What gigs are on this week in Dublin city?
Dublin Gig Guide Highlights: 333 Festival, Katie Gregson-MacLeod, The Juan MacLean, Mind Enterprises, Paul Simon, Christopher Cross, Tinariwen, FCUKERS, DOSE, Blue Niall, Verraco, Saint Sister, Saint Sister, Clarissa Connelly, Hatis Noit, Rachael Lavelle, THEATRE, pot-pot, Ray LaMontagne, Doja Cat, Dove Ellis, Duendita.
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Tuesday May 19th
Fcukers @ Button Factory
The Dublin electronic duo with the sharp, muscular club energy – indie sleazy bangers – ‘if you wanna party, come over to my house’
Dove Ellis @ The Workman’s Club
Galway singer-songwriter who released the Choice-nominated album Blizzard plays the Workman’s Club for a second night in a row.
Doja Cat @ 3Arena
Doja Cat’s Tour Ma Vie World Tour arrives at 3Arena. The rapper and singer’s theatrical, high-production live show is one of the biggest pop spectacles of the current touring cycle.
Liniker @ Vicar Street
Brazilian MPB and soul singer with the rich, emotionally direct voice and warm stage presence.
South East Underground @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Rappers JUGO YYUNG • BEDDYMINAJ • LAYLON • KIRBYMXC • YAHLAABABY • LUCAN.
Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman @ Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire
Old-timey American folk fiddle and banjo players. Tiny Desk.
Lift Off 0.4 – Soft Rules, DC Dolls, Nihilis, Myriad @ The Grand Social
Presented by Skyrocket Promotions. Lift Off is an event dedicated to showcasing exceptional upcoming talent.
Wednesday May 20th
Paul Simon @ 3Arena
Paul Simon brings his final tour to Dublin. Over six decades of songwriting from ‘The Sound of Silence’ to ‘Graceland’ – one of the great American musicians saying goodbye to the road.
Ray LaMontagne @ 3Olympia Theatre
Ray LaMontagne is on 20th anniversary tour of Trouble, one of the defining singer-songwriter albums of the 2000s. Two nights – also Thursday.
Sarah Kinsley @ Button Factory
New York singer-songwriter and producer Sarah Kinsley plays Button Factory. Her alt-pop combines expansive classical arrangements with emotionally direct songwriting. ‘Lonely Touch’
Mise, Roo Elizabeth, Melo Bliss, Honey Muzzle.. @ The Sound House
Sound House Selects 5.0 live bands…
Tide Lines, Miranda Faul @ Whelan’s
Foggy Notions presents Scottish folk-pop band Tide Lines at Whelan’s with Miranda Faul in support.
Rose Wallace Goldaline @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Second project of Dublin artist Conor Fagan aka Isidore. ‘Don’t Take All This For Granted’
Hawthorne Heights @ The Grand Social
Ohio emo and post-hardcore band.
Taking Back Sunday @ The Academy
Long Island post-hardcore band Taking Back Sunday play The Academy. Support from Babyrat.
Thursday May 21st
Slán Solas x Sing Along Social @ IMMA (6pm)
Yoga + Breathwork + Craic Mechanics Set
pot-pot @ The Workman’s Club
Lisbon-based Irish psych/krautrock band’s debut album Warsaw 480km is class.
THEATRE, Burglar @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Limerick band THEATRE have two songs out now and an EP on the way.
Picture Postcard, Anemoia, Politik @ BelloBar
Five-piece dreamo combining modern shoegaze with melancholic 90s/00s emo. with time EP Launch
Lisa Lambe & Cormac De Barra @ The Sugar Club
A night of harp and voice with Irish vocalist Lisa Lambe and harpist Cormac De Barra.
Kiefer Sutherland @ The Ambassador Theatre
Yes, Actor and country singer Kiefer Sutherland. US dates were cancelled due to low ticket sales.
Ray LaMontagne @ 3Olympia Theatre
Ray LaMontagne is on 20th anniversary tour of Trouble, one of the defining singer-songwriter albums of the 2000s. Two nights – also Wednesday.
REVOLVE ft. Avenue 68, Calum Agnew & Mac Steady DJ Set (10pm)
2 live bands and a DJ every Thursday.
Wired @ Project Arts Centre
A Neuro-Friendly Club Night, presented by Dublin Dance Festival and Project Arts Centre. Sold out.
Friday May 22nd
Festival of Voice: Saint Sister, Clarissa Connelly, Hatis Noit, Rachael Lavelle @ National Concert Hall
The NCH’s Festival of Voice presents a remarkable bill: Dublin duo Saint Sister, Scottish-Danish songwriter Clarissa Connelly, Japanese performance artist Hatis Noit and Dublin singer Rachael Lavelle. One of the most interesting shows of the month.
Duendita @ Whelan’s
Foggy Notions presents New York singer-songwriter who trades in jazz, soul, R&B and piano – released their album a strong desire to survive last year to strong notices.
The Nightingales @ The Workman’s Club
Foggy Notions presents Birmingham post-punk band The Nightingales at the Workman’s Club. Robert Lloyd’s group have been making spiky, irreverent music since the early 1980s and show no sign of mellowing.
Fortune Igiebor @ The Academy 2
Irish RAGE rapper who just released the album VERSUS THE WORLD.
