Upcoming EVENTS
Festival Schedule 2023

SLIGO LIVE EVENT PLANNER

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Friday, 27th October
12pm
patrick Stefan

Patrick Stefan | FREE GIG

Café Victor, John F Kennedy Parade – Fri October 27th, 12pm

Patrick Stefan is an award-winning Irish/Dutch songwriter from Co. Clare & Dublin. In 2023 Patrick sold out his album release show Wayfare (digitally released in late 2022) an urban-folk document of Patrick’s travels from Scandinavia, Brazil, to west Africa and back home.

Urban Folk
Free
3pm
Level Best (1)

Level Best | FREE GIG

Sligo Bus Station, Lord Edward St – Fri October 27th, 3pm

From the East Coast of the USA comes Level Best. Formed five years ago, they are a group of five veteran players who have been delighting audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Level Best’s instrumental work has the soulful polish earned with years of playing bluegrass and country music. But bluegrass is all about the singing, and this is a singing band. Everyone takes turns singing lead or harmony, which makes for a rich array of vocal colours. They have unique repertoire of country and bluegrass gems and are delighted to be making their first appearance at Sligo Live.

Bluegrass
Free
4:30pm
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Dave Clancy | FREE GIG

Walker 1781, O’Connell St – Fri October 27th, 4:30pm

Sometimes songs come along that sound both familiar and new, and Dave Clancy is a songwriter with that elusive gift. Dave released his debut album “The Path” in December 2020. The Path was featured album of the week on The Late Show with Eve Blair on BBC Radio Ulster. Dave is currently working on his second full-length album for release at the end of 2023, as well as continuing his work as a frequent collaborator and supportive musician with others such as The Whileaways and Pauline Scanlon in their Leonard Cohen project Bird on a Wire.

Folk
Free
6pm
Evie

Evie | FREE GIG

Flipside, Rockwood Parade – Fri October 27th, 6pm

Evie is alt-folk with a twist. Her debut EP ‘Since the Fire,’ earns nods for an awkward, but delicate take on songwriting. At 22, Evie is happy to be the haunted house of the Irish music scene, drawing on influences such as Radiohead, Lisa Hannigan and Phoebe Bridgers. As Hot Press writes, “seeing an artist know herself and her sound this early on was remarkable to watch.”

Alt-Folk
Free
8pm
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Niall McCabe

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Fri October 27th, 8pm

Having earned a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest singers and songwriters Niall McCabe has performed extensively with his Folk-Soul group The Niall McCabe Band over the past decade. With strong musical influences from traditional Irish and folk to rock and soul.

€21.00 + s.c.
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Saturday, 28th October
11am
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Amble | FREE GIG

Lyon’s Cafe, Quay Street – Sat October 28th, 11am

Amble are a 3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual grá for the music they curate Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland, the three men have already gained a strong core following from playing intimate live gigs and through previous individual musical endeavours.

Free
12pm
John Francis

John Francis O’Mara | FREE GIG

WB’s Coffee House, Stephen St – Sat October 28th, 12pm

Americana / Folk-Rock artist John Francis O’Mara the recipient of two national songwriting awards from ASCAP. He has performed upon invitation for the United Nations summit toward eradicating poverty. He has given concerts in arenas and in subway stations, in cathedrals and pubs, at protests and in prisons.

Americana
Free
1pm
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Sandy Kelly in conversation with Tommie Gorman FREE GIG

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sat October 28th, 1pm

Sandy Kelly is one of Ireland’s most successful singers. Her awards and achievements include representing Ireland in the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest, winning the European Gold Star Award for country music in 1984. Her personal career highlights are recording ‘Woodcarver’ with Johnny Cash, which achieved Gold record status and receiving a Gold record for her version of the Willie Nelson song ‘Crazy’ in 1989. Here, for the first time, she recounts the highs – and lows – of a lifetime in music. In the company of another Sligo household name, Tommie Gorman, famed for his legendary interviews.

