the much-anticipated release of their third album\, Innovative Mongolian rock band The HU have announced details of their upcoming Warrior Chant Tour\, with special guests Skáld\, which features a show at 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on 6th October 2026. \n  \n\n\nThe HU are a fantastically unique force of nature. A musical sensation formed in 2016 in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar\, the quartet are the pioneers of the genre Hunnu Rock\, with almost 900 million global streams to their name – and counting. 2019’s debut album The Gereg put them on the map: not just in their home country\, where they were the first group ever to be awarded the prestigious Chinggis Khaan Order\, but even a galaxy far\, far away\, contributing an original song to the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order soundtrack. \nTwo years later\, their name sat alongside the likes of Elton John\, St. Vincent and Ghost on the epic tracklist to The Metallica Blacklist record\, performing a distinct\, formidable cover of ‘Through The Never’ at the personal request of the metal legends. And 2022 follow-up album Rumble Of Thunder took The HU to iconic stages such as England’s Glastonbury Festival\, and into North American arenas supporting Iron Maiden. \nThese captivating first two records made good on the band’s promise of sharing their beautiful heritage – indeed\, their lyrics are entirely\, and very deliberately\, all in Mongolian. “If you learn the language and translate our lyrics\, you’ll understand the context even more – the background of why we chose these words\,” explains frontman Gala\, who is the group’s throat singer and morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) player. “Hopefully we will encourage people to speak more Mongolian and become interested Mongolian culture. It’s a very rich culture and it needs to be represented.” \nNow\, as The HU gear up for the release of their highly-anticipated third album in 2026\, they’re taking things even further. Knuckling down to work at their second home of Nature Sound Studio in Ulaanbaatar – a place so familiar and comfortable that “sometimes we take off our shoes\, it’s that level of freedom”\, grins Gala – the band have been pushing their limits\, describing this latest work as an “enriched” take on Hunnu Rock. \n“We took our time to do this right\, and I’m so glad that we’re almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years\,” Gala says. “As well as always staying true to ourselves\, the most important thing for us is longevity. That has been the case since the beginning of the band. We don’t just want a song that will be in the charts for a week and then drop off. We want to create something that will last for decades.” \nIn the more immediate future\, though\, The HU have plotted a busy summer in Europe on their Incarnation tour\, with slots at festivals such as France’s Hellfest\, Germany’s Graspop Metal Meeting and Denmark’s Roskilde. Beyond that\, they hope to return to the States\, and “tour around the world” to celebrate a whole new era of the band. \n“We are focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist\,” teases Gala. “We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production\, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture\, and play these ideas to our fans. And\, as well as our third album\, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-hu/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Metal,Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261006T223000
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SUMMARY:Singular Artists presents Jared Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:Jared Benjamin is a singer-songwriter from Long Island\, NY. During the Covid-19 pandemic\, he picked up his first guitar and learned every cover he could think of before beginning to release his own music in 2021. Jared applied that same discipline to his self-promotion\, which led to his first official single\, Superhero\, experiencing success with over 2 million streams to date. \nIn 2023\, Jared graduated BerkleeNYC with a masters degree in songwriting and production\, and released Flatline\, garnering more viral attention\, in his final month of school. Jared has been releasing consistently ever since and has amassed over 200 million streams across his catalog and a social footprint of over 1 million followers.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/singular-artists-presents-jared-benjamin/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113505Z
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SUMMARY:BRIDGE CITY SINNERS
