The best gigs and clubs in Dublin this week
Monday, May 14, 2018
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Monday May 14th
- Tom Misch @ The Olympia (€23.50)
British multi-instrumentalist and composer whose latest album Geography came out last month. ‘Movie’
Tuesday May 15th
- Ruby Sessions: Thanks Brother, Jealous of the Birds, Haley Heynderickx, Laura Elizabeth Hughes @ Doyle’s Bar (€7)
A night in aid of the Simon Community
Wednesday May 16th
- Car Seat headrest @ The Olympia (€23.90)
American indie-rock band. They released Twin Fantasy (Face to Face) earlier in the year. ‘Nervous Young Inhumans’ - Ye Vagabonds, The Murphy Beds @ The Grand Social (€14)
Carlow folk brothers share the stage with New York-based folk duo. ‘Half Blind’ ‘When My Love and I Parted’ - Bodies @ East Side Tavern (Free)
Dublin native David Anthony McGeown launching his new single ‘Everything Is Not Lost’
Thursday May 17th
- The Rolling Stones, The Academic @ Croke Park (€90+)
The rock legends play Dublin - Old Hannah @ The Sound House (€10)
Sligo-native four-piece launching their latest single ‘Find You’ - Spinning For Repeal: Hannah O’ Connell @ The Wiley Fox (Suggested donation €8)
Night seven out of 12 nights of women playing to raise money for the Together for Yes campaign - Slow Skies @ The Fumbally Stables (€13+)
Dublin singer-songwriter Karen Sheridan launching her debut album Realign. ‘Fire’ - Animal Party, Caz9, Laura Keane, Leila Jane @ East Side Tavern (€7)
A night showcasing electronic, pop, soul, blues and country Irish musicians
Friday May 18th
- Paul Alwright, Kojaque @ Workman’s (€14)
Dublin musician launching his album ‘Hungry’. ‘Seeds of Doubt’ - Óíche: Tadgh, Sylk, St. Bishop @ Bello Bar (€10+)
Oíche presents three diverse acts bringing you R&B, soul, funk, electronic music and more - Too Many Zooz, The Booka Brass Band @ The Sugar Club (€20+)
New York brasshouse trio. ‘Bedford’ - New Voices in The GPO: Emmet Kirwan, Mango Dassler, Clara Rose Thornton, Lullahush, Natalya O’Flaherty, Fynch, Tommy Holohan @ (Free, 10pm)
Presented by District Magazine in collaboration with the International Literature Festival Dublin - Rhob Cunningham @ Studio 10 (€12)
Irish folk singer-songwriter performing songs from his latest album Step Outside - The Magician @ District 8 (€16+, 11pm)
Belgian house DJ. ‘Magic Tape 76’ - Sim Simma @ Tengu (€6+, 11pm)
Dublin collective celebrate their 4th birthday
Saturday May 19th
- Super Silly, King David, Sylk @ The Button Factory (€13)
Dublin R’n’B four piece. ‘Not Ready to Leave’ - The Minutes @ Whelan’s (€15)
Dublin three-piece celebrating the release of their first record in four years. ‘Got My Love’ - Another Love Story Shift Shack Sound System: Attention Bébé @ The Bernard Shaw (Free)
An all day summer party with Claire F, Andrew K Emma K, Tom R, Emmet C - Switzerland, Silverbacks, Eat Your Book @ The Thomas House (Free)
Dublin native four-piece launchig their new single ‘Waste of Time’ - Tini, Aaron Nolan, Olympias @ Pyg (€11+)
Division presents Culture Shock’s 5th birthday celebrations with German house DJ - Yestival: Sophie Ellis Bextor
@ Tivoli (€19+, 10pm)
Mother present a party to celebrate three years since Ireland said yes to marriage equality plus DJ Karren Reddy, Elaine Mai and many more - Lumo Club: Toby Kaar, Quinton Campbell @ Tengu (€7+, 10:30pm)
With Lumo resident DJs Nialler9, Simon Roche and Gavin Elsted also playing all night long - Marc Piñol @ Wigwam (€12+, 10:30pm)
Momentum Present Spanish DJ and Producer - No Spill Blood, Deborah @ The Grand Social (€11+, 11:30pm)
Dublin three-piece indie band play a midnight show
Sunday May 20th
- CB Disco Ball #1: Claire Beck, Ciara Brady @ Lock Six (€11+, 1pm)
An all day party with yoga, brunch, music and more. See event page for ticket options - Sing Along Social @ MVP (€9)
Getting ready for festival season with a beach party special
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