Free
1:30pm
Cú Duo

Cú duo | FREE GIG

O’Hehirs Bakery, Tesco Arcade – Sat October 28th, 1:30pm

Cú duo combine meditative harmonies on Harp & Hang with traditional folk elements, adding Bodhrán and Guitar to their music. Cú Duo will bring an ambient/instrumental vibe from this new Nordic & Celtic Fusion of modern Music.

Nordic & Celtic Fusion
Free
4pm
Collapsing Stars

Collapsing Stars | FREE GIG

Lillies Cocktail Bar, Bridge St – Sat October 28th, 4pm

Blending folk, blues and Americana sounds with beautifully interlaced cello and vocal harmonies, Collasping Stars have been compared to Iron & Wine, the Lumineers, Nick Drake and early Bon Iver. They’ve had an exciting few months having recieved international attention after NPR Music featured their new record on All Songs Considered. Americana UK gave it 8 out of 10 stars and Uncut Magazine included their single in a compilation.

Folk
Free
5pm
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No Oil Paintings | FREE GIG

Furey’s Bar, Bridge St. – Sat October 28th, 5pm

Hailed by Hotpress Magazine as ‘One of Northern Ireland’s most exciting bands to emerge in recent times’, No Oil Paintings are a dynamic, alternative-folk band from Belfast. Their mix of folk instrumentation and four part harmonies retrace the link between Irish and Americana music creating their own brand of genre-bending roots music.

Alt-Folk
Free
8pm
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John Colleary

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sat October 28th, 8pm

Sligo’s own, John Colleary brings his ‘LOUD & COLLEARY’ National tour to Sligo Live Festival this autumn. John spent the majority of 2022 opening for Tommy Tiernan on his sold-out ‘Tomfoolery’ tour to tens of thousands of comedy fans across the country, including a record two sold-out nights at the Sligo Live Festival last year!

€18.00 + s.c.
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Sunday, 29th October
2:30pm
PC Blue

Paul Charles ‘ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’ with Martin McGinley
FREE GIG

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sun October 29th, 2:30pm

The story of how a music-mad youngster from Magherafelt in Co. Derry got caught up in the allure of rock ’n’ roll and went on to become one of the most influential music figures ever to come out of Ireland! Irishman Paul Charles has worked with some of the biggest names in music, at different times managing the careers of Van Morrison, Ray Davies of The Kinks, Gerry Rafferty, The Waterboys and Dexys Midnight Runners, and launching Tanita Tikaram – the teenage star whose debut album sold almost 5 million copies – into the world.

Free
3pm
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Amble | FREE GIG

Maeve’s, Queen Maeve Square – Sun October 29th, 3pm

Amble are a 3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual grá for the music they curate Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland, the three men have already gained a strong core following from playing intimate live gigs and through previous individual musical endeavours.

Free
4pm
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Ceol Na Nog Orchestra | FREE GIG

Calry Church, The Mall – Sun October 29th, 4pm

Ceol na nog folk orchestra was established in August 2021 and has over 70 of the region’s finest young teenage traditional musicians from Counties Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Donegal, Longford, Galway & Fermanagh. The ensemble provides an opportunity for teenagers in the region to have their musical development supported through working with outstanding musicians, including their conductor, Stephen Doherty.

Free
5pm
Polly Barrett

Polly Barrett | FREE GIG

Shell’s Cafe, Strandhill – Sun October 29th, 5pm

Polly Barrett is a well-known name on the Irish folk scene. After releasing 2 albums, 2011’s Mr Bookshop and Probably Me in 2014. During the Covid-19 pandemic Polly quietly recorded and released “Dark Garden”, an EP of four new songs, one of which, ‘Thinking About You’ was chosen for a Discover Ireland Campaign for West Cork. Polly performed an Official Showcase at Folk Alliance in the US in 2022 and has just returned from performing at Milkwaukee Irish Fest in the US alongside the Coronas, Wallis Bird and a host of other Irish acts.

Free
8pm
Iris DeMent

Iris DeMent

ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena – Sun October 29th, 8pm

Rolling Stone recently naming her debut album, Infamous Angel, one of the “greatest country albums of all time!” With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, “like you’ve heard, but not really” she’s simply one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights.

