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
International Women's Day Event
International Women’s Day - Margaret McKearney talk
This International Working Women's Day, we are hosting a talk on the role of women in Irish Republicanism with activist Margaret McKearney, followed by a table quiz and raffle.
Ashtyn Barbaree & Sarah Lily
Ashtyn Barbaree & Sarah Lily
Join us for an unforgettable evening of heartfelt storytelling and soul-stirring melodies as Ashtyn Barbaree (USA) and Sarah Lily (USA) take the stage at The Cobblestone on March 13th.
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Internationally touring artist Ashtyn Barbaree brings her smokey, ethereal voice and soulful Americana sound to the spotlight. With accolades like a top-50 debut on the USA Alt-Country Charts and recognition as Arkansas’s State Music Ambassador, Ashtyn delivers authentic performances that resonate deeply with audiences across the globe.
Sharing the stage is alternative folk singer-songwriter Sarah Lily, whose raw and evocative songs capture life’s beauty and heartbreak. Hailing from Pennsylvania and now a staple in the Northwest Arkansas music scene, Sarah’s music acts as a time capsule, preserving moments of transition and solace with every lyric.
These two American artists promise to deliver an intimate and moving concert experience, blending Americana and alternative folk into an evening you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar for March 13th at The Cobblestone!
Ashtyn Barbaree:
Sarah Lily:
TICKETS 10 EURO HERE or 12 on door
Rita Lynn - Ostara Tour
Rita Lynn - Ostara Tour
Join Rita and her band for an evening of musical invocations + ritual to honour the vernal equinox and arrival of spring.
Band - Josh Sampson, Peter O' Sullivan & Jessie Hanley
Support on the evening by Peter O' Sullivan
Cork based singer-songwriter Rita Lynn weaves a tapestry of folk, jazz, and soul, drawing inspiration from the raw beauty of the Irish landscape, her rural upbringing, and the complexities of human experience.
Shaped by a love for improvisation from her jazz musician father and an appreciation for lyrical expression from her word-loving mother, Rita's music explores themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Her sparse piano melodies and soulful vocals create textured soundscapes, deepened by improvisational flourishes and a nod to the Irish tradition of storytelling.
"Peter O'Sullivan writes songs like he is trying to make himself the corner of a room and take you there with him"
Born to a tourist town on the south-east coast of Ireland, standing six foot tall in the right shoes, Peter spent his adolescence in a multigenerational household soaking up the history of his town and family through enriched stories of the local monuments.
The perspective of his songs, while often catalysed by the media he consumes, gets its depth from his hometown, his friends, the experiences he's lived and witnessed.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €12 here
at Door €12
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents: Zoe Basha
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents Zoe Basha
Curated by Jenna Harris
Zoé Basha is a musician, composer and carpenter, of French and American origins. Based between Ireland and the traveling life for over a decade, Zoé blends traditional singing with jazz and blues. Her original pieces and traditional songs explore the crossover between the sway of Appalachian mountain songs, the fervour and solemn ornamentation of Irish traditional songs, and the pulse of American ragtime through playful, syncopated guitar and a booming voice, reminiscent of an old jazz record you can’t quite put your finger on.
Coming from a background of traveling North America and Europe by hitchhiking, hopping freight trains and taking the scenic route with rust-bucket vans, she played music in the streets for years.
Following the release of an album with vocal harmony trio Rufous Nightjar in March of last year, Zoé will be releasing her debut solo album ‘Gamble’ in April 2025. The album was recorded at Black Mountain Studios in Dundalk, with a band of esteemed musicians adding organ, upright bass, fiddle, dobro and drums, to voice and guitar.
For this performance as part of the Dublin Jazz Co-op, Zoé Basha will be accompanied by Ultan Lavery on organ/keys, and Jim Christie on drums; the trio will be playing a mixture of original songs, standards, and some hidden gems of traditional jazz of the early 1900s.
Tickets
Salt House
Salt House
Salt House have been a mainstay on the folk scene for over a decade. The band’s reputation as thoughtful and innovative interpreters of both old ballads and contemporary songs has been solidified with acclaimed album releases and extensive touring.
