UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 26 May - Song Exchange - 2 p.m. Song Exchange is a voice-only singing circle for everyone, founded and hosted by Molly Garvey. Come with a song to sing, there is no audience. The event is in two parts. The first half is for songs sung by one voice. Each person shares a song and the story behind it. It can be any genre or composer. The second half is for more than one voice: we invite canons, rounds and songs to sing together. Registration is free with a suggested donation of €5-10.
Tuesday 28 May - Sling Slang - 7:30 p.m. This spoken word event featuring two guest poets, an open mic and a communal poem. Arrive early to guarantee a spot as space is limited and the event always draws a crowd. Doors at 7:00, starts at 7:30 sharp, pass-the-hat, with donations (€5 suggested) entirely to artists. Founded and curated by Cara Kursh and MC’d by Risteard MacParais.
Wednesday 29 May - No Name Trio - 8 p.m. No Name Trio is a unique progressive Irish music collaboration between three top-tier multi-instrumentalists (Karl Nesbitt, Conor O Sullivan and Jason Turk) specializing in performance, composition, songwriting and recording. Their recent collaboration with music tech company ROLI resulted in Irish Traditional Music being used in an advertisement to sell the "Seaboard" instrument worldwide. Tickets €15 on Eventbrite.
“Karl Nesbitt does a fine job of showcasing his fluid flute and whistle style, his knack for understated accompaniment on bodhrán, bouzouki and synth, and his gift for composition.” – Hotpress
“John Prine, Kris Kristofferson and even Willie Nelson would be sitting up and taking notice of Conor's work"” RTÉ Entertainment
“Jason plays a very exciting brand of Traditional Irish Music, arranged with great flair but always respecting the roots and origin of the music.” - Seán Ó Sé
Wednesday 5 June - Knit Night - 7:00 -9:30 p.m. Open to all knitters, crocheters and embroiderers. Bring a project and a willingness to show and tell. Suggested contribution of €5 includes tea.
Sunday 9 June - Telling the Bees Death Café - 1 p.m. An afternoon of sharing stories, memories, and reflections on life and death, facilitated by Siofra Hegarty. At this Death Café, we aim to create a safe and supportive space for open discussions about death, dying. Whether you have personal experiences to share or simply want to listen, everyone is welcome to participate.
Join us for an enriching and thought-provoking afternoon that will leave you feeling connected and inspired. Book a free spot on Eventbrite, with a suggested contribution of €5.
Tuesday 11 June - Sirens Unleashed - 8 p.m. Sirens Unleashed is a Berlin-based music group founded by the musicians Olivia Void, Mone, Lena Minder and Lotta St Joan. Four women. Four voices. Sometimes alone, sometimes together, they enchant with songs about longing, passion, pain and of course - love. On the night, many a heart will be broken, but only to carefully piece them back together again. Support on the evening from Cork singers Wike Schippers and Ivy Favier. Tickets €15 on Eventbrite.
Wednesday 19 June - Songwriter Showcase - Gut Puppy (NYC) with support from Fionn Heffernon and Stephane Petit.- 8 p.m., tickets €15 on Eventbrite. Gut Puppy is the NYC based alt-folk duo project of Nancy McArthur and Oli D Remembers. The two began collaborating after co-starring in punk and folk musicals in the local experimental theater scene. They’re known for their wry humor and exquisite vocal harmonies.
Prior to forming Gut Puppy, both musicians wrote and produced albums as solo acts. A blend of indie-folk and melancholy, Nancy McArthur’s songs are meditative and heartsearching, with a generous dose of sarcasm. She is a member of the Astoria Music Collective in Queens and has graced the stages of famed NYC venues like The Scratcher, Pete’s Candy Store, and Rockwood Music Hall. Her debut album I Would I Were Thy Bird was released in December of 2023, with a sold-out show at Brooklyn Music Kitchen. Oli D Remembers is the alternative folk-rock project of Brooklyn based artist Oliver Demers. They have played in over 30 cities across the USA in storied venues such as NYC’s Purgatory, LA’s Permanent Records Roadhouse, and The Mudlark Theatre in New Orleans. They released their debut album “Scruples” in 2021, and are set to release two more in the fall of this year.