€45.00 + s.c.
8pm
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These charming Men

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sun October 29th, 8pm

These Charming Men from Dublin, Ireland were formed in 1995 and to this day continue to charm fans of The Smiths and Morrissey all around the globe with their finely tuned, energetic and passionate live shows. They are classed as one of the premier Smiths and Morrissey tribute bands around at the moment. These Charming Men are a must for all Smiths and Morrissey fans!

€21.00 + s.c.
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Monday, 30th October
1:30pm
LaGracia

La Gracia | FREE GIG

Pink Clover Cafe, Drumcliff – Mon October 30th, 1:30pm

Fronted by husband and wife, Gráinne and Kevin from the West of Ireland. Their music has been described as a fusion of modern RnB with classic soul. It is nostalgic, reminiscent of the 90’s R&B sound of En Vogue, TLC and Lauryn Hill. Gráinne’s voice also has that classic soul sound and has been compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin and Roberta Flack.

Modern R&B
Free
4:30pm
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Paddy Dennehy | FREE GIG

Osta Café, Garavogue Weir View – Mon October 30th, 4:30pm

As a child Paddy would rush to get a guitar or play the piano very loudly in the hopes that you might hear it and request a song before you left. He was not imbued with a keen sense of subtlety or restraint but he has been working on this over the years. “Little Light is a captivating, heart-wrenching showcase of how powerful folk music can be.” – Hotpress Magazine. “This man is a rare talent. We can only advise you to keep an eye – and two ears – on him.” – Rolling Stone France.

Folk
Free
8pm
The John Bishop Show

John Bishop

ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena – Mon October 30th, 8pm

John Bishop is one the UK’s biggest names in comedy. Within three years of his first ever gig, John was playing sold-out arena audiences across the country, and released the fastest selling stand-up DVD in UK history. TV.

€38.00 + s.c.
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Wednesday, 1st November
8pm
Ralph McTell

Ralph McTell

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Wed November 1st, 8pm

One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant. Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album ‘Eight Frames a Second’ and in 1974 the release of ‘Streets of London’ earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

€32.00 + s.c. SEATED
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Friday, 3rd November
4:30pm
Kenan Flannery

Kenan Flannery | FREE GIG

Walker 1781, O’Connell St – Fri November 3rd, 4:30pm

Kenan Flannery at his core is a storyteller for the damned and broken, writing heart-wrenching songs and stories with a voice “that hits you with the intensity of a hundred Irish poets and musicians”. Mixing his upbringing in Dublin with his love for American folk music he has been compared to the likes of John Prine and Blaze Foley. His live shows display his writing in the most unique and wild way.

Folk
Free
8pm
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Gearoid Farrelly

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Fri November 3rd, 8pm

In this show Gearóid takes a look at the litany of things in our lives that just don’t measure up. Everything from his generic-looking cat to Shania Twain. He will also be examining the big issues that really sell tickets like mental health (INSERT SOMETHING SEARINGLY HONEST), Masculinity (grrrr) and relationships (sexy stuff as opposed to splitting bills) and how we’re living in a time when we can say anything we like and it becomes the truth.

€22.00 + s.c
8:30pm
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John Grant Plus special guest Niamh Regan

ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena – Fri November 3rd, 8:30pm

John Grant has mastered the art of gorgeous, country-flecked melody and gripping narratives! Don’t miss your chance to see this phenomenal artist in Sligo! 🔥

€35.00 + s.c. SEATED
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Saturday, 4th November
11am
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Dear & Dearer | FREE GIG

Lyon’s Café, Quay St – Sat November 4th, 11am

Come aboard for the transatlantic voyage ! Navigation conditions are folky despite some expected country disturbances. The weather is poetic and ironic. The crew consists of a singer with a clear tone, and a guitarist with a western background. Dear & Dearer is a folk music duet from France whose debut EP was released June 2023. They claim influences of duet like Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, Mandolin Orange or Dave Gunning and J.P Cormier.

French Folk
Free
12pm
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Laytha | FREE GIG

WB’s Coffee House, Stephen St – Sat November 4th, 12pm

Enniskillen-based folk duo Laytha, cousins Niamh and Philana, are becoming best known for crafting captivating vocal harmonies, a close- knit resonance that echos the sounds of genre peers such as Saint Sister, The Staves and First Aid Kit. Tracks from their debut self-titled album ‘Laytha’ (released Nov 22) cover the economies of relationships shared and broken, familial bonds, daughterhood, womanhood and new beginnings.

