The Cobblestone Backroom is more than just a music venue…
it’s the heart of the Cobblestone community.
You can take a dance class, play in a beginner session, or practice your cúpla focal…and of course see some of the best Irish & international musicians around.
Upcoming events.
Check out all the concerts, events, and classes right here. The schedule is updated weekly.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Brooke Sharkey + Aksel Undset + Christophe Capewell
Brooke Sharkey + Aksel Undset + Christophe Capewell
Christophe Capewell + Brooke Sharkey + Isak's Island
Join us as three songwriters and composers come together to immerse you in their music and cross collaborate; where songs and poems in English and French dance with and alongside Norwegian landscapes and twinkling piano compositions, standing each alone and accompanying each others voices:
Brooke Sharkey (website)
English/French indie minimal folk, inspired by landscapes and dream images
“… a stunning new song .. a celebration of the quiet and the gentle, of kindness and friendship.
Hannah Peel, BBC radio 3, UK
Christophe Capewell (https://christophecapewell.com/)
“shimmering violins and twinkling piano” – Sinéad Gleeson, Irish Times
Isak's Island (video)
Isak's Island is the artist-project of songwriter and guitarist Aksel Undset which can be described as intimate and nourishing soundscapes that frame evocative and poetic songs
Céilí Cónocht
Céilí Cónocht
A ceili dance for everyone to celebrate the spring equinox (ceili an tearraigh). Tenner at the door, all levels welcome and caller will guide you through the dances if you don't know em! Any extra funds raised that are not paid to the band, caller and venue will be donated to Gaza relief.
Bluegrass Bonanza featuring Ron Block and leading Irish bluegrass musicians
Bluegrass Bonanza featuring Ron Block and leading Irish bluegrass musicians
High-octane bluegrass music at The Cobblestone featuring Grammy-winner Ron Block alongside some of Ireland's finest bluegrass players.
Grammy award winning Ron Block (Banjo and Guitar) is joined by Paahto Cummins (of Ispíní na hÉireann fame, on Mandolin), Luke Coffey (Banjo and Guitar), Jayne Pomplas (Fiddle), and Karl Deeter (Double Bass) for a night of bluegrass music.
Ais L & The Allures
Ais L & The Allures live at the Cobblestone Backroom
Ais L is a dream folk singer based in Dublin
Support from Andy Horgan + more tbc
Doors 6pm, show 6:30pm.
The Manna Sessions Chapter 2
The Manna Sessions Chapter 2
Triune Records Ireland presents a night of original music.
Orphancode (Nero)
Orphancode (Nero)
One night only
Noughties Dublin band OrphanCode have returned from a very long sabbatical (10 years and counting) for a one night only performance in the back room of the Cobblestone, in Stoneybatter.
Playing songs from their two albums, they will also play a number of tracks from their previous incarnation Nero - a band that spent many years touring across the US, UK and Ireland, working with artists such as REM, and famed producers Ger McDonnell, Jack Douglas, and Barrett Martin of The Screaming Trees.
CAS Album Launch "Tonnta na Maidine"
CAS Album Launch "Tonnta na Maidine"
CAS are a four piece ensemble blending traditional Irish music with contemporary arrangements and original compositions. Featuring fiddle, flute, whistles, bouzouki, guitar and piano, the band delivers dynamic live performances shaped by extensive international touring experience. The band forte is a rich blend of music with Celtic overtones and subtle nuances of Classical, Jazz and African rhythms.
Drawing inspiration from The Wild Atlantic Way to the volcanic Auvergne region in France, CAS weave intricate melodies and spirited rhythms into their sound that is both enchanting and euphoric.
Stephen O'Dowd Live at The Cobblestone
Stephen O'Dowd Live at The Cobblestone
Hailing from County Sligo Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist on his debut International Tour, Stephen O'Dowd is a contemporary folk artists gaining a name in the Irish music scene having performed mainstage at multiple respected Irish folk festivals and supporting artists like DUG, David Keenan, Sean Keane and Frazey Ford.
Ranging from traditional songs, tunes and original material across guitars, concertina, and harmonicas he brings you on a musical journey inspired by artists like John Martyn, Ye Vagabonds, Planxty and Thom Moore with an Irish traditional flair. Accompanying Stephen is the talented Double Bassist Brian Questa.
Elishka Lane
Wexford-born, Dublin-based songwriter Elishka Lane blends indie folk with warm lyricism and sharp, introspective storytelling. Inspired by artists like Big Thief, Haley Heynderickx and Johnny Flynn, she has built a growing reputation for intimate live performances across Dublin venues including Little Whelan's, Bello Bar and Marrowbone Books. She has sold out headline shows at Little Whelan’s and recently co-headlined Whelan's Upstairs. Her debut single Home Again was praised by Hot Press as “a delicate and gently melancholic guitar ballad,” introducing listeners to her reflective songwriting style.
