Dust Busters in Ireland and Britain, 20 June-4 July

Thanks to Craig Judelman of the Dust Busters (USA; above), who reports that the Dust Busters, a Brooklyn-based old-timey string band, will be touring Ireland and England from 20 June until 4 July, promoting their new album Prohibition is a failure, recorded with John Cohen (of the original New Lost City Ramblers). They will be playing in the west and south of Ireland (including the Westport festival) and southern England.

The full list of dates in Ireland appears below, together with a one-sheet press release (click on the image for an enlarged view). Radio presenters: contact Craig by e-mail for a digital copy of the album. Visit the band's website and MySpace for more information. The Dust Busters are scheduled to play eight shows in England.

Mon. 20th: Kenny's Bar, Main St., Lahinch, Co. Clare, 10.00 p.m.

Tues. 21st: The Old Oak, 113 Oliver Plunkett St., Cork city, 9.00 p.m.

Wed. 22nd: Cleere's Pub, 28 Parliament St., Kilkenny city

Thurs. 23rd: The Crane Bar, 2 Sea Road, Galway city

Fri. 24th: J.J. Harlow's, the Square, Roscommon town, 10.00 p.m.

Sat. 25th: Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival: Wyatt Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo, 9.00 p.m.

Sun. 26th: Mannion’s Pub, Balla, Co. Mayo, 7.30 p.m.