Folk
Free
1pm
Paddy Keyes

Paddy Keyes | FREE GIG

Insomnia Cafe, O’Connell St – Sat November 4th, 1pm

Paddy Keyes is a pop singer / songwriter from Sligo, Ireland. Having began his aspirations to become an artist in his hometown of Sligo, the 21 year old made the move to Dublin to establish his career in music. Looking up to artists such as Sam Fender and Holly Humberstone, Keyes uses catchy melodies and lyrics that his audience can connect with.

Alt-Pop
Free
2pm
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Katie Nicholas | FREE GIG

Sligo County Library, Stephen’s St – Sat November 4th, 2pm

Katie Nicholas is an award-winning singer songwriter from Liverpool. After a long musical hiatus she steps into a new musical era with her latest EP “Feather” showcasing her as a distinctive folk artist, skilful guitarist and fearless in bending any genre to suit her message. With her poetic lyricism and carefully crafted guitar arrangements accompanied with strings and keys, her sound is reminiscent of obscure but timeless artists including Kate Rusby, Katie Melua, Eva Cassidy and Joni Mitchell.

Singer-Songwriter
Free
6pm
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The Moytura Trio | FREE GIG

McLynns Bar, Old Market St – Sat November 4th, 6pm

Gerry Harrington, Joanna Sweeney & Liam Stapleton, deeply rooted in the Moytura triangle have come together with some high energy Sligo Style traditional repertoire to offer the listener an authentic Irish musical experience in one of the oldest pubs in the town. Come along and enjoy the Samhain in a cosy atmosphere hearing music composed within our ancestral home of Sligo, some dating back as far as the 1400’s.

Irish Trad
Free
8pm
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Jargon plus special guests La Gracia

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sat November 4th, 8pm

Jargon, the talented multi-instrumentalist acoustic group has returned, revisiting their interpretations and original songs in Ragtime, Blues, Folk and Bluegrass styles. Formed by Charlie McGettigan in 1973, and reformed in the eighties, they followed Clannad and Pumpkinhead in winning the prestigious Letterkenny Folk Festival and subsequently released three singles. Charlie and Paul Harrington went on to win the Eurovision with ‘Rock and Roll Kids’ and is a noted songwriter with songs like ‘Feet of a Dancer’!

€24.00 + s.c.
8:30pm
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The Waterboys

Knocknarea Arena, ATU Sligo – Sat November 4th, 8:30pm

From their infectious beats to their heartfelt performances, they’ll take you on a musical journey like no other!

€40.00 + s.c. (STANDING) | €43.00 + s.c. (SEATED)
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Sunday, 5th November
4.30pm
Muireann

Muireann Bradley | FREE GIG

Ósta Cafe, Garavogue Weir View – Sun November 5th, 4.30pm

Muireann Bradley is a 16 year old finger picking guitar player & singer from County Donegal. She performs Country Blues & Ragtime Blues from the 1920s & 30s, also Folk, Roots and Americana. She has recorded her first album called “I kept these old Blues” which will be released in 2024.

Ragtime Blues
Free
8pm
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Bird on the Wire: The Songs of Leonard Cohen’

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sun November 5th, 8pm

Bird On The Wire, a collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook by singer Pauline Scanlon , Galway band The Whileaways and their band of joy, return to Sligo with their new show. Pauline Scanlon and The Whileaways will celebrate many of Cohen’s best-loved life works. They lead a masterful collective including Will Merrigan on bass, Dave Clancy on keys, Beoga legend Eamon Murray on drums, together with strings and brass sections.

€30.00 + s.c
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Friday, 27th October
12pm
patrick Stefan

Patrick Stefan | FREE GIG

Café Victor, John F Kennedy Parade – Fri October 27th, 12pm

Patrick Stefan is an award-winning Irish/Dutch songwriter from Co. Clare & Dublin. In 2023 Patrick sold out his album release show Wayfare (digitally released in late 2022) an urban-folk document of Patrick’s travels from Scandinavia, Brazil, to west Africa and back home.