DESCRIPTION:From the misty\, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners. Dark Folk? Americana? Folk Punk?  Pre-war era Jazz?  Blackgrass? This string band bends the meaning of the word genre with their eclectic blend of styles\, defying categorization.They started their journey by busking on street corners across the country and now this supergroup of musicians find themselves on the national tour circuit. But the Sinners still hold true to the DIY mentality by putting albums out on their self made record label\, Flail Records. With talented musicianship and a live show full of attitude\, this is one band you don’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/bridge-city-sinners/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Punk,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260518T082105Z
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SUMMARY:MCD Productions presents The Wran
DESCRIPTION:Emerging from the Comeragh’s of County Waterford in Ireland\, four brothers –Tommy\, Danny\, Sean\, and Stephen Dunford–form the heart of the brand-new trad. fusion band\, The Wran. \nInspired by the likes of Moving Hearts\, Lankum\, Planxty\, and Mary Wallopers\, The Wran  infuse traditional Irish tunes with a punkish attitude and a psychedelic edge – powerhouse stuff; intense and furious and then at times dynamic and gentle. There’s something about hearing four brothers sing in harmony that cuts right to the bone. Their performances weave old folk tunes with original compositions\, built upon banjo\, acoustic guitar\, accordion\, harmonium\, electric guitar\, bass and drums. \nThe band has only begun their journey\, but their dynamic energy and musical prowess leave an enduring impact. In 2025 The Wran appear at Glastonbury\, All Together Now\, Electric Picnic\, Vantastival\, Ealu Le Gra\, TuneFest\, Fuinneamh\, Greenman\, Greenbelt and Beautiful Days.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/mcd-productions-presents-the-wran/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T220000
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SUMMARY:Darren Kiely
DESCRIPTION:Darren Kiely’s journey with music has always been driven by something pure. When he picked up a guitar for the first time as a teenager in a small town in Co. Cork\, he did so with the hopes of simply being able to play along to the songs he loved. As he sharpened his skills\, he started to push himself further\, setting himself new challenges – learn a full cover\, play a gig\, then\, eventually\, see if he could write his own song. Throughout this years-long process\, passion and natural curiosity spurred him on. “It was never like\, ‘I’m gonna do this full time’ or ‘I want to play stadiums’\,” he recalls. “It was just one thing led to the next challenge or the next step.” \nIt’s that mindset that has led Kiely to his current position – one of the first artists to be signed to Sony Music Nashville’s non-country imprint\, Free Flight Records\, and winning legions of fans with his emotionally rich\, folk-infused music. Putting out his own music\, though\, wasn’t necessarily always on the cards for the 28-year-old. \nIn 2022\, having gradually built his way up to performing covers gigs at functions and weddings\, he was at a point where he could comfortably make a living – an enviable position\, but one that didn’t leave him fully satisfied. “Somewhere along the path\, I was like\, ‘I don’t want to play cover gigs forever\, but I do want to see if people will listen to my music’\,” he says. \nHe describes writing his own music as something of an emotional awakening. “A lot of the time\, I felt like I was drifting through life\, not really thinking about things\,” he explains. “When you write it down or make a recording and listen back to it\, it really hits you in a way where it’s almost like you’re discovering things about yourself\, but talking to yourself as well.” \nMaking the move into penning his own material was fueled by a feeling that he not only had something to say\, but that there was a value in what he wanted to express\, too. “In the music I listened to growing up\, there were loads of things I learned about myself and about life\,” Kiely says. “But I also thought\, ‘There’s some songs that have never talked about this\, or my experiences\, or how I view things.” \nSo far\, the Irish musician has proved himself right. Across his releases so far\, he’s shared a fresh perspective on timeless tales of making amends to those you’ve hurt but have stuck by you (‘Mom & Dad’) and self-doubt (‘How Could You Love Me’)\, and opened up about subjects rarely broached in music. ‘Avalon’ is a case in point for the latter – a rousing piece of folk-rock that explores the musician’s relationship with his home country and why he felt he had to leave.   “This will always be my home / I see fields of green\,” he sings. “But I can’t find a place to grow / Or the light.” \nThese days\, Kiely is based in Nashville\, but first left Ireland for New York in 2019. It was there he stumbled into playing gigs – an experience cut short by the pandemic\, which sent him back home. Once the borders re-opened\, he headed back to NYC to pick up where he left off\, securing a desk job at an accounting firm but his focus firmly on developing his artistry. “It’s a really tough place and it toughened me up an awful lot\,” he says of his time in the city. “I just got used to grafting and getting beat up a little bit by the place and coming back for more. Music’s like that – there’s a lot of great things\, but in between them\, there’s a lot of times where you’re like\, ‘Alright\, I have to go again and again’. It’s like you’re trying to write a song and it’s not as good as you want it to be\, but you have to go again.” \nAs much as New York taught him\, though\, it also left him yearning for something – a community and scene of like-minded musicians to grow and learn with. So\, in 2023\, he upped sticks to Nashville after hearing about the songwriting scene in the city. What Kiely has found since making the move is not only keeping him productive and creative\, but also aligns with his original ethos when he was first learning to play guitar. “I’m a very small fish in a big pond here\,” he smiles. “I like that. If I’m around who I think are the best\, I can try and learn a little bit from them and try and get a little bit better.” \nYou can hear that commitment to growth across his catalogue so far\, from debut single ‘How Could You Love Me’ – which landed a place on Ireland’s top 50 viral charts – to his 2023 debut EP\, ‘Lost’. The latter depicted its creator’s search for his place in both music and the world around him\, pushing through imposter syndrome and moments of uncertainty. The key to the record – its successor\, 2024’s ‘From The Dark’ EP – isn’t the moments of darkness\, though\, but the hope that lingers throughout the songs. “There’s probably a few songs that don’t have too much hope\, but there’s a tinge of it everywhere because I don’t want to wallow in anything or make things overly negative\,” he reasons. “For me\, there is that little bit of hope in every situation.” \nKiely’s upcoming music continues his knack for making distinctive folk-pop with something to say. ‘Find It In You’\, a driving\, uplifting song that finds him reassuring a partner who’s not ready for a relationship that he’ll wait for them: “Whenever your walls fall down and it’s love that you need / I hope you can find it in you to find it in me\,” he shares.  The contemplative ‘Married On My Phone’ deals with the relatable experience of witnessing someone you used to know going through big life milestones via your phone screen. “I saw someone I knew from years ago had got married via Instagram and I was just thinking\, ‘Isn’t it crazy that you see significant events of people you’ve lost touch with [like this]?’ What happens if\, one day\, you end up seeing the person in your current relationship get married on Instagram?” For Kiely\, that song is so different to anything he’s written before – and intentionally so: “I just wanted to hit the nail on the head of all the modern things I don’t really like.” \n‘Old And Grey’\, meanwhile\, harks back to his youth of playing traditional Irish music – experiences that still occasionally peek through in his music today. Midway through\, it surges with a swell of group vocals\, intertwining with a melancholy fiddle melody to create something poignant and powerful. “I don’t sing Irish folk songs really\, but I wanted to have a song that feels like it could be playing in a pub back home\, and I really want to play that fiddle part live\,” he says. \nThese songs are a testament to an artist who has always refused to get complacent or let his music become stagnant. They expand his sonic tapestry\, pushing him into new pockets of sound while keeping his core DNA intact. “I’m not a band that has the same sound for every song\,” he says. “It can sound like different things. That’s one thing that I think has changed in how I’m writing music now – it’s me\, but there’s a different sound. I think that’s important.” \nNo matter how much success Kiely has achieved so far – from gaining traction from his early self-released singles to a recent sold-out headline tour – he’s remaining true to those pure intentions he started out with. As he continues to push himself forward and give himself new challenges\, his ambitions are staying humble. “I just want to sing songs that I believe in\,” he says. “Songs that people can sense that I care about them and what I’m singing is really authentic and honest.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/darren-kiely/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T220000