Elishka plays The Cobblestone on April 12 celebrating her new single Personal Best, with support from fellow singer-songwriters Greg Tisdall and Matilda Rowe.
GREG TISDALL:
Greg Tisdall is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter whose genre-spanning work moves between pop, R&B and indie-leaning singer-songwriter sounds. His upcoming EP nosebleeds shifts toward a more live, guitar-driven aesthetic inspired by 90s and 2000s songwriters. Known for energetic, emotive performances, Tisdall’s live sets have sold out venues including Whelan’s, Workman’s and Bello Bar, and earned festival slots at Forbidden Fruit Festival and All Together Now.
MATILDA ROWE:
Matilda Rowe is an up-and-coming independent London artist who pushes boundaries of genre, performance and form in the name of storytelling. With influences ranging from Lianne La Havas, Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse to Fiona Apple and Fleetwood Mac, her fearless choices secure her space in the wave of young artists defining a new, distinctive and human sound. Her debut EP Creases Act One and Act Two were released this year amassing over 100K streams.
The Invites Ensemble - under the direction of Wouter Vandenabeele
The Invites Ensemble - under the direction of Wouter Vandenabeele
The ensemble is formed by the course participants of ‘The Invites Ensemble course’. A music workshop organised by Roots in Tune, a non-profit organisation aiming to connect people from different cultures through music and the arts.
Under their program ‘The Invites’, Roots in Tune wishes to encourage members of the community to invite an artist from their culture or country of origin to Ireland and organise an event with them.
The ‘invité’ in this case is Wouter Vandenabeele, a Belgian violinist and composer from Ghent. He is invited by Els Lemahieu, a Belgian musician who has been living in Ireland since 2015.
The ensemble workshop with Wouter takes place in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, from April 8th till April 13th 2026. Approximately 25 musicians from Belgium and Ireland are invited to join and form the Ensemble during the project. The project will include a day with Irish guest tutors Bríd Harper and Joe McKenna who will teach some Irish tunes that will be integrated in the repertoire and arranged by Wouter for the ensemble.
Wouter is known in Belgium and abroad for his wonderful artistic work and projects such as, Hyraeth, Fiddlers on the move and the folk/worldmusic bands ‘Olla Vogala’, ‘Ambrozijn’, 'Tamala' and ‘The Ghent folk Violin project’. He is experienced at leading and composing for large folk and world music ensembles and participated as an artistic mentor on several ‘Ethno’ projects around the world. Wouter’s first steps into the world of Folk and traditional music was through his love for Irish music, over the past decade he discovered and mastered many other music styles from around the world which will be reflected in the the repertoire of ensemble.
The ensemble will start of the evening with their concert and will continue with an informal jam session open to everyone who wishes to join the fun.
https://www.rootsintune.ie/programs/the-invites/2026-wouter-vandenabeele-ensemble-workshop
DANZI LIVE @ COBBLESTONE
DANZI LIVE @ COBBLESTONE
DANZI brings his immersive live show to Cobblestones on April 16th for a special headline performance. Blending electronic textures with raw emotion, DANZI has been steadily carving out his own lane in Ireland’s underground scene, with standout releases like SUNRISE, iknow, and BLEAK, and performances across festivals such as ONES TO WATCH, SUMMERWATCH and sold-out rooms.
Expect a high-energy set that moves between vulnerability and intensity — built for the room, the moment, and the people in it. This is DANZI live, exactly how it’s meant to be heard.
The Harbour Folk Band
The Harbour Folk Band
The Stavanger Harbour folk band plays a fine blend of Irish and British folk music. Some of the songs have Crossed the raging main and come back with nuggets of yankee gold or a faint smell of Norwegian Lutefisk.
The band has been the house band in the Irishman pub in Stavanger, Norway, for longer than anyone would care to remember. They pack a full house twice a week and often feature International guest musicians.
The music will leave you with a smile on your face and a strange craving for whale beef and stout.
Frosty Bannisters double album launch party, support from Griffo
Frosty Bannisters double album launch party, support from Griffo
Frosty Bannisters first ever live gig, in the Cobblestone (home of creamy pints), Griffo on support....
