The Cobblestone Backroom is more than just a music venue…
it’s the heart of the Cobblestone community.
You can take a dance class, play in a beginner session, or practice your cúpla focal…and of course see some of the best Irish & international musicians around.
Upcoming events.
Check out all the concerts, events, and classes right here. The schedule is updated weekly.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Billy McCarthy of Augustines and Dara Mulhern of Harvest
Billy McCarthy of Augustines and Dara Mulhern of Harvest HAS BEEN POSTPONED
POSTPONED
The Under Cover Police
The Under Cover Police
A must-see event for Police fans. Every little thing they do is magic!
The Police at their amazing truncheon waving best. Hit after incredible hit that will have you singing and dancing, all night long.
Tickets €10
10% of proceeds go to Gaza Appeal
The Night Before Larry Was Stretched
The Night Before Larry Got Stretched is a traditional singing session run by a collective of young singers with an emphasis on encouraging singers of all ages to come together to share songs.
This session runs monthly on the first Sunday of every month. Please check here for details.
Doors 8pm
Free entry
Singers and listeners welcome.
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
SHERÓSY - Double Single Launch
SHERÓSY is the sound of Irish-born, South-African-raised indie/alt-folk singer-songwriter, Róisín Gowen. Róisin is currently based in Dublin, after returning home from living in Melbourne where she recorded her debut album, set to be released early next year. This will be her debut headline and hometown show; a gathering to celebrate her first two singles; Gift of Presence (out 22nd August) and Fighting Spirit (out 3rd October).
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Borealis
Borealis
Borealis - Dancing across the borders of modern folk music. Connecting old melodies and new sounds, Borealis dances across musical worlds - always respecting traditions while experimenting.
Never fearing to cross borders, they delight in exploring the old and the new. Borealis is based in Hamburg, Germany, and consists of Hilke Billerbeck (guitar, bodhrán, vocals), Ulli Buth (5-string fiddle, vocals) and Clara Doose-Grünefeld (concertina, flute, whistles, vocals). They met in the local Irish folk scene and bring together their longstanding experience as accomplished musicians.
Borealis weave Irish, Scandinavian and German traditions (and more) with their own compositions to produce a versatile and intriguing sound that captures the audience and makes everyone dream or dance - or both.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:30pm
Tickets at the door €15
Xavi Contraband
Come see Xavi Contraband & Ylroy live at The Cobblestone, the music and atmosphere will be incredible.
Without Willow Live at The Cobblestone
Without Willow Live at The Cobblestone
Without Willow are an Irish singer-songwriting duo from Donegal. They released their debut album ‘Left Behind’ to critical acclaim in February 2024 as well two new singles 'Sink My Teeth' and 'The Way Back' in 2025.
They draw inspiration from many genres including Irish folk and Americana and have been featured on RTE’s Behind The Music as well as featuring in Hotpress Magazine, Goldenplec and Irish Music Magazine.
Karen Kelly contributes haunting, heartfelt vocals that intertwine seamlessly with Simon Mc Cafferty's intricate guitar playing, creating a sound that is uniquely their own.
“Think Lana Del Rey meets Turnpike Troubadours- 4/5 stars” – Goldenplec Magazine (2024)
“Irish shades of Simon and Garfunkel” – Irish Music Magazine (2024)
“Guaranteed to feel better after listening” – Hotpress Magazine (2024)
Support from Shauna McDaid
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €15 at this link available at the door also
Emer Dunne Trio
Emer Dunne Trio
Emer Dunne Trio presents ‘Folk Threads’
‘An entertainer through and through’ - Hot Press
This October, we welcome folk singer, Emer Dunne, and her superbly talented musicians on guitar and fiddle as they present ‘Folk Threads’, celebrating well known and loved folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America. Sing along with ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ and ‘Sweet Sixteen’ alongside contemporary surprises and some original numbers! Emer came to prominence on the folk scene after featuring on the RTE Television’s ‘Today’ show, and following the release of her no 1 folk album, ‘Hourglass’ produced by Bill Shanley (Mary Black, Paul Brady and Gilbert O Sullivan).
