The Nialler9 Weekly Cork Gig Guide
Southern Hospitality Board’s swansong shows at the Kino highlight an incredibly packed and eclectic week of live music in the real capital.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 6TH
- Geoff Tate @ Crane Lane Theatre (7pm, €20)
Former Queensryche frontman performs in a stripped-back show with local musicians, and all money going to the MusicGeneration Cork City programme. - Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa – Live ‘n’ Gigging @ Cyprus Avenue (9pm, €5)
Part one of the annual showcase gig series for one of the city’s landmark music education programmes: Music, Sound and Management at CSN.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7TH
- Foy Vance @ Cyprus Avenue (9pm, €15)
Bangor singer-songwriter comes to Cork on homecoming tour from a recording stint in Nashville.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 8TH
- Pierce Turner @ Coughlan’s (9pm, €20)
World-travelled veteran returns to Cork as part of a run of Irish dates. Former collaborator with Philip Glass.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 9TH
- Rusangano Family & Bantum @ The Kino (8pm, €16)
One of Ireland’s most influential musical outfits returns to the Kino for the Sudden Club Weekender. Bantum plays one of his first gigs since the release new album ‘Move’. - Heathers @ Triskel Arts Centre (8pm, €16)
Ellie and Louise MacNamara take to the TDC theatre in the Triskel, following a busy, singles-heavy 2016. - John Blek @ Levis’ of Ballydehob (8.30pm, €10)
Glanmire globetrotter notches up another date in his unending solo tour for new album ‘Cut the Light’. - Ye Vagabonds @ Connolly’s of Leap (8.30pm, €10)
An intimate evening of quiet songs by candlelight, with Anna-Mieke Bishop & The Widow D’arcy in support. - Soothsayer @ Fred Zeppelin’s (9pm, free)
Cork atmospheric doom merchants return to Fredz ahead of launch their new E.P., due at the end of December. - AfterDark @ Mardyke Complex, Sheares St. (9.30pm, free)
Following their success with the After Dark in the Hazel Wood stage at Electric Picnic, Generic People present a twice-weekly night of funk, soul and house DJs & live sessions. - Chris Power & Trawlerboys @ Gulpd Cafe (11.30pm, free)
Rusangano after-party vibes with Cuttin’ Heads Collective resident Chris Power providing live beats.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH
- The Altered Hours @ The Kino (8pm, €13)
Cork psych-rock exponents cap off a landmark year with a headline set at Sudden Club Weekender. Support from the Bonk. - Dónal Dineen @ Connolly’s of Leap (8.30pm, €10)
This Ain’t No Disco head and legendary DJ returns to Connolly’s almost a year to the day he helped relaunch the West Cork venue. - Deep Sky Objects @ Brú Bar & Hostel (9pm, free)
Cork alt-rock/indie trio play an intimate show at the McCurtain Street venue before heading back to studio for the rest of the winter. - AfterDark @ Mardyke Complex, Sheares St. (9.30pm, free)
Following their success with the After Dark in the Hazel Wood stage at Electric Picnic, Generic People present a twice-weekly night of funk, soul and house DJs & live sessions. - African Fiction @ Triskel TDC (10.30pm, €4)
Live ambient techno from former Elastic Sleep man Chris Somers. Support from OutOut (DJ set) - HUXLEY @ Cyprus Avenue (11.30pm, €20)
Raised on a diet of UK & US garage, house and early rave, Huxley has moulded his music into what can be called his own.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 11TH
- Songwriters in the Round @ Cork Penny Dinners (6pm, €5)
Three guest songwriters perform their songs in acoustic mode, and share some stories and inspiration behind them. Funds raised go to Cork Penny Dinners. - Rozi Plain @ The Kino (7.30, €12)
Winchester pop songwriter and band finish off the Sudden Club Weekender, with The Shaker Hymn and Anna-Mieke Bishop in tow. - Lisa O’Neill @ Connolly’s of Leap (8pm, €15)
Singer-songwriter stops at Connolly’s as part of a tour to cap off a busy 2016. Her third album, Pothole in the Sky, was released in April on Plateau Records.