Described as a "gentle, lulling delight" by The Guardian, Salt House blend heartfelt vocal and instrumental interplay, offering listeners a moment of reflection and connection. New songs that sound like they’ve always been here, ancient ballads woken up. Poems given melodies they’ve long deserved.
Salt House's sound is influenced by the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Northumberland and Shetland, the respective homes of band members Ewan MacPherson (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), Anna Hughes (vocals, fiddle, viola, tenor guitar) and Jenny Sturgeon (vocals, keys, guitar). They incorporate their natural surroundings into the fabric of the music that speaks of a shared love of place, people, and evolving tradition.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of Salt House and their individual artistic endeavours, we encourage you to explore their official website or connect with them on social media for updates on their music and upcoming performances. "effortless" - BBC 6 “elegant” - Mojo Magazine
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets Here €15
ISABELLA DORTA'S SPRING TOUR 2025 Day 1
Isabella Dorta’s Spring Tour 2025
Come along for an evening of live poetry and spoken word + FREE MEET & GREET WITH EVERY TICKET!
PLEASE NOTE - this event is all ages, but under 16s must be supervised.
Headliner Isabella Dorta will be reading from her brand new book 'Deluded', as well as previous work you may have heard before! Isabella is a tiktok poet with over 3 million collective followers online and focuses her work around love, heartbreak, mental health and, as she says, 'all the sh*t you're not really supposed to talk about'.
ARRIVE WHEN DOORS OPEN TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS AN OPEN MIC-ER!!
doors open at 6:30pm. book signing/meet&greet begins at 9:45pm. bring along your own copies if so desired, but copies of all FIVE of isabella's books will also be for sale at the end of the show:
'deluded'
'how sunflowers bloom under moonlight'
'how to be heartbroken'
'how to be mentally well'
'the letters i will never send'
card and cash both accepted.Gig Summary with any links.
Doors 6:30pm
Book signing/meet&greet 9:45pm
Tickets £26.70 here >>SOLD OUT<<
ISABELLA DORTA'S SPRING TOUR 2025 Day 2
Isabella Dorta’s Spring Tour 2025
Come along for an evening of live poetry and spoken word + FREE MEET & GREET WITH EVERY TICKET!
PLEASE NOTE - this event is all ages, but under 16s must be supervised.
Headliner Isabella Dorta will be reading from her brand new book 'Deluded', as well as previous work you may have heard before! Isabella is a tiktok poet with over 3 million collective followers online and focuses her work around love, heartbreak, mental health and, as she says, 'all the sh*t you're not really supposed to talk about'.
ARRIVE WHEN DOORS OPEN TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS AN OPEN MIC-ER!!
doors open at 6:30pm. book signing/meet&greet begins at 9:45pm. bring along your own copies if so desired, but copies of all FIVE of isabella's books will also be for sale at the end of the show:
'deluded'
'how sunflowers bloom under moonlight'
'how to be heartbroken'
'how to be mentally well'
'the letters i will never send'
card and cash both accepted.Gig Summary with any links.
Doors 6:30pm
Book signing/meet&greet 9:45pm
Tickets £26.70 here
Eli Lev
Eli Lev
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
“To me, music is an act of spirituality and service to others, it’s the reason I wake up in the morning ready to sing and uplift others,” the Silver Spring, Maryland-based artist shares. “Helping people make profound and positive connections through my music is my life’s purpose.”
Today, Eli is sharing one of his most personal and enlightening projects, a three-part music release series in which Eli relates hard-earned wisdom from his outer geographical and inner spiritual expeditions. The trilogy commences with the unflinchingly optimistic folk-pop EP, Present Journey, out June 26th, 2024. Look for the revelatory releases Past Lives and Future Myths to come further on down the dirt road.
Eli is a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and internationally-touring musician, an entrepreneur, a mobile lifestyle pioneer, a community leader, a son, and a friend. He is a storytelling songwriter who brings to his work a universal spirituality informed by a variety of belief systems. Eli’s Jewish upbringing, his transformative experiences with Indigenous people, and his study of Buddhism shine through his uplifting songwriting.