With three number one’s in the Official Irish Charts, Emer has headlined her own theatre tours, graced various festival stages and she has also toured with folk legends, The Fureys, before joining The High Kings in Australia. Emer is a versatile performer and has an entertaining nature on stage. Sit back, relax, sing along and experience the magic of ‘Folk Threads’, a night of music not to be missed!
‘I’m very excited about this next artist, her voice is incredible’ - BBC Radio Wales
Social Media Handles
@emerdunnesinger - on instagram, tiktok and youtube
@emerdunnesingerofficial - Facebook
Doors 7.00pm
Show starts 7.30pm
The Empty Pockets
The Empty Pockets
Join us for a night of live music with The Empty Pockets at The Cobblestone Backroom - don't miss out!
Light flickers in even the darkest of spaces and smallest cracks. Similarly, The Empty Pockets ignite a bright flame of their own by harnessing a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll spiked with roots soul. The Chicago quartet—Josh Solomon [guitar, vocals], Erika Brett [keyboards, vocals], Nate Bellon [bass, vocals], and Adam Balasco [drums]—lean on an unspoken, yet airtight musical dialogue honed by countless miles on the road, performances alongside the likes of Kenny Loggins, a procession of fan favorite releases (including two #1 Billboard Blues Albums), and a wealth of memories together.
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €20 here
Tickets at the door €25
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Shane Hennessy
Shane Hennessy
Shane Hennessy is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist, singer/songwriter, and composer. With an upbringing in the world of Irish traditional music, Shane has been captivating audiences globally for the past few years, with sell-out solo tours in Europe and North America under his belt, as well as regular appearances at major international music festivals.
He has released four albums of original music, and his most recent studio album ‘Rain Dance’ was hailed as “a triumphant reaffirmation of his virtuosity and compositional excellence” by Irish Music Magazine. Shane has collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel, worked with Grammy-winner Bill Whelan, and made his début on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee in March 2023.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
The Irish from Brittany - A story of a migration
The Irish from Brittany
The Irish from Brittany is an artistic creation around Irish and Breton music which seeks to shed light on a lesser-known aspect of our history (Breton history), that is the immigration of tens of thousands of Irish people here over more than a century right up the 1800s. While researching the works of historians who have studied Irish immigration, the musicians found that hundreds of families had Irish surnames without knowing it. These names were Bretonised. “Súilleabháin” became “Soulevan”. These traces can also be found in the architecture and certain traditions. This Irish presence is attested to in the civil registers at that period.
"With the Irish of Brittany, we imagined what the meeting of both cultures might have been like, while still taking a certain amount of liberty. To do this, we composed songs and tunes and delved into traditional sources. We wanted to create an immersive experience using quotes taken from archives but also using soundscapes.” It is a very rich creation and an ambitious music encounter in four languages, Breton, Irish Gaelic, French and English. You will hear instruments that are emblematic of Irish music, and which have become firmly established alongside our own traditional music instruments.
"With this creation, we are giving the spectator an insight into an area of our own history that fascinates us as musicians.”
Trailer: https://youtube.com/watch?v=St5uySSJgmY
Moving on live : https://youtube.com/watch?v=xCovPYHXfgI
France 3 Tv in breton language : https://youtube.com/watch?v=pEGtJwwA2vA
TICKETS HERE
Doors: 7:15pm
Show: 7:30pm
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Night Before Larry Was Stretched
The Night Before Larry Got Stretched is a traditional singing session run by a collective of young singers with an emphasis on encouraging singers of all ages to come together to share songs.
This session runs monthly on the first Sunday of every month. Please check here for details.
Doors 8pm
Free entry
Singers and listeners welcome.
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Arbour Hillbillies
A night of Bluegrass Music with Dublin based 4 piece The Arbour Hillbillies
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Rattling Ark
The Rattling Ark
Alt Folk Band featuring Kevin Murphy and Lizzi Murtough on Cellos, Thomas Haugh on Zithers and Percussion and Consuelo Breschi
Admission €15
Andrea Palandri: An Veidhlín Muimhneach CD Launch
An Veidhlín Muimhneach CD Launch (2025). Andrea Palandri (fiddle) & Ruairí McGorman (greek bouzouki) + special guests!
