Cork Opera House
Celebrating the memory and music of a true Irish musical legend, Dublin man & multi-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh brings his sell-out show The Legend of Luke Kelly back to Cork Opera House in February 2024.
An authentic show celebrating the life and songs of Ireland’s most iconic and greatest folk singer, this show is not a tribute but a journey through Luke’s music that has received rave reviews in Ireland and abroad.
Red Hurley is considered to be one of the finest performers Ireland has ever produced. His signature rich powerful voice, relaxed charm and energetic stage shows have captured the hearts of audience’s everywhere. Performances throughout Europe and the United States have firmly established him as a truly exceptional entertainer.
Red’s guests on the night will be the Sea of Change Choir and Stephanie Hurley.
Joe Dolan was without doubt the most popular entertainer of the Showband era of the 60’s and 70’s, with international hits such as ‘Make Me An Island’ and ‘You’re Such A Good Looking Woman’.
There are few singers can emulate his unique vocal range – RTÉ DJ Ronan Collins being one. If you like Joe then there is simply no show like the Ronan show to bring back the brilliance of the great Mullingar man.
A long-time performer, Ronan’s knowledge of the Showband era is second to none. Along with the brilliant Sugar Cubes Showband, join Ronan for a night of nostalgia as he performs the classic hits of Joe Dolan, bringing his own great stage presence and charisma to this fantastic show.
Singer/songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her self-titled No. 1 debut album in 2006, featuring the global hits ‘Put Your Records On’ and ‘Like A Star’.
Over the course of her career she has released three critically acclaimed studio albums—Corinne Bailey Rae, The Sea and The Heart Speaks in Whispers – and earned two Grammy Awards, two MOBOS, and been nominated for multiple awards including the BRIT Awards, Mercury Music Prize and BET Awards.
Corinne has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Mary J. Blige, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, KING, Paul McCartney, Kele Okereke (Bloc Party), Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Questlove, Salaam Rami, RZA, Tyler The Creator, Paul Weller, Richard Hawley, Stevie Wonder, Tracey Thorn, Pharrell, Logic, Mick Jenkins, Miles Kane and many more.
This performance is strictly over 18’s.
Trip hop legends, Morcheeba, have sold over 10 million albums and toured the world with their signature chilled, electronic/organic sound.
Arriving on a creative mid-90s UK scene that featured peers such as Portishead and Tricky, Morcheeba’s debut album, Who Can You Trust? was released in April 1996 and captured imaginations through a combination of Paul Godfrey’s hip hop roots, Ross Godfrey’s psychedelic rock influences and Skye Edwards’ soul -styled vocals.
Expect groove-oriented tunes with a laid-back mix of fusion, funk, and blues, Morcheeba make a welcome debut at Cork Opera House on Friday October 27.
This performance is strictly over 18’s.
The seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran carry on his musical legacy. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are seven brothers from the south side of Chicago. Together they have toured throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America playing with everyone from Prince, Mos Def , Mick Jones (The Clash) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz). They’ve performed at Coachella, WOMAD AU, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall.
The documentary film Brothers Hypnotic, explores their music, work ethic, life and experience of being raised by their jazz legend father Phil Cohran. Although the group’s early musical training encompassed primarily elements of instrumental performance, the brothers brought the music of their own generation (hip-hop, rock, reggae to name a few) and fused these components with the cosmic jazz style of their father.
Support from 20-piece acoustic-house brass band BoolaBoom
This performance is strictly over 18’s.
Grammy winner Macy Gray brings her new band, The California Jet Club, to Cork for what promises to be one of the highlights of this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
The possessor of one of the most unique and universally recognised voices in modern R&B, Macy achieved global stardom with the timeless hit, ‘I Try’, and following several award-winning solo albums, delivered her first fronting a band with 2023’s The Reset.
A noted actor too, Macy has drawn comparisons to some of the world’s most revered musical talent, including Billie Holliday, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner; yet is renowned for her own approach to sound, lyrics and fashion.
Produced by Tommy Parker, The Reset reveals 360 degrees of Macy Gray at her lyrically introspective and vocally exuberant best. The songs move from Macy’s signature vulnerable intimacy on the lead single, ‘Thinking of You’, the epic orchestral ballad ‘You Got Away’ and the festive, sexy circus of ‘Bottom to the Top’, to the resoundingly rebounding singalong uplift of ‘Every Night’ featuring special guest, rapper Maino.
This performance is strictly over 18’s.
STRICTLY OVER 18s
Super Extra Bonus Party are a Choice Music Winning indie-electronica band, formed in November 2005. Their music spans various genres such as electronica, indie, and hip-hop. Their debut album Super Extra Bonus Party LP was released to widespread critical acclaim, winning the 2007 Choice Music Prize and considered “the most inventive Irish album this decade.”
After announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2011 the band returned with a trio of singles ‘Switzerland’ (2017), ‘Purple Heart’ (2018), and ‘Some Dark Forces’ feat. Sorca from Ships (2019). They also performed at the Body & Soul, Castlepalooza, and Electric Picnic festivals in 2018.
On 29th September 2023 the band will release their third album, Late Nite 99.
Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band come to Cork Opera House as part of their Hello Starling 20th Anniversary Tour.
Renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author Josh Ritter, along with The Royal City Band, are coming to Cork Opera House on Monday October 23rd as part of their national tour celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his album Hello Starling.
One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, Ritter will be performing the full album live alongside some of his live favourites.
The Ronan Collins Showband Show Reeling In the Showband Years has been a smash hit for the past 13 years, and we are delighted to have it return once again to Cork on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
And what a line-up it is again in 2024 – RTE’s Ronan Collins is host and compere, and sings his renowned tributes to the great Joe Dolan, Eurovision and much more! He is joined by Red Hurley, Gina from The Champions, Keith & Lorraine McDonald, Shaun O Dowd, Dave Lawlor, The Conquerors Showband, and much more to be announced . . .
The show’s exciting finale is an ALL cast salute to the Showband Era. All of the stars join in for a medley of songs from the unique Showband Years! Bringing you back in time to this magical musical period. It will send you home with great memories of wonderful and never to be repeated time in Irish popular music.