Stall it and feel rapit again
Ciaran Moran |'Back where I Began' Intimate Acoustic Hometown Show
Ciaran Moran |'Back where I Began' Intimate Acoustic Hometown Show
Overview
Inner City Rising Artist Ciaran Moran announces his Annual Intimate Hometown Show for May 1st 2026 along with an Irish & UK Tour
One Night Only (Limited Spaces)
Dublin singer-songwriter Ciarán Moran is quickly making his mark with raw, heartfelt storytelling rooted in his North Inner City upbringing. Last November he released his highly anticipated EP, Love in the Gutter, showcasing his most honest and powerful work to date. Recently, Moran has supported Gavin James, John Spillane, Macy Gray, Damien Dempsey and joined The Wolfe Tones for 3 Nights supporting at Dublin’s 3Arena, cementing his reputation as one of Ireland’s most exciting rising artists.
Doors 7pm
Gráinne Brady & Michael Biggins
Gráinne Brady & Michael Biggins
Fiddle player and composer Gráinne Brady (Co. Cavan) and pianist and multi-instrumentalist Michael Biggins (Newcastle / Glasgow) come together to explore a vibrant and expressive blend of traditional music.
Gráinne is known for her lyrical fiddle playing and thoughtful approach to composition, shaped by her roots in the musical traditions of Cavan, Leitrim, and Clare, and her longstanding involvement in Glasgow’s traditional music scene. Her critically-praised albums and collaborative projects draw on storytelling and history, creating music that is grounded, imaginative, and full of heart.
Michael, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2021), performs internationally with TRIP, and The Canny Band. A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, he brings a rich musicality, sensitivity, and rhythmic lift to the piano that has made him one of the most sought-after accompanists of his generation.
Together, the duo perform music from Gráinne’s newly recorded third solo album: a collection of traditional Irish tunes - some long cherished, some recently discovered - alongside a few Scottish melodies and modern compositions from both emerging and established tune-makers. The result is a warm, dynamic, and conversational sound: grounded in tradition, yet open, spacious, and full of personal expression.
Alice Jago previewing her forthcoming ‘Look to the Sky ‘ new Album
Alice Jago previewing her forthcoming ‘Look to the Sky ‘ new Album
Pre Album Launch gig
Ben Turner: Songs and Stories in the Backroom
Ben Turner: Songs and Stories in the Backroom
From the hills of Wexford to the theatres of Germany, Ben Turner has done a lot of miles in the last few years. Cutting his teeth on the streets and in the pubs of Dublin, he soon packed up his guitar and headed to Europe. Through street shows and pop up gigs in bars, living rooms, train stations, barbershops and other unique locations he gathered a modest but loyal fan-base, and soon attracted the attention of many respected musicians.
He has gone on to share the stage with a variety of artists such as fellow Wexford songwriter Wallis Bird, Mark Geary, German folk hero STOPPOK and English master songwriter Scott Matthews. With influences ranging from Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to nineties grunge icons Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Ben's powerful whisper to a roar vocals and clever guitar playing are something to experience.
The Onlies
The Onlies, on tour from America, are a longstanding collective of young friends defining a powerful new generation of stringband music. Described as “the best old-time stringband out there” (Songlines), their music moves with a pulsating drive, sharp arrangements, and rich vibration — it resounds with the present.
Multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Sami Braman, Riley Calcagno, and Leo Shannon formed The Onlies in Seattle as young kids, bringing in celebrated guitarist/singer Vivian Leva 10 years later. “ Their fourth album, You Climb The Mountain, marks 20 years as a band. It was recorded by Grammy winner Joel Savoy and powered by the unmistakable bass groove of Nokosee Fields as it takes listeners on a climb up no ordinary mountain. If it sounds like a volcanic journey, it is—with fiddles, banjos, guitars, bass, autoharp, harmonium, electric guitar, and two to four-part vocal harmonies, in a generous 15 tracks including a cameo from Bluegrass legend Alice Gerrard.
The Onlies have earned first place at the Appalachian Stringband Festival in Clifftop, WV, and are currently Artistic Directors of Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend, Wash., one of the largest and most venerable fiddle festivals in the country. As individuals, they are members of Viv & Riley, Willie Watson (Sami), and Bonnie "Prince" Billy (Leo). As influential fiddler Bruce Molsky says. “all four of the Onlies are shining stars. Together, what impresses me most about them is that they’ve grabbed this old music we all love by the reins and dragged it into the 21st century.” Indeed, you can hear their joy and decades of playing with one another in an “energy so palpable and vivid, it’s like you’ve been transported into the center of their sonic world, burrowed deep down with the variegated melodies and sparkling string-band grooves” (Bandcamp Daily).