Antoni O’Breskey with Paahto Cummins, Ross Chaney & Consuelo Nerea
Antoni O’Breskey with Paahto Cummins, Ross Chaney & Consuelo Nerea
Nomadic Piano Project
“Mesmerising. O’Breskey takes a few prisoners in his search for the sublime. “
THE IRISH TIMES
“Trailblazing… the category of ‘World Music’ did not exist when Antoni O’ began his musical journey. “
NPR
"It’s musicians like these that are at the forefront of reshaping the sound world of Irish music"
KLOF MAG
“His music is without frontiers.”
HOT PRESS
"He brings all eras and cultures together in one musical space.”
THE IRISH ECHO
Antoni O’Breskey, an Italian-born composer and pianist of Argentine heritage who has made Ireland his home, has spent five decades pushing the boundaries of music.
A trailblazing artist, he is widely acclaimed for pioneering piano improvisation within Irish traditional music and flamenco, blending these with jazz, blues, and classical influences to forge a uniquely expressive and genre-defying sound.
For this performance, O’Breskey is joined by an exciting new quartet featuring leading figures in Ireland’s contemporary Trad and Folk scene: Paahto Cummins (Skipper’s Alley/Ispíní na hÉireann) on banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, Consuelo Nerea (Varo/Landless) on vocals, fiddle, bodhrán and Ross Chaney (Throwing Shapes/John Francis Flynn/Seamas Hyland) on synthesizers and drums.
Together, they will premiere new material from O’Breskey’s forthcoming 2026 album, alongside reimagined versions of the landmark compositions that have defined his groundbreaking career.
Tickets €15 - available on Eventbrite and door:
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Ceolta- Féile IMRAM 2025
Ceolta- Féile IMRAM 2025
An evening of live music and poetry in the Irish language. More info to follow.
Dublin Across the Atlantic Launch: Andrew Caden & Conor McDonagh
Dublin Across the Atlantic Launch: Andrew Caden & Conor McDonagh
Andrew Caden (fiddle) and Conor McDonagh (flute) are two of the most promising young traditional musicians in Ireland today. Their debut album - Across the Atlantic - was produced by John Carty and released by Racket Records in June 2025. They are excited to be playing in the Cobblestone Backroom to celebrate the launch of their new recording.
Conor is from Killavil, Co. Sligo while Andrew comes from Bethesda, Maryland USA. Despite geological separation, they both share similar influences from around Conor's locality making this recording a representation of Sligo traditional music from both sides of the Atlantic. Their album was described by Mick O'Connor as "not only matching but truly carrying forward the legacy of the old masters," saying that Andrew and Conor both "deserve great credit for seeking out archival recordings and lesser-known versions of tunes."
They are both excited to be playing in the Cobblestone Backroom to celebrate the launch of their new CD!
Doors 5.30
Show 6.00
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Broadford
Broadford are a Dublin-based band blending Irish post-punk and melodic indie rock. Their songs are rooted in friendship, driven by feeling, and shaped by the world around them. With a sound that moves from raw energy to quiet reflection, Broadford make music that comes from the heart, and stays with you.
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
AAI: Annual Pub Quiz
AAI: Annual Pub Quiz
Come join us at our annual AAI Table Quiz Fundraiser! We are excited to host this year’s event with promise of pints and prizes, and an opportunity to show off your inner pedant. Take the competition to the dance floor afterwards with tunes rolling on into the wee hours.
Some One's Sons
Some One's Sons
Some One’s Sons are a dynamic and evocative five-piece Irish folk band, carving out a distinctive place in Ireland’s vibrant folk scene. Their sound is a spirited blend of traditional roots and modern edge—merging original ballads with fresh interpretations of classic tunes. Known for their powerful performances and rich storytelling, they consistently leave a lasting impression on audiences.
Some One’s Sons have been riding a wave of success, having just completed their debut Irish and UK tour, headlining sold-out shows in London, Liverpool, and Dublin. Over the past year, they’ve supported renowned artists including Sharon Shannon, Seán Keane, George Murphy, The Fureys, Paddy Casey, and The Wolfe Tones.