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
This event is free & open to everyone
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents Pia Dunne
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents Pia Dunne
Pia Dunne has been performing professionally as a singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and band leader for over twenty years and has had the pleasure of sharing a stage with such diverse acts as Aslan, Sinead O'Connor, Radio Tarifa, Wally Page, MC Soom T and the cream of Ireland’s jazz musicians. She has regularly toured the Irish festival circuit and played across Ireland, the UK and Scandanavia.
Recently returned from living, performing and studying in Finland, Denmark and Haiti, Pia has a Master in Global Music (RAMA and Sibellius), and a degree in Jazz Performance. She is a well-known improviser and vocalist in the Irish Jazz Scene.
Pia Dunne released her Debut EP in May 2012 to much acclaim with nominations for Best Female Artist, Best Unsigned Artist and Best Album and was shortlisted for Best Soul/Jazz Act in The MRU Music Awards 2012. She performs regularly in many different projects including Pia Dunne and the Eleusians, the Pia Dunne Quartet and the Strawgods. She has composed for and sang with Big Bands and has had numerous previous releases. Her album is due for release later this year.
Pia will be joined by Johnny Taylor (piano), Derek Whyte (bass), and Matthew Jacobson (drums).
TICKETS
Hugh Joseph Feely and Stephen O'Dowd
Hugh Joseph Feely and Stephen O'Dowd
Both fixtures of the Sligo music community, Hugh and Stephen recently joined forces for a special Lillies Live Lounge performance, featured in the “Top Ten Things To Do In Sligo" in The Independent, which quickly sold out. Audiences can expect evocative and heartfelt songs from these established performers.
Their multi-instrumental performances combine Irish traditional heritage with contemporary folk influences, taking listeners on immersive journeys through songs that feel both timeless and fresh. Their double headline shows offer a unique blend of storytelling, instrumentation, and deep-rooted musicality.
Tickets 13 Euro HERE
Folk ensemble ‘The invites’, A Roots in Tune programme and fund raiser
Folk ensemble ‘The invites’, A Roots in Tune programme and fund raiser
Wouter Vandenabeele was invited to Ireland in April 2024 and ran the first ever ‘Roots in Tune’ Invites workshop. It was such a success that he will be returning in April 2025 for another workshop.
Wouter is a Belgian violinist and composer from Ghent. He is invited by Els Lemahieu, a Belgian musician who has been living in Ireland since 2015. Wouter is known in Belgium and abroad for his wonderful artistic work and projects such as, Hyraeth, Fiddlers on the move and the folk/worldmusic bands such as ‘Olla Vogala’, ‘Ambrozijn’ and 'Tamala'. He is experienced at leading and composing for large folk and world music ensembles and participated as an artistic mentor on several Ethno projects around the world. He is a well-loved violin and folk ensemble teacher at De Centrale, a world music school in Ghent, and is a master at working with all levels of musicians and backgrounds (both autodidacts as classically trained). Wouter’s first steps into the world of Folk and traditional music was through his love for Irish music, over the past decade he discovered and mastered many other music styles from around the world.
The ensemble workshop with Wouter will take place in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, Ireland from April 14th till April 19th 2025. Approximately 20 musicians from Belgium and Ireland are invited to join and form the Ensemble during the project. Irish guest tutors such as Brid Harper will teach some Irish tunes to add to the repertoire and will join the ensemble. At the end of the project the ensemble will show their work to an audience during their performance.
Paul Spring
Paul Spring
Paul Spring has released 4 albums in the past 2 years. Between 2023’s Always Almost Home “meshing 90s pop and Bach” (MPR) and the “hidden pop gem” (Irish Times) of 2022ʼs Thunderhead, Spring experimented with minimal electronic production and folk. Aquarium Drunkard called his album, 2024’s River Flows Two Ways, “a singular fresh offering as well as a catalogue introduction of sorts.” His most recent album ‘Kind of Heaven’ was recorded live over 2 days with producer and drummer Jon Nellen (Big Thief, Elucid, Nick Hakim) and features Nick Hakim on piano.