Eugene Chadbourne
Eugene Chadbourne
Enthusiastic Eunuch Presents
Eugene Chadbourne
The Cobblestone
Sunday 17th May
Doors 8pm
Tickets €20 via Billetto
Starting out playing rock and roll guitar, Chadbourne quickly grew bored with the form's conventions, going on to study the blues, country, bluegrass, free jazz, and noise before synthesizing those heterogeneous influences into a unique style of his own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lBqIBYywKg
“one of the underground community's most well-known and well-regarded eccentrics.” All Music Guide
Chadbourne fronted Shockabilly (1982–1985) with Mark Kramer (bass/organ) and David Licht (drums) and has worked with numerous artists including John Zorn, Fred Frith, Derek Bailey, Han Bennink, Carla Bley Band, Paul Lovens, Toshinori Kondo, Kommissar Hjuler und Frau, Camper Van Beethoven, Jello Biafra, Turbonegro, They Might Be Giants, Sun City Girls, Violent Femmes, Aki Takase, Walter Daniels, Kevin Blechdom, Biff Blumfumgagnge, Zu and Jimmy Carl Black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDBhL8Omm7c
“Chadbourne is a great songwriter and a true banjo virtuoso. His inclination to experimentation draws on his love of traditional country and bluegrass. The way he can scoop up techniques and then have them resurface in unexpected guises is part of what made his performance so engaging.” – London Jazz Review
“Chadbourne’s inventiveness, technical skill, and sense of whimsy are on full display here, reminding us once again of all the things that place him in the pantheon of avant rock/free jazz/free improvisation guitarists, among the likes of Derek Bailey, Fred Frith, and Henry Kaiser.” – The Quietus
Alaskan Songwriters: Fortenbery, Vidic, Heist and Heist
Alaskan Songwriters: Fortenbery, Vidic, Heist and Heist
Alaska-based songwriter Josh Fortenbery (guitar, bass, vocals) writes like a poet and moves between genres with ease, creating an inviting combination of country, folk, and bluegrass. His most recent album, Tidy Memorial, has received rave reviews from publications around the world and drawn comparisons to John Prine, cracking the top twenty on the US folk and alt-country charts.
The Heists have spent decades playing the bars and backrooms of Alaska, honing their close harmonies and collecting stories. Featuring Andrew Heist (mandolin, fiddle, vocals) and Erin Heist (guitar, bass, vocals), The Heists bring bluegrass drive, country emotion, and old-time groove to songs that speak to the heart of what it means to be raised in Alaska. Rounding out this Alaska supergroup is Taylor Dallas Vidic (snare, vocals), a prolific songwriter in her own right and one of Alaska’s most in-demand vocalists. Individually, members of this band have performed at Wintergrass, Rotterdam Bluegrass, Old Tone, Blackpot, and Treefort Music Festivals. This is their first tour in this configuration, and they bring a hard-driving, bluegrass attitude to new arrangements of their songs with an emphasis on toe-curling harmonies.
Instagrams: Josh Vidic The Heists
Knockshebane and Special Guests
Knockshebane and Special Guests
Traditional/folk songwriters Roisin Gaffney and Joe Ryder are joined by Clare Eustace and Tadhg O Sullivan for a night of songs and tunes , both traditional and newly
composed. Clare and Roisin are members of the first all womens' trad band Macalla who released two albums in the 80s and did a tradfest concert in Jan 2025.
Roisin Gaffney released a solo album in 2018 called
"Her Earings Tipped Her Shoulders"
Special guests will be announced nearer the gig date.
Was Man & Band
Was Man & Band
Was Man is the solo musical endeavour of singer, songwriter and guitarist, Warren McCarthy.
In the Backroom of The Cobblestone, on Friday 5 June 2026, he will perform with a band for the first time. Bass and drums will accompany Warren's precise guitar playing and poignant vocals, to enhance the live experience of his emotive songwriting and his unique delivery of traditional folk songs.
Bandcamp: https://wasman.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wasmanmusic?si=0GNBcoYaesWUYjLP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasmanmusic/
Mr. Irish Bastard's Two Night Stand - Two Nights Live at The Cobblestone
Mr. Irish Bastard's Two Night Stand - Two Nights Live at The Cobblestone
Mr. Irish Bastard is one of the most formidable and recognised bands amongst the celtic punk genre around the world today. Staying true to the name, the band was formed by purebred Irish Bastard, Chris Lennon in Münster, Germany after a night on the lash with fellow drunkard and deviant, Jan Strecker. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a banjo, the duo quickly recruited a motley crew of likeminded Irish (and German) hooligans and set off to conquer the world, one Irish pub at a time.
Four months, roughly three hundred pork pies, ninety packs of cigarettes, fifty seven litres of Jameson, and 3 concussions later, the band emerged from the studio with their first attempt “St. Mary’s School of Drinking”. Seven songs about everything from drinking, to… erm… drinking.
… And the rest, is history.