Now off the back of their latest single "Paddy O", and a festival tour including performance at Electric Picnic, Galway Folk Fest, and headlining the Fleadh Cheoil gig rig, they return to The Cobblestone for an intimate live performance.
Some One's Sons' live performances are a whirlwind of energy, emotion, and authenticity, making them a must-see act for lovers of true Irish folk music.
The Night Before Larry Was Stretched
The Night Before Larry Got Stretched is a traditional singing session run by a collective of young singers with an emphasis on encouraging singers of all ages to come together to share songs.
This session runs monthly on the first Sunday of every month. Please check here for details.
Doors 8pm
Free entry
Singers and listeners welcome.
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Alfi
Alfi
Alfi explores a combination of music and song sourced from the folk traditions of Ireland & America. They released their debut album ‘Say Old Man’ in July 2023 to great critical acclaim - ‘the album captures the organic, full-bodied spirit of their live shows, as well as the distinctive personalities of the players – and marks Alfi as a vital force in Ireland’s ever-diversifying folk scene’ (Hot Press).
Nominated for ‘Best Emerging Folk Artist’ at the RTÉ Folk Awards, Alfi have also received numerous accolades including the ‘US Embassy Creative Minds Award’, The ‘Caoimhin O Dochartaigh Award’ at Imbolc International Music Festival and Molloy Award at “Birmingham TradFest”.
Entry 15 quid
Eoin Anthony Ryan
Eoin Anthony Ryan
Eoin Ryan Anthony is a singer songwriter from Tipperary. ERA is on the road playing songs from his new EP and many more sonic adventures.
Accompanied by the sweet tones of Upperchurch musician Ella Marie Stapleton.
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Tradfest: Colm Broderick
Tradfest: Colm Broderick
Colm Broderick immersed in traditional Irish music from a young age, learning from local musicians in his native Carlow, with him going onto claim multiple All-Ireland titles in uilleann piping, and becoming one of the most skilled pipers of his generation.
As well as being a respected teacher, he has performed worldwide, as he continues to build a legacy grounded in authenticity, skill, and a powerful sense of cultural continuity.
Colm stands today not only as one of Ireland’s leading pipers, but also as a vital link between past masters and future players.
Tradfest: Ellen O'Brien
Tradfest: Ellen O'Brien
Ellen O’Brien’s style of music is eclectic, encompassing traditional, classical and contemporary genres, with her playing from a very young age in her native Cavan.
Whether it’s on the flute, whistle or piano, you’ll hear her playing anything from Matt Molloy and Debussy to The Cure. She has won several awards over her years of performing, with her most recent win at the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Flute competition in Wexford.
Ellen is also a member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, and says her musical influences include Leitrim flute players Dave Sheridan and James McGovern.
Doors 12.30pm
Show 1.00pm
CobbleProv: Improv at the Cobblestone Pub
CobbleProv: Improv at the Cobblestone Pub
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
Fiona Bevan + Adam Beattie
Fiona Bevan + Adam Beattie (Double Headline)
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK this spring/summer in celebration of their new music releases.
Adam will be performing songs from his upcoming album Home Fires Burning; a homespun epic which explores family, legacy and belonging. Adam writes melodies inspired by the traditional fiddle tunes of his childhood, played on finger-picked acoustic guitar.
Check him out on instagram & YouTube
Fiona will be performing songs from her EP First Woman On The Moon, a set of brand new songs exploring hope, love and female desire against a political backdrop. Fiona writes otherworldly melodies on piano and unique guitar tunings.
Check her out on instagram & YouTube
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets £15.50 available here & at the door
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Nolan's Session Band Irish Tour Finale
Nolan’s Session Band Irish Tour Finale
Floridian Irish session band's final night of their 2025 Irish tour
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
Free entry!
The Dublin Jazz Co-op
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents: MACH2
Heavy, math-rock inspired grooves from Chris Guilfoyle and Matthew Jacobson.