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SUMMARY:The Live Last Waltz
DESCRIPTION:It started as a concert\, it became a celebration\, and then one of the best loved music films of all time.  Now Dublin rock’n’roll troupe The Group have brought their own spin to The Band’s magical farewell concert by creating the ultimate tribute to this sensational show! \nThis fantastic re-enactment of Martin Scorsese’s award-winning documentary The Last Waltz has already seen Band fans young and old pouring into their Dublin shows to relive the buzz\, excitement\, and stunning showmanship of the original concert and\, of course\, hitting the aisles for some serious music appreciation. \nThis brilliant tribute night not only stars The Group themselves as The Band (naturally!) but also features a whole host of special musical guest-stars from the Dublin music scene! \nThe night is a real treat for fans of The Band\, Dylan\, Neil Young\, Van Morrison\, Neil Diamond\, Eric Clapton and anyone else who loves good-old fashioned rock and country music.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-live-last-waltz/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T223000
DTSTAMP:20260514T090703Z
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SUMMARY:Jake Xerxes Fussell
DESCRIPTION:Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina\, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs\, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. He has released five studio albums to-date\, beginning with his self-titled debut album\, released by Paradise of Bachelors in 2015. \n\nHis most recent studio album When I’m Called was produced by James Elkington and features the playing of Ben Whiteley (The Weather Station)\, Joe Westerlund (Bon Iver\, Califone)\, and others. Blake Mills contributes guitars on several tracks. Joan Shelley and Robin Holcomb provide backing vocals. In their review of the record\, Pitchfork wrote: “No other American singer is repurposing our old folk scripts with so much authority or ingenuity.”  \n\nMore recently\, Fussell and Elkington collaborated on the music for Rebuilding – a feature film directed by Max Walker-Silverman and starring Josh O’Connor. A soundtrack of the same name was released on Fat Possum Records in November 2025. \n\n“Critics love to call things unclassifiable\, which can sometimes feel like a subtle admission of defeat. But Jake Xerxes Fussell’s music\, which draws heavily from nineteenth- and twentieth-century vernacular folk songs and archival field recordings\, is idiomatic\, and entirely his own…he is a folksinger in the truest sense\, collecting ideas and melodies and lyrics from distant and disparate traditions\, looking for the things that unite us in our humanity.” – The New Yorker \n\n“(Fussell) is one of the great magpies of American song\, collecting forgotten\, tarnished gems with a folklorist’s zeal…” – The Guardian
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/jake-xerxes-fussell/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112156Z
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SUMMARY:RACHEL GRACE
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Wexford\, Rachel Grace is fast emerging as one of Ireland’s most compelling new voices in contemporary pop and soul. Blending heartfelt songwriting with rich\, expressive vocals\, she has built a reputation for crafting songs that are both emotionally resonant and instantly memorable. \nDrawing influence from modern pop and classic soul\, Rachel’s sound is defined by its honesty and warmth. Her influences span soul\, folk\, and pop\, with emotion and authenticity at the heart of everything she creates. With a voice that moves effortlessly from intimate and delicate to powerful and commanding\, she brings a distinctive depth to every performance. Known for her intimate and engaging live performances\, she has supported the likes of Gavin James\, Roisin O\, Jack L and Wallis Bird and has worked as a session musician for Roisin O and Irish Women In Harmony. \nRachel has been steadily gaining attention across the Irish Music Scene\, with releases that showcase her evolving artistry and a growing fanbase drawn to her authenticity. Whether performing stripped-back acoustic sets or full-band arrangements\, she creates a captivating live experience that highlights both her vocal ability and natural stage presence. Having just released her debut album ‘Never Grows Old’ to critical national acclaim\, she will be playing her first Dublin Headline Show with a full band in Whelans Upstairs on October 10th 2026. \nThis upcoming performance offers a chance to experience her sound up close—an evening of soulful melodies\, honest storytelling\, and undeniable talent.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/rachel-grace/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T110916Z