History they will never remember, unfortunately, because, well… alcohol. Which makes it kinda hard to write a band biography, but according to Google, Mr. Irish Bastard has shared the stage with bands of high ilk, such as The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, The Levellers and Flogging Molly (to name a few), and performed at some of the most prestigious festivals in Europe such as Wacken, Rock Harz and Open Flair.
A quick Google image search also shows members of the band in various degrees of inebriation on stage in China, Japan and what appears to be Ukraine.
This is all very well and good, but there’s no point dwelling on the past when it comes to Mr. Irish Bastard as - like a fine prison-cell-toilet-moonshine-gin - despite being formed from filth, continues to get easier to digest, more tolerable to consume and harder to refuse as the years go by. Bad metaphors aside, the band only continues to grow with every release. Now on their 7th studio album “Battle Songs of the Damned”, the choruses are only getting catchier, the shows are only getting bigger and the reputation of being one of the hardest working and prestigious celtic punk bands in the world, only gets stronger.
Armed with almost 20 years worth of drunken anthems and nursery rhymes on crack, Mr. Irish Bastard are hurdling towards 2025 with tour plans for everywhere from London to Leipzig in support of “Battle Songs of the Damned”.
Marissa Anderson
Enthusiastic Eunuch Presents
Marisa Anderson
performing
The Anthology Of UnAmerican Folk Music
The Cobblestone
Saturday 12th September
Doors 8pm
Tickets €23 via https://billetto.ie/e/marisa-anderson-presents-the-anthology-of-unamerican-folk-music-tickets-1867771
About This Performance
Marisa will be touring her new album, called Volume 1. The record will be released May 2026 on Thrill Jockey as part of a larger multi-year release project connected to her ongoing work curation of what she calls the Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music. This curated collection draws from nearly one thousand songs sourced from the private record collection of Harry Smith, where she is focusing on music from regions where the United States has engaged in conflict since 1970, including Southeast Asia, the former USSR, and the Arabic and Islamic world. Very relevant at the moment! Marisa was awarded a residency through the Tulsa Artist Fellowship granting her access to an archive (of more than 1,200 records) from Smith’s personal collection, now owned by the University of Oklahoma and housed at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa. During the nine-day residency, Marisa focused on collecting recordings from countries connected to U.S. conflicts during her lifetime starting in 1970 - the year she was born. The record features deeply personal interpretations—composed, transcribed, and arranged—of music spanning from Afghanistan to Vietnam, via Yemen, Cambodia, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan. She will be performing this material live for the first time, alongside selections from her earlier catalog and new, unreleased work
About Marisa Anderson
Marisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of American music. The New Yorker calls Anderson ‘one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation’, and NPR refers to her as among ‘this era’s most powerful players’. Her music has been featured in Rolling Stone, NPR, The New York Times, Pitchfork, the BBC and The Wire. Festival appearances include Big Ears, Pitchfork Midwinter, Le Guess Who and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Anderson is the recipient of the 2025 Spark Award for Oregon Artists presented by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.
In addition to her solo work, Anderson is sought after as a collaborator and composer. Swallowtail, her second record in duo with drummer Jim White was released May 2024 on Thrill Jockey Records. 2024 also saw the release of the feature film score ‘ A Perfect Day For Caribou’, as well as appearances on records by Charlie Parr, Myriam Gendron and Big|Brave. In addition to multiple solo releases, past projects include 2021’s Lost Futures with guitarist William Tyler, and contributions to recordings by Matmos, Tara Jane O’Neil, Beth Ditto, Sharon Van Etten and Circuit Des Yeux, among others.
Classically trained, Anderson honed her skills playing in country, jazz and circus bands. Her current work is focused on a mid-20th century archive of recorded music from the Islamic world, Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union.
Sarah Hickey - Album Launch
Sarah Hickey - Album Launch
Cork songwriter and artist Sarah Hickey returns with the launch of her second album, following the success of her debut record Fastener. Sarah continues to blend folk, rock, and pop with introspective and emotive lyrics and melodies.
“Powerful, but never flashy; subtle, but completely absorbing”. - CLASH
Herb Dee
An evening with Herb Dee and guests in the legendary Dublin venue
Herb has been etching away for a number of years trying to bring acoustic folkpunk into the sitting rooms of the country. Don’t be deceived by the moniker though as folkpunk is an ideal, not a guitar pedal.
The evening will bring love, politics, spirituality and all the themes normally discussed when we aren’t in the throes of daily toil, and while Herb’s music isn’t on Spotify’s billion plays lists, you will become instantly familiar with his repertoire once you have spent the evening with him.
His back catalogue can be perused at the following links for free ...
ÁINE TYRRELL - BITSEACH
ÁINE TYRRELL - BITSEACH
BITSEACH is not just a tour. It’s a gathering, a space for the Cumann na mBitseach to rise in Truth. Healing. Power.