Urban Folk
Free
3pm
Level Best (1)

Level Best | FREE GIG

Sligo Bus Station, Lord Edward St – Fri October 27th, 3pm

From the East Coast of the USA comes Level Best. Formed five years ago, they are a group of five veteran players who have been delighting audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Level Best’s instrumental work has the soulful polish earned with years of playing bluegrass and country music. But bluegrass is all about the singing, and this is a singing band. Everyone takes turns singing lead or harmony, which makes for a rich array of vocal colours. They have unique repertoire of country and bluegrass gems and are delighted to be making their first appearance at Sligo Live.

Bluegrass
Free
4:30pm
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Dave Clancy | FREE GIG

Walker 1781, O’Connell St – Fri October 27th, 4:30pm

Sometimes songs come along that sound both familiar and new, and Dave Clancy is a songwriter with that elusive gift. Dave released his debut album “The Path” in December 2020. The Path was featured album of the week on The Late Show with Eve Blair on BBC Radio Ulster. Dave is currently working on his second full-length album for release at the end of 2023, as well as continuing his work as a frequent collaborator and supportive musician with others such as The Whileaways and Pauline Scanlon in their Leonard Cohen project Bird on a Wire.

Folk
Free
6pm
Evie

Evie | FREE GIG

Flipside, Rockwood Parade – Fri October 27th, 6pm

Evie is alt-folk with a twist. Her debut EP ‘Since the Fire,’ earns nods for an awkward, but delicate take on songwriting. At 22, Evie is happy to be the haunted house of the Irish music scene, drawing on influences such as Radiohead, Lisa Hannigan and Phoebe Bridgers. As Hot Press writes, “seeing an artist know herself and her sound this early on was remarkable to watch.”

Alt-Folk
Free
8pm
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Niall McCabe

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Fri October 27th, 8pm

Having earned a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest singers and songwriters Niall McCabe has performed extensively with his Folk-Soul group The Niall McCabe Band over the past decade. With strong musical influences from traditional Irish and folk to rock and soul.

€21.00 + s.c.
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Saturday, 28th October
11am
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Amble | FREE GIG

Lyon’s Cafe, Quay Street – Sat October 28th, 11am

Amble are a 3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual grá for the music they curate Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland, the three men have already gained a strong core following from playing intimate live gigs and through previous individual musical endeavours.

Free
12pm
John Francis

John Francis O’Mara | FREE GIG

WB’s Coffee House, Stephen St – Sat October 28th, 12pm

Americana / Folk-Rock artist John Francis O’Mara the recipient of two national songwriting awards from ASCAP. He has performed upon invitation for the United Nations summit toward eradicating poverty. He has given concerts in arenas and in subway stations, in cathedrals and pubs, at protests and in prisons.

Americana
Free
1pm
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Sandy Kelly in conversation with Tommie Gorman FREE GIG

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sat October 28th, 1pm

Sandy Kelly is one of Ireland’s most successful singers. Her awards and achievements include representing Ireland in the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest, winning the European Gold Star Award for country music in 1984. Her personal career highlights are recording ‘Woodcarver’ with Johnny Cash, which achieved Gold record status and receiving a Gold record for her version of the Willie Nelson song ‘Crazy’ in 1989. Here, for the first time, she recounts the highs – and lows – of a lifetime in music. In the company of another Sligo household name, Tommie Gorman, famed for his legendary interviews.

Free
1:30pm
Cú Duo

Cú duo | FREE GIG

O’Hehirs Bakery, Tesco Arcade – Sat October 28th, 1:30pm

Cú duo combine meditative harmonies on Harp & Hang with traditional folk elements, adding Bodhrán and Guitar to their music. Cú Duo will bring an ambient/instrumental vibe from this new Nordic & Celtic Fusion of modern Music.