Paul was raised in Saint Cloud, MN and is now based in New York City. He has completed two successful River Canoe tours. In 2015 he spent 48 days paddling 1200 miles down the Mississippi in support of his release Towards a Center. In 2024 he canoed 150 miles down the Hudson in support of River Flows Two Ways. Spring is also a devoted fingerpicking guitarist. In 2021 he released an album of Bach arrangements for 12 string guitar, and since 2022 he has played a weekly gig in Manhattan playing Bach at a small bar.
In addition to his solo work, Paul was lead singer and songwriter of the band Holy Hive until their dissolution in 2021. He has also appeared as a session guitarist and co-writer on Blackthought and El Michels Affair’s Glorious Game, and his guitar playing was sampled on releases by Kenny Beats, Vic Mensa, Kirby, and Thundercat.
WIth Support from:
The Leon Stax Equation
Leon Stax is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Ireland. His sound a chassis of Soul music with the aesthetic and flavours of Jazz, Rock, Funk and Psychedelia
The Máirtín de Cógáin Project
The Máirtín de Cógáin Project
Máirtín has returned to Dublin from San Diego with a bag of ballads to the Backroom of the Cobblestone. He will be joined with a few mystery guests but you are guaranteed a night of sweet song, mythical stories, and belly full of laughs.
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
Tickets at Door €10
Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill Live at the Cobblestone
From Asbury Park in the US, the land of Bruce Springsteen comes Kevin Hill. An Irish-American musician, he is fulfilling his lifelong dream of performing in Ireland! Anything can happen at a Kevin Hill show .....and it usually does.
Kevin Hill is a rare talent... a soulful vocalist, a world class jazz/rock guitarist and a witty, meaningful, and deeply introspective lyricist. A Wiser Time Records artist, his music has been enjoyed worldwide through digital and physical media.
Hill and his musical family have shared billings and stages with legends like Sting, Levon Helm, Gov't Mule, Ziggy Marley, Dickey Betts, Johnny Winter. Hill's guitar mentor Ted Dunbar was a legendary jazz educator who also instructed Trey Anastasio and Vernon Reid.
Forged by the jazz organ groups of the Newark, NJ school of musical hard knocks and given rainbow luminescence by the spiritual awakening of the Grateful Dead, Santana and Phish, Hill brings the best of the improvised music tradition to every performance.
A devoted father and an advocate for mental health and substance abuse awareness, the intention behind Hill's music is to help and to heal.
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €10 Buy them here
A Night of American Folk Music: Eli Waltz & Korina Zambrano
Eli Waltz & Korina Zambrano
Eli Waltz & Korina Zambrano are two American folk-artists making their Dublin debut at The Cobblestone.
Eli is a world traveler and folk musician who focuses the sum of his experiences on the road into a soulful, singular sound. Known for his whimsical lyricism, unconventional chord progressions and gut-punching harmonica solos, Eli’s music incorporates American Blues, rock ’n’ roll, Chinese Guqin and European Baroque music. He is influenced and identifies with musicians ranging from Ray Lamontagne to Pink Floyd to Shakey Graves and Gregory Alan Isakov. Waltz has shared the stage with nationally-recognized artists including Willie Carlise and Andrew Combs. Sir Paul McCartney and other musical heroes have heard and praised his music.
Korina is an independent folk-artist and singer-songwriter best renowned for her charming melodies and evocative lyrics. She composes her raw sound through expansive guitar voicings and captures human experience through her unique perspective. Korina draws upon folk, jazz, classic rock, and pop to create her innovative melodies, but is most notably inspired by legendary songwriters Joni Mitchell, Elliot Smith, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Korina crafts a deep vulnerability and relatability in her music, and looks forward to connecting with fellow artists and her future audiences.
Eli & Korina’s evening in your city is one you will not want to miss!
Tickets 10 Euro on door or get them earlier and cheaper for 8 euro here!
