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Ralph Rolle from Chic to play Dublin gig with new band Ralph Rolle & The Funk Patrol

Ralph Rolle best know as the drummer from Chic will be performing with his new band Ralph Rolle & The Funk Patrol for the Dublin based platform We-Bloom in The Button Factory on Saturday February 17th.

The eight-piece band will consist of:

Ralph Rolle (Chic) on Drums
Jess Kav (BARQ) Lead Vocals
Michael Hopkins (Planet Parade) Lead Vocals
Steven McCann (TooFools) on Guitar
Lorcán O’Dwyer (TooFools) on Bass
Darragh O’Kelly (Republic Of Loose) on Keys
David Conway (Booka Brass) on Sax
Paul Kiernan (Booka Brass) on Trumpet


Tickets are priced at €11+ or €8 for students are available from Eventbrite.ie.

Ralph Rolle Sound Check Groove!

Chic - Le Freak


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