Upcoming gigs at the Cobblestone, Dublin

Thanks to Linda Devlin of the Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin, who sends congratulations on the BIB's reaching the 100,000 mark, and news of the following two shows at the Cobblestone in the very near future:

Fri. 16 July: The Blood Red Mountain Band - Moonshine For Your Ears! Bar-brawlin' blisterin' hoedowns. Honest to goodness country love songs... This well known Dublin 7-piece outfit will be showcasing new songs from their forthcoming album as well as giving some of the auld favorites an airing out! Doors 9.00 p.m. €8

Sun. 25 July: The By and By String Band combine original songs and covers of traditional spirituals and Appalachian old-time country with stripped-down acoustics and rich harmonies. The band grew out of the New Orleans street music scene in the fall of 2008. They have been invited to play at the Abita Springs Opry, a musical institution dedicated to the presentation and preservation of Louisiana roots music and have been featured on New Orleans Community Radio Station WWOZ radio program, 'New Orleans all the way live'. Doors 8.00 p.m. €5