Áine Tyrrell returns to Irish stages honouring her latest release. Her fiercest, most embodied work yet, weaving song, story and healing fire. A proudly genre-fluid, multi-instrumentalist, deeply moving artist, she moves between folk, protest song, ritual and beats with fearlessness. Her shows are a ceremony of truth-telling, resistance and reclamation, where the personal meets the political and community becomes both medicine and weapon.
Ahead of her return to Australia to play her biggest stages yet, including Byron Bay Bluesfest alongside Erykah Badu, The Pogues, Sublime and Counting Crows, Tyrrell brings BITSEACH home. Described by The Irish Times as “a force,” she arrives unapologetic, tender, electric.
For the women who remember. For the rebels who never forgot.
Special Guest: From Galway’s wild Atlantic to Kingston and back, Cian Finn is a genre-fluid brother from another mother, crafting a borderless sound that fuses reggae, hip-hop with the pulse of Irish folk, a conscious songwriter carrying legacy, rhythm and soul in equal measure.
Mountain Runner
Mountain Runner
A night of music from Wicklow songwriter Mountain Runner, with support from Emily Beattie and Myles Mullarney.
Cobbleprov
Cobbleprov
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
@CobbleProv on Instagram
Doors 7.15
Show 7.30
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Harry Kearns - Album Launch
Harry Kearns - Album Launch
Join us for a night of original music, with sets from two unique singer-songwriters. Doors 19:30, music 20:00.
Harry Kearns will be launching his second studio album, Questions. Known for his thoughtful storytelling and melodic compositions, he crafts intimate folk narratives that make for richly enjoyable listening.
Monginkgo is a singer-songwriter who focuses on expressive songwriting, guitar-led arrangements and dynamic performance. He songs draw listeners in with a rich use of alternate guitar tunings and unique lyrics.
MindTravels - The Unrepeatable Day
MindTravels - The Unrepeatable Day
Reflections & Attentions: Performance Poetry accompanied by improvised piano
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info email balaclavasdub@gmail.com
€5
indie nights (folk edition) featuring Becca Colley, Barra Donovan and the Irish Outlaws and teejuh
Siz Promotions presents indie nights (folk edition)
Tuesday 24th February 2026
Tickets at this link
A night showcasing local up and coming independent artists, through the enchanting melodies of the folk genre. A stacked co-headline of three artists that are a must to see perform live in the Cobblestone Pub, one of Dublin's iconic venues: Becca Colley (@beccacolleymusic on Instagram), Barra Donovan (@thebarradonovan) and the Irish Outlaws, and Teeejuh (@teeejuh).
Early birds : 6€
General admission : 8€
Becca Colley :
Becca is a folk-pop singer-songwriter from Dublin who recently opened up for Alessi Rose in the Olympia theatre.Known to captivate with her emotionally rich sound and powerful acoustic nuances. Inspired by female singer-songwriters like Lizzy McAlpine and Lennon Stella, Becca's songwriting delves into themes of heartache and emotion, delivered through intricate lyrics and compelling metaphors. She has performed in numerous Dublin venues and was featured in the Whelan's Ones to Watch festival 2025. Becca is set to release her debut single early next year
Teeejuh :
Teeejuh is a queer Irish/ Kenyan artist based in Dublin. Creativity has always been a big part of their life and in turn music has been to. Connection, collaboration and vulnerability is what they’re all about and that shows there songwriting and other projects they’re involved in. They pull influence from Jake Minch, Mitski and CMAT to create a unique indie alternative folk blend.
Barra Donovan :
Barra Donovan is an Irish singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt music and active presence in the Dublin music scene. He has released an album and several singles, including his latest EP, “Heartbreak Station.”
In addition to “Heartbreak Station,” Donovan’s discography includes albums like “Go Dtí An Fharraige” (2022) and singles such as “The Night That Dublin Died” (2023).
Donovan’s music often reflects his Irish heritage, blending traditional influences with contemporary songwriting. His active engagement on social media platforms allows fans to stay updated on his latest releases and performances.
The Dublin Jazz Co-op
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents:
Fiddler Sinéad Kennedy brings her unmatched touch and tone — rooted in Donegal tunes and airs — to a first-time collaboration with the intuitive, dynamic rhythm section of Sean Maynard Smith (bass) and Dominic Mullan (drums).
This one-off meeting blends traditional Irish music with jazz sensibility, sensitivity, and spontaneous interplay — a unique and exciting fusion, heard for the first time.
A curation by Ben Prevo.