Cobbleprov
Cobbleprov
An improv showcase where the present and future of the artform can expand and grow.
Wickerlight
Emanating from the vibrant depths of the Irish music scene, Wickerlight is an electrifying four-piece band that thrives on the fusion of raw energy and eclectic sounds. With their unique blend of influences ranging from Irish traditional music to pulsating rock, infused with infectious dance and Eastern European rhythms, Wickerlight has quickly carved a distinct and captivating niche in the industry.
Hailing Dublin Ireland, Wickerlight has been creating their own distinctive sound since they first got together. Their set list of completely original compositions reflects their diverse musical influences, resulting in an exhilarating blend that is sure to ignite any crowd.
To date they have sold out notable venues such as The Grand Social & Whelan’s of Wexford St to name a few.
Harry Kearns, Jack DeValera & Aoife Moriarty
Harry Kearns, Jack DeValera & Aoife Moriarty
Join us for a night of original music, with sets from three unique singer-songwriters.
Doors 19:45, show at 20:15, finish 22:30.
The Back Room Dispatch
The Back Room Dispatch
Cathy McEvoy Clara Rose & Sad Sham
The Spring 2025 edition of the Back Room Dispatch brings you original music from songwriters Cathy McEvoy, Clara Rose & Sad Sham, backed by the superb Back Room Dispatch house band featuring top session musicians Johnny Taylor (keyboard), Paddy Joyce (bass) and Paddy Hopkins (drums). Special guest is award-winning barbershop quartet Third Time Lucky.
Catch us in The Back Room at The Cobblestone, Dublin's 'Drinking Pub with a Music Problem' on Sunday 23rd February!
Further info: www.cathymcevoy.com
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
Tickets Here
The Flo Sho Presents: Joe Skylark & Friends
Hey there! Come vibe with us at THE FLO SHO as we showcase the talents of Joe Skylark, Eppie, & Taylor Byrne live in person!
Adam Nolan Band
Adam Nolan Band
Prolific Irish Free Jazz Saxophonist Adam Nolan has released 18 albums to date and recently released a new album titled ARE U FREE with some of the finest American musicians on the NYC free jazz scene.
His philosophy is that each gig and recording session is a new experience and, along with this, has recently added spoken word and Rap into the sets mixing free jazz with Irish music and hip hop and metal, giving an eclectic modern authentic style.
"Listened to your album last night, I love it! Talking about where free music may go in future, like we were yesterday, fusing it with rap, punk, other genres, may part of the answer. Also, when I was a teen, James Nadien's grandpa, who was a great saxophone player, was a bit of a mentor to me, great drummer!" - Alan Braufman "A rising star of modern jazz" - Jazzlife Japan
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €10 here
Tickets on the door: €10
"Carolan Reflections - David Vesey"
Irish pianist and traditional musician launches his newly released album "Carolan Reflections". The album features arrangements of the music of Turlough O'Carolan, arranged for solo piano. Join David for a night celebrating one of Ireland's most well known composers!
People's Céilí / Céilí Pobail
People's Céilí / Céilí Pobail
A big auld céilí to celebrate Brigid and the end of winter! Dances are suitable for beginners and steps will be introduced before each new dance. In honour of Bríd the Carer, the céilí will feature some cúpla focal and goodwill for those in need worldwide! RSVP for you and your Habibis!
Fáilte roimh chách :)
Tickets 10 Euro
Filidh
Filidh
Filidh is a trad and folk group based in Dublin. They are comprised of Caty Cleary on fiddle and vocals, Neil Dignam on banjo, Ellen O'Brien on flute, Declan Coles on bodhrán and vocals, and Tama de Búrca on pipes and guitar.
Their name, the Irish for poets, relays their mission to share and weave the stories, images, and identity of traditional and folk music.
Tickets 10 Euro
Charity Gig in aid of MSF Ireland (Doctors Without Borders)
Charity Gig in aid of MSF Ireland (Doctors Without Borders)
A night of music, comedy and drag in aid of MSF Ireland with a raffle on the night.
