UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday 6 May - Leah Sohotra with Martin Leahy - 8 p.m. SOLD OUT We are delighted to welcome Leah Sohotra to the room on Monday, 6 May. Leah seamlessly blends genres, relishing traditional uses of language play. 'Her deep, ethereal vocals are crystal clear while her unique sound draws from both rural American and Irish landscapes, as well as folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic. The result is a ‘stunningly raw, genre-defying approach’- Hot Press. Leah will be accompanied by acclaimed Cork musician Martin Leahy and supported by Muireann Lane. Tickets €15 on Eventbrite or at the bar.
Wednesday 8 + 22 May - Improvers’ Trad Session 7:30- 10:00 p.m. Facilitated by Julian Halpin. If you are interested in joining, please send a message to maureenscork@gmail.com.
Tuesday 21 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.
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.
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.
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. Tickets €10 on Eventbrite.