10 gigs and clubs to see in Cork this weekend

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2ND

• Ben Kunder @ Levis’ of Ballydehob (8.30pm, donations)
  Toronto-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist begins a weekend of Cork dates.
• Annie Bloch @ PLUGD/The Roundy (9pm, €tbc)
  Irish/German songwriter plays the Roundy with a full band. Support from Damsel.
• Mall Grab @ Dali (10pm, €10)
  Moved from Cyprus Avenue owing to delays with opening the refurbished venue on the night. Existing tickets will be refunded, new tickets must be bought from Dali.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3RD

• Clare Sands @ Levis’ of Ballydehob (8.30pm, €10)
  Corkonian singer-songwriter and seventh-generation fiddler (!) plays the village pub in Ballydehob.
• Ben Kunder @ Crane Lane Theatre (9pm, free)
  Into the city for the second Cork date for Toronto-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
• One Horse Pony @ Coughlan’s (10pm, free)
  Corkonian folk/roots outfit launch new EP ‘Hot One’ after a busy Jazz weekend.
• Taboo @ Dali (10pm, €10)
  Stevie G, Grillz and Chedder present another instalment of their afro/hip-hop night, in association with CIT Africa Society.
• The Murder Capital @ Cyprus Avenue (11pm, €5)
  Post-punk outfit with a social bent play Cork as part of the local SOMA proceedings.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4TH

• whenyoung @ Cyprus Avenue (9pm, €10)
  Much-hyped Limerick indie trio headlines upstairs in the newly-overhauled Caroline Street venue.
• RíRá @ DeBarra’s of Clonakilty (9.30pm, €10)
  Legendary Irish rhymer headlines Clonakilty Arts Festival’s wrap party at the town’s renowned venue.

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