Doors at 3.00 pm, music 3.30 pm
Logan McKillop & Caleb Tomlinson Canadian Roots/Folk Singer-Songwriters
Logan McKillop & Caleb Tomlinson Canadian Roots/Folk Singer-Songwriters
Join Logan McKillop and Caleb Tomlinson, two singer-songwriters from Northern Canada, for their performance at the Cobblestone Backroom on Saturday, February 21st.
Logan McKillop is a folk/roots singer-songwriter and storyteller from the prairies of Canada, now living in Whitehorse, Yukon. Equally skilled as a wordsmith and a guitarist, each song is an invitation into the best of both worlds. McKillop was a full-time troubadour from 2015–2020, touring extensively to promote his two full-length albums Prairie Sky and Anchorless. With tens of thousands of touring kilometres behind him, he has performed across Canada, Europe, and the UK. He is once again on the road in support of his new full-length album Prisoner of the Highway, set for release in the summer of 2026, with tour dates across Canada, the UK, and Ireland.
Caleb Tomlinson performs beautifully crafted and lyrically driven americana and roots music. With songs distinctly rooted in place, his engaging performance and storytelling transports the audience into the landscapes and seasons of northern and western Canada, creating an unforgettable live show. He released his debut EP, Solstice, in 2024 and has been performing throughout western Canada since, including performances at the Edmonton Fringe Festival, Atlin Arts & Music Festival, and Breakout West.
Together, McKillop and Tomlinson promise a night of well-honed musicianship and masterful storytelling, for an evening you won't want to miss.
UPDATE: Gráinne Brady and Aoibheann Boyle added as support!
TICKETS AT THIS LINK
Whistle @ The Cobblestone!
Whistle @ The Cobblestone!
Back on the road for 2026, Whistle take to the fabled Cobblestone stage to blow the cobwebs off, and get some foot tappin', whoopin' and hollerin' going with old and new originals, covers and a few surprises. Come on down!
Doors: 7.45pm
Support: 8.15pm
Whistle: 9pm
Big Sleep Album Release Party
Big Sleep Album Release Party
Dublin's rising alt rock band are celebrating the release of the debut album 'Holy Show' with an intimate free show in their hometown.
Big Sleep is a collaboration between Dubliner Rónán Connolly and Florence-born Matteo Poli. The Dublin-based indie outfit blends influences of alternative rock with R&B, pop and soul to create soundscapes that resemble the middle ground between the likes of DOPE LEMON, Whitney, and The Drums. The pair first met at school when Poli came to Dublin on exchange to learn English. After years spent playing open mics, charity gigs, battles of the bands and busking sessions they gained a reputation for their energetic live shows, performing as a four-piece with a roster of some of Dublin’s most talented musicians. Summer 2022 saw Big Sleep release their Debut EP, 'Feel Something Someday' alongside a successful European Tour.
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info email balaclavasdub@gmail.com
€5
Reluctant Bob & The Lonely Lovers - Anti-Valentines Special
Reluctant Bob & the Lonely Lovers / Chuck Squires / Alice Jago
Non-Valentines Special: Reluctant Bob & the Lonely Lovers, Chuck Squires and Alice Jago. No Love Songs - or your money back!
Love Songs = NO, Sad Bangers = YES
Chuck Squires - mysterious, new country-leaning outfit built around top-drawer tunes, twang-heavy guitars, tasty pedal-steel and a kick-ass rhythm section. Little has been revealed so far, but rumour has it Chuck Squires contains leading members of some of the country's most established acts. Catch them here first.
https://youtu.be/w-dbLL4DeuU?si=XdmGVFJu2T3N_fku
Reluctant Bob & the Lonely Lovers - is the new project from songwriter and producer Robert Baker (The Crayon Set). The music blends dreamy, melodic 60's-style pop with carefully layered arrangements, brought to life by the Lonely Lovers — Mark Liepmann (drums), Álvaro Martinez (keys) and George Guilfoyle (bass) — alongside special guests.
The debut single Dreamager has been recieving airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 Music, WVUV (US) and Triple R (AUS), with BBC 6 Music describing it as “stunning — beautiful and lush”.
https://youtu.be/MRjr2jvdWY8?si=Q2_mv5a_m2MVny1b
Alice Jago - special guest Alice Jago is a folk and roots singer & songwriter known for her distinctive voice and rich harmonies. Alice has gained recognition for her engaging songwriting, winning the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk, Roots & Country Award. She will be previewing songs from her much-anticipated, upcoming new studio album 'Look to the Sky'. ***** says The Goo Magazine.
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Tickets at this link
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info email balaclavasdub@gmail.com
€5
Fiárock - An Tús Debut Album Launch
Fiárock - An Tús Debut Album Launch
Fiárock, a four-piece Irish traditional band hailing from both sides of the Atlantic, will be launching their debut album, An Tús, at The Cobblestone.
