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South Central legends, The Pharcyde, emerged from the bustling LA hip hop scene of the early ‘90s. Their album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, was heralded as a new and fresh departure from their gangster rap predecessors on the West Coast, bringing some welcome humour and eccentricity that paved the way for the likes of Jurassic 5 and the Hieroglyphics collective.

The Pharcyde, featuring Imani, Fatlip and Slimkid3, will be joined on the night by Souls of Mischief, another West Coast outfit who continued a legacy of alternative US hip hop and make this a rare double bill in Cork of true instigators.

Ireland’s unique experimental music group Quiet Music Ensemble performs music by Irish and international composers including Marianthi Papalexandri-Alexandri, Anna Murray, Irene Murphy and the world premiere of a new work by dancer Inma Pavon.

Throughout this performance patrons are encouraged to move between the various spaces of Cork Opera House, our Foyer, Main Bar, and Blue Angel Hospitality Suite.

Patron’s who wish to attend both this event and the premiere screening of Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros as part of Sonic Vigil XI may avail of a discounted combination ticket when booking directly from our Box Office.

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Dublin quartet The Scratch are set to release their James Vincent McMorrow produced album, Mind Yourself, on November 3. The first taste of this diverse and thrilling collection, Trom II- A Slip in the Wind, can be heard now.

The Scratch are a four-piece band that sound like no one else you’ve ever heard before, featuring Conor Dockery (guitar, backing vocals), Cathal McKenna (bass/backing vocals), Daniel Lang (cajón, percussion, lead vocals), and Jordan O’Leary (guitar, lead vocals). Like all the great progressive musicians, they turn music on its head and pour their hearts and souls into their art to forge something original and new.

Musicians making the time-honoured leap from acoustic to electric are well-documented, but The Scratch did it the other way round. Prior to The Scratch, they were a “full-blown metal band” called Red Enemy, who released an album and toured the UK and US. After Red Enemy fizzled out, they swapped the electric axes and amps for acoustics. The fledgling band found their feet jamming in their kitchen, creating freewheeling, intrepid music, which is laced with humour, honesty, devilment, and an overwhelmingly positive spirit, refreshingly free from the constraints of a recording studio or rehearsal room.

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Pretty Happy is a 3-piece sister-brother-best friend art-punk band from Cork known for intense theatrical live performances and embracing the idioms and energy of their home city. Off stage, Pretty Happy like to engage in other artforms including directing their own music videos, curating festivals, running their own venue and directing and producing feature length documentaries. In late 2022 they released their debut vinyl EP Echo Boy on the Foggy Notions label to great acclaim with intensive airplay on UK radio, a European tour supporting Kim Gordon, UK tour dates with Preoccupations and various other creative projects. At the end of the year The Irish Times voted Pretty Happy number 8 best Irish Group and number 9 Best Song for ‘Boots’. The band are currently working on their debut album due for release in 2024 and running the Seanie Buttons Presents… nights at Cork Opera House.

Special guests are Spit, a punk band from somewhere in Ireland, fronted by all three members and backed into a corner. They made music both screeching and soft from serrated notation and apocalyptic drumming. Their music is an atonal affront on the well trodden ground we’ve all paid enough admission to hear. Where most music soars, Spit wallows.

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Pyrrhic is Malone’s highly anticipated debut album, coming out on September 8th with Pizza Pizza Records, available for pre-order now. 

Named for pyrrhic victory, Malone’s highly charged record examines the notion of spoils won at too high a price. Spanning from wall of sound shoegaze, sailing vocals and ominous guitars, Pyrrhic marks a turning point of Malone’s maturity as a songwriter and composer, departing from the subtle compositions of her debut EP ‘Land’ and achieving an ambitious scale of song. Featuring the talents of long-time collaborator Sam Clague (Crying Loser) and the dynamic rhythm section of James Christie (The Bonk) and Ruairí Dale. Pyrrhic was recorded in Cork city in December 2021 by Cathal MacGabhann of The Altered Hours and mixed by Sam Clague. 

Nudy Boy Nature is a project lead by drummer / guitarist and songwriter James Christie. It began as a home recording interest borne out of his love for DIY and outsider art. To cite a few notable influences, The Mothers of Invention, R Stevie Moore, The Kinks, Elliott Smith and Of Montreal. The live show is made up of some of Cork’s finest musicians. 

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The Altered Hours are a rock group based in Cork city, Ireland. Their music explores vast psychedelic spaces, immediate post-punk tones, repetitive rhythms and propelling structures. The lyrics bind this wall of noise together, comfortably connecting the escapism of the abstract with the honestly of realism. This duality is played out in song and on stage by the male/female lead singers Elaine Howley & Cathal MacGabhann alongside Patrick Cullen on bass guitar/effects and Nora Lewon on drums. Continuing an ‘art-punk’ tradition while being influenced by artists such as The Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Iceage, Lydia Lunch, Spacemen 3 & Stereolab.

The band most recently joined fellow Irish rockers Fontaines D.C on a major European tour, playing sold out venues such as Le Bataclan (Paris) & Paradiso (Amsterdam). The Altered Hours are now back in the studio putting the final touches to what will be their third full length album. The past few years the 5 piece have been headlining tours in the UK & Europe, creating what some journalists have described as a ‘cult-like’ status. Playing everywhere from ex-government buildings, deconsecrated churches, sheds, parties & anywhere else that will have them. Anton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre) invited them to record in his studio in Berlin in 2012 which resulted in a 10” vinyl being released on his label. The years ahead are set to be as exciting & energetic as ever for The Altered Hours with the group continuously carving out their own path in rock ‘n’ roll.

The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.

From trademark mega hit and one of the biggest selling singles of the past two decades – ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ – to other classics including: ‘Walk like a Panther’, ‘Las Vegas’, ‘I Did What I Did For Maria’ and many more through to some show stopping covers from the late greats that helped shape the career of the humble veteran from Yorkshire.

Dean Bourne is the world’s greatest exponent of the hits and music of Roy Orbison today.

With a brand new show after 2019’s sold out national tour Roy Orbison Reborn will transport audiences to the great Rock ‘n’ Roll Era with hit after massive hit – gold record after gold record!

The internationally renowned Bourne has been described as having the “Spirit of Roy Orbison” within him as he performs Orbison’s iconic hits such as Pretty Woman, Crying, Dream Baby, Leah, Penny Arcade, Danny Boy, Only The Lonely, In Dreams, I Drove All Night, Candy Man, You Got It, Running Scared and many more.

A special highlight in the show will see Dean Bourne showcase and celebrate the magical hits of The Travelling Willburys with massive hits such as – Not Alone Anymore, Handle With Care, End Of The Line, Last Night and more!

Roy Orbison Reborn is a must see show for anyone who wants to relive the sound, the voice and all of the magical hits of Roy Orbison in an exciting two-hour concert experience that is much like the legend himself – unforgettable.

In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.

This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life. It is without doubt the ultimate feel good Irish show.