The smashy smashy math-rock guitar/drums duo you didn't know you needed in your life. After years spent existing only in the murky underworld of Dublin parties – as well as busily touring and recording with the plethora of other projects they are involved in (UMBRA, ReDiviDeR, Aleka, Anna Mieke, Ydivide, Roamer) – Chris Guilfoyle (guitar) & Matthew Jacobson (drums) are re-emerging as MACH2. inspired by groups such as Hella, Animals as Leaders and AlasNoAxis, prepare for filthy grooves and big sounds for a small band.
Doors 3:00pm
Show 3:30pm
Tickets €7.40 here
2 for 1 early bird sale now!
Fortune Igiebor
Fortune Igiebor
Known countrywide as an eccentric genius in the Irish hiphop scene, Fortune Igiebor provides his listeners with heartfelt lyricism complimented with energetic, outlandish production. Winning artist of the year with Black & Irish in 2023 with early stages of his year containing sold out headlines back to back, a documentary premiere and two #1 charting songs Fortúne’s presence serves as a breath of fresh air within the Irish community. Both sonically and publicly.
With public favourites such mi lol as ‘The Prayer’ or concert mosh-starters like ‘HELLO GIRL’ Fortune provides evidence that he is in fact one to watch on the rise. With acclaims such as BBC Ulster’s ‘Best Song in the World’ and ‘One of Ireland’s most promising performers’ Igiebor has succeeded the early stages of his foundation. Then continuing on to sell out his debut headline The Grand Social in 2022, to then sell out his follow up Sound House headline, Fortune approaches his supporters from different aspects and ways of music. With his events ranging from sold out film premieres, to intricate listening parties and low roof mosh pit shows, Igiebor looks to take on new mountains as one of RTE 2FM’s Rising Act of 2025.
Doors 7.30pm
Show 8.00pm
Tickets €13.50 here
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Grosse Isle - Music & Song from Québec & Ireland
Grosse Isle - Music & Song from Québec & Ireland
Grosse Isle is a collaboration between three musicians from Quebec and Ireland. Together, Sophie Lavoie (fiddle, piano, vocals), François-Félix Roy (guitar, podorhythmie), and Fiachra O’Regan (uilleann pipes, whistle & banjo) shine with their rich and enveloping traditional music and song from the two cultures.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:30pm
Tickets €12 here
Cara sa Cheol - TV series record
Cara sa Cheol - TV series recording
Cara sa Cheol - A celebration of music, friendship, and cultural connection.
Featuring: Aoife Ní Bhriain, Olesya Zdorovetska, Catriona Ní Ghribín, Sarraj Alsersawi, Ciara Ní É, Dara Abdurahman
Cara sa Cheol (a friend in music) signifies the powerful bond that music creates across cultures. This event is part of a documentary series that celebrates collaboration between Irish-language, New Irish and immigrant musicians as they immerse themselves in each other's communities, fostering a rich exchange of cultural ideas and traditions. Funded by Coimisiún na Meán and TG4, produced by Setanta Films.
The Hendrix Cream Experience
The Hendrix Cream Experience
Voodoo Sunshine is Ireland's ONLY power trio specialising in a tribute to the music of Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Eric Clapton. No dress up here. Just great music from great musicians. Hailing from the vibrant city of Dublin, Voodoo Sunshine is a captivating tribute band that channels the spirit and musical genius of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Cream. With their fiery performances this dynamic group recreates classic songs such as Sunshine of Your Love, Voodoo Chile, Purple Haze, White Room and many more.
Check out more here
Tickets €17 here
Irish Women in Jazz
Harpist, Sorcha Mc Cague promises a special evening in the Irish Women Musician Run series. Originally from Monaghan, she studied classical and Irish harp at both the Royal Irish Academy of Music and TU Dublin. She is a past multi first prize winner at the Feis Ceoil Competition as well as recipient of numerous scholarships.
Harp is not a typical instrument in jazz music with a few historic exceptions.Since 2018 Sorcha turned her focus to performing and popularising the inclusion of the harp in the more atypical world music and improvised music setting. She has colloborrated with a host of rising jazz artists across Europe.
Last year featured in the "Kind of New" Emerging Jazz musician series in Dublin and also completed an IMC music residency at Tinahely Arts Centre focusing on her own compositions for mostly jazz quartet.