There will be QR codes and donation buckets available for people to donate
MegaTrad
Mega Trad
megaTRAD are a high energy, improvisation based trio with a sound best described as an exalted manifestation of Irish Trad, melding their cultural musical heritage with diverse individual musical experiences, bolstered by the contemporary nuances of stomp, bass, and pedal FX boards. The outcome is an innovative and exhilarating auditory journey, affectionately termed "Tradscendental" by their enthusiastic fanbase.
Their improvisational approach to the megaTRAD show promises audiences a once-in-a-lifetime experience at every performance and gives megaTRAD the freedom to sculpt their performance around what energy the audience is looking for. In 2020, megaTRAD captured the spotlight by winning the Best Performance at Temple Bar Trad Fest’s "Live at the Hub," earning a coveted slot at Milwaukee Irish Fest. They've graced the stages of Electric Picnic, All Together Now, The All Ireland Fleadh, Bloom Festival, and Shannonside Folk Festival among many others.
"Incredibly innovative and energetic" - Templebar Tradfest
"Truly a force of tribal nature" - Cuppa Tea TV
Songs Across Shores: From Melbourne to West Cork
"Songs Across Shores: From Melbourne to West Cork"
Featuring Seren Spain (Melbourne’s Rising Indie Star), Kris Mizzi (Melbourne’s Folk Artist of the Year), and ADT (West Cork’s Own Folk Sensation)
"Songs Across Shores: From Melbourne to West Cork" Featuring Seren Spain (Melbourne’s Rising Indie Star), Kris Mizzi (Australia’s Folk Artist of the Year), and ADT (West Cork’s Own Folk Sensation)
Touring Ireland - February 2024 Join this special showcase as Melbourne’s finest indie-folk talents unite with the soulful sounds of West Cork, bringing a night of unforgettable music to stages across Ireland.
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
Tickets €20 HERE
Blues Night at the Cobblestone - The Flying Monkeys
Blues Night at the Cobblestone - The Flying Monkeys
Get ready to groove with The Flying Monkeys Blues Band on Friday 31st of January at The Cobblestone!
🎤🎶 Hailing from Dublin, our dynamic 6-piece band is set to electrify your night with a blend of raw blues power and deep emotional resonance that you won’t forget.
Formed in 2022, we bring a rich musical background that pays homage to the blues from the Delta to Chicago.
We’ll be playing from 8ish until late, so come ready to enjoy some great music all night long!!
https://www.theflyingmonkeysbluesband.com/
Free
Dee Armstrong Single Launch
Dee Armstrong (Kila) Single Launch "The Prince of Laughter" from upcoming solo album.
Tradfest 2025 presents… Dee Armstrong is a self taught multi-instrumentalist, composer, and a vibrant force in Irish music for over three decades. Best known as the fiddle player with the iconic band Kila since 1991, she brings an electrifying energy to every performance.
Coming from a deeply musical family, Dee has inherited a legacy that resonates through the generations. This influence is unmistakably present in both her solo work and collaborative projects.
Her children - Tiggy, Diarmuid, Lughaidh and Rosie continue this family tradition. Notably, Diarmuid and Lughaidh also feature on her upcoming solo album.
Dee will be launching the single “The Prince of Laughter” from this album at Tradfest 2025. She will be joined by her sons Diarmuid and Lughaidh Armstrong [5 string banjo and guitar], Seamie O Dowd [guitar and fiddle], Stephen O Dowd [harmonica], Grainne Horan [fiddle] and Sarah Jane Barry [mandolin and flute].
More info and tickets here
Doors 8:00pm
Show 8.30pm
Tickets €16 here
The Hammonds Palestine Fundraiser
The Hammonds Folk Night for Palestine Fundraiser
The Hammonds are a musical family from Bray Co Wicklow, consisting of siblings Suzanne, Karen and Aoife, and their dad Ray. They grew up listening to everything from Planxty and Clannad to Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell and are influenced heavily from the dad’s singing and playing guitar since they can remember.
