WED 16th JULY - FLORIANE BLANCKE, QUENTIN COOPER & BRIAN FLEMING
Veering off, around & over every beaten bath, Clare-based multi-instrumentalist virtuosos, Floriane Blancke (harp, melodica, vocals & electric guitar), Quentin Cooper (guitar, mandolin & vocals) & Brian Fleming (percussionist extraordinaire), bring their trio to the Cat & Cage for a night of mesmerising musical exploration, weaving between Latin & Peruvian Jazz, French Cabaret, Rock & Trad, all infused with a West-Clare Atlantic sensibility. Support from The Behan Brothers.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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TUES 2nd SEPTEMBER - FIONA TYNDALL
Traditional singer & recording artist, Fiona Tyndall originally hails from County Clare and has been singing music of the Irish/Celtic tradition all her life. Currently living in the US, she continually travels to perform between there & Ireland. Her deep love of traditional Irish music has so far resulted in a number of albums to date, blending traditional Irish language lyrics with innovative musical and vocal arrangements. Her recordings have featured some of the top musicians in Irish & American music & have been met with great critical acclaim. Fiona is joined on the night by Brendan Hayes on keys, Sean Whelan on guitar & Kieran Munnelly on flute. Don’t miss this special one-off extra Cat & Cage performance! Support from folk duo ‘Keeper’.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 10th SEPTEMBER - THE VELVET TIDE
The Velvet Tide (Formerly The Incognito Brothers) is an Alt/Folk Rock project that started in 2018.
What initially began as a duo has since evolved into a five-member family, led by singer-songwriter, Mick Lawlor. The Velvet Tide blend traditional and modern instrumentation, exploring elements of rock, blues, indie and folk, creating a distinctive and original sound.
With brand new material set to be released this year, it promises to be a great night to witness the full band in action! Support by local singer-songwriter, Grant Morton.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 24th SEPTEMBER - WITHOUT WILLOW
WITHOUT WILLOW are Karen Kelly and Simon McCafferty, an exceptional acoustic folk/singer-songwriting duo from Donegal. Last year they released their splendid debut album, Left Behind, to great critical acclaim as well as extensive local and national radio airplay. Karen Kelly contributes haunting, heartfelt vocals that intertwine seamlessly with Simon McCafferty’s intricate guitar playing, creating a sound uniquely their own. For this special Cat and Cage Folk Club appearance, Without Willow will play songs from their debut album plus brand new singles 'Sink My Teeth' and 'The Way Back' as well as some unreleased material. Joining them on the night will be renowned cello player Laura McFadden. Support from singer-songwriter Helena Connolly.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 8th OCT - 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 by-word for excellence among Irish musicians & audiences alike for many years. It'll be swinging & groovy! Support from Ben Prevo.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 22nd OCT - KEITH BURKE & THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK
Skerries native Keith Burke is a prolific songwriter, having released three original albums to date, taking him to perform for audiences across the world, from Pittsburgh to Beirut. With national radio & TV appearances under his belt & having supported headline acts such as Aslan & Bagatelle & with a recently-released new single, Keith brings his band to The Cat & Cage for a very special evening. Support from Tadhg Connolly.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 5th NOV - GREENE & SHINE
RTE Folk Awards-nominated artists, GREENE & SHINE straddle the boundaries of Indie, Americana and Folk, with intertwining harmonies, skilful stringwork and fine song-writing. An important part of the Cork and national Folk and Americana scenes, Noel Shine & Mary Greene have lent their talents to the recordings of Republic of Loose, Christy Moore, Mick Hanly, Frances Black and John Spillane, amongst many others. Their wonderful instrumental & songwriting partnership has propelled them to the No.1 spot of the RTE Radio 1 playlist on several occasions, while their debut album 'The Land You Love The Best' was placed in the top 3 Folk albums by The Irish Times. Support from Vinny Clohisey.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 19th NOV - PETE KAVANAGH
Pete Kavanagh is a singer-songwriter from Co. Kildare, known for his emotive blend of Americana-infused folk & poetic lyricism. On stage, Pete delivers heartfelt performances that create a deep connection with audiences. His 2022 debut album ‘Join Up the Dots’ received huge critical acclaim, being voted best Irish album by Lonesome Highway Magazine, with the standout track ‘To Hold the Red Rose’ reaching the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition. His poignant ballad 'Darkness Before Dawn', inspired by a tragic event in Newbridge, was recorded by Christy Moore and features on Christy’s latest album 'A Terrible Beauty'. Pete & his band will be showcasing a set of new songs that will feature on his forthcoming album, due for release early next year. Support from fledgling folk duo Kate & Sadie.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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WED 3rd DEC - TARZAAN
Tarzaan is a genre-defying folk trio, led by acclaimed fiddler and vocalist Jayne Pomplas. Together with Finn O’Reilly (guitar, production & sound-design) and multi-instrumentalist Ben Strong, the group draws on the deep roots of Irish traditional music, blending original songwriting, global folk influences, and immersive live soundscapes. Together, Tarzaan create music that is both raw and refined, bridging traditional roots with contemporary storytelling. Their live performances are emotionally charged, sonically rich, and often improvisational, pulling audiences into an expansive & intimate listening experience. Support to be announced.
Doors 8pm
Tickets €15
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