CREATED:20260714T110916Z
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SUMMARY:Ciaran Quigley
DESCRIPTION:For his debut release on CastOver Records\, Irish indie-pop artist Ciaran Quigley delivers a warm\, emotionally open track that balances melodic lift with heartfelt reflection. Driven by powerful vocals and a confident sense of musical momentum\, the song blends indie and pop influences into an intimate sound with relatable storytelling. \n  \nProduced by Patrick O’Donnell and mastered by Mike Tucci\, the track explores the looping emotions of troubled love through glowing production and honest lyricism. “Is This A Problem Darling is a song about loving somebody in circles\,” Ciaran explains – capturing a relatable snapshot of vulnerability and the quiet intensity of first love.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ciaran-quigley/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261013T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261013T230000
DTSTAMP:20260805T104847Z
CREATED:20260805T104847Z
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SUMMARY:Heidi Curtis
DESCRIPTION:North East indie riser Heidi Curtis announces her debut headline tour\, taking place this autumn\, and including her biggest shows to date at the likes of The Lexington\, London and The Grove\, Newcastle. \nFresh from supporting the likes of Florence + The Machine\, Holly Humberstone\, Lewis Capaldi\, Self Esteem\, Mumford & Sons and The War On Drugs over the summer months (with a Wunderhorse slot late August)\, the enigmatic songwriter has revealed a whole headline run of her own\, with shows lined up throughout the UK and Europe this autumn as her profile continues to soar. \nInspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac\, Kate Bush\, Jeff Buckley and Florence & The Machine\, Curtis’ ‘Hollow Heart’ EP caps off a hugely impressive six month period which has seen debut single ‘Undone’\, its follow-up ‘Siren’\, third reveal ‘What Am I Missing?’ and latest track ‘Behind The Door’ draw considerable praise throughout the press landscape\, with acclaim arriving from the likes of NME Magazine (NME 100 for 2026)\, DIY Magazine\, Rolling Stone UK\, Dork Magazine\, The Line Of Best Fit\, Guitarand Wonderland. \nShowcasing her powerhouse vocals and authentic songwriting throughout ‘Hollow Heart’\, the North East native’s classic rock\, indie and folk sensibilities see her weave a sonic tapestry that has clearly resonated across the radio airwaves. Heidi has received widespread support from BBC Introducing locally and nationally from day one (Jess Iszatt\, Shakk)\, and was recently made BBC Introducing on Radio 1’s ‘Need To Know’ Artist. In addition to considerable early backing on BBC 6 Music (Craig Charles\, Emily Pilbeam)\, the musician has also played a BBC Radio 2 live session for Jo Whiley at the iconic Maida Vale Studios. \nSpeaking ahead of her tour announcement\, Curtis revealed: “Taking ‘Hollow Heart’ on the road is something I have been waiting to do forever. The songs are alive when they are brought to stage and to finally connect with my audience across the UK\, Ireland and Europe will be unforgettable. The show will include all of ‘Hollow Heart’ and a whole catalogue of unreleased music. I can’t wait to put a full show together\, see you there.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/heidi-curtis/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261015T223000
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SUMMARY:Lewis Doyle Singer
DESCRIPTION:Lewis is an independent solo artist from Dublin\, Ireland  He has been releasing music since 2024 when his covers of classic Irish songs started to get lots of attention online but he is also working on more of his own original music after releasing the Christmas single “The 2 Chimneys” followed by the summer singles “1916 Girl” and “Come Out Ye Black & Tans” in 2025. \nHis live debut at the All Together Now festival last year received rave reviews\, quickly following that up with his first ever live international performance in London. \nAfter splitting with his management company earlier this year\, he is now focused on recording his debut album on his own terms along with a separate unplugged acoustic album while releasing as much music as possible along the way. \nHe is also currently writing a musical called Independence Boyz. His first ever hometown show in Dublin at the Button Factory in March sold out quickly so make sure to get your tickets early because this will be his biggest headline show yet!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/lewis-doyle-singer/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261015T223000
DTSTAMP:20260312T121643Z
CREATED:20260312T121643Z