Nordic & Celtic Fusion
Free
4pm
Collapsing Stars

Collapsing Stars | FREE GIG

Lillies Cocktail Bar, Bridge St – Sat October 28th, 4pm

Blending folk, blues and Americana sounds with beautifully interlaced cello and vocal harmonies, Collasping Stars have been compared to Iron & Wine, the Lumineers, Nick Drake and early Bon Iver. They’ve had an exciting few months having recieved international attention after NPR Music featured their new record on All Songs Considered. Americana UK gave it 8 out of 10 stars and Uncut Magazine included their single in a compilation.

Folk
Free
5pm
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No Oil Paintings | FREE GIG

Furey’s Bar, Bridge St. – Sat October 28th, 5pm

Hailed by Hotpress Magazine as ‘One of Northern Ireland’s most exciting bands to emerge in recent times’, No Oil Paintings are a dynamic, alternative-folk band from Belfast. Their mix of folk instrumentation and four part harmonies retrace the link between Irish and Americana music creating their own brand of genre-bending roots music.

Alt-Folk
Free
8pm
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John Colleary

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sat October 28th, 8pm

Sligo’s own, John Colleary brings his ‘LOUD & COLLEARY’ National tour to Sligo Live Festival this autumn. John spent the majority of 2022 opening for Tommy Tiernan on his sold-out ‘Tomfoolery’ tour to tens of thousands of comedy fans across the country, including a record two sold-out nights at the Sligo Live Festival last year!

€18.00 + s.c.
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Sunday, 29th October
2:30pm
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Paul Charles ‘ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’ with Martin McGinley
FREE GIG

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sun October 29th, 2:30pm

The story of how a music-mad youngster from Magherafelt in Co. Derry got caught up in the allure of rock ’n’ roll and went on to become one of the most influential music figures ever to come out of Ireland! Irishman Paul Charles has worked with some of the biggest names in music, at different times managing the careers of Van Morrison, Ray Davies of The Kinks, Gerry Rafferty, The Waterboys and Dexys Midnight Runners, and launching Tanita Tikaram – the teenage star whose debut album sold almost 5 million copies – into the world.

Free
3pm
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Amble | FREE GIG

Maeve’s, Queen Maeve Square – Sun October 29th, 3pm

Amble are a 3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual grá for the music they curate Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland, the three men have already gained a strong core following from playing intimate live gigs and through previous individual musical endeavours.

Free
4pm
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Ceol Na Nog Orchestra | FREE GIG

Calry Church, The Mall – Sun October 29th, 4pm

Ceol na nog folk orchestra was established in August 2021 and has over 70 of the region’s finest young teenage traditional musicians from Counties Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Donegal, Longford, Galway & Fermanagh. The ensemble provides an opportunity for teenagers in the region to have their musical development supported through working with outstanding musicians, including their conductor, Stephen Doherty.

Free
5pm
Polly Barrett

Polly Barrett | FREE GIG

Shell’s Cafe, Strandhill – Sun October 29th, 5pm

Polly Barrett is a well-known name on the Irish folk scene. After releasing 2 albums, 2011’s Mr Bookshop and Probably Me in 2014. During the Covid-19 pandemic Polly quietly recorded and released “Dark Garden”, an EP of four new songs, one of which, ‘Thinking About You’ was chosen for a Discover Ireland Campaign for West Cork. Polly performed an Official Showcase at Folk Alliance in the US in 2022 and has just returned from performing at Milkwaukee Irish Fest in the US alongside the Coronas, Wallis Bird and a host of other Irish acts.

Free
8pm
Iris DeMent

Iris DeMent

ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena – Sun October 29th, 8pm

Rolling Stone recently naming her debut album, Infamous Angel, one of the “greatest country albums of all time!” With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, “like you’ve heard, but not really” she’s simply one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights.

€45.00 + s.c.
8pm
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These charming Men

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sun October 29th, 8pm

These Charming Men from Dublin, Ireland were formed in 1995 and to this day continue to charm fans of The Smiths and Morrissey all around the globe with their finely tuned, energetic and passionate live shows. They are classed as one of the premier Smiths and Morrissey tribute bands around at the moment. These Charming Men are a must for all Smiths and Morrissey fans!