The quartet masterfully treads the line of staying true to the tradition while embracing the diversity of influences from each member’s personal background, enriching their sound with jazz harmonies, American old-time melodies, and Mexican folk song. Concertina, banjo, piano, bodhrán, and vocals join together in powerful arrangements, from rip-roaring polkas to mesmerizing slow airs, in ways that will enchant and enrapture both trad-heads and newcomers alike.
€15 Entry
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Cobbleprov
Cobbleprov
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
@CobbleProv on Instagram
Doors 7.15
Show 7.30
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Tradfest: Louise Mulcahy: Celebration Of Women In Uilleann Piping
Louise Mulcahy: Celebration Of Women In Uilleann Piping
Join internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning uilleann piper Louise Mulcahy for a celebration of Women in Piping. Alongside her incredible musicianship, Louise’s groundbreaking research work on women in uilleann piping has received worldwide critical acclaim.
Louise Mulcahy: Celebration of Women in Uilleann Piping traces the story of women in piping dating from the 19th century to the present day. As one of the finest musicians of her generation, The Irish Times once wrote Louise’s “repertoire is as broad, welcoming and discerning as her instrumental virtuosity.”
Doors 1pm
Tradfest: McCarthy Sisters
Tradfest: McCarthy Sisters
Jacqueline, Marion and Bernadette McCarthy were born in London to Irish parents who emigrated in the early 1950s. With their father a piper and concertina player, it was inevitable they’d grow up listening and playing with the legendary Irish musicians living in England. The sisters are currently involved in playing and teaching traditional music on a regular basis, and at annual events such as the Willie Clancy Summer School. With Jacqueline on the concertina, Marion on the uilleann pipes and whistle, and Bernadette on the fiddle and piano, the McCarthy’s inherited their father’s adoration for music, but created their own familial sound.
Tradfest: Fionnathan
Fionnathan - Night 2
Fionn Crombie Angus is a left-handed fiddle player, filmmaker and visual artist, who through his work alongside his father Jonathan, works towards a world where music is accessible to all. Fionnanthan & Friends at the historic Cobblestone Pub, curated by Fionn, brings together musicians from Ireland and Scotland for a fully inclusive event.
The TradFest Ambassador will be joined on stage by the Magnus Turpie Combo. Together they’re set to produce a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and inclusivity, with the artists making huge strides in steps in dissipating the stigma that surrounds intellectual disabilities.
Doors 7.30
Tradfest: Aoibhe Kettle
Aoibhe Kettle
Aoibhe Kettle is an accomplished harper and fiddle player from County Laois, who has a number of All-Ireland accolades to her name, namely, first prize in the Senior Harp Slow Airs at The All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann 2024. She’s currently in her third year of undergraduate study at The Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick and comes from a very musical family. Aoibhe regularly performs with her brother Naoise, who plays the fiddle, and her sister Nell, who plays the harp, with performances at notable venues like Farmleigh House in Dublin, and Barryscourt Castle in Cork.
Doors 1pm
Tradfest: Fionnathan & Friends
Fionnathan & Friends
Fionn Crombie Angus is a left-handed fiddle player, filmmaker and visual artist, who through his work alongside his father Jonathan, works towards a world where music is accessible to all. Fionnanthan & Friends at the historic Cobblestone Pub, curated by Fionn, brings together musicians from Ireland and Scotland for a fully inclusive event.
The TradFest Ambassador will be joined on stage by sisters Ester and Iseabail Strachan. Together they’re set to produce a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and inclusivity, with the artists making huge strides in steps in dissipating the stigma that surrounds intellectual disabilities.
Doors 7.30
Tradfest: Ellen O'Brien
Tradfest: Ellen O'Brien
Ellen O’Brien’s style of music is eclectic, encompassing traditional, classical and contemporary genres, with her playing from a very young age in her native Cavan.
Whether it’s on the flute, whistle or piano, you’ll hear her playing anything from Matt Molloy and Debussy to The Cure. She has won several awards over her years of performing, with her most recent win at the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Flute competition in Wexford.
Ellen is also a member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, and says her musical influences include Leitrim flute players Dave Sheridan and James McGovern.
Doors 12.30pm
Show 1.00pm
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Balaclavas
A Cobblestone institution for over 20 years, the Balaclava session is a traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava.
The welcoming and fun environment is for everyone learning or getting back into Irish trad music. It’s informal, supportive, and fun.
the Balaclavas is led by amazing musician & teacher Jacqui Martin
it takes place every Wednesday 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Cobblestone Backroom (first Wednesday is taught by Zoom )
the first hour of class is a lesson and the second hour of class is a “half-speed” session
drop in only & class is €5
more information on their website
