The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week
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Monday August 27th
- GZA @ The Sugar Club (€27.50)
Wu-Tang member performs one of the collective’s best solo works. Also Tuesday. - Thunderpussy @ The Academy (€28+)
The all-female band from Seattle band make their Dublin debut.
Tuesday August 28th
- GZA @ The Sugar Club (€27.50)
Wu-Tang member performs one of the collective’s best solo works. Also Tuesday. - Sunset Sessions: Oscar Blue, Harry Fennell, Housewife Music, Luke Walsh, Beauty Pageant. @ Drop Dead Twice (€8)
Original Irish music night. - Ruby Sessions: Molly Sterling, Chris Avetta, Davy Lyons, Niamh Keane, Freya Ridings @ Doyle’s (9pm, €7)
Weekly acoustic club in aid of Simon Community.
Wednesday August 29th
- David Keenan @ Secret Location (free)
The Dublin songwriter boasts lyrical prowess and beguiling stage craft. - Shannon and the Clams @ Whelans (€15+)
The indie-garage band from California are known for their fusion of doo-wop with R&B. - Marisa Anderson @ The Bello Bar (€14+)
The Portland based musician applies elements of minimalism, electronic music and jazz to form her own unique sound.
Thursday August 30th
- C F I T,Hux & The Hitmen, Wob! @ East Side Tavern (Free)
The Irish alt-rock band launch the first single from their forthcoming album ‘C F I T vs Gravity’. - This Fresh Hell , Schindler’s Fist @ Yamamori Tengu (€5+)
The dynamic acts are to play a double headliner. - Legend Has It: italia ninety, The Happenings, Rocket To Friday. @ Drop Dead Twice (€10+)
A night of new Irish music - Five Grand Stereo @ Whelan’s (€10+)
The art-rock band take influence from Bowie and The Beatles.
Friday August 31st
Festival
- Electric Picnic @ Stradbally, Co. Laois (€250+)
Annual music festival with performances from Kendrick Lamar, Chvrches & Brand New Friend.
- Garden Party: Wyvern Lingo & Hudson Taylor @ Seamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul (€27.50)
The diverse duos join forces for a double headliner. - D8 Soul Club Presents Adrian Jae & Mark Sherlock @ The Dublin Conservative Club (free)
A night of quality soul music. - Moot: DJs Replete, Vogelbat @ The Bernard Shaw (Free)
Expect House, Techno, Afrobeat, Uk Garage and everything in between. - Good Vibrations #7 @ Drop Dead Twice (Free, 7pm)
A night of 60’s music from Stephen Donnelly, Liam Pepper, Andy Marke & more. - Wah Wah Wino @ Hang Dai (10.30pm, Free)
Sweet Friday night dance vibes through Hang Dai’s custom sound system.
Saturday September 1st
Festival
- Electric Picnic @ Stradbally, Co. Laois (€250+)
Annual music festival with performances from Massive Attack, NERD & Dua Lipa.
- Feel Like Jumping: September @ The Bernard Shaw (4pm, Free)
Party afternoon featuring Lúcás De Brochtúin, Phil McLean & more. - Mosmo Strange, Wynona Bleach, That Snaake @ Fibber Magee’s (Free, 9pm)
Check out Belfast band Wynona Bleach’s Eyes Burning. - Oggy Psytrance Parade 2 feat. Dj Origin, Yogi & Sionnach @ Turks Head (€12, 9pm)
A night of DJ dance music across two stages in the venue. - Will Dempsey w/ Special Guest @ Hang Dai (10.30pm, free)
Stellar Saturday night dance vibes with Will Dempsey through Hang Dai’s custom sound system.
Sunday September 2nd
Festival
- Electric Picnic @ Stradbally, Co. Laois (€250+)
Annual music festival with performances from The Prodigy, Nile Rodgers & Chic.
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