WED 11th NOVEMBER - THE GRADUATES
The Graduates (Eamonn Moran & Mick Morris) combine decades of seasoned experience & a broad collection of influences, weaving a pathway through the musical eras, from smoky 1920’s Jazz clubs, winding down long Blues & Country highways, through Trad & Folk & on to contemporary classics, all chosen and performed with the sensitivity that great music deserves. No two shows are ever the same, which adds a wonderful immediacy to their performance. Support from all-female guitar trio The Jam Tarts.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 18th NOVEMBER - KEITH BURKE & THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK
Dublin Songwriter, musician, story-teller & Skerries native Keith Burke returns to the club with his incredible band for another very special show. Having released three original albums to date, Keith has performed in countries ranging from the USA to Lebanon, with his music featured on Irish national & regional radio & TV, as well as playing support to more established acts such as Bagatelle & Aslan. Support from singer-songwriter Tadhg Connolly, who returns for a full show next April!
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 25th NOVEMBER - PETE & TOM ON SONG
Pete and Tom on Song is the ongoing musical project of Pete and Tom who live and work in Dublin. In addition to the usual hopeless monotony of earning a living and not avoiding outright despair, shared by most of us, the intrepid pair write, record and publish songs, while performing live with Ciaran O’Sullivan on percussion & Ukranian violinist Alex Cris. Support from the fantastic MUGS Marino Ukulele Group!
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 2nd DECEMBER - WHISTLE
Whistle is a lively & fun five-piece Dublin-based band specialising in Folk & Americana-style music, mixing original songs with a diverse catalogue of covers, incorporating multi-part vocal harmonies, guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, mandolin & more. They have been together for many years now, with extensive experience playing in venues and major festivals all over Ireland. Their influences range from Ricky Skaggs through Flatt & Scruggs to Johnny Cash, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lumineers, Crosby Stills & Nash, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, the Avett Brothers & many more. Support from local singer-songwriter Liam Treacy.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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TUES 8th DECEMBER - MALLORY CHIPMAN & LILY MONAGHAN
Direct from the Canadian prairies! - A night of Canadiana with Mallory Chipman & Lily Monaghan. With powerful voices built to echo through their expansive prairie homeland of western Canada, esteemed Folk singer-songwriters Mallory Chipman & Lily Monaghan return to the UK & Ireland to present a double-bill of soulful original songs, interwoven with a few carefully selected pieces to celebrate the coming Winter Solstice. With support from Dublin singer-songwriter Eileen Gogan. “Profoundly moving” — Celtic Music Radio, Glasgow; “Deeply poetic” — Roots Music Canada, Toronto.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 9th DECEMBER - THE STRAIGHT-UP ORGAN TRIO
The Straight-Up Organ Trio consists of Myles Drennan on Hammond organ, Hugh Buckley on guitar & Jerry Fehily on drums. A rare combination of prodigious natural talent, instinctive jazz sophistication & self-effacing modesty, Myles Drennan has been a byword for excellence among Irish musicians & audiences alike for many years. Come along for a fabulous evening of superlative musicianship! Support from Reluctant Bob.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 16th DEC - CHRISTMAS PARTY!!
The Folk Club Christmas party with The FloodPlain Collective 10-piece All Star Swing Band. Comprising musicians & singers, all previous performers at the club, The FloodPlain Collective swing & stomp their way through classic singalongs - with a bucket of percussion for audience participation & free mystery vinyl raffle giveaway!
Doors 8pm
FREE ENTRY !
WED 13th JANUARY - TEAGUE & JOYCE
Teague & Joyce are an award-winning duo from Galway, blending Folk, Country, Americana and Traditional influences, creating songs that are deeply rooted in Ireland’s west coast while resonating with audiences far beyond. Known for their rich vocal harmonies, superlative musicianship & evocative songwriting, they have earned support from RTÉ Radio 1, BBC Radio Ulster and regional stations across Ireland. Their latest album Lost On The Wander was launched to a sold-out audience at Galway's Mick Lally Theatre, featuring special guest Sharon Shannon. Describing the duo on RTÉ Radio 1, John Creedon remarked that "the songwriting pedigree of this next duo is beyond compare." With support from Not An Ocean.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €20
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