€21.00 + s.c.
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Monday, 30th October
1:30pm
LaGracia

La Gracia | FREE GIG

Pink Clover Cafe, Drumcliff – Mon October 30th, 1:30pm

Fronted by husband and wife, Gráinne and Kevin from the West of Ireland. Their music has been described as a fusion of modern RnB with classic soul. It is nostalgic, reminiscent of the 90’s R&B sound of En Vogue, TLC and Lauryn Hill. Gráinne’s voice also has that classic soul sound and has been compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin and Roberta Flack.

Modern R&B
Free
4:30pm
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Paddy Dennehy | FREE GIG

Osta Café, Garavogue Weir View – Mon October 30th, 4:30pm

As a child Paddy would rush to get a guitar or play the piano very loudly in the hopes that you might hear it and request a song before you left. He was not imbued with a keen sense of subtlety or restraint but he has been working on this over the years. “Little Light is a captivating, heart-wrenching showcase of how powerful folk music can be.” – Hotpress Magazine. “This man is a rare talent. We can only advise you to keep an eye – and two ears – on him.” – Rolling Stone France.

Folk
Free
8pm
The John Bishop Show

John Bishop

ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena – Mon October 30th, 8pm

John Bishop is one the UK’s biggest names in comedy. Within three years of his first ever gig, John was playing sold-out arena audiences across the country, and released the fastest selling stand-up DVD in UK history. TV.

€38.00 + s.c.
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Wednesday, 1st November
8pm
Ralph McTell

Ralph McTell

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Wed November 1st, 8pm

One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant. Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album ‘Eight Frames a Second’ and in 1974 the release of ‘Streets of London’ earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

€32.00 + s.c. SEATED
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Thursday, 2nd November
7:30pm
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The Kenny & Ray Podcast, plus very special guest Justine Stafford

Anderson’s Live – Thu November 2nd, 7:30pm

“Two lads solving the worlds problems from the box room” is how these two western men describe themselves. From humble beginning of Mark’s spare room to the big time of…still recording in the box room, the lads have grown a large following across the country and beyond without losing the run of themselves. Their unique wit and banter has grown a huge following amongst the Irish diaspora across the globe. One listener described them best in the Irish Independent when she said “maybe it’s the way they laugh at each other that helps my brain reset, and the comfort in the recognisable things and places they rant about from home. The ranting is bizarrely comforting to me”.

€10.00 + s.c.
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Friday, 3rd November
4:30pm
Kenan Flannery

Kenan Flannery | FREE GIG

Walker 1781, O’Connell St – Fri November 3rd, 4:30pm

Kenan Flannery at his core is a storyteller for the damned and broken, writing heart-wrenching songs and stories with a voice “that hits you with the intensity of a hundred Irish poets and musicians”. Mixing his upbringing in Dublin with his love for American folk music he has been compared to the likes of John Prine and Blaze Foley. His live shows display his writing in the most unique and wild way.

Folk
Free
8pm
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Gearoid Farrelly

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Fri November 3rd, 8pm

In this show Gearóid takes a look at the litany of things in our lives that just don’t measure up. Everything from his generic-looking cat to Shania Twain. He will also be examining the big issues that really sell tickets like mental health (INSERT SOMETHING SEARINGLY HONEST), Masculinity (grrrr) and relationships (sexy stuff as opposed to splitting bills) and how we’re living in a time when we can say anything we like and it becomes the truth.

€22.00 + s.c
8:30pm
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John Grant Plus special guest Niamh Regan

ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena – Fri November 3rd, 8:30pm

John Grant has mastered the art of gorgeous, country-flecked melody and gripping narratives! Don’t miss your chance to see this phenomenal artist in Sligo! 🔥

€35.00 + s.c. SEATED
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Saturday, 4th November
11am
Dear&Dearer 1

Dear & Dearer | FREE GIG

Lyon’s Café, Quay St – Sat November 4th, 11am

Come aboard for the transatlantic voyage ! Navigation conditions are folky despite some expected country disturbances. The weather is poetic and ironic. The crew consists of a singer with a clear tone, and a guitarist with a western background. Dear & Dearer is a folk music duet from France whose debut EP was released June 2023. They claim influences of duet like Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, Mandolin Orange or Dave Gunning and J.P Cormier.