After Eight Club @ Pawn Shop (8pm – Midnight)
Early club night with guest Governess and resident Giita.
Late Clubs and DJs
K8olo & Friends @ Lucky’s (8:30pm)
Meath Street DJ bar vibes.
Soundglasses @ The Big Romance (8pm)
Northern Soul, Ska, Rocksteady.
Mind Enterprises @ The Bernard Shaw (11pm)
Fun Italo pop duo.
Paul van Dyk @ Index (11pm)
Grammy-winning German trance DJ Paul van Dyk plays Index. A genuine legend of the form – four-hour sets, no filler.
Rub A Dub Hi-Fi Meets Concrete Lion Soundsystem @ The Racket Space (11pm)
Roots & Dub duo represent Birmingham and Bristol.
Sam Alfred @ Wigwam (11pm)
Australian DJ, known for mixing jazz-tipped house with deep cuts & UK garage.
Verraco, Dåser, Fionn & Lúnasa @ Tengu (11pm)
Reasons To Dance present the Colombia artist blending techno, latin-influenced tribal, hyper-electronica, IDM and dembow-bass on XL.
Le Boom (Live) @ Centre Point (11pm)
Third of three late shows in the venue this month.
Spraoi Mór with Conor Schmtz @ Hang Dai Chinese (11pm)
House, disco and acid expected from the Belfast man.
Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Party @ The Workman’s Club (11:30pm)
Alternative Anthems Dublin presents Just Like Heaven, a night of alt-80s music at the Workman’s Club main room.
Dr Dubplate b2b Locky @ block (11pm)
All Night Long presented by OMNI.
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Saturday May 23rd
333 Festival: Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Andy Bell (Ride/Glok), Kelly-Anne Byrne x Roo Kavanagh, Nialler9, Arveene @ The Devlin, Ranelagh (3pm – late)
The 333 Festival returns to The Devlin in Ranelagh with a strong bill. Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip and Andy Bell of Ride and Glok headline, with Kelly-Anne Byrne x Roo Kavanagh, and Arveene across the day and evening. Loads of talks, screenings, live music from Pippa Molony, Brian Dillon and interesting food from Robin Gill and more. Timetable.
Pizza Jazz All Dayer @ Lucky’s (3pm til late)
Live Jazz out in the yard from Organ Freman and PizzaJazz expanded band playing the music of Sun Ra, plus DJ Portamentous spinning tunes throughout the day.
Blue Niall Presents: A Trad Session (with Rappers) @ McDowell’s, Inchicore
Irish Trad Session X Rap Cypher presented by Blue Niall and friends.
Katie Gregson-MacLeod @ Unitarian Church
Scottish singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod plays the intimate Unitarian Church on St Stephen’s Green. Her confessional indie-folk writing songs have earned her a devoted following.
Dose @ The Workman’s Club
Sycophantic EP Launch from the Dublin alt-rockers led by Lizzie Fitzpatrick (ex Bitch Falcon).
Pier @ Whelan’s
Italian-born alt pop artist loves ’90s alternative rock and Britpop. Support Molly Donnery.
Rugged Little Pill @ The Sound House
Alanis Morissette Tribute.
Late Clubs and DJs
The Juan MacLean @ Hang Dai (11pm)
presented by The Board of Works. The DFA Records’ electronic producer started LCD Soundsystem with James Murphy when they were called. Nancy Wang joined him on vocals for a while as heard on career highlight album The Future Will Come from 2009. A rare appearance in Dublin from one of the most reliably satisfying DJs in dance music. Juan MacLean picks 10 tracks ahead of his Hang Dai set this Saturday night
Long Island Sound @ Tengu (11pm)
SOS Club Tour from Rob Roche & Tim Nolan and their house electronic productions.
Captain Wallop, Jesse Mass, DIEBYVEG @ Wigwam (11pm)
Trust Presents hosue and garage-led night.
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Sunday May 24th
Organ Freeman @ The Big Romance (6pm)
Live Jazz every Sunday.
Belle Chen @ Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire
Belle Chen is an Australian-Taiwanese pianist and composer who blurs the lines between classical and electronic music.
Christopher Cross @ Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Soft-rock legend Christopher Cross plays Bord Gáis. ‘Sailing’, ‘Arthur’s Theme’, ‘Ride Like the Wind’ – an evening of classic adult contemporary at its most polished.
LEEVY @ Whelan’s Upstairs
West Cork five piece band with a blend of folk rock poetry, raucous punk delivery with Irish traditional undertones, just released Baile Mhúirne or The Soldiers March the Paps of Anú album.
Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Drone Mass @ NCH
Festival of Voice. Experience Jóhann Jóhannsson’s mesmerising Drone Mass, with Chamber Choir Ireland and Crash Ensemble. Two of Ireland’s leading ensembles join together in a mesmerising soundscape of voices, strings, and electronics.
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Monday May 25th
Rodrigo y Gabriela @ National Stadium
Mexican acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela play the National Stadium. Their furious percussive technique and fusion of flamenco, metal and world music is renowned.
Tinariwen @ 3Olympia Theatre
Tuareg desert rock. David Keenan supports.
Song Cycle @ Whelan’s
Whelan’s informal weekly singer-songwriter night.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
