<img src='' title='Event Category: Music' alt='' id='templ_icon_' width='' height='' /> Event Category: Music

Paco Peña has a long history of performing in Ireland where he has always found warm appreciation for his solo concerts and for shows he has presented with his Flamenco Company over many years. The present concert is arranged in two parts, the first half consisting of guitar pieces by Paco Peña joined also by Rafael Montilla for duets and other musical repertoire. In the second part they are joined by talented artists to present flamenco in its complete ensemble of guitar, song and dance in a display of improvisation and virtuoso technique.

Although the roots of flamenco are deeply embedded in the soil and the culture of Andalucía, in Southern Spain, it nevertheless deals with emotional ingredients that are universal and timeless and therefore felt and understood by all human beings. Today flamenco excites an ever growing international audience, many of whom know little of its complex traditions or of the intense pain it expresses, yet who can identify with its ancient canon of oppression, anguish and suffering. There is here a pride of spirit, a nobility of bearing, a vitality of passion and a lust for life which is truly universal. The flamenco art form has always found, and continues to find, mysterious paths into people’s sensitivities all over the world.

The award winning Cash Returns takes to the stage to celebrate Johnny Cash’s first ever Irish tour back in 1963.

60 years later the love for the Man In Black’s music is now as strong as it ever was. The exceptional 9 piece show will commemorate that very special debut tour that cemented Cash’s place in Irish people’s hearts all those years ago after performing his global hit songs live throughout venues all over the country, including, ‘I Walk The Line’, ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, Get Rhythm and 40 Shades of Green’, among many others.

Cash’s very own drummer WS ‘Fluke’ Holland has even expressed his adulation for JP Mac after sitting behind the Man In Black himself for 40 years by saying, “I would like to see this guy play in person myself!”.

This much revered act is the only live show that will give the full authentic Johnny Cash & June Carter experience.

Jack Lukeman affectionately known as Jack L has just announced a new regional tour following the smashing success of his latest album Echo On.

The highly anticipated tour guarantees an unforgettable kaleidoscope of performances, each radiating with the electrifying energy and raw passion that embody Jack Lukeman’s music.

Lukeman is a number 1 platinum-selling, critically acclaimed artist who continues to win a worldwide fan base with his unique voice and adventurous live shows. Jack has toured as a special guest with artists such as Sting, Imelda May, Jools Holland, The Proclaimers and Aerosmith to name but a few.

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘Fastlove’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

Rob Lamberti, definitively & perfectly George, instantly became a fan favourite across social media. Quite simply, as leading theatre blog West End Wilma called, ‘a… brilliant show…. nothing short of perfection, and what a magical way to pay homage to the late and great, Mr George Michael.’ Ditto the Southern Daily Echo commented that the show ‘… had the entire audience from the stalls to the balcony up on their feet dancing.’

Rob Lamberti is a star in his own right after featuring on the BBC’s ‘Even Better Than the Real Thing’ in 2017. Bearing a voice worthy of performing George’s remarkable catalogue of hits, he has gone on to establish a successful career playing homage to his hero. Rob also featured in the Steve Coogan film ‘Greed’.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists. He crosses musical boundaries again and again, incorporating folk, rock, blues traditional Irish & classic pop styles into his song writing. His live performances, whether solo or with a full band, include songs from his extensive catalogue of 40 years. Often classified as a musicians’ musician, Paul Brady’s songs have been covered by a huge array of major artists.

An evening with Paul Brady on stage is a captivating experience, as he invites you into his world of songs and music in a way that will surprise in its intimacy, sense of fun and raw power. By now a well-loved ‘elder statesman’ of the Irish musical community, he continues to garner respect and admiration from today’s younger writers and performers. Glen Hansard, Imelda May, Wallis Bird, Declan O’Rourke and new kid on the block Hozier are among the many that hold him in high regard. In November 2015 Paul was awarded a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from The National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland which was presented by The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins.

Paul’s Band features Liam Genocky Drummer, Jennifer Maidman Bass, Steve Fletcher Keys and Bill Shanley Electric Guitar.

After a sold out tour across the UK and Europe in 2023, My Heart Will Go On is back for 2024 bigger and better than ever!!!

Starring Alexandra Darby as seen on ITV -This Morning and an outstanding live band, the audience are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love, It’s All Coming Back To Me Now, I’m Alive, All By Myself, Because You Loved Me, My Heart Will Go On and many more…

Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to the Queen of power ballads. Dance the night away in this glorious concert taking Europe by storm!

