The best gigs and clubs in Dublin this week

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Monday July 23rd

• Grace Jones, Wyvern Lingo @ Trinity College Park (€60.45+)
  Pop icon takes to the stage as part of the Trinity Summer Series, support from .
• Pine The Pilcrow @ The Crow Bar (Free)
  Avant-garde folk music from Dublin-based trio.
• We-Bloom Presents – Birdwoman, Elkin, Korbo@ The Workmans Club(Free)
  A smattering of domestic alt-indie talent courtesy of Dublin promoter.

Tuesday July 24th

• The False and the Fair @ Crowbar (8.30pm, Free)
  Irish alt-rock group with psychedelic undertones. Check out ‘Gone Tomorrow‘. 

Wednesday July 25th

• Hennessy Sound Lounge – Ships @ Hen’s Teeth (6-8, 8.30-10.30pm)
  Dublin duo share their musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience over a custom built hi-fi system. 

Thursday July 26th

• Pillow Queens @ The Wood Quay (Free, 1pm)
  Dublin punk rock group play a free daytime gig in The Wood Quay as part of summertime series. Hear ‘Favorite’.
• Bleeding Heart Pigeons @Whelans ( €12+)
  Limerick-based alt rock group come to Whelan’s for an intimate performance.
• Hennessy Sound Lounge – John Boyle & Colm K @ Hen’s Teeth (6-8, 8.30-10.30)
  Two renowned Irish djs share their musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience over a custom built hi-fi system.
• Jocelyn Blake Fundraiser: Davy Kehoe, Diamond Dagger and more  @ The Sugar Club (€12.50)
  Featuring performances from T-woc, Safetyboy & more to help raise funds for cancer treament.
• Moot @ The Bernard Shaw
  Monthly installment of House, Soul & Afrobeat in the Shaw.
• Polyrhythm @ Berlin D2 (Free)
  New Dublin DJ collective play alternative takes on the traditional techno formula. 
• Secret Thursdays act TBA (Free) @ Pyg
  The next in a series of secret international dj appearances at Pyg. Hint, this act has remixed Todd Terje. Announced on the day.

Friday July 27

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• KnockanStockan @ Blessington Lakes (€150+)
  Featuring performances from Mike Paterson, Leila Jane & Chancer.
• The Stoles, Key, Keeley, Elga Fox @ The East Side Tavern (Free)
  Babylon Radio has organised this free event showcasing different world musics. 
• Hennessy Sound Lounge – BP Fallon @ Hen’s Teeth (6-8, 8.30-10.30)
  Austin-based Irish musician & dj shares his musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience over a custom built hi-fi system.
• Tanjier Secret Gig @TBA (€7.08+)
  Dublin alternative indie trio play a gig in a very secret location.
• Substance @ Meeting House Square (€20+, 6pm)
  Berlin dj performs as part of the final installment in the Meeting House Square trilogy.
• Girlfriend & Bullet Girl @ Whelan’s (Free)
  Two excellent Dublin rock bands help S.O.M.A. celebrate their 20th installment. Indie djs till late afterward.
• Teeling Whiskey presents Dublin Rising @ Teeling Whiskey Distillery (Free)
  Food & Drink edition of Teeling event featuring dj sets from Nialler9 & Kelly Anne Byrne. 
  
• Moodymann @District 8 (€16.64+, Win tickets)
  Legendary Detroit dj performs as part of Circles festival. 
• New Jackson @ Pyg (€6.00+ ,6pm-late)
  David Kitt’s electronic persona spins tunes at Powerscourt all night, nuff said.
• Leon Vynehall @ Wigwam (€13.31+)
  British dj hits the basement following the release of the superb ‘Nothing Is Still’, check this out.
• Clockwork djs@ Wigwam(Free)
  Funk, Soul and all things groovy from resident Wigwam djs.

Saturday July 28

• Greatyard: Little Green Cars, Fields @ Eatyard (€13.70+, 3pm)
  Live music at The Bernard Shaw’s food market spot.
• Circles: Dave Clarke, Helena Hauff, DJ Stingray, Sunil Sharpe and more @ District 8 (€22+, 1pm)
  Day two ofthe Circles festival brings techno courtesy of Dave Clarke & more.
• KnockanStockan  @ Blessington Lakes (€150+)
  Featuring performances from Kojaque, Cathy Davey & The Murder Capital.
• Rooftop Vibes: Nitetales @ Opium (€9.24+, 2-10pm)
  Special rooftop party thrown on the roof of IRO featuring new resident house dj Nitetales.
• Hennessy Sound Lounge – Paul Diddy @ Hen’s Teeth (6pm-8pm, 8.30-10.30pm)
  American graphic designer & illustrator Paul Diddy shares his musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience.
• New Orleans Swamp Donkeys @ The Sugar Club (€15 +)
  Traditional New Orleans style jazz with support from Mick Pyro & The Blues Cartel.
• Mark Geary @ The Sugar Club (€12+)
  Irish singer-songwriter returns home after prolonged touring.
• Madness @ 3 Arena €58.50+
  Two-tone innovators bring their greatest hits tour to the 3 Arena. 
• Artwork @ Pyg (€10+)
  Renowned British dj Arthur Smith takes up crate digging duties in Powerscourt.
• Daniel Wang(Bailu) @  Tengu (€12)
  Disco set from dj and label head responsible for this banger.

Sunday July 29

• Greatyard: Paddy Hanna @ Eatyard (€13.70+, 5pm)
  Live music at The Bernard Shaw’s food market spot.
• KnockanStockan @ Blessington Lakes (€150+)
  Featuring performances from The Hot Sprockets, JyellowL & Thumper.
• Hotter Than July @ Smithfield Square (Free)
  Featuring performances from Fehdah, Big Bang Festival of Rhythm , Morro 16 and more.
• Michael Mayer @ Pyg (€10+)
  Final day of Circles festival presents German dj and Kompakt label co-owner.

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