French Folk
Free
12pm
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Laytha | FREE GIG

WB’s Coffee House, Stephen St – Sat November 4th, 12pm

Enniskillen-based folk duo Laytha, cousins Niamh and Philana, are becoming best known for crafting captivating vocal harmonies, a close- knit resonance that echos the sounds of genre peers such as Saint Sister, The Staves and First Aid Kit. Tracks from their debut self-titled album ‘Laytha’ (released Nov 22) cover the economies of relationships shared and broken, familial bonds, daughterhood, womanhood and new beginnings.

Folk
Free
1pm
Paddy Keyes

Paddy Keyes | FREE GIG

Insomnia Cafe, O’Connell St – Sat November 4th, 1pm

Paddy Keyes is a pop singer / songwriter from Sligo, Ireland. Having began his aspirations to become an artist in his hometown of Sligo, the 21 year old made the move to Dublin to establish his career in music. Looking up to artists such as Sam Fender and Holly Humberstone, Keyes uses catchy melodies and lyrics that his audience can connect with.

Alt-Pop
Free
2pm
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Katie Nicholas | FREE GIG

Sligo County Library, Stephen’s St – Sat November 4th, 2pm

Katie Nicholas is an award-winning singer songwriter from Liverpool. After a long musical hiatus she steps into a new musical era with her latest EP “Feather” showcasing her as a distinctive folk artist, skilful guitarist and fearless in bending any genre to suit her message. With her poetic lyricism and carefully crafted guitar arrangements accompanied with strings and keys, her sound is reminiscent of obscure but timeless artists including Kate Rusby, Katie Melua, Eva Cassidy and Joni Mitchell.

Singer-Songwriter
Free
6pm
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The Moytura Trio | FREE GIG

McLynns Bar, Old Market St – Sat November 4th, 6pm

Gerry Harrington, Joanna Sweeney & Liam Stapleton, deeply rooted in the Moytura triangle have come together with some high energy Sligo Style traditional repertoire to offer the listener an authentic Irish musical experience in one of the oldest pubs in the town. Come along and enjoy the Samhain in a cosy atmosphere hearing music composed within our ancestral home of Sligo, some dating back as far as the 1400’s.

Irish Trad
Free
8pm
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Jargon plus special guests La Gracia

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sat November 4th, 8pm

Jargon, the talented multi-instrumentalist acoustic group has returned, revisiting their interpretations and original songs in Ragtime, Blues, Folk and Bluegrass styles. Formed by Charlie McGettigan in 1973, and reformed in the eighties, they followed Clannad and Pumpkinhead in winning the prestigious Letterkenny Folk Festival and subsequently released three singles. Charlie and Paul Harrington went on to win the Eurovision with ‘Rock and Roll Kids’ and is a noted songwriter with songs like ‘Feet of a Dancer’!

€24.00 + s.c.
8:30pm
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The Waterboys

Knocknarea Arena, ATU Sligo – Sat November 4th, 8:30pm

From their infectious beats to their heartfelt performances, they’ll take you on a musical journey like no other!

€40.00 + s.c. (STANDING) | €43.00 + s.c. (SEATED)
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Sunday, 5th November
4.30pm
Muireann

Muireann Bradley | FREE GIG

Ósta Cafe, Garavogue Weir View – Sun November 5th, 4.30pm

Muireann Bradley is a 16 year old finger picking guitar player & singer from County Donegal. She performs Country Blues & Ragtime Blues from the 1920s & 30s, also Folk, Roots and Americana. She has recorded her first album called “I kept these old Blues” which will be released in 2024.

Ragtime Blues
Free
8pm
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Bird on the Wire: The Songs of Leonard Cohen’

Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo – Sun November 5th, 8pm

Bird On The Wire, a collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook by singer Pauline Scanlon , Galway band The Whileaways and their band of joy, return to Sligo with their new show. Pauline Scanlon and The Whileaways will celebrate many of Cohen’s best-loved life works. They lead a masterful collective including Will Merrigan on bass, Dave Clancy on keys, Beoga legend Eamon Murray on drums, together with strings and brass sections.

€30.00 + s.c
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