Another jam-packed luneup of gigs in Dundalk's Toales this week
Music lovers are in for a treat again with another jam-packed lineup at the Crowe Street venue
Here's what's happening in Toales on Crowe Street in Dundalk this week.
Thursday 14th May - Fireside Sessions Presents BEKI HEMINGWAY with RANDY KERKMAN+ Robin James Hurt - Starts 9PM - Free admission.
Fireside Sessions returns to Toales on Thursday, May 14 with a tight blend of roots, folk and Americana from 9pm, with free admission as always.
Headlining is Beki Hemingway, an American-born, Ireland-based songwriter now living in Dundalk, whose music leans into classic Americana, country and rockabilly influences.
Since relocating from Colorado in 2016 with collaborator Randy Kerkman, she’s built a strong reputation for road-tested songwriting, rich vocals and albums like Earth & Asphalt, balancing grit, melody and deeply personal storytelling.
Support on the night comes from Robin James Hurt, a Belfast-born, Wexford-based folk artist known for his work across Ireland and Europe and for sharing stages with legends like Ronnie Drew and Sinéad O’Connor.
An intimate, no-frills night of quality live music—get in early and show your support for original music.
Friday 15th May - Toales BATTLE OF THE BANDS Round 3 - Mirrorglass/The Heights/Focal Point/Desperity - Doors 8PM - Admission only €5.
Toales Live Venue’s Battle of the Bands continues to build momentum as Round Three lands on Friday, May 15 at 8pm, with another four acts set to battle it out for a place in next month’s grand final.
With just one qualifying slot up for grabs on the night, the pressure is on. Each band will need to deliver something special to secure their place on Saturday, June 13, where €500 cash awaits the overall winner.
Mirrorglass – a young Cavan rock band blending classic hard rock swagger with a modern bite, built on big riffs, anthemic hooks and high-energy live shows.
The Heights – an emerging five-piece rock band based in Dublin with a tight, guitar-driven sound and a strong live focus.
Focal Point – a teenage Louth four-piece mixing alt-rock, grunge and punk, fast-rising with a DIY spirit and sharp energy beyond their years.
Desperity – a Dublin outfit leaning into grunge, punk and metal, delivering loud, unfiltered intensity made for live rooms.
With four distinct sounds colliding and only one band progressing, expect a competitive, unpredictable night where every set counts.
Admission is €5, with doors at 8pm.
Saturday 16th May - GABRIELLE & VALI + Pixie Nova + Bobby Manshee - Doors 8PM - Admission €10
Toales lines up another strong Saturday night on May 16 as GABRIELLE & VALI headline alongside Pixie Nova and Bobby Manshee.
GABRIELLE & VALI are quickly gaining ground on the Irish live circuit, blending drum and bass, alt-rock and electronic elements into a dynamic, atmospheric sound that’s been turning heads on stages in Dublin and beyond.
With a growing reputation built on live shows, they arrive in Dundalk as one of the more intriguing rising acts on the scene.
Support comes from Pixie Nova, an emerging Irish artist crafting a celestial R&B-pop sound, pairing soulful vocals with groove-led production.
She adds a fresh, modern contrast to the night’s line-up.
Opening the night is Dundalk-based rapper and producer Bobby Manshee, blending hip-hop, R&B and electronic influences with introspective, self-produced material rooted in personal experience.
Doors 8pm, admission only €10 — another sharp-value night in one of Dundalk’s grittiest live rooms.