She will be joined by three outstanding musician who are no strangers to the Irish Jazz scene including Yuzuha O Halloran who was previously featured in the "Irish Women in Jazz" series. They will play some original compositions and their own arrangements of jazz standards.
Sorcha Mc Cague (Harp)
Hugh Dennman (Percussion)
Yuzuha O' Halloran(Alto Saxophone and Flute)
Eoin O' Halloran (Double Bass)
https://youtu.be/BvWnjq8Aavo?si=LRVcXON-dGLGSnUM
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Jammy Kunst present Cover Perversions
Four middle aged men play the music you would expect from four middle aged men. Want to hear the intro to Marquee Moon played wrong a few times? This might be the gig for you
Josh Johnston – Where We’re Standing Now
Josh Johnston – Where We’re Standing Now
Using improvised piano and songs, and a show title drawn from his 2022 instrumental piano album, Dublin pianist / composer / singer Josh Johnston creates a musical space to rest in, to take stock, and to leave troubles and cares outside of.
After two albums of improvised piano, three albums of songs, and a gently improvisatory and celebratory performance during Culture Night 2024 in Dublin Unitarian Church on St. Stephen's Green, Josh is looking forward to playing for you in a magical mystery tour (even to him) of music new and old. Join him.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:15pm
Tickets €10 here
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Night Before Larry Got Stretched Singing Night
Larry Night Returns to The Cobblestone
The Night Before Larry Got Stretched is a traditional singing session run by a collective of young singers with an emphasis on encouraging singers of all ages to come together to share songs.
This session runs monthly on the first Sunday of every month. Please check here for details.
Doors 8pm
Free entry
Singers and listeners welcome.
Catherine McEvoy CD Launch "Down the Crushen Road"
Catherine McEvoy CD Launch "Down the Crushen Road"
Catherine McEvoy is a renowned Irish traditional flute player based in Co. Meath. She emerged in the 1970s as a leading exponent of the Sligo–Roscommon style. A respected teacher and performer, she won TG4 Musician of the Year in 2019. Her expressive, graceful tone reflects the influence of Josie McDermott.
Traditional Music Night Fund Raiser for Palestine
Doors 8:00pm
Show 8:45pm
Tickets €10
CDs will be available to purchase
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Session with the Pipers presented by Na Píobairí Uilleann
Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone.
Tarrac - In support of - The Last Fox In Dublin
Tarrac - In support of - The Last Fox In Dublin
Tarrac, bring a classic take on Irish folk, telling stories of the land and its people. Ticket sales of this special performance will support the filming of "The Last Fox In Dublin" a short film about the Dublin music scene.
Join Our Wrapped Party!
“The Last Fox In Dublin” will film its final scene that night, right on the stage, just before Tarrac comes on. So, this will be our Wrapped Party, and you’re all invited! Enjoy the show, meet the crew, chat with the director, and network with all the other film folks in the audience.
Doors 7.00pm
Show 8.30pm
Tickets €13.50 here
The Dublin Jazz Co-op
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents Hayley the Kavanagh Quartet
Performing original jazz compositions alongside arrangements of hard and post-bop repertoire.
Dublin-based saxophonist and flautist Hayley Kavanagh has become a familiar presence on the city’s jazz scene since returning to Ireland in 2023 after several years abroad. She leads her own quartet, which performs frequently, including a recent appearance at this year’s Bray Jazz Festival.
Beyond performance, Hayley is a strong advocate for the growth of the jazz community in Dublin. She co-runs the Arthur’s Jazz Jam, one of the city’s busiest and most consistent jazz nights, is co-founder of Cookin’ Dublin, an independent guide to local jazz events, co-produces In the Groove, a Jazz Ireland interview series, and sits on the board of the Dublin Jazz Co-op.
The group will perform original compositions alongside arrangements of hard and post-bop repertoire, drawing from artists such as Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter and Cedar Walton.
Doors 3:00pm
Show 3:30pm
Tickets €7.40 Here
2 for 1 early bird sale now!