Experience the next best thing to the real artist.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

LYRA is one of the most striking talents to have emerged from Ireland in the past few years. Hailing from County Cork, she’s established herself on both the domestic and international stage with a string of exciting, vibrant singles accompanied by a unique style of visual presentation that is never less than stunning.

The last year has been particularly thrilling for LYRA, with the spectacular success of her one-two punch of hit singles: the ultra-catchy ‘Lose My Mind’ and the uplifting, dancefloor collab with John Gibbons on Stevie Nicks’ classic ‘Edge Of Seventeen’. In addition to these big tunes, she’s released successful collaborations with dance artist UNSECRET and Bill Whelan on ‘Riverdance: The Animated Adventure.’ She also soundtracked An Post’s Irish festive campaign with her track ‘The Magic Of Christmas’.

LYRA started 2023 with ‘YOU’, just ahead of her debut UK headline tour. ‘YOU’ follows the triple threat hit parade of ‘Lose My Mind’, ‘Edge Of Seventeen’ and ’29 Box’, which have racked up over 12k radio spins in the last year. ‘Edge Of Seventeen’ has powered to over 4M streams and counting.

Building on a rock solid foundation of inimitable songcraft, studio know-how and an extraordinary vocal presence, LYRA continues to develop her writing and performance skills to new levels of confidence and unfettered self-expression.

Her new single ‘Lovers’ gets the love hearts pumping under the mirrorball and is out now!

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Self-described ‘experimental no-wave bitch-punk’ outfit I Dreamed I Dream should be a music journalist’s worst nightmare – but it all just works.

Based in Cork, the band takes their home city’s post-punk legacy and their own wider noise-rock influences as a base for a transgressive sound that’s seen them gig around the country – breaking the fourth wall at festivals like Dublin’s MusicTown and Cork Midsummer, as well as opening for M(h)aol, The Altered Hours, Gina Birch and The Frank & Walters.

Indeed, it’s not all that far from this foundation that debut single ‘Apparition’, recorded at Wavefield Studio and produced by Brian Casey, manifests itself. A steadily-paced, swirling, menacing slab of eighties-inflected shoegazing underpins charismatic vocalist/bassist Claire Aherne’s hollering recall of various degrees of torrid existential horror, steeped equally in lucid, articulate lyricism, and the idiosyncratic Leeside snark that resides in the band’s DNA.

But while it’s an effective primer on the band and its raisons d’etre, it’s only the beginning for a band whose material to date has pulled in sonic elements and reference points from any and all directions – from walls of hectic, misogyny-haunted noise like ‘Tintin Haircut’; to ‘214’, a sean nós-inspired koan to suburban youngfellas and the commuter buses that contain them.

Armed with anger, humour and heart, as well as a healthy disregard for musical convention, they’ve terrorised gig-going audiences up and down the country. But with their debut single under their belts, and their upcoming debut extended-player in the can, I Dreamed I Dream are about everyone’s problem.

‘Apparition’ by I Dreamed I Dream is available on all streaming platforms from the 22nd of September.

STRICTLY OVER 18s

Although at home in a variety of musical styles, Cork Trombonist/Composer/Arranger, Paul Dunlea concentrates primarily on Jazz and Improvisation. This has furthered his reputation as one of Irelands most in demand musicians.

Dunlea has performed/toured/recorded with the likes of Michael Bublé, Cassandra Wilson, Frankie Valli, Liam O’Maonlaoi, Mick Flannery, Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire), Bryce Dressner (The National), Lewis Nash, Peter Washington, Billy Drummond, David O’Rourke, Rourkestra, Sachal Vasandani, John Clayton,National Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, The Dublin City Jazz Orchestra, The New Irish Jazz Orchestra, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Hot House Big Band, Freezeroom & Brian Deady.

Featuring new original music and arrangements by Paul Dunlea played by some of the best improvising musicians from Ireland and the UK.

Paul Dunlea – Trombone, Compositions
Paul Booth – Sax
Ryan Quigley – Trumpet
Paul Dunlea – Trombone
Scott Flanigan – Keys
Michael Janisch – Bass
Andrew Bain – Drums

STRICTLY OVER 18s

Romania: Songs of Love and Longing is the newest release from Romanian born, Irish residing singer Aleka.

Over the last 10 years, Aleka has cemented her reputation as one of the most exciting and versatile vocalists in the Irish jazz scene. The music features arrangements of traditional folk melodies, using elements of jazz and rock propelled by the thrilling rhythm section of Chris Guilfoyle on guitar, Barry Donohue on Bass and Matthew Jacobson on drums.

This will be a unique night of music, be certain not to miss it!