They are individual musicians in their own right, with numerous solo projects, collaborations and bands, including punk, trad, electronic, and drum and bass influences but always come back to their roots to sing harmonies together to the songs they grew up listening to. Expect a cosy evening focused on the siblings weaving their haunting harmonies through a varied songbook in the town they love so well.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €15 here
Cole Larravide
Cole Larravide Live at The Cobblestone
Cole Larravide is an American singer/songwriter/guitarist making his Irish debut at The Cobblestone.
He tours nonstop and has performed at many world-famous venues including The Cavern Club (Liverpool), Whisky A Go Go (LA), and Blues Alley (DC). Cole also performed as Three Dog Night’s Special Guest for multiple shows on tour and opened for The Beatles original drummer Pete Best. Playing solo acoustic, Cole's original catalogue blends styles and genres through high-energy jams and introspective, lyrical songs.
Check him out on Instagram & Facebook
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
Admission FREE
Cailíní Lua
Join Cailíní Lua for one of their last home performances before they embark on their 2025 International Tour, for a night of music, sing and dance!
Jude Brothers
Jude Brothers
with support from A Clatter And Drone
Jude Brothers is a folk derived singer-songwriter from Arkansas, with a penchant for whimsy and tender heartedness. Brothers’ distinct writing style is marked by congenial contrasts: passionate & playful, calculated & relaxed, approachable & quirky.
Their lyrics communicate a simultaneous existential dread and intoxicating thrill of living and loving, a practice in raw and shameless vulnerability shared through song. All of this is transmitted through nimble vocal frolicking- a shapeshifter voice crawling, leaping, pirouetting through a mystical landscape of their own creation.
.....Let’s say you are in a forest, and you don’t know how you got there. A strong voice lilts from an autumnal quiet to a riveting loud stream to sing you the spell of their story. Is it a mockingbird? The spirit of an ash tree? A mischievous, but benevolent forest sprite?
Nay! Tis but your new friend, Jud. Or Jude. Or Judith. With harp, guitar, and sometimes tenor banjo in tow, this freaky little Ozark bard comes bearing gifts- songs from somewhere between the real and the ethereal landscapes of their life.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €10 here
at Door €12
What the press is saying…
“There´s something deeply captivating about Jude Brothers, something that brings all other surrounding noise or rush to an utter calm. Be it through their comforting lyrical storytelling, angelic melodic trills or whimsical performances, the Arkansas artist has a unique charm that´s set to take off. If you can catch them live then don´t miss the opportunity, trust us. Prep for tears and goosebumps, though - Jude Brothers speaks straight to the soul. “ -Ciara Bains, Holler Country
“Solo Arkansas singer-songwriter Jude Brothers delivered a mesmerizing set behind their harp. Their voice aches with a high Ozarks mystery, beautiful and haunting, while their songs wind like kudzu through long ballads and existential inquiry.“ -Doug Freeman, The Austin Chronicle
“Alternating between banjo, harp, and guitar, Brothers’ emotive performance recalled the likes of Gillian Welch, Joanna Newsom and Karen Dalton.” -Jonny Leather, Mecca Lecca “-a powerful songwriting force conveying emotive lyricism, freak-folk stylings and sick-ass harp.” -Alex De Vore, Santa Fe Reporter
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
Improvers Irish Social (Set) Dancing Classes with Louise O'Connor
Join the talented dancer and teacher, Louise O’Connor for Improvers Irish social dancing including set dancing
Mondays Nov 25 Dec 2, 9, 16 // 8:20-9:35pm
Improvers level class is recommended for those who have some dancing experience already (But is not essential as all dances will be broken down slowly regardless).
we will warm up and will then split into sets of 8 people and learn one new set dance each week: i.e. Ballyvourney, Merchant, Kilfenora, Plain set
We will learn steps and sets which could be danced at a Irish social dancing (Céilí) event
There is no partner required to attend. The class is very relaxed and the main goal is to enjoy ourselves :)
Sign up here:
Drop in beginner class here €14
Feel free to carry on the night in the Cobblestone at the Session afterwards!