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The JD Jam
A night of laughter, love, and unscripted chaos in honour of our friend and improv legend, John (JD) Dawson
🎶 The Flying Monkeys Live at The Cobblestone!
🎶 The Flying Monkeys Live at The Cobblestone!
Get ready for a blues-fueled night of soul and swagger as The Flying Monkeys bring their signature sound to The Cobblestone!
Expect a set packed with blues classics and hard-hitting originals, the kind that make you stomp your feet, raise your glass, and lose yourself in the music. This isn’t just a gig—it’s a full-throttle blues experience!
Walt McClements + Natalia Beylis
Walt McClements + Natalia Beylis
Walt McClements
“Thresholds (through a hole in the fence)” is a moving journey, an invitation to be carried on waves of sound to an unfamiliar destination. - Phillip Sherbourne, Pitchfork
“A Hole In The Fence” is an alchemical feat of sound, transforming the rise and fall of the accordion into a bright, metallic sheen. - Andrew Ryce, Resident Advisor
Walt McClements is an accordionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. His solo compositions focus on processed accordion, creating patient and emotional meditations that nod to drone and ambient music. His debut record, “A Hole in the Fence” was released in 2021 on American Dreams, and utilized a minimal palette of accordions processed through pedals to create glacial soundscapes and odes to hidden worlds. On his latest record, and first for Western Vinyl, “On a Painted Ocean”, he expands his sonic tools to include lush synths, droning pipe organs, and spirited horns, creating a vibrant journey from solitary stillness to community exuberance. The record also follows last year’s “Rain on the Road”, a collaborative album with harpist Mary Lattimore, released on Thrill Jockey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR1-95TWQW0
Prior to releasing music under his own name, McClements had been a touring member of Weyes Blood, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Dark Dark Dark, as well as leading New Orleans art-punk brass ensemble Why Are We Building Such A Big Ship? and one man band Lonesome Leash.
Natalia Beylis
Natalia Beylis' music revolves somewhere between sonic story-teller and multi-instrumental explorer. She has released over 40 albums between solo works and collaborations and has appeared on numerous compilations. Based in rural Ireland, her work parallels the lines of her surroundings: creaking trees, farm animals, vocal samples taken from conversations with her neighbours, the northwesterly breeze, creatures rusting in the hedgerows, strange noises from the bog at dusk and rainfall. Lots and lots of rainfall.
Her solo compositions and improvisations are a mix of garbled tape collage recordings, manipulated sounds of seemingly mundane objects, eerie mandola mantras and dreamscape piano voyages. While she regularly records on a variety of traditional instruments, she is just as likely to use non-musical sound sources within her compositions. For example, she recently released an album using just the sounds created by a domestic Singer sewing machine. Natalia regularly collaborates with cellist Eimear Reidy, percussionist Willie Stewart in the duo 'Hedgling' and is a member of the group BB84. She also creates pieces for ensembles. Her latest composition, 'Around Here, The Birds Plant The Trees' uses conkers both as a sonic source and as a visual conducting aid to direct the players.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyI068GNuMw
Doors 8:00pm
Show 8:30pm
Tickets €18.50 here
Mickey O’Brien “IRIISH” Second time home + Special Guests
Mickey O’Brien “IRIISH” Second time home + Special Guests
Canadian born HipHop Artist Mickey O’Brien (orebodymusic) is coming home for the second time to perform live with special guests Bernard-M & more!
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Steven van Betten Trio
Steven van Betten Trio
A night of original music by Los Angeles based trio Steven van Betten, Marcus Högsta and Tim Carr. Check them out here.
Support from local Dublin artist Corman O’Driscoll
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
Tickets €15 at the door
The Balaclavas
A Cobblestone institution for over 20 years, the Balaclava session is a traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava.
The welcoming and fun environment is for everyone learning or getting back into Irish trad music. It’s informal, supportive, and fun.
the Balaclavas is led by amazing musician & teacher Jacqui Martin
it takes place every Wednesday 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Cobblestone Backroom (first Wednesday is taught by Zoom )
the first hour of class is a lesson and the second hour of class is a “half-speed” session
drop in only & class is €5
more information on their website
