The Cobblestone, Dublin, May-June 2008

Thanks to Orla Keeshan for news of forthcoming events in the Back Room of the Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin, accurately described as 'a warm, intimate venue hosting folk, roots, country, & more. Also hosting small theatre productions, CD & book launch nights. Seating 60+. *Concessions/advance booking by e-mail with no. of tickets, name & band in the subject title. Also e-mail for future listings with "mailing list" in the subject title.'

Thurs. 22nd: The Huzzar with Camogie Lovers. Doors 8.30 p.m. €7

Fri. 23rd: Thomas Kitt & guests (John Byrne). 9.00 p.m. €10

Thurs. 29th: L.J. Devlin & Band, supported by Anto Yau. 9.00. €7

Fri. 30th: Ophelia & Red Square (hip-hop, soul, alt.jazz) with the Elements, Dj Moschops & DeJackulate. 9.00 p.m. €10

Wed. 4th June: Caruso (folk-rock; debut album & new single out). 8.30 p.m. €10

Thurs. 5th: Gavin Glass & guests. 9.00 p.m. €10
GAVIN GLASS & GUESTS

Sat. 7th: The Candidates (funk). 9.00 p.m. €10

Sun. 8th: The Tea Party. Sick & Indigent Song Club. 4.00-7.00 p.m. €6. Free Tea And Cakes!! Kids welcome free!!

Thurs. 12th: Al O'Donnell. 9.00 p.m. €10

Fri. 13th: North Strand Klezmer Band. 9.00 p.m. €10

Sat. 14th: The Tumbleweed Love Sessions: featuring the Prairie Dawgs and guests in Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Blues & Roots on the second Saturday of every month. 9.00 p.m. €10

Sun. 15th: The Tea Party. Desert Aces 'the most amazing and virtuosic music ever heard in the genres of Bluegrass, Rhythm n' Roots, Traditional Irish, Ballads and Country'. 4.00-7.00 p.m. €6

Thurs. 19th: Ann Scott (singer/songwriter; 2 albums including Poor horse). 8.30 p.m. €10/ €8

Sat. 21st: Junah (Irish contemporary folk rock); support TBC. 9.00 p.m. €10

Sun. 22nd: The Tea Party. Ben Prevo (blues guitarist from New York). 4.00-7.00 p.m. €6

Fri. 27th: The Last Tycoons (rock, R&B, country). 9.00 p.m. €10

Sun. 29th: The Old Yellers (American roots music; from Oregon); bass, guitars, mandolin, tenor banjo, tin whistle, low whistle, jaw harp, melodica, harmonica, drums, washboard, vocals and general mayhem.

For info about all upcoming gigs check out the Cobblestone's MySpace site or contact Orla by e-mail. The Cobblestone is on Smithfield square at the opposite end to the Luas stop.