The Nialler9 Dublin gig guide this week
As per the government restrictions, all nightclubs are once again closed and only 50% seated capacity gigs are allowed from Tuesday December 7th.
Things are changing by the minute so it’s unclear exactly what can go ahead at the moment once.
All shows are now seated.
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Tuesday December 7th
- Katie Phelan @ Whelan’s (€8)
Moved downstairs for a seated gig. - The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s (€7)
The long-running acoustic night is proceeding at 50% cap - Nowhere @ The Big Romance (8pm)
DJ set in the bar on Parnell Street.
Wednesday December 8th
- Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum @ The Workman’s Club (€22.50)
Actor Michael C. Hall’s band play two shows in one night. - Sault Listening Party @ The Big Romance (8pm)
Oh nice. Play those great albums.
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Thursday December 9th
- Pizza Jazz vs Wastefellow special @ Lucky’s (8pm)
DJ set on Meath Street. - Analogue Anarchy@ The Big Romance
DJ set in the bar on Parnell Street. - Maija Sofia @ The Workman’s Club (€15)
2 shows from the singer-songwriter to counter new restrictions.
Friday December 10th
- Kenny Hanlon @ The Big Romance
DJ set in the bar on Parnell Street. - Nialler9 @ The Circular (8pm)
Playing records in The Other Hand bar. - Dave Cleary @ The Magnet (8pm)
DJ vibes in new bar on Thomas Street. - 45Live @ Lucky’s (8pm)
DJ set on Meath Street. - Stop Making Sense @ The Sugar Club (€15)
Screening of the Talking Heads classic film.
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Saturday December 11th
- Treaty: Songs @ National Concert Hall (€20)
Lisa O’Neill, Gemma Dunleavy, John Spillane, Karan Casey, Maija Sofia, Duke Special, Jonathan Nangle & Crash Ensemble, Adrian Crowley, Ailbhe Reddy, and The Darkling Air. Special guest Christy Moore. Also livestreamed for free.Homebeat @ The Big Romance
DJ set in the bar on Parnell Street. - The Painted Lady @ The Circular (8pm)
Playing tunes in the Other Hand bar. - Pat Hyland @ The Magnet (8pm)
DJ vibes in new bar on Thomas Street. - Heatwerk @ Lucky’s (8pm)
DJ set on Meath Street. - Cat Dowling @ The Workman’s Cellar (€12.50)
Launch of new album Animals.
Sunday December 12th
- Love Yourself Today @ The Sugar Club (€12.50)
Screening of Damien Dempsey film with director Ross Killeen doing a Q&A. - The Ocelots, Lemoncello @ Whelan’s (€15)
24-year old folky singer-songwriter twins Brandon and Ashley Watson. Moved downstairs.
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Monday December 13th
- Yankari Afrobeat Collective @ The Sugar Club (€10)
A three-part live series of Afro-beat Evenings from Improvised Music Company, Choice Cuts, and Dublin City Council.
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