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SUMMARY:VALERIA CASTRO
DESCRIPTION:At the height of a meteoric rise\, Canary Islands–born artist Valeria Castro returns to Dublin following a sold-out debut. After performing to 9\,000 fans in Madrid\, 2026 marks her full breakthrough\, with an international tour spanning major arenas and festivals across Europe and seven cities in Latin America.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/valeria-castro/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261015T230000
DTSTAMP:20260730T104449Z
CREATED:20260730T104449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T104449Z
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SUMMARY:Conor Kiernan
DESCRIPTION:Conor Kiernan is an Irish singer songwriter from Meath whose energetic folk sound draws influence from artists such as Mumford & Sons\, James Bay and Sam Fender. \nAfter leaving a career in teaching\, Conor pursued music full time and now performs as keyboard player with Kingfishr while continuing to build his own solo career. His songs combine soaring choruses\, acoustic energy and honest storytelling\, earning support from Irish radio and a growing audience across streaming platforms. \nWhether performing intimate acoustic sets or outdoor summer stages\, Conor brings warmth\, energy and connection to every show. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/conor-kiernan/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261016T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261016T230000
DTSTAMP:20260730T105958Z
CREATED:20260730T105958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T105958Z
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SUMMARY:The Byrne Brothers
DESCRIPTION:From Donegal to the main stages of American Irish Festivals\, The Byrne Brothers are taking Trad and Folk Irish music to a whole new level. This multi-award-winning\, internet famous family band blends world-class traditional musicianship with a modern\, high-octane edge. Think driving rhythms\, EDM-inspired bass drops\, and champion Irish dance—all wrapped in an electrifying stage presence that has made them the most followed Irish Trad band on the planet and over 50 million views on their music videos. \nWith over eight years as featured Disney entertainers and a tour history spanning 49 states\, Ireland\, England and Scotland they don’t just play a set; they command the crowd. \nJust off touring with The High Kings across the US which included The Country Music Awards Theatre in Nashville and The world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles\, The Byrne Brothers are taking “Trad Folk and Dance” to a whole new level. \nThe Sound: Modern Trad\, Folk\, and Celtic Grass Fusion. \nThe Vibe: High-energy\, interactive\, great craic with mindblowing musicianship and arrangements \n“Taking Traditional Irish Music and Dance to a whole new level.” — Irish Music Magazine
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-byrne-brothers/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261020T223000
DTSTAMP:20260312T123922Z
CREATED:20260312T123922Z
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SUMMARY:KRIS DREVER (LAU)
DESCRIPTION:Kris Drever is among Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians\, celebrated for his warm voice\, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting. Raised in the Orkney Islands\, Drever has carved out a unique place at the intersection of traditional folk and modern acoustic music\, as a solo artist and as one third of the award-winning trio Lau. \nOver the course of his career\, Kris has won hatfuls of honours\, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Singer\, Best Original Song\, and Best Group with Lau. His solo work combines lyrics of depth and authenticity with expertly pitched arrangements\, exploring themes of place\, identity\, and social change\, delivered with clarity\, compassion\, and poetic insight. \nKris will be playing some brand-new songs from his new album ‘Doing this for love’ as well as a selection from his back catalogue of originals and his storied interpretations of traditional material.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/kris-drever-lau/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261022T230000
DTSTAMP:20260805T104143Z
CREATED:20260805T104143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T104143Z
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SUMMARY:The Fynches
DESCRIPTION:The Fynches are an Irish folk-rock band that evoke the golden age of hard-hitting melodicism. Fronted by brothers Ferdia & Oisín Walsh-Peelo\, they balance early-70s swagger with an elevated folk sensibility\, showcasing a love for rich vocal harmonies and musing lyricism.\nThey released their debut self-titled album ‘The Fynches’ on the 7th of October 2025 to much acclaim and have recently completed their second album\, due for release early 2027. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-fynches/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261026T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261026T230000