For further details contact me on info@louise.ie
Beginners Irish Social (Set) Dancing Classes with Louise O'Connor
Join the talented dancer and teacher, Louise O’Connor for Irish social dancing including set dancing and learn a few sean nós or battering steps
Mondays Nov 25 Dec 2, 9, 16 // 7:15-8:15pm
The evening will run as follows:
We will warm up and then split into sets of 8 people and learn one new set dance each week: i.e. Ballyvourney, Merchant, Kilfenora, Plain set
We will learn steps and sets which could be danced at a Irish social dancing (Céilí) event
The sets will be broken down slowly. There is no experience or partner required. The class is very relaxed and the main goal is to enjoy ourselves :)
Sign up here:
Drop in beginner class here €12
Feel free to carry on the night in the Cobblestone at the Session afterwards!
For further details contact me on info@louise.ie
Silver Branch
Silver Branch
Silver Branch will be headlining their last headline show of the year with James Lonergan opening. The night will feature songs from their debut album ‘The Long Goodnight’ and plenty more.
Doors 8:00pm
Show 8:30pm
Tickets €13 here
Improvers Irish Social (Set) Dancing Classes with Louise O'Connor
Join the talented dancer and teacher, Louise O’Connor for Improvers Irish social dancing including set dancing
Mondays Nov 25 Dec 2, 9, 16 // 8:20-9:35pm
Improvers level class is recommended for those who have some dancing experience already (But is not essential as all dances will be broken down slowly regardless).
we will warm up and will then split into sets of 8 people and learn one new set dance each week: i.e. Ballyvourney, Merchant, Kilfenora, Plain set
We will learn steps and sets which could be danced at a Irish social dancing (Céilí) event
There is no partner required to attend. The class is very relaxed and the main goal is to enjoy ourselves :)
Sign up here:
Drop in beginner class here €14
Feel free to carry on the night in the Cobblestone at the Session afterwards!
For further details contact me on info@louise.ie
Beginners Irish Social (Set) Dancing Classes with Louise O'Connor
Join the talented dancer and teacher, Louise O’Connor for Irish social dancing including set dancing and learn a few sean nós or battering steps
Mondays Nov 25 Dec 2, 9, 16 // 7:15-8:15pm
The evening will run as follows:
We will warm up and then split into sets of 8 people and learn one new set dance each week: i.e. Ballyvourney, Merchant, Kilfenora, Plain set
We will learn steps and sets which could be danced at a Irish social dancing (Céilí) event
The sets will be broken down slowly. There is no experience or partner required. The class is very relaxed and the main goal is to enjoy ourselves :)
Sign up here:
Drop in beginner class here €12
Feel free to carry on the night in the Cobblestone at the Session afterwards!
For further details contact me on info@louise.ie
An Chéad Ghlúin Eile
An Chéad Ghlúin Eile um Nollaig | Christmas with ACGE
Caithigí an oíche le beirt deirfiúracha Gaeltachta ag gabháil fhoinn le linn aimsir na Nollag! Spend the night with two sisters from the Gaeltacht singing away during the Christmas season!
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Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €25 here
at Door €30
Some One’s Sons
Some One’s Sons
The Cobblestone hosts Some One’s Sons on December 7th! Get your tickets now for a great night in one of Ireland's most iconic folk venues.
Some One’s Sons are a dynamic and evocative five-piece Irish folk band, carving out a unique place in Ireland's folk scene. The Mullingar outfit have been riding a wave of success, with a sold-out concerts in Liverpool and Dublin, headline gigs at renowned venues such as the Róisín Dubh and the Grand Social, and performances on TG4 Live, TodayFM, and BBC Radio Merseyside. They've recently completed their summer tour, supporting renowned acts like Seán Keane, George Murphy, The Fureys and the Wolfe Tones, along with a headline performance at Whelan’s. They also played festivals across Ireland, including Electric Picnic, Galway Folk Fest, Fleadh Thoraigh, the Lakeland Sessions, RiverFest and the main stage of the Fleadh Cheoil.
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!
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
Tickets €15 here & 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