DTSTAMP:20260716T111408Z
CREATED:20260716T111408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T111408Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Olson
DESCRIPTION:Left of the Dial is proud to presents Mark Olson (ex Jayhawks) at Whelan’s Upstairs on October 26th. Tickets on sale now from Whelanslive.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/mark-olson/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261027T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261027T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T100025Z
CREATED:20260616T100025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T100025Z
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SUMMARY:Asher White
DESCRIPTION:Today\, Asher White\, the 25-year-old NYC-by-way-of-Rhode Island polymath behind some of the most inventive\, singular music in recent years\, announces her first ever run of UK/EU tour dates for Autumn 2026. Running through October and November 2026\, the shows take White across the UK and Ireland\, including a stop at Pitchfork London. \nIt marks the culmination of a prolific period following the release of her latest album 8 Tips For Full Catastrophe Living via Joyful Noise. The album has been widely praised for its fearless genre collision and conceptual scope\, with outlets including Pitchfork\, Rolling Stone\, NPR and Stereogum highlighting White’s distinctive creative voice. \n8 Tips For Full Catastrophe Living unfolds as a fractured self-help guide\, blending doom metal\, bossa nova\, power pop and industrial techno into a series of sonic collages. Across the record\, White explores themes of emotional collapse\, survival\, and absurdity in modern life\, delivered through surreal character studies and shifting musical forms. \nHer recent work has also included a full-length reimagining of Jessica Pratt’s debut album\, which received praise for its expansive reinterpretation of the original material\, as well as new single Nightingale Version (Sailor’s Moon)\, further showcasing her evolving songwriting and experimental approach. \n“White has a talent for melding elements that ought to sound out of place together\, instead making them seem right at home.”\nPitchfork \n“Younger artists have been obliterating genres for years\, but few can keep you guessing or leave you wanting more quite like Asher White.”\nNPR \n“Asher White is an Alex G-level prolific talent… it still feels like we’re only at the beginning of Asher White’s story.”\nStereogum
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/asher-white/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261028T230000
DTSTAMP:20260806T171722Z
CREATED:20260805T100732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T171722Z
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SUMMARY:Paahto & The Bull
DESCRIPTION:Paahto & The Bull is the guitar-duo project of Patrick ‘Paahto’ Cummins and John Francis Flynn. Having met and played together since 2011 and having cut their teeth at The Maple Hotel on Dublin’s Gardiner Street\, Paahto and John helped form the Irish traditional group Skipper’s Alley in 2013 and would remain long-term sparring partners and an integral cog in Dublin’s traditional and folk music communities. Once There Was A King was another of their musical endeavours which reached into a progressive musical space in its short-lived timespan. However\, as with any collaboration between these two players\, Paahto & The Bull is beyond a meeting of two musical minds and encompasses a very personal element. \nDuring the covid-19 pandemic\, the pair experimented with music on two guitars inspired by Paahto’s interest in bluegrass flat-picking and John’s very original approach to accompaniment. Beginning with just an Instagram page to post some amateur material\, Paahto & The Bull decided to take the project more seriously and gradually worked towards recording an album with the help of Brendan Jenkinson and Ben Rawlins. The ethos for the duo has always been to focus on simplicity and only features the musicians playing their guitars despite them both being multi- instrumentalists and singers. \nThe music of Paahto & The Bull is a very honest reflection of the unique kind of sound that Cummins and Flynn have consistently created with each other over the past fifteen years and\, although one might have expected their initial release to be a banjo/guitar product\, the lateral thinking that went into choosing a guitar duet is also very in line with the particular flavour of progressive that these lads strive for. The statement is firm: ‘This is what we play. This is how we play. And this is what we are going to play.’ Having signed with Claddagh Records in late 2025\, Paahto & The Bull will be releasing their debut album during 2026.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/paahto-the-bull/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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SUMMARY:Foy Vance: The Wake World Tour
DESCRIPTION:The tour will kick off in Zurich\, Switzerland\, on 3rd September and wrap in Boston\, MA\, on 1st May\, 2027. The world tour will start in Europe and the UK with stops including Berlin\, Paris\, Copenhagen\, Edinburgh\, London (two nights at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire) and Dublin. The US portion includes Los Angeles (two nights)\, Denver\, Nashville\, Chicago\, Washington D.C. and New York City. \nOut 13 March via Rounder Records\, The Wake marks the completion of a 26-year grief journey\, defined by Vance’s tireless soul-searching and life-altering revelation to create a series of seven albums following the passing of his father in 1999. He has carried one of his father’s favourite sayings –“Give me the boy until he is 7\, and I will show you the man”– like a compass eversince\, and The Wake finds Vance at the seventh album\, marking the end (or beginning) of a Chapter. \nProduced by Ethan Johns (the Brit Award–winning producer known for his work with Paul McCartney\, Ray LaMontagne\, and more)\, the 13-track album brings Vance’s gritty vocal work to a potent convergence of folk\, soul\, and Southern blues\, instilling every moment with unbridled vitality. At turns devastating\, ecstatic and wildly illuminating\, The Wake carries a title that reflects both sorrow and the promise of healing\, and reveals an artist highly attuned to the task of preserving the human spirit in an often-unforgiving world. \nThe Wake World Tour will follow a series of special record store performances and intimate\, sold-out album release shows in March. Plus\, he’ll play a special hometown show\, A Celebration of Life with Foy Vance\, at Custom House Square in Belfast in August. \nAcross the decades\, Vance has built a body of work where emotional immediacy meets sweeping\, soulful sound — stories told with a kind of fearlessness and fragile humanity that feel hand-carved from his own life. Albums like Joy of Nothing\, From Muscle Shoals\, Signs of Life\, and To Memphis have shaped his singular blend of Americana\, folk\, and soul\, drawing praise from Rolling Stone\, NPR\, and Billboard\, and earning admiration from artists including Ed Sheeran\, Bonnie Raitt\, Kacey Musgraves\, and Sir Elton John.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/foy-vance-the-wake-world-tour/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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SUMMARY:Doctor Millar
DESCRIPTION:Seán Millar AKA Doctor Millar is\, as many know\, something of a legend. \n“An Irish national treasure. The poet Laureate of Dublin’s dark side” – The Irish Times\n“Ireland’s Greatest Songwriter” – Hotpress Magazine\n“Irelands best lyricist” – The RTE Guide \nSean Millar will do a spoken word show on Thursday 29th October 2026\, in Little Whelans. Fans of Sean’s long form Facebook posts are in for a treat as he uses Halloween to backdrop ideas around transformation\, transgression\, power\, music\, spirituality\, and death. \n  \nEach of the five spoken word pieces will dovetail with a song illustrating and supporting the text\, some by Sean and one or two (very) unexpected covers. \n“ I see this as a way to bring together my different worlds. It’s always been strange to me that my music fans are almost completely unaware of my theatre work and community work and vice versa. Writing\, Music and Performance\, politics and society\, spirituality and art\, these are the driving forces of my working life. I hope to see people from each of those worlds there\, and I’ll do my best to make it entertaining too. \nOver the years I’ve been approached by many people who tell me how much they love my prose writing\, but I don’t publish books\, so this is for them as much as anything.” \nSeán is a musician\, storyteller\, writer and global award winning theatre composer for ‘Shame’ and the off-Broadway smash ‘Silver Stars’. A musician’s musician\, and pretty much one of a kind. His shows are close-up and intimate by design. \nIn 2026\, he released his 6th solo studio album ‘I Am Vermin’ (as usual some friends stepped in to help) and\, fair to say\, he’s lost none of his relatable edge.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/doctor-